Tablet Case Tutorial
So, a million years ago I promised a tutorial for my tablet case. I did actually complete it and I even had it tested by five wonderful ladies. They sent me wonderful reports with info on their experiences with the tutorial. And then those reports just sat there. I’ve been so busy with work stuff (is it surprising that Easter is a busy time in the church?) and then I got sucked into the fun of Project Run & Play. So, I still haven’t updated my original tutorial after the testing. However, I really want to get this tutorial up and out so here it is!
This tutorial is for a fabric tablet/e-reader case with removable boards so the case is completely washable.
It stands up at two heights so you can prop your device up on a table or counter.
And I have included a size table to fit just about any tablet/e-reader on the market.
******Download the complete tutorial here. Tablet Case Tutorial******
If you should have any questions while making your lovely case, please feel free to email me at sewinharmony (at) gmail (dot) com. I am always glad to help! I would also love to see your creations. If you make a case, please add your pictures to my Flickr Pool!
***UPDATE*** I have added a few new devices to this tutorial. I now have the measurements for the following devices:
Samsung Tab 10.1
Samsung Tab 7.0
Nook Color
iPad2
Kindle Fire
Kindle Fire HD
Kindle Touch
Kindle Paperwhite
Lenovo IdeaTab
Pandigital Star
Asus Transformer 10.1
Nexus 7
Oh my! This is awesome! I’m going to make one for our brand new asus transformer tablet!
You are genius! I am so glad you did this so I don’t have to come up with a much less perfect project!
I just have to convert the sizes for the dimensions of our tablet though.. did you us a specific “trick”? like for example based on the width, add 1/8 inch etc…?
Hi Aly, Thanks! I’m glad you like and will find it usefull! I’ve sent you an email with the measurements you’ll need. Please do let me know if you have questions and I would love to see pictures of the completed case. You can upload them to my Flickr group…http://www.flickr.com/groups/sewingwithharmony/
I could use measurements for the transformer as well. I am thinking the Samsung measurements will work if I add 1/8 inch to each piece. I am excited to try this pattern!!
I’m planning on making this today for my new Google Nexus 7 Tablet. I’m probably going to have to make some size adjustments – would you like me to email them to you? I’ll post pictures and blog about it when I’m done
I am getting a Nexus 7 soon, and I thought that I would like to make my cover. Have you ever thought of using plastic canvas instead of cardboard so that it doesn’t have to come out? I have used it for purses before and loved it, but I wondered if you didn’t use it for a reason.
Hey Deb, That is a great idea! I actually never thought about using plastic canvas…but that would work really well. Thanks for the tip…maybe I will try that for my next cover.
Thank you for the tutorial!! I can’t wait to make this for my Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (great thing you have the measurements!!) I had a question/idea: I have a bluetooth keyboard for my tablet- any idea on how I could include that, perhaps a pouch or another corner holding flap? Since you’ve definitely got this down I was hoping for your expert opinion! =) Oh if you did come up with something and have a chance could you do another tutorial (just for the additional steps if it’s almost the same). Thank you very much, I’m still a beginner at sewing, so my judgment may not be the best! If you need more information on my keyboard let me know!
Hi Nathalie,
My life has been really crazy the past couple months and I have a ton going on. Maybe in the spring… In the meantime, if you do figure something out I would love to see it!
I think it could be easy to create a little pouch on the outside of your case…you could cut a piece of matching or coordinating fabric out and just make a pocket to fit your keyboard. I am sorry that I don’t have time to create another tutorial for that right now.
Good luck and let me know if you have questions while sewing…I am always happy to help!
Harmony
Hi Harmony!
I was hoping to make this for my Samsung galaxy tab 7.0. Do you think you could help me with measurements on that device?
Thanks!!
Hey Alyssa,
I double checked my measurements and the ones I had should actually be for the Tab 7.0 NOT the 7.7. That must have been a typo or something. Double check my measurements to the measurements of your device, but they should be correct. If you have questions please let me know!
Thanks,
Harmony
This is the best tutorial I have found online! By chance are the measurements for the Kindle Fire HD the same as the Kindle Fire? Thanks so much for all the hard work you’ve put into these patterns.
Hi Paula,
Thanks so much! I looked up the specs for the Kindle Fire HD and it is almost an inch wider than the regular Fire. I added the measurements to my chart, so you should be good to go! Please let me know if you have questions or run into problems. I am always glad to help!
Harmony
Thanks So Much! I just looked on your measurement spreadsheet and didn’t see the Kindle Fire HD measurements. Maybe it just hasn’t updated? (I’m not techno genius, LOL) I’ll check it later. Can’t wait to get started. I’ll send you a pic of my finished products.
Harmony ~ I just printed the spreadsheet with the updated info on it. You are fabulous!! Paula
Great…good luck!
I love your tutorial, it’s awesome! Have any tips on how to round the corners so perfectly? Cut it round first?
Hi Amy, Thanks so much! I actually didn’t cut it that way, though you could. I simply stitched a curved line instead of 90 degree angle at the corners and trimmed the excess material. If “free-handing” it that way makes you worry, you could always use a round corner you like and draw the stitching line on with chalk or a fabric marker. Then all you have to do is follow the line. Hope that helps! Let me know if you have other questions…I am happy to help!
Hi I love your tablet case. I am going to make two for my kids for Christmas. I bought them the 7 in jazz tablet. I am hoping the measurements will work. Thank you
Hi Lori, I am glad you like it. If you look at the top of each column in my measurement sheet you can see the actual dimensions of each tablet. Just measure your actual tablets and round up to the nearest 1/4 inch. And then simply match your measurements to a set on the sheet. Let me know if you have problems with that or if you have any questions while you are constructing them. Good luck!
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Hi Harmony! I just finished up one of these today for a Nexus 7 tablet. Thank you for providing all those measurements and for a very good tutorial. This was going to be a present at Christmas but i really couldn’t wait – I made this for my son and he loves it. He also commented that he can easily store the stylus in the pocket. I see where you would like photos uploaded to Flickr – i relied on my son to attach the photos and he did it some other way…I’ll get back with you later if you need them submitted that way (he probably knows how to do that). Best regards!!
Hi Chrisanna, I am so glad it turned out so well! I am terrible about keeping surprises too…which is partly why I am such a bad procrastinator.
The pictures look great! Thanks!
I am in love for your blog and the beautiful work you do! I’m trying to follow your instructions and it’s turning great! Can ‘t wait for the new pattern !
Hey – I love this, and I am going to be making one for my tablet, but I didn’t see it on the list. It is a Lenovo IdeaTab. I was wondering if you would help me make measurement adjustments? Thanks so much! paula
Hey Paula, The best thing to do to start is to actually measure your tablet and then check to see if the measurements match any of the other tablets on the chart. If it doesn’t, then just send them on to me and I will plug your measurements into my formulas and add it to the chart. Just let me know!…
The measurements are 9 1/4 x 6 3/8. I think that the IPad 2 is the closest, but if it is not too much trouble I would like get a tighter fit. I don’t mind doing the math work on the formulas if it is too much of a bother to add this tablet to the chart. Thank you!
paula
Hey Paula, I’ve updated the chart to have your device too. Simply re-download the tutorial instructions and the measurements should be included now. Good luck!
Thanks a lot for the great tutorial !!!!! I will try it tomorrow and post the pictures!!!
Thank you so much for sharing this… planning to make one for my Nexus 7. ：）