How to Make a Funky DIY Tablet Sleeve That Also Protects Your Device
We’re going to be making a DIY tablet sleeve. This is a handy solution to store your tablet in; not only does it look great, but the padded interior will keep your tablet nice and safe.
The design is very straightforward to make and I’m going to walk you through step by step.
Tools and materials:
- Fabric
- Wadding
- Velcro
- Scissors
- Pins
- Tape measure
- Sewing machine
1. Measure and cut your pieces
For your outer and lining pieces, measure your tablet and add sewing allowance to get the required size. Proceed to cut out your material.
2. Sew the wadding
Next, sew wadding to the main fabric (you can use whichever type of stitch you like).
The wadding will keep your tablet nice and safe so that even if you knock the sleeve against something, the tablet shouldn’t get damaged.
Sew a sort of zig-zag design so that it looks like this.
3. Trim
Now that the fabric and the wadding are sewn together, trim around the fabric to remove the excess wadding.
4. Sew the side seams
Next, fold the fabric in half widthways with the good sides facing each other. Proceed to pin the sides into place and then sew the side seams.
5. Sew the tips
Pinch the bottom together and sew at the tip. Then, cut off the tips after sewing and turn the sleeve right side out.
6. Sew the lining
Repeat the process of pinning and sewing the sides together for the lining piece but leave a gap on one side of the seam. You again want to sew and then cut the tips as well.
7. Connect the two pieces
Insert the main bag into the lining, right side touching right side, and sew around the top. Then, turn it inside out using the gap in the lining, and proceed to sew the gap closed.
8. Sew again
Now sew around the top edge again to secure the lining in place.
9. Make the fastener
To create the fastener, cut out two rectangles and curve one end on each of them. Then, place them one on top of the other with the right sides touching and pin them in place.
Sew around the outside, leaving a gap to turn inside out.
10. Attach the Velcro
Next, sew up the gap and attach a piece of Velcro to one curved end.
11. Sew onto the sleeve
Now pin the fastener onto the sleeve and sew.
12. Attach the other Velcro
Attach the other Velcro to the opposite side.
DIY tablet sleeve tutorial
Here is the finished look. The measurements fit my tablet perfectly, so I can easily just slide it in and out. The design looks really funky and contemporary, and the padded interior will keep my tablet well protected. I hope you give this DIY a go!
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Suggested materials:
- Fabric
- Wadding
- Velcro
- Scissors
- Pins
- Tape measure
- Sewing machine
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Good idea . I don't have a tablet but my sister does so will show her this . Thank you !