Monday, June 27, 2011

Paded ipad pouch


Ever Since my hubby got me the new I Pad, I have been looking for a cute case or pouch for it.
I found a few on Etsy, but most are over $30.00, I didn't want to spend the money, because deep inside I knew I could make one myself for a fraction of the price.

And I was right, I was able to make one!


Here it is:



Do you want to see how I made it? Well keep reading then :)

You need:
Zipper (10 inches or longer)
Fabric for the outside of the pouch (2 pieces cut: 9 1/2 X 12)
Fabric for the inside (lining) of the pouch (2 pieces cut: 9 1/2 X 12)
Fabric for the ruffle (2 pieces cut 6x16)
Fleece interfacing (I doubled it, so you need 4 pieces cut: 9 1/2 X 12)


Pin the doubled interfacing to the front fabric and divide it evenly into thirds (mark with pen):


Sew straight down the marked lines:


Next, we need to prepare the ruffles. Iron down the two edges 1/2 an inch:


Measure 2 1/2 inches from the bottom and pin:


Then start sewing the ruffle and randomly ruffling it:


Once you finished one side, sew down the other side, also randomly ruffling:


Now you should have this:


Ok, now we need to attach the zipper. Lay your lining down and then your zipper on top:


Then lay your outer fabric down (right side down):


Now sew the three pieces together along the top edge (1/4 seam):


Flip over, This is what you should have now:


At this time, I attached my label to the interfacing (optional):


Then you need to top stitch close to the edge:


Now we need to sew on the other piece-
Lay your lining down (right side up) and then lay your fabric with zipper on top of that:


And then lay your other outer piece (right side down):


Sew close to the edge once more and then top stitch:


This is what you should have now:


Now, leave your zipper half way closed:


Now, place your lining together and your outer fabric together and pin:

Sew around the three sides. You will need to leave the bottom of the lining un-sewed:


Like so:


Once the edges have been sewed, cut the zippers close to the fabric:


Clip the corners:


Turn inside out:


Lastly, fold in the seam at the bottom of the lining and pin:


Sew shut:


Now stuff the lining into the pouch and you are all done!








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