DIY tablet case

Progress does not stand still, and with its development we increasingly surround ourselves with various devices. Many people can no longer imagine their lives without expensive phones and tablets. But these devices are quite fragile, and without sufficient protection they quickly become unusable. The most important protection for this item can be a beautiful case.

But unfortunately, this is a rather expensive accessory, and not everyone is ready to shell out a significant amount for it. Therefore, it is better to build it yourself. This will not only save you money, but will also allow you to get an original, beautiful thing. It will make you stand out from the crowd and show your extraordinary skills in the best light.

To create, you will need to spend a little effort and free time. And materials for production can be found on your own farm.

What you need to make your own case

For any process, the preparatory stage serves as the basis. In this case, it consists of the following actions:

• design definition future thing;
• taking measurements and creating a pattern;
• selection of material and tools for creating;
• choice of decor (optional).

You will also need to equip a comfortable workplace.The flow of work and its final result will depend on how convenient it is and how you organize it. To do this, select a flat horizontal surface. Arrange materials and tools on it so that they are convenient to take, but leave the central part free.

Advice! When organizing your work area, ensure adequate lighting. If there is not enough natural light, install an additional lighting source (table lamp) on the surface.

What material to choose for the top

Another important point that requires special attention is the choice of material. It can be based on the personal tastes and preferences of the future owner. But at the same time it must meet the following criteria.

• Be pretty tight.
• Be resistant to abrasion.
• The finished product should be easy to clean.

Materials and tools for work

Based on the characteristics listed above, we can highlight the following materials that best suit the task at hand.

• Leather, suede and leatherette. They can be purchased at the store. Or use things from your wardrobe that you no longer wear: jackets, boots, and so on.

Attention! Using previously used material, before work you need to rip the item apart at the seams and lay out the pattern elements on the parts. This will ensure that there is definitely enough material.

• Thick fabric, jeans. As in the previous version, the cover can be sewn from old jeans.
• Yarn. A knitted cover will add zest to the look and also serve as a stylish decoration.
• Beads. This material is good because it is very easy to care for, is resistant to abrasion and at the same time looks not just as an accessory, but as a real stylish decoration.
• Alternative options. For example, book or tree. For the first variation, you will need a publication of the required size, the pages of which are glued. And then the central part is removed according to the size of the gadget. In this case, holes for charging are cut out. For the wooden version you need to have carpentry skills.

How to make a case with your own hands

In order to understand the manufacturing process, let's look at it with a detailed example.

The simplest option is a product shaped like an envelope, handbag or pouch with a flap.
To realize you You will need felt in the main and additional colors, lining fabric, filler, padding polyester or thin foam rubber, scissors, a stencil and a needle and thread, and a button fastener.

Completing of the work

• Measure the width and length of your gadget.
• Cut out a rectangle from the material of the main color. Its width will be equal to the width of the device, and its length will be two length measurements plus a margin for the valve.

Attention! When cutting, add extra seam allowance and free play.

• Next, cut out a similar rectangle from the lining fabric.
• Then lay out the felt blank with the wrong side up. Next comes the filler, which is covered with a lining piece.
• Sew the workpiece along the sides using an edge stitch.
• Treat the valve in the same way.
• Then we move on to decorating the product. To do this, we cut out decorative elements from felt. You can perform this action yourself, or you can use the stencil below.

• We fix the applique parts to the workpiece using glue.
• The last thing we install is the hidden fastener. A hidden button is best suited for this purpose.

How to make a stand case

A tablet is a multifunctional thing. And often a simple case is not suitable for the user.Therefore, it makes sense to consider creating a complex variation with a stand.

This model is made of melange yarn, but to create it you can use a thread with a different composition and color, as well as fabric.

To realize you You will need thick yarn in sufficient quantity, a hook of the required size, thick cardboard (you can use pieces of plastic or polycarbonate instead), a knitting needle and fasteners (zipper, button, Velcro or button).

Completing of the work

• Measure the gadget in length and width.
• Knit two rectangular pieces. Their length is approximately two centimeters longer than the length of the tablet. And the width is equal to two measurements of width plus 4 cm. Any dense pattern can be used as a pattern.
• Cut two rectangles from cardboard to the size of the gadget. These are frame blanks.
• Sew the base pieces using a knitting needle. At the same time, place the frame blank inside.
• If desired you can add filler to this design (sintepon or thin foam rubber). It is placed between the frame and the front part. This will provide additional protection.
• You can also decorate the edge with thick binding. A “crawfish step” or other tight edging will do.
• Then sew elastic bands at the corners of the inner back to secure the device.
• The last thing to install is the clasp. It can be sewn to the edge (zipper) or made into a strap (for a button or button).
• If desired, the case can be beautifully decorated with decorative elements.