Looking for a beginner-friendly sewing project for your iPad Mini or 8-inch tablet? This DIY pouch features a full-zip opening, a front pocket, and smart interior compartments to keep everything organized.
With a built-in wrist strap for easy carrying, this handmade tablet case is perfect for both function and style. Let’s sew it together step-by-step!
The finished measurements of this bag are approximately 6⅞″(17.5㎝) W × 9⅞″(25㎝) H × 5/8″(1.5㎝) D.
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Seam allowances are 3/8″ unless otherwise specified.
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To make this you will need:
◆ Main Panel
② 7¾″ × 10¾″ (19.5㎝ × 27㎝) Outer layer
② 6⅞″ × 9⅞″ (17.5㎝ × 25㎝) Fusible fleece
② 7¾″ × 10¾″ (19.5㎝ × 27㎝) Lining
② 6⅞″ × 9⅞″ (17.5㎝ × 25㎝) Mid-weight woven fusible interfacing
◆ Zipper panel
① 1⅜″ × 9⅛″ (3.5㎝ × 23㎝) Outer layer
① 5/8″ × 8¼″ (1.5㎝ × 21㎝) Fusible fleece
① 1⅜″ × 9⅛″ (3.5㎝ × 23㎝) Lining
① 5/8″ × 8¼″ (1.5㎝ × 21㎝) Fusible fleece
◆ Front pocket
① 7¾″ × 12⅝″ (19.5㎝ × 32㎝) Outer layer
◆ Zipper pocket
① 7¾″ × 2″ (19.5㎝ × 5㎝) Outer layer
① 7¾″ × 2″ (19.5㎝ × 5㎝) Lining
① 7¾″ × 9⅛″ (19.5㎝ × 23㎝) Outer layer
① 7¾″ × 9⅛″ (19.5㎝ × 23㎝) Lining
◆ Inside pocket
① 5⅝″ × 10¾″ (14㎝ × 27㎝) Outer layer
① 5⅝″ × 10¾″ (14㎝ × 27㎝) Lining
① 5⅝″ × 12⅝″ (14㎝ × 32㎝) Outer layer
◆ Wrist strap
① 2⅜″ × 15⅞″ (6㎝ × 40㎝) Outer layer
◆ Others
② 1¼″ × 1⅝″ (3㎝ × 4㎝) Outer layer
② 1¼″ × 1⅝″ (3㎝ × 4㎝) Lining
① 24½″ (62㎝) Zipper
① 6¾″ (17㎝ ) Zipper
① 5/8″ (1.5㎝) Wide D-ring
① 5/8″ (1.5㎝) Wide Swivel Snap Hook
① 1⅝″ (4㎝) Wide bias tape 70¾″ (180㎝)
Cut the main panel into the shape of the pattern.
Place the front pocket on the front of the main panel and sew only 3 sides.
Place the both sides together of the zipper panel and zipper and sew with an allowance of about 1㎝(3/8″). Turn it right side out, the zipper panel becomes one circle.
With assembled lining right side up, center zipper right side facing up along top edge. Place the outer layer, right side down on top. Pin in place. Using your zipper foot, sew along top edge using a 3/8″ seam allowance. Open out, press pieces away from the zipper.
Attach the outer and lining to the other side of the zip the same way. Open out, press pieces away from and top stitch on both 1/8” away from the zipper.
Place the zipper pocket on the main panel lining and sew it.
Place the right sides together of the outer and lining of the inside pocket and sew the side with an allowance of about 3/8″.
Place the inside pocket on the right side of the lining and sew.
Place the wrong sides together of the outer and lining of the main panel and sew the edge. Assemble the Main panel and Zipper panel.
The bias tape is placed and pinned on the seam, stitch up to the end. Fold the bias twice, cover the seam allowance, and sew.
Attach the wrist strap.
YOU ARE FINISHED!
Happy sewing!
