Protective Tablet PC Case for my Brother

Wow what a busy week last week was. It was the first week back at college after a week off and I'd got quite used to being a lady of leisure. Being able to potter round making things and getting up later than usual was bliss, so it was a shock to the system to resume school runs and go back to college. But I was floating on a cloud of excitement having found out I got into the Decorative Arts course at University I've been wanting to do for a couple of years now!!

Having been a busy week I was a bit strapped for time however I've finally finished my Christmas presents, it's only February so I don't think I've done too badly this year! The last present is a protective case for my brother's tablet PC, I used red and black as they are his favourite colours, with a layer of batting inside to protect it from knocks and bumps.

I was going to do a plain black exterior with red interior but at the last minute decided to mix it up and use the skull and cross bones scraps I had left from making my son a pencil case last year. I'm glad I did as I think it would have looked too plain without the patchwork.

I began by gathering together my materials, making my pattern, then cutting it all out using my trusty rotary cutter. I used iron on interfacing to make the case more sturdy and to give it a crisp finish.

I can't remember where I picked up this tip but it's fantastic for sewing consistently straight lines. Begin by measuring your seam allowance from the needle and place a post it on that line, that's it, simple. Now all you have to do is but your fabric up against the post it as you sew and as long as you have cut your fabric straight, your sewing lines will be straight. As you can see with the second picture by adding more post its you can create a higher surface to but your fabric up against, making it easier to follow. Post its stick really well to the machine and if you want to change your seam allowance just adjust the post it.

 

I hope he likes it, now all there is to do is wrap up all the presents and give them out. I'll let you know how it goes.

I hope you had a good week end!

Laura xx