iPad2 Case

My lovely grandmother got me an iPad for Christmas. I really did not want to spend the money to get a fancy case. So, I saw it as an opportunity to make one! I designed it all my self and I'm going to attempt to walk you through what I made even though I didn't document the entire process.


Things you will need:
- iPad, or something that needs a case (kindle, nook)
- fabric (I used some scraps I had)
- elastic
- chip board (or similar)
- Sewing machine




Step one:
Measure out the chip board. I laminated two pieces together to make it a little stronger. This will be the structure of the case. I just approximated and made it a little bigger then my iPad. In order to make the case I wanted I need three sizes. 1- is the back where iPad will be held in place. 2 and 3 will fold over to cover 1.

Step Two: Get fabric! I used scraps that I had. Line up all the chipboard pieces to measure the fabric. Be sure to allow for extra space in case you screw something up. Make two pieces like this.

Step Three: (Optional) I hand stitched on these pretty flowers to give my fabric some more personality.

Step Four: Sew your two pieces of fabric  together on three sides. The two long sides and one of the short sides. It will look similar to a small pillow case.

Step Five: Once your fabric is sewn you slide in piece 1 of your chip board. This will be where the iPad sits. Optionally, I would suggest adding some sort of cushion, like padding in the case to soften the chipboard (but i didn't add any in mine)  After piece 1 is in, sew it in place so it doesn't move. Do not sew through the chipboard, just right next to it so it won't move.

Step Six: Same as step five with piece 2. Be sure to allow some room (the thickness of your ipad) between piece 1 and 2 so the case can fold over.

Step Seven: Now add piece 3 and close the piece. Get rid of extra fabric and make sure all the chipboard pieces are snug.

Step Eight: Now time for elastic. This will hold your iPad in place. I just cut a strip and stapled to the chip board where I wanted the iPad to lay. (look at pictures to better understand)

Now you have a case!!

Additional: I added a button on one side and a some embroidery floss so the case would stay closed and can be propped up. (look at pictures) 

Happy sewing!

Mochi Mochi's!!

I got this awesome book for Christmas from my future sister and brother in law. It's so cute. They are little toys and are just adorable. 

Pink Elephant

Well I just started making them. And they are very challenging because of their size. But, your fingers get used to it.

They turned out pretty awesome! I can't wait to make more!

Baked potato?

Firecracker!

They make great gifts and are just so adorable. You really can't grasp how cute they are until you hold one in your hand. Check out the official website at mochimochiland.com. You can get patterns there as well as see all the other projects.

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Hello all!


This is where I tell you all about myself. I'm a student at IIT. I love crafting. Anything that involves knitting, sewing, gluing, just about anything I can make with my hands. I am always working on projects and I need a way to document all of it. Then I had the brilliant idea to make a blog all about it. I'll post what I'm currently working on and just pretty much anything that goes with it.


I will try to fill in posts with past projects as well but those aren't very well documented. Feel free to comment and if you have questions please ask.