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So a few months ago I bought a new much smaller laptop computer to use for blogging on the go. It’s this one from Lenovo, my niece has the same one for school.
I just needed a cute case for it, and why buy one when I can sew my own? This case is actually just a simple zippered pouch, the classic craft project. Just a little larger and with a lining.
Since it can be tricky to make a pouch with a lining, I found this lined zipper pouch tutorial. And if you need more help, I found a video tutorial for a lined zipper pouch too.
Anyway, I started by cutting four rectangles of fabric approximately 1.5 inches (about 4 cm.) larger than my computer. I used fabric leftover from my new tote bag (see Cute Navy and Pink Pocket Tote Bag with Tutorial).
I cut two pieces of the cute pink flannel for the lining of the case and two pieces of navy blue for the outside. I could have cut some batting for padding too if I wanted, but this was fine.
I also cut a smaller rectangle of the pink flannel for a cute outside pocket.
I hemmed the top and added some lace before pinning it to one of the outside pieces.
After sewing, the pocket is finished.
I then started adding the zipper. Instead of just pinning along the top, I let the zipper go partially down the sides and around the top corners. This will makes it easier to get my computer in and out.
I had to carefully curve the zipper at the corners.
After pining and sewing the zipper to both sides, this is what it looks like.
After sewing the outside and lining to the zipper, I added the lace along the edge.
You can see it is the same lace I used for my tote bag and my 2DS case (see First Aid Kit to Cute Nintendo 2DS Case). Now all my bags match!
Anyway, then I just stitched around the sides…
…Turn everything right side out…
…And the case is ready for my computer.
Here’s the updated list:
CostumeCase- Doll and Kitty
Little Halloween- 3 Skirts
- Accessories
- Socks
- Overalls
- Ornaments
- More Cases
Three down, seven more to go. The next couple projects should be up soon, and there will be lace involved. Look forward to it!
Give it a try:
