Kindle Case

     I mentioned in my first post that my sweet Mother-in-law gave me this sewing machine as a gift.  I wanted to make her something as a thank you.  She got a Kindle Fire for Christmas and probably has a case for it, but I thought it might be nice to have a spare...made with love from me!  And now that it's all finished Im glad she probably already has one because I am not the most postitive that the one I made will fit, but if not it will be a nice small purse.  Again, I don't like patterns and not liking patterns means you have to be happy when your projects turn out a bit large, small, or just a little wonky.  ( I picked up that last term from another sewing blog and I think it fits my work nicely...smile)
   So like I said I don't like patterns.  I looked at a few on Pinterest then decided to go on my own.  Wish I had taken more careful notes, but I didn't.  Hence I am not labeling this post "tutorial".
  
  I wanted it to be padded so I bought fusible fleece (all of this is really cheap btw) and a fabric scrap ( about 2.50$) large enough so the inside would be lined. 

I did a little planning.  I went on the web and got the dimensions of the kindle fire and then made myself a mock up to use to help me measure the fabric.  Here is where I think I made a crucial error though... I didn't allow enough extra material to compensate for the fleece and 2 layers of medium weight fabric.  In other words, the case was thick enough (good for protecting Kindle) that it made the interior smaller.  But just a bit.  So when she gets it tomorrow we will see...

My Fake Kindle (the graphics are terrible I know...)

Anywho, I cut the shape I thought would work...

I ironed the fleece on and then cut another piece of material and sewed it on the fleece side.  So now my material was pretty thick and Im realizing I may should have used some directions, but it's too late and nap time is almost over so I forge ahead.  Let me tell you when you make the liner the same material as the outside of you project its ALOT more confusing when you want to sew and turn...just saying.  I recently got a big bag of felt on sale at the thrift store for 5$ and think that might be good for interiors.  It would make the project a little padded too without having to add fleece.  We'll see. So without further ado, here is the finished case:

I did end up sewing a button hole and cute blue heart shaped button on it, but apparently forgot to photo that! I will say the buttonhole feature on my machine is great! It makes 8 different types and so far I have used 1 type...3 times. But that's how I roll,...slowly.
  I think I am going to try a shoulder bag next.  After I finish the book I am working on for my son.  I will show that soon!  Done with the electronic cases for now and on to something a little less exact.  My husband did offer to get the new IPAD 3 so I could have a model to practice making cases with....he is so kind.  The weather is so nice here so the machine is getting some rest now but it will be humming again soon.  Sew long!