I have a cool new mini-laptop/tablet that’s super-easy to tote around, but I wanted to give it a little protection before adding it to my backpack on my way to the airport last week. I have a dress that I just turned into a skirt, so I decided to use the dress’s top for this project. I started with the elastic-ruffled sleeves, padded them with quilt batting, and folded and stitched them to size. Then I stitched the elastic ruffle from the neckline diagonally along the front, leaving it loose at the sides and back so I can pull it around the case to hold the laptop inside. A fabric flower from my stash made the perfect a-la-mode for traveling in style. ♥
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So cute. I am inspired to try making one for my iPad 😉
Yay! I can’t wait to see what you make, Simona! 🙂
sweet! my daughters each need one of these. thanks for the inspiration 🙂
You’re very welcome! Be sure to share your finished cases with us! 🙂
That is lovely.
Thank you! I’m really happy with how it turned out . . . especially since I was making it up as I went along! 🙂
very girly ^^
excellent upcycling job
Thank you! I do love girly accessories! 🙂
Adorable! I love the idea of just going to your stash for a fabric flower, like you have a secret fabric flower garden somewhere!
Awww . . . that made me smile! Now I’ll always think of my secret flower garden! 🙂
I love it and perfect timing as I have been wanting to make something for my notebook. Currently I use the box it came in as a case it works at home but is a pain when I want to travel with it.
I know yours will be fantastic, Lois! Can’t wait to see it! 🙂
Wow that is awesome and elegant! I love your projects you come up with!! Hugz Lisa and Bear
That’s such a sweet thing to say, Lisa! Thank you! 🙂
oh thanks for the idea, I have a lot of leftover material and placemats that I can use to make a tablet/iPad case
Ooohhh . . . a placemat would be perfect! I can’t wait to see what you make, Antionette! 🙂
I’ll make sure to take pics. Hope you had a great weekend.
Stylish and so original! Love it!
Thank you, Maddie! Sometimes the things I make up as I go along are total failures, but this one really worked! 🙂
This is so neat and girly, I love it!
Thank you, Danielle! I could have bought the optional black case that was advertised with the computer, but where’s the fun in that? 🙂
how cute…love it!
Thank you, Peg! It was fun and easy and . . . luckily . . . it worked! 🙂
So adorable!! You are mucho clever!
Well, you are mucho sweet to say that! 🙂
This is so cute! What a wonderful way to recycle your dress scraps. 🙂
Thank you, Kim! 🙂
Inspiring! Since I met you I have saved a fortune making covers. Your cover is great and the flower finishes it off fabulously.
Katherine, That is so stink-en cute! 🙂
That made me laugh! Thank you! 🙂
that is cute, and femenine and practical!!!!!!!! I think you are making a dent in the recycling world, and I’m right behind you lol 🙂
Thank you so much! I’m trying! And this has worked out perfectly for my notebook. Plus, I get lots of compliments when people see it in person, so that’s always fun! 🙂
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