Southern Girl Creations

Monday, May 9, 2011

Kindle Cover

For Mothers Day this year I bought my mom a Kindle.  It was what she wanted.  I hope she really likes it.  After I bought the Kindle I went on a quest to find her a cover for it.  All the covers in the store are over $30.  They are lighted and have stands etc..  My mom is really careful with electronics. We just had to get her a new cell phone because AT&T said hers would not work on their network anymore.  Her 8 year old phone that worked perfectly still looked brand new.  So, she doesn't need a case that its main purpose is to protect it she just needs one to store it in. 

I couldn't find one that I really liked so I started my search on the web to find a pattern.  I found several patterns and decided on one.  It was aweful.. just aweful... It was partially my fault for not reading through all the instructions before I started. There were many skipped steps.  Well... I finished it but I threw it aside and decided I could do better making one on my own. 

Here is what I came up with.  It is lined with wool felt.  I am pretty proud of it!  I will be glad to make up a pattern and instructions ( I will try to do a better job than what I found out there) if anyone is interested.







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14 comments:

dizzytina said...

Wow that is fab well done. I would love some instructions or tutorial Tina x x http://www.scratchycatcrafter.blogspot.com

Gayle215 said...

Would the Nook fit this? I would also love a tutorial! Gayle215

slovelady said...

I will work up a tutorial in the next few days and get it posted for everyone. Thanks for your comments!

Kathy said...

I would love a pattern/directions! Great idea.

slovelady said...

I haven't measured a nook but I will show you my measurements of the kindle and the instructions will be easily adjusted to fit your brand of e-reader.

Anonymous said...

I would also like a link to the tutorial!
drnelson1107@yahoo.com

Friendship Crossing said...

Love your pattern and I would also like a tutorial! The fabric you chose is very pretty too!
Please come over for a visit sometime.

Tanya

The Sunflower Patch said...

Love the fabric you picked out.

La-Dee-da crafter said...

I got one for mother's day too and I would love a case. Love the fabric you chose.
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Marjory said...

This is great!!! Any mother would love this!!

DIYbyDesign said...

Great fabric and great case. Really beautiful. I am your latest follower. I would love for you to come and check out my blog and follow me back at www.diybydesign.blogspot.com. Thanks so much.

Samantha said...

Please, please, please do a tutorial! xx

slovelady said...

Ok ladies here is the Tutorial

http://southerngirlcreations.blogspot.com/2011/05/tutorial-kindle-cover.html

Misty @Creative Itch said...

You did a great job on the cover! Thanks for linking @'Sew Cute Tuesday'!

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