Fabric choices |
I decided to try Bosal In-R-Form instead of batting. I had never worked with this product before, it is not as giving as batting but gave the covers a nice shape and I think more protection for the tablets.
Bosal stabilizer |
I made my handles for the covers the same as I do when making bags. I started with a 4 inch by 16 inch strip of fabric and a 2 inch strip of fusible interfacing.
handle strips |
Press the fabric strip in half wrong sides together. Center the fusible strip in the middle of the fabric strip and fuse in place.
fused strip |
Press each long side of the strip to the center. Then press in half encasing the raw edges.
pressing sides to center of strip |
Top stitch the edge of the handle and down the middle. I placed the handle 3/4 of an inch in from the side of the cover back. Baste in place. Hard to see the handle as it blends right in with the fabric for the back.
3/4 of an inch from the side edge of the cover back |
Continue making the cover as per the directions.
Finished cover |
When I made the cover for my youngest grandson. I sewed the opening across the widest side, as his is a leap pad and I thought it would be easier for him to get it in and out.
three covers ready to go. |
All three covers fit their tablets perfectly. The zipper front pocket holds the chargers. I am making one more for another granddaughter.
I love making things for my grandchildren. Do you have someone special to sew for?
Cindy, these are great. The addition of the handles was a great idea. And how cool the grandkids got to pick their own fabrics. What a great memory for them.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful gift for your grandkids. I'm sure they will love them. The handles are a great addition.
ReplyDeleteThese are so great! I bet your grandchildren LOVE them Cindy! I really like how you set about personalizing them and adding custom details like the handles and how they open.
ReplyDeleteThese are fantastic Cindy! Great thinking to add a handle. Brady just got a hard case for his iPad mini, but I love making him stuff, and he loves me making stuff for him, so I will definitely do this. He has a Leap Pad which he doesn't use anymore (grew out of it) and it was an awesome present (from moi) for him. I like the zipper pocket for the chargers. Um, yep, been there done that (today) going back to the LQS for stuff for me since I bought for others today ;-)
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