A Simple Kindle Fire Slip Case - Kindle Sewing Tutorial Series

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A Simple Kindle Fire Slip Case: kindle sewing

tutorial series
01/02/12
I received a Kindle Fire for Christmas, it was the perfect present for me, both unexpected and practical. I read
that Amazon sold at least 4 million of these for the holidays so theres a good chance you got one, too.
Besides reading books and magazines on the go, Kindles can play on the Internet. If youre in the middle of a
great book and find yourself with time to kill during your busy day youll want to take it with you. And if its
leaving the house, you probably should put it in a pretty carrying case. I certainly shouldnt mention that I
knew I needed a case when all I had was a size 4 pull-up to put the kindle in. It survived unscathed but
humiliated.
I have three tutorials in mind for the Kindle tutorial, one is a durable quilted zipper case (now available here),
the second is a fancy pants clutch pattern, and the third is the easiest to make, a simple kindle slip case. Kindle
slip cases require only fat quarters or scraps and a few other notions to complete. Its a quick and economical
project. Two fat quarters will yield two cases.
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Materials:
2 pieces of outer fabric cut to 6 & 5/8 wide x 9 & 1/4 tall
2 pieces of pocket panels cut to 6 & 5/8 wide x 6.5 tall
2 pieces flannel or other soft, non scratchy lining cut to 6 & 5/8 wide x 9 & 1/4 tall
Elastic, about 4-5 long (we used 5)
Button
Seam allowances are approximately 3/8; Finished dimensions approximately 6 wide x 8.5 inches tall. For
reference, Kindle Fire measures: 4.7 x 7.5 x 0.45
1. Identify top of the pocket flap, fold over 1/8 to wrong side and press, fold over one more time to wrong
side and press. Edge stitch in place.
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2. Lay the envelope flap on top of the exterior fabric right sides up. Sew along the two long edges so the
pocket flap is secured and does not shift. If you would like to divide the pockets into sections do so now.
3. Using your elastic or other button loop identify the top center point of one of the panels (make sure the
size of the elastic will allow you to sew a button in place; it should easily slip over but also secure the
case opening. Fold the button loop in half and secure the raw ends to the raw edge of the fabric, and
backstitch to secure in place.
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4. Next place your flannel on top of main panel (right sides together), sew the top edges together. Press
seam allowance toward flannel.
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5. Line up the two long pieces with right sides together. Try to match up the lining and exterior fabric
joints. Pin around the edges.
6. Sew along edges of this long panel. I began mid-way along one side of the lining fabric (flannel) and
stopped about three inches short of closing the seam. Youll need to leave this area open to turn the
piece right side out.
7. Clip corners.
8. Turn right side out. Use a chopstick or knitting needle to gently push the corners out.
9. Now stitch the opening shut. You could hand stitch this or use the machine as I did.
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10. Push the lining into the slip case and press around the top edge.
11. Roll the top inward so the flannel is less visible.
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12. Stitch around the mouth of the slip case so the lining doesnt flop around.
13. Sew the button in a sensible location so your button loop can easily slip over it.
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Finished!
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Materials:
Nani Iro Button, found in our Etsy shop.
Echino dot dot dot, found in our Etsy shop.
Pocket fabric is by Heather Moore, of SkinnyLaMinx, and ships from South Africa.
UPDATE: a modified iPhone slip case version of this tutorial is available at Craftsy.
Closure Modifications:
Ribbon Closure: center two ribbons instead of elastic on the top edges of both sides of your kindle cover.
Youll want these to be at least 8 inches, tie in a bow for silent security.
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Button Tab: Create a button tab with button hole and insert as you would the elastic, sew in place. When
finished add the button on the other panel.
I just finished my second book, The Help. What are you reading and recommending on Kindle?
Tags: echino dot dot dot, fat quarter, flannel, heather moore, kindle fire case, kindle fire tutorial, kindle sewing
tutorial, kindle sewing tutorials, nani iro button, skinny laminx fabric
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63 Responses to A Simple Kindle Fire Slip Case: kindle sewing tutorial series
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erin says:
January 3rd, 2012 at 6:36 am
its adorable, laura! i LOVE the button.
2.
erin says:
January 3rd, 2012 at 6:41 am
also your subscribe button is not working, fyi.
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Laura says:
January 3rd, 2012 at 2:05 pm
Thanks, Erin. I think I need a wordpress update!
4.
luvinthemommyhood says:
January 3rd, 2012 at 4:08 pm
Love it! And the button & fabric are to die for!
5.
Laura says:
January 4th, 2012 at 11:26 am
Thanks, Shannon!
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Esther says:
This is a great tutorial, thank you for sharing it!
Esther.
7. Anonymous says:
January 15th, 2012 at 8:34 pm
[...] to the intensely creative textile designer, Jessica Jones, of How About Orange for including the
Kindle Slip Case tutorial in a sewing tutorial wrap [...]
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nadine says:
Thank you for this tutorial. I dont own a kindle but I totally fell in love with the case. I posted the
tutorial on my blog. I will def try one
9.
nadine says:
oops, I left out my info: Lukacreations.blogspot.com.
all the best!
10.
Laura says:
Thank you so much! Im glad you liked it and thank you for reposting it on your site.
11.
Laura says:
Thank you, Esther!
12.
Jen of Quality Sewing Tutorials says:

Great tutorial! Youve been featured on the Quality Sewing Tutorials blog.
We hand select only the best free tutorials and patterns for home sewers.
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Laura says:
Thanks, Jen! I appreciate the feature.
14.
Beth Coburn says:

Wow, I dont sew, but really want to make my own Kindle cover. Im going to give it a go! Thanks for
the very clear instructions.
15.
Laura says:
Thats so great, Beth! I hope you do give it a try and let me know how it goes. Laura
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LJ says:
February 7th, 2012 at 5:51 pm
I made this yesterday afternoon and pinned it to Pinterest (with your link, of course!). I had 17 repins
within minutes, and a friend of mine asked if I could make some for donating to a charity auction!
Thanks for a simple and easy pattern that people are LOVING! Heres mine (Im a VERY beginner
level sewer, so dont laugh at my wonky top stitching!), I had to modify the size of the pocket to keep
the elephant intact! http://pinterest.com/pin/137148751122082384/
18.
Laura says:
Hi LJ, Im so happy to hear about your experience. I hope you keep making them, what an honor to be
asked to donate another one for a good cause!
19.
April Bosworth says:

Thanks! My cover turned out great and fits perfectly. I love any project that can broken down into the
number of fat quarters used!
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Laura says:
Thanks so much, April! Im glad to hear it.
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22.
Lynda says:
February 22nd, 2012 at 12:01 pm
Does this pattern work for the second generation Kindle as well? So cute!
23.
Laura says:
Hi Lynda, I think you could easily modify it; in the tutorial I provide the finished dimensions of this
pouch as well as those of my Kindle Fire. If you would like to send me the measurements of your 2nd
gen Kindle I can update the sizing for you (I think the fire is smaller). Feel free to email me laura [at]
charmstitch.
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Tricia says:
March 9th, 2012 at 9:19 pm
Thanks for the tutorial! I was looking for instructions for a pocketed sleeve for my new MacBook Air,
but lots dont have pockets. I love the look of this, so made one for our kindle touch as practice for the
MBA :^) Im glad I did a test, because I messed up the first time (thinking I would make a
simplification). Less fabric wasted by messing up a Kindle cover than a laptop cover!
Thanks for including the dimensions of your device. Since the kindle touch is about 3/4 shorter than
your Fire, I just subtracted that much from your measurements when I cut my fabric.
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Laura says:
March 10th, 2012 at 9:34 am
Thank you, Tricia! Im so glad you liked the tutorial. Hopefully you will have great success modifying
the sleeve for your MBA. Id love to see when youre finished.
27.
Michele says:
March 14th, 2012 at 10:26 am
Thanks so much for this tute! I just bought a Kindle and quickly found that it needs protection. I will
make this tonight!
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prairiecactus says:
March 17th, 2012 at 12:24 am
My daughter and son-in-law just got kindlesthis will be my newest gift for the both of them! Thank
you so much for sharing!
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Emily says:
March 18th, 2012 at 9:15 pm
wow, i love it! i saw this on a website and i thought i t was just so cute! i dont really sew but i think
ill try it anyways! Thanks for the tutorial!
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Connie Starr says:

March 31st, 2012 at 3:05 pm
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Thank you for the great tutorial. I reduced the length an inch and made one for my new Kindle Touch.
Now I am ready for vacation.
34.
Gina says:
April 1st, 2012 at 11:12 am
Thank you so much! I was able to make tis for my new kindle fire with scraps I had on hand in about 30
minutes. Now I dont have to worry about scratching it when I put it in my purse.
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36.
faye says:
April 2nd, 2012 at 10:13 pm
i really like your case. i made one from quilted material and has a glass case on the front along with a
place to hold the stylic. had trouble making the closing used velcro but did not hold well so put a tab on
it . like yours a lor.
37.
mel says:
April 17th, 2012 at 1:01 am
This is a really amazing tutorial. I love the fabric contrasts and wooden button you used for the closure.
And the fact there are pockets there are never enough pockets! I have linked your tutorial over on my
blog here (http://mel-allwrappedup.blogspot.com.au/p/link-love-to-amazing-free-craft.html).
Mel@allwrappedup
38.
Laura says:
April 17th, 2012 at 3:18 pm
Thank you so much for this positive feedback!
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Christine @ Park House Love says:

May 16th, 2012 at 4:03 pm
Thanks so much for this awesome tutorial! I found this on Pinterest last month and pinned it, even
though I dont have a Kindle. Finally someone I know got one so I was able to make this for her,
amending the measurements for her Kindle Touch. Turned out great!
45.
Kate says:
July 5th, 2012 at 8:37 am
I just made this! What great instructions. Really simple for a sewing beginner (after 30 years!) like me.
Thanks for sharing it.
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48.
devonlynne says:
August 15th, 2012 at 9:36 pm
Great tutorial! Im a beginner sewer and this was by far the best Kindle cover tutorial I found.
49.
Connie says:
Thank you for the tutorial. I made a cover for my Kindle then adjusted the sizes to make a cover for a
friends ipad.
50.
Margot says:
September 17th, 2012 at 10:31 am
Thanks so much for this awesome tutorial! Ill make one for my Kindle and Tablet. I loved it!
hugs
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Vicki says:
56.

Thank you very much for the pattern. I made mine with imitation suede, quilted and machine
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61.
December 4th, 2013 at 9:27 pm

THANK YOU! I just bought a new sewing machine and am learning how to sew. Ive seen cases like
this for my laptop and have wanted to have one for several months now. Thanks to your tutorial I will
now make one myself. I greatly appreciate this, seriously!
ouaz says:
62.

cool
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63.
catherine g says:
May 13th, 2014 at 12:59 am
Just made this tonight for my Kindle paperwhite. In order to fit my kindle, I shortened the length by one
inch. I left the width the same. It looks great! Thank you!
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