I made my mama a kindle cover for mother's day :) I took pics of all the steps so you can make one too!!
Some of the pics didn't turn out exactly how I wanted them to so, if you have a question about one feel free to comment!
What you'll need:
Scissors
Ruler (Mine is kind of broken but it still worked!)
Chalk (for marking where you need to cut)
Two different fabrics (you can make it all one is you want, or I think two different patterns would also look good!)
5"x7" plastic insert (I cut mine out of an old pl
astic frame cover; I'm sure you could buy a little plastic thing or even a cheap little 5x7 frame that has a plastic cover and use that)
Thread that complements the fabric (you will see some of it!)
Ribbon that complements or contrasts the fabric
One button
*Also, if your plastic piece has sharp corners or edges you'll need some sand paper or a nail file to sand it down. This will prevent the plastic from poking through the fabric or poking someone!
*If you're not good with a sewing machine this could probably work with fabric glue instead
Step 1:
Cut a 8"x11" piece out of each type of fabric
Cut two 2"x2" squares and two 2.5"x2.5" squares out of the fabric you intend to go on the outside of the cover (The squares will end up on the inside; this adds a little more contrast)
Cut off 4"of ribbon
Step: 2
Fold the two 2.5"x2.5" in half making a triangle
*This next part is a little tricky but I'll try to explain it the best I can
Take one of the two triangles and cut a slit approx 0.5" in the bottom right of the fold (the corner I show over there <----)
Take the other triangle make a slit approx 0.5" in the left corner of the slit (opposite side of the first)
Step 3:
Cut a square where the slits were madeFold down to create a straight seam
Step 4:
Fold small squares into triangles (these will not need to have a folded seam; they'll be sewn in)
Pin squares to the right side of the fabric that you intend to be on the inside of the case (I put the measurements on the picture <---) but basically you're making a 5"x7" square where the kindle can fit in
The two bigger squares have to be pinned 1/4 of an inch higher than the smaller ones to compensate for the 0.5" bigger they are (this will make all the squares even when you sew)
Step 5:
Pin on ribbon in the middle of the two smaller triangles so it makes a loop (make sure the where it crosses is lines up with the edge of the triangles) (this is how you'll keep it closed when finished)
Step 6:
Trim the edges of the half with the triangles to make it all one even raw edge (you will have to cut the bigger triangles a little)
Step 7:
Pin right side of the other fabric you cut before to the side with the triangles (after sewing we're going to turn in inside out; this will make it so the right side of the fabric including the side with the triangles is all facing outward)
Sew up the three edges indicated there <---- leave the furthest end open (be careful when you're4 sewing the part you trimmed earlier. you want to keep it as close to the edge as you can without going over it)
It should look like this after sewing
Step 8:
Trim the excess (make sure you don't cut your seam!)
Step 9:
It should look like this! Make sure to examine all the triangle edges (if there is something you didn't catch turn it inside out and go over it again)
*The edges of the bigger triangles (the side you made a straight edge for) will still be unsewn so make sure to leave it pinned!
Sew a line up the middle so you get the
Step 10:
Add the plastic piece in the open slit
Fold raw edges inward and pin to create a flat, straight edge
Sew edge
*If you want to be done here go ahead and sew your button on the front.
Step 11:
To make it look more like a book, or if it turned out a little bigger than you hoped (like mine did haha) fold the front edge over the plastic a little
Hand sew the edge, it should look like this :)
Step 12:
Sew the button on the front, the part with the plastic.
Voila!
Here it is!! A lovely little case for your kindle :)
Hope you enjoyed! Please comment below :)
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