How to make a Tablet Cover | with Jennifer Bosworth of Shabby Fabrics
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- Опубліковано 3 сер 2015
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Hi Jennifer, thanks for another great tutorial. i love how much joy you get when you iron the frixion pen marks off your project. Just great!
The FriXion pen is just one of those awesome tools that makes projects fun Teresa Elgood!! Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and leave a comment!
You've done it again Ms. Jennifer! My house is never gonna get clean because of you!! Oh well, at least I'll have a lot of 'Shabby Chic' accessories and more sewing tips!! Thanks for sharing.
+Ms Phillips we are happy to provide these little distractions for you! Thank you for watching!
This turned out so cute! I’m so happy to have a cover for my new kindle!
How lovely! Thanks for watching - happy this worked well for your Kindle!
I like all your projects! You explain everything very clearly ! Even when and how to correct the possible mistakes! Thank you,
We try to cover all of our bases :) Thank you so much for watching and commenting!
It took me forever, but I just finished my cover and absolutely love it. The video instructions were perfect and very helpful. I did put some fusible interfacing on the pocket to make it sturdier. I also added ribbon trim at the top of the pocket. A cute little heart button topped it off. I will go back to your videos for other projects and I just ordered the Better Not Pout Ornament Club and can't wait to get started on that. Thank you so much!
How exciting! Don't you just love it when it all works out and then you have something wonderful to use knowing you made it yourself?! So glad you joined The Better Not Pout Ornament Club! It's going to be SOOO much fun! Thanks for watching and commenting Sue! :) Jen
You're such a great and fun instructor. Your directions are so easy to follow and I really appreciate your time in making these tutorials available to us. I want to make EVERYTHING :) Thanks again !
Our goal is to inspire creativity and we are so happy you are finding that with our videos +sumrisgr8! Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and comment!
Nice tutorial. I sewed two of the sleeves yesterday & they look great. Thanks for the slow, detailed instructions!
+Joan Pearl so happy to hear that the tutorial worked out for you! Thank you so much for watching!
Thanks for the tutorial. I also love your fabrics.
Thank you so much for watching, Ruth! So glad you like the tutorial and the fabrics. I appreciate you!
Thank you your tutorials are brilliant. I have been sewing since my mother taught me at about the age of 10 but then had quite a break. It's nice to find someone who knows how to show the correct way when d doing things. I live in the UK and I wish there were more luscious fabrics at reasonable prices available here. Thank you I will be following you.
You are so welcome! Thank you for watching and following and taking the time to comment! - Morgan
WoW! I love how you explain things! Great! Keep up the awesome videos!
That is so nice to hear Chrissy Oldfield! Glad to know you are enjoying the tutorials! Thanks so much for watching and commenting!
Just finished this project! Made a few rookie mistakes but I absolutely love it ❤️
Congratulations! It's so exciting to finish projects! Hope you had fun and thank you for watching! - Morgan
love all your tutorials. would love more bag making please.
+Christine Grigg thank you so much! We actually just released a new bag tutorial: ua-cam.com/video/q17xVug2odM/v-deo.html
A great idea that I have come across for using the Frixion Pen is - when you want the lines gone . you need not iron it - just use your hair dryer ( blower) on high 0 gone instantly and does a large area quite quickly
Thanks for that tip! It is so convenient to use the iron since we have it out for our sewing purposes anyways but we will keep this in mind!
Hi jennifer thank you for sharing your knowledge to us. God bless you more.
Thank you so much for watching and your kind comment :)
Can't wait to made a 7 inches tablet cover I wanted always wanted to make one and also iam making box bags and I love to sew and leard so much thank you 💜💙
Thank you for watching! ~Leah
I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS SO MUCH THEY HAVE TEACHED ME ALOT
That is so awesome to hear! Thank you for watching and learning with us!
Just want I needed, really easy to follow your instructions.. So happy with my cover. Thank you.
We're glad this project inspired you. Thank you for watching!! 💖 -Michelle
Always enjoy your videos!! Looking forward to making this.
Thank you so much for watching! Let us know how your project goes. - Morgan
Awesome tutorial. Thanks for sharing ☺️👍
Thank you for watching! - Morgan
I love it! Very, very nice. Thank you.
Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and comment +Margarida Velhinho!
superb love it amazing the best tablet cover welldone
+supergirl tests thank you so much!
I just found thi and finishes my cover, thank you, this was a great project
We're happy this project inspired you. Thanks for watching! 💖 -Michelle
The best sewing tutorial I've ever seen! Please try the colored ponytail elastics, I always use them for pattern that calls for elastic. Thank you for making the pattern available.
Thank you so much, +Laverne Mason! That is a great tip!
I love your videos. Thank you.
Thank you so much for the love!
Just love the idea...and you explained so nicely ... and that goof up part was very motivating...as I too all the time make mistakes and feel so clumsy... but you made me change my opinion..thanks dear..
Thank you so much for watching and leaving such a nice comment! We all make mistakes, even the most experienced sewers and quilters, so we like sharing that very real part of working on a project.
thanks for giving us the ideas ..to make a tab case ...
+Wajeeha Ali you are so welcome!
Thank you love this pattern 💞🦋
You’re welcome 😊 so glad you like it! - Morgan
I love that you show any mistakes. It teacher us 😉
We're glad you enjoy our tutorials!! Thanks for watching! -Michelle
Cute cute, I love y’all’s fabrics.n They are so cute.
Thank you! Jen chooses great fabric collections! - Morgan
Amazing! Thanks!
+Fernanda Di Costanzo thank you so much for your kind comment and for taking the time to watch our tutorial!
love it I will try making one of these
That is awesome to hear +Zulaikha Khan! Have fun and thank you for watching!
I will be making three of these. Thanks.
You will have so much fun making this Betty Lou Dockens! Thank you so much for taking the time to watch our tutorial!
I LIKE YOU , I LIKE THE WAY YOU TEACH N YOU MAKE IT FUN THANKS!
Thank you Nan! Merry Christmas! 🎄~Leah
Love,love your videos thanks
We're happy they inspire you. Thanks for watching!! 💖 -Michelle
Great project Jennifer! I've made one of these before, but instead of an elastic cord I made a half-circle flap with a buttonhole for a closure. You can also use a ponytail elastic (I but bags of 100 of them for $1 at Dollar Tree) for the cord. I leave the metal clip on the ponytail elastic sticking out of the seam while I'm sewing it into place because it's easy to hold onto and then I snip it off before turning my project right-side out!
What a clever way to do that! Thanks for sharing that awesome tip!
Kathy Moningto
This changed my life.
we're happy this project has inspired you! Thanks for watching!! -Michelle
Muy buen proyecto!!gracias!!
Thank you! Happy Holidays! ❄~Leah
Great tutorial!!!
Thank you so much Michele Timms!
best cover ever
Thank you! Happy Holidays! ❄~Leah
Made this last night for my SurfacePro, and followed the directions exactly to scale up based on the device's measurements with keyboard attached... Turns out the keyboard adds just enough thickness to make it a wee bit snug (really struggled to get it in), but the keyboard fits in the pocket when detached! I'll likely throw together another and add 1/4" to all dimensions. Thank you for your wonderful tutorials :)
Thank you for sharing that with us. We love to hear how things worked out and this will be helpful to other people who have the same kind of device! So glad you enjoyed the tutorial and were able to make something for yourself! :) - Morgan
Love your fabrics
Thank you for watching Norma! Happy sewing! ~Leah
Thank you!
Of course! Thank you for watching! Merry Christmas! 🎄~Leah
My pen dried up on me before I really used it. My sewing room is hot in Mesa, Arizona. Next time I will store them in my refrigerator. Love this idea.
That is a good idea! Thanks for watching :)
I’m in Anthem Arizona...that’s a great idea.
Great tutorial Jennifer. 😀
Just for future reference if you leave your gap at the bottom of the lining fabric (for turning) it makes a much neater finish around the top of the completed bag.
Thank you so much for that tip, Sue, and thank you for watching!
Hi Jen - I LOVE all your videos and watch them over and over and always look forward to your new weekly ones. Can I make a suggestion? when I make bags or tablet case I attach the lining slightly different to how you demonstrated. If you attach the top of the lining to the top of the front cover and machine across and do the same for the back. Then open out and put right sides together, lining on lining and front on back and machine the whole way round leaving a gap in the bottom of the lining. When you turn it out it will look as your demo did but the hole you pulled everything through is in the bottom of the lining instead of being at the top of the bag. Don't forget, when you machine the top of the lining to the top of the back to pop the little bit of elastic in as you did. Hope you don't mind me mentioning all this - I personally just find it easier that way and also your pull through hole is hidden. I love learning all different ways of getting to the same result ha ha. Looking forward to your next weekly video. Love Linda xx
Thank you for the great suggestion. It always is amazing the numerous paths you can take to get to the same outcome!
Thank you for your tutorial it was very easy to follow I made one today, Its not as pretty as yours but it don,t look bad.
So happy to hear the tutorial was easy to follow +Louellen Carden! Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and comment as well as try it for yourself!
Very nice holder😀
Thank you
Thank you for watching! - Sophie
Love the fabrics you used. They are gorgeous.
Just a thought, have you tried doing a drop-in lining? I have found that I love using this method. No turning required and for me it is an easier way to sew the lining and outer fabric together. You can insert your elastic between the pieces.
Have a great day.
Thanks for sharing that great idea with us and thank you for watching!
Jennifer, I love both your shop and your tutorials. Would you consider adding a few minutes on this to teach us how to add a strap so it can be worn on the shoulder? I am making 2 of these for my grandchildren and they would love it with a strap.
Unfortunately, once a video is published, we can't add to it +Susan Williams. However, we have a two different videos that show different techniques on how to add handles/straps to things that you could adjust to fit this project. Here are the links to the videos:
Fabric Storage Bin and Easter BUcket: ua-cam.com/video/V_MwuKGlW7w/v-deo.html
How to Make a Jelly Tote: ua-cam.com/video/W7qGxoTk6g0/v-deo.html
+Shabby Fabrics Thanks! I watched the video for the strap and it looks perfect.
Found your channel for the first time. I loved how honest you were and you made fun of yourself, the same way I would make fun of my own mistakes. We learn to forgive ourselves, right? Thank you for this video
Thank you so much!! We're so glad to have you! - Morgan
I also doubled the front pocket and put a thin lining in between for stability
That is such a good idea! Thank you for sharing! Merry Christmas! 🎄~Leah
Awesome and cool😃😃😃
+Marly Martine thank you so much for watching!
+Shabby Fabrics u welcome I have a tablet and it really works 😊☺😆😆😇
Love this tablet cover, very clear instructions. I also like the flowers behind you. Do you have a pattern or video for them? Thank you for all the videos.
Thanks for watching! We do have a tutorial for those flowers!
Video: ua-cam.com/video/pb_ivi9N1MQ/v-deo.html
Template Download: www.shabbyfabrics.com/Assets/Downloads/3DFlowerGarland_forDownload.pdf
Beautiful
Thank you so much :)
Awesome tutorial. I have used colored ponytail elastics which seem a little more durable for the constant opening and closing.
That is such a clever trick Kim Nicholson! Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and leave such a fun tip!
I love the tutorial and can't wait to make one for myself.
Yolanda Hernandez
Thank you so much for watching Teresa Hernandez! You will have so much fun making this project!
I like it 😘
Thank you! ~Leah🙃
Very nice 🌻
We are so glad you enjoyed this video. Thanks for watching! -Kristen
Loved the tutorial.... You convinced me to get those frixion pins. LOL.... great tips. Have you ever used a temporary adhesive to keep your smaller projects with batting from slipping when sewing?
SO awesome that you decided to get the Frixion pen Terre Sexton! You will LOVE them! Yes, we love Roxanne's Glue Baste-It for holding projects in place- great tip!!
I'll use elastic hair bands instead, and wonder clips! thanks for not editing the video 😄😄
+Mari A we are not sure what you mean by editing the video! Thank you so much for watching!
+Shabby Fabrics thanks for showings us that even Jennifer can make a mistake, that these things happen, and providing a solution :)
Hi, For the tablet cover what weight of wadding do you require, they seem to do 2oz, 4oz, 6oz and so on. Thanks. Loved making the Tote bag with the flower. In fact it was the first bag I have ever made. I only started sewing a few weeks ago, ive been learning off tutorials so not brilliant but Im trying. Ive made the make up bag, some kids pj shorts and a bag so far. Just not used to my new machine so not sure re the tension and stitches sizes I should used on these products. Any advice would be much appreciated. Tracy x
We use standard quilting batting- the loft is your preference- we like extra lofty for a nice "puffy" appearance but any standard batting works.
The best way to get used to the settings on your machine is run scrap fabrics through in parallel lines using different settings each time and mark which settings were used on each line to create a kind of "cheat sheet" for your machine's setting. Here is an awesome post about machine tension and common fixes: ohyoucraftygal.blogspot.com/2013/10/sewing-lesson-10-how-to-fix-tension-on.html
love you a lot you are the best💋
Thank you so much +Zulaikha Khan!
I love your videos. How would you adjust the size to turn this into a book sleeve? Thanks for all your info.
We do have a video and a free download with the formulas needed for a bible cover. This may be an easier way to make a book cover if you follow those instructions and the formulas!
Here is the link to the video and the free download! ~Leah
Video: ua-cam.com/video/ka3KYiV_b6E/v-deo.html
Formulas: www.shabbyfabrics.com/Assets/Downloads/QuiltedBibleCover_ForDownload.pdf
Can you please do a tutorial on journal covers please? I have made almost all of your items and love them! I made the fat quarter tote with a matching bible cover and zipper bag with a religious fabric. A journal cover would complete the set!
We actually have an awesome tutorial for that exact project on our blog! Here is the link: shabbyfabrics.blogspot.com/2015/05/fabric-covered-journals-simple-diy.html
Do you have a video showing how to sew this project. I'm new to sewing and to actually see this tablet case being made would really help. Thanks. Really enjoy this video
Unfortunately, this is the most in-depth tutorial that we have. Please let us know if you have any questions, though! We are happy to help! Be sure to grab the free download to go along with this project: www.shabbyfabrics.com/Assets/Downloads/TabletCover_forDownload.pdf
FYI: The pen markings DO come back if you live in a cold climate. Great tutorial!!
Wow! We haven't had that happen, that's crazy! Thanks for watching and commenting. :)
I made 2 of these...Second one I added 1inch to the width and put a Zipper in......Thanks for Sharing!!!!
So glad you enjoyed the project! Thanks for letting us know how it went. Let us know if you'd like to see anything else! :) - Morgan
@@ShabbyFabrics can you give some tips on adding a box to bottom in case you are inserting something that has more depth.
@shabbyfabrics great tutorial! just ordered a new Kindle tablet, so this is perfect! I found the pattern, thank you. I have a question. I usually use 1/4 inch seams but in the vide you mention to sew (i believe the linning or outer fabric) 1/8 inch seam. can you please confirm here? thank you!
Hello! In the video Jen sews the pocket piece at an 1/8" seam and with the front and the back piece right sides together you will sew them at a 1/4" seam. The lining will also be sewn with a 1/4" seam. - Yajaira
I am IN LOVE with your iron! I love how it raises itself up so you don't set something on fire! I've never seen that before!
Such a fun iron! - Morgan
Thank you for sharing! Unable to get/find the pattern from your site.
Thank you for watching! The download is on our Free Download's page, but I've also included a direct link here for you: www.shabbyfabrics.com/Assets/Downloads/TabletCover_forDownload.pdf
- Morgan
I made this yesterday. I strongly recommend batting be 3/4 inch smaller than the pieces. With full batting on front and back it's very bulky and doesn't lay nicely.
Great suggestion! Thanks so much for watching and following along :)
Can you tell me where I can find the pen that erases with the iron heat? I have looked everywhere and can't find them....
You can always find links to the products mentioned in our videos in the description box below the video :) Here is a link to our FriXion pens: bit.ly/FrixionPenShabbyFabrics
Hi, Great Tutorial!!! A question, what Iron do you use?
Great question! That is an Oliso Smart Iron - you can find them on their website :)
I was wondering if the batting is iron on. Please tell me. Thanks!
We used fusible batting (iron on) but it isn't required :)
Just love this project. Would love to buy a pink Singer that is shown on today’s tutorial. Where can I purchase one? Very interested!
Happy that you love this tutorial! The Singer Featherweight sewing machine you find them online or check out your local quilt shop! Thanks for your support and comment! - Abby
I can’t find any of the fabrics mentioned in the tutorial on Shabby Fabrics website. Went to pre cuts as suggested but they’re not there. Where was the pink singer in the tutorial purchased? I’ll look online and hopefully find one. If not, I’ll be back to beg for the one from the tutorial! What is the model number and year it was made?
Since this tutorial was produced a while back, we have sold out of all of the fabrics in this video. Jen's sewing machine is just a Singer Featherweight - she had it powdered coat pink by a friend in England, so you can probably find someone to do that too since powder coating seems to be more common now. -Michelle
@@ShabbyFabrics I’ll have to find a machine that is less valuable than my black one and have it powder coated. I think Jenny Doan did the same thing but hers was a light aqua. Thanks for your help. Donna
👍👍👍👏👏👏👏💌coul you please let me know what exactly batting did you use for this???? Thanks!!!!😘
We used a fusible batting - we can't remember what this one was specifically, but any fusible batting will work - you can also use regular non-fusible batting!
Just wondering if the pocket is also lined or just one piece of fabric? Thank you for this awesome tutorial!!! It's my very first time sewing and I can't wait to try this out!!!
The pocket is not lined, but you could absolutely line it if you'd like! Here is a link to the free download, just in case: www.shabbyfabrics.com/Assets/Downloads/TabletCover_forDownload.pdf
Shabby Fabrics...thank you so much!!!
I LOVE this !!!
Do u have a tutorial for the cute flowers on the wall ?
Yes! We have the flower garland tutorial here: ua-cam.com/video/pb_ivi9N1MQ/v-deo.html
- Morgan
@@ShabbyFabrics THANK YOU SO MUCH ❣️
i liked this video
+sarah bowser thank you so much for watching!
OMG!!!!! I just LOVE your sewing machine!!!!!! Where can I get one??
Glad you like it! It's a classic - a Singer Featherweight! 💖-Michelle
When inserting the elastic in the top of the bag, cut it just a bit longer and tie tie a knot in the ends. When the bag is turned the knot will be caught in the seam and stays put, this keeps it from pulling out and the knot is not even notice able in the seam. Love the video.
What a great tip! Thanks for watching :)
Do you have a pdf that can be printed to keep on the cutting table to refer to as I make this?
It is easier than stopping and starting the video as I progress. I LOVE your tutorials!
We have this diagram here that might be helpful: www.shabbyfabrics.com/Assets/Downloads/TabletCover_forDownload.pdf
Thank you for watching! Let us know how your project goes! - Morgan
I have this one already, I was hoping for an instruction sheet for the steps in putting it together. That must not be available. Thank you for responding.
Can you make that same tablet cover but instead of sliding it in can it be made to where it opens up instead
You can change this pattern however you need to in order to suit your wants :)
I like the flowers on the wall how are they made
Hi Cecilia! We have a tutorial on how to make those adorable flowers! Here is the link to that video: ua-cam.com/video/pb_ivi9N1MQ/v-deo.html
Jennifer, as always - great tutorial!! Please tell me more about the fabric flowers on the wall behind you though - DO YOU HAVE A PATTERN OR TUTORIAL YOU CAN OFFER? You get so many comments on your videos, I am sure - but I do hope I hear back from you on this question! Again - thanks for such great tutorials!! {I'll insert my question here at the bottom again} The fabric flowers on the wall - IS THERE A PATTERN OR TUTORIAL? Thanks!
Hi Debra- thanks for your thorough question :) We absolutely have a tutorial and free template for those flowers in the background! Here are the links to both:
Tutorial: ua-cam.com/video/pb_ivi9N1MQ/v-deo.html
Template: www.shabbyfabrics.com/Assets/Downloads/3DFlowerGarland_forDownload.pdf
You are so awesome! Thank you so much for taking the time to answer me :) You guys rock and I LOVE watching Jennifer!
Can someone help me understand what size fabric and padding to cut out if I want to make a sleeve with a finished size of 9.25 Height x 7.5 Width and a Depth of 2 inches. I want to make a sleeve for my half binder that I use as a planner. With a depth of two inches, I don't think the flat bottom would work and I need to make mine have a box bottom but don't know how to change the measurements. Thanks!
Hello Barbra! The formulas needed to figure out how much fabric you will need are on a free download on our website under Tablet Cover. There you will see the dimensions and be able to know the amount of fabric necessary. Merry Christmas! 🎄~Leah
Where u leave the opening for turning at if u will stop with needle down, pivot and sew off project it not only reinforces that opening, I have found that it will turn in that seam allowance and it makes sewing that opening up much easier. Thought Id share that tip cause I love it when making anything that has to be turned out
That is an amazing tip!! Thank you so much for sharing that with us and for taking the time to watch our video!
Thank you very much!!!! I appreciate enormously your kindness - let alone your great tutorials!!!👍💌😘
Thank you for that sweet comment. So glad you like the tutorials, we appreciate you watching!
what iron are you using? so cool to see it “jumps” automatically :D
You can find all our incredible irons here: www.shabbyfabrics.com/notions-irons-c5288.aspx
Thank you for watching! - Sophie
Can I ask you. how many pieces of fabric will i need?
is it 2 linings with the batting? help please
You will need a front, back, 2 linings and a pocket fabric. 5 in total! Merry Christmas! 🎄~Leah
i cannot find the free pattern. clicked the link but it didnt show the pattern for this ipad cover
Here is the link to the free download from our website: www.shabbyfabrics.com/Assets/Downloads/TabletCover_forDownload.pdf
Thank you for watching! - Sophie
Lindo...
Muchas gracias
Hello. What kind of batting did you use. I am new to quilting and my piece turned out soooo bad. It shrunk when I press and everything wrinkled away
Hi Alline! You can use any batting you prefer, it really is just personal preference. Most quilters use cotton batting. - Morgan
hi. how can I get your fabric to buy? am in Jamaica.
Hi Ayon! We are on online fabric shop that ships internationally! Here is the link to our online shop where you can buy our fabrics: www.shabbyfabrics.com/
I would like to use a zipper instead of an elastic and button. Would that be possible with the same measurements?
We have not added a zipper to this product before so we would not be able to guarantee the same outcome but it you have the right sized zipper, it may work! Let us know how it turns out! ~Leah
Fusible fleece will eliminate shifting while quilting
You are so right! Thanks for that tip!
Do you deliver to Australia?
Absolutely! Here is a link to our shipping information and policies: www.shabbyfabrics.com/Policies-W2C258.aspx
Do you know how to make a case, fabric that just cover the back of the tablet but leaves the screen exposed.
We have not found a way to do that particular cover. I will pass on your request! ~Leah🙃
You didn't mention the measurements of the lining pieces. How can we determine the dimensions of the lining pieces for our devices? Thanks.
There is a free download on our website that has all the formulas on how to figure out the measurements needed for your tablet cover. Merry Christmas! 🎄~Leah