My sweetie needed a sleeve for his Kindle to protect it when he carries it in his Indiana Jones’ bag. I found this adorable Stitch quilted fabric a few months ago and thought it would be perfect!
I didn’t have a pattern for this project, but here’s the general idea of how I put it together. I cut out and sewed a lining and the outside by measuring it against the Kindle.
I wanted to make a rounded flap, and this bowl turned out to be the perfect size! I traced the bowl on the lining, cut out the lining, and then cut the outer material to match the lining.
I had some leftover bias tape that I folded and stitched to make a loop. Then I sandwiched the loop in between the lining and the outer fabric. (Don’t forget right-sides together!)
I topstitched along the flap to make it look a bit more professional and help it lay flat. Next I sandwiched the flap between the lining and outer fabric, using the same idea as putting straps in my favorite go-to bag tutorial.
Of course, at this point I realized that it wouldn’t fit on my sewing machine. So I spent the next hour and fifteen minutes hand sewing it together. There’s no chance it’s coming apart now. (smiles)
I had found cute Stitch buttons at the 100-Yen two years ago and I was finally able to use one on something I made for Brandon! Yay!
There are a few things I’d change if I made another cover (I’m not liking how the flap lays), but overall, I’m happy with the project and so glad it’s finished and functional for my sweetie!