Free Step by Step Directions to Sew Your Own Customized Laptop Case

By Debbie Colgrove, About.com Guide

Sew your own laptop case to save money and have a case you want. Sew a basic case following these directions and then be creative to add pockets or straps to customize your laptop case even more.
You will need:

• The laptop
• A tape measure
• A pencil or pen
• pattern material -- this can be newsprint paper, the back side of gift wrapping paper, interfacing or similar material.
• Fabric (amount will depend on your laptop pattern) and optional double fold bias tape to enclose the upper edge of the case depending on the fabric you are using.
• Hook and loop tape (Velcro) to close the case. You will need a piece a bit smaller than the width of the case.

Measure the Laptop

• A The distance around the laptop from top edge to the other top edge. Shown in Green
• B The amount of flap you want, starting at the second top edge to the amount you want to overlap the front of the case. Shown in yellow.
• C The thickness of the laptop. Shown in red.
• D The width of the laptop. Shown in blue.

Previous

• Create Your Customized Pattern -- Take the Measurements
• Make the Pattern and Choose Your Fabric
• Cut and Mark
• Start Sewing
• Square the Case
• Finish the Top of the Case
• Sew the Hook and Loop Tape

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