I
love my Kindle, but when I dropped it from my purse one day I decided I need
something to protect it from long falls and various other mishaps. I searched for Kindle cover patterns, but
found none that were free. I felt as
though that was just as well, I really need to learn to make my own. Below find how I made mine!
Step 1: Gather
Supplies. You will need the following:
· 2 12.5” x 9” pieces of fabric (I used 1 piece of
2 different patterns)
· A
12.5” x 9” piece of fusible batting
· A
12.5” x 9” piece of fusible webbing
· 2 5.5” x 8” pieces of cardboard
· 4
hairties
· A
length of fabric cut into a 2” strip for binding
· Sewing
Machine, thread, self-healing mat, rotary cutter, clear ruler, etc.
Step 2: Cut your
fabric. Cut your fabric to the
dimensions I mentioned above. And of course, iron your fabric
Step 3: Add
your hair ties. On the fabric you will
be using for the inside, stitch on your hair ties toward the middle of one
side. If you want a pocket, now is the time to add it. I added a 4.5" x 4.5" pocket on the opposite side of where I added the hair ties.
Step 4: Layer
your pieces. Layer your inner piece (the
one with the hair ties) face down, then layer quilt batting, then cardboard pieces. Iron, using the steam setting on the fabric
side. This should adhere the batting to
the fabric and cardboard.
Step 5: Layer
Again. On top of the cardboard, layer
the fusible webbing and your remaining piece of fabric. Iron using the steam setting to fuse the
fabric to the cardboard.
Step 6: Stitch
the binding. Stitch down the center
between the two pieces of cardboard. I
used a pretty decorative stitch that went well with my fabric.
Step 7. Bind it. Using the method shown in pictures below, add
the binding. I displayed it for one
corner, use this method for all four corners.
Iron out the binding and stitch it around the entire edge using a decorative
stitch if desired.
Now you’re finished and have a beautiful, unique
cover for your e-reader!
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