Step 1: Measure your device

Measure the height and width of the device. We will use the example dimensions of:

H 10.25" (26cm) x W 7.25" (18.4cm). Note: When measuring, add the depth (thickness) of the device on one of the sides only. Ex. If the width is 7" and the device’s depth on one side is .25". 7" Width + .25" Depth = 7.25" Total Width

Step 2: Cut main fabric and lining dimensions

Measure and cut H 12.5" (32cm) x W 20" (51cm).
Note: If you are using your own dimensions:
Add 2.25" (5.7cm) to your height measurement.

Also, for the case width, multiply the measured width (7.25" 18.4cm) by 2.5 then add 1.75" (4.5cm). Round up. (This is for the width to fold around the device.)

Step 3: Cut Fusible Flex-Foam

Measure and cut H 12.5" (32cm) x W 19" (48.5cm).
Note: If you are using your own dimensions:
Add 2.25" (5.7cm) to your height measurement.

Also, for the case width, multiply the measured width (7.25" 18.4cm) by 2.5. Round up. (This is for the width to fold around the device.)

Step 4: Prepare Piping

Select contrast or coordinating fabric for piping 15" (38cm) x 1.5" (4cm).
Cut cord 14" (35.6cm).

Note: If you are using your own laptop or tablet dimensions: The fabric should be the height measurement + 2.5" (6.4cm). The cord is 1" (2.5cm) smaller than the fabric covering for the piping. This is to help with tucking in the edges.

Step 5: Prepare Bias Tape

Bias tape(3pcs). Width: 0.6” (1.5cm). Length: 14.5" (37cm) + 14.5" (37cm) + 14" (35.6cm).

Notes: Bias Tape width is a personal design preference. You can choose a larger or smaller thickness.

The Bias Tape width should be the same for all 3 pieces.

If you are using your own laptop or tablet dimensions: Fabric Height +2" (5cm)= Bias Tape Length. Height +2" (5cm), Height +2" (5cm), Height +1.5" (2.5cm).

For Bias Tape, check out the instructional video available on our website: fabricland.ca/howto

Step 7: Optional closure: Elastic and buttons

For this project we used buttons.

You can use many different types of closures including: hook and loop, buttons, toggles etc.

Cut 2 pieces of elastic cord 3" (7.6cm). Mark with chalk the centre height (side A) of the fabric. Then mark 2” on each sides of the centre chalk line to create the left and right chalk line. Place looped elastic on the left chalk line, between the lining and fabric. The raw ends of the elastic should be together towards the edge of the material. Pin or clip in place. Repeat this step with the other piece of elastic on the right chalk line. Step 6: Start project Place the fabric and lining with the right sides together. Centre chalk line Left chalk line Right chalk line chalk line Centre

Step 10: Place and fuse Fusible Flex- Foam

Place Fusible Flex-Foam between the wrong sides of the two pieces of fabric.

Press the Fusible Flex-Foam up against the height (side A) edge which has elastic and binding wrong sides. Keep the foam centered between the width edges.

Fuse the Fusible Flex-Foam to the fabric and lining with an iron. Cut off extra fabric/lining off of the height (side B).

Step 11: Bias Tape on height edge B

Place and clip bias tape over the height (side B).

Sew and backstitch over bias tape.

Note: Zigzag stitch is optional.

Step 12: Fold Width

Measure down the width 8.5" (21.6cm) starting from height (side B).

Fold the lining sides together and clip the folded layers together on each side.

Step 13: Bias Tape on width

Add the 14.5" (37cm) bias tape with clips, covering each side edge of the width.

Sew and backstitch to complete.

Note: Fold the ends of the bias tape in to ensure no raw edges are exposed. Tuck the piping edges into the bias tape.