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Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Laptop sleeve

I have finally gotten around to finishing my laptop sleeve. Hey, it only took me 7 months, but I am proud to say that this UFO (unfinished project) is done! Woo-hoo!


I used Amy Butler's Temple Tulips in Azure/Soul Blossoms that I got for 7.99/yard. I lined it with some yellow flannel that I had on hand and to make it extra sturdy, I used fusible fleece. It was a bit bulky, but my 100/16 needle made it much much easier to get the job done. 


I used velcro for the closure....


Is this one of my own patterns you might ask? No, I used Sew Mama Sew's pattern. You can find it here.

A few notes about the pattern:
  • I love the measurement part and how you can customize it to fit any laptop. The formula looks a bit daunting at first, but it is super simple and it works. 
  • The pattern has lots of pictures and they definitely helped me since I am more of a visual learner.
  • The instructions are clear for the most part, but I must admit that I got confused at times and ended up fusing the fleece to the wrong panel.... An easy fix, but a frustrating experience nevertheless....

I love how it turned out though! It took me about 2 hrs., from start to finish. A perfect "mind candy" type of project.


PS: have you seen my new blog signature?!? Andee Eve from Bearing Fruit inspired me! Check out her blog for awesome blogging tips and tricks!

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19 comments:

  1. I really love that! I think I could really use that for my laptop!

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  2. Wow - that looks great! Congrats on finishing it! Love the fabric too!

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  3. Love love the laptop sleeve...and the new signature!
    xo
    Andee

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  4. Love the pattern and the lined inside! You did a fabulous job!

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  5. It turned out great!! I am in need of making an iPad sleeve soon... Thanks for the motivation:)

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  6. Gorgeous! I wish I were so inclined to make one!

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  7. looks so neat!!!
    and your blog is beautiful!!!

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  8. Woow!!! Beautiful!!!I love the combination of the fabrics :)

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  9. Love the colors and the design on the fabric. Great objects that attract the eye.

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  10. Glad you finished your wonderful project! It looks peachy!

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  11. Thank you so much Ladies, so happy you stopped by!

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  12. Wow very impressive! I really like the pattern. Your laptop must be feeling great now =)

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  13. nice Isa!!! love your fabric choice! you go girl!!! :D

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