iPad/Tablet/Nook/Kindle Envelope Clutch

Whatever device you have or if you have a device at all; here is a post for you! My sister has a Nook and was looking online at clutches for them. She found a style that she wanted, but couldn't find a fabric. She told me to keep my eyes pealed on one for her. Later on that weekend on her way up to school she was in an accident and totaled her baby (a.k.a her truck). I was going to see her for spring break and I figured she could use a little something to cheer her up. She had looked at my fabric collection before and fell in love with a corduroy tribal print that happened to be one of my favorites as well. Aside from liking it oh so much I used it to make this. Yes, hold the tears and 'awes' please! She wanted it to look like an envelope so as usual I made my own pattern and attempted to create. The outcome wasn't so bad!

You will need:

1/2 yd of fabric (depending on the size of your device)

a second fabric for lining (the size of your device)

1 envelope

button, velcro, etc,.

 You need to measure the dimensions of your device and add 1.5". This may sound like a lot but you have to take in consideration seam allowance as well the thickness and you won't want the case to be too snug and have to fight to get it in there.

After you figured out your dimensions use the dissected envelope as your model. You do NOT want to trace it, but simply draw out the base first and then add the flaps and doors.

-Flap 2 will be 2" shorter than the width of your device.
-Flap 1 needs to be 1 3/4" shorter than the width.
-The length of the doors will be equivalent on each side, but they need to be able to reach the middle.


**Be sure to add the corners in the envelope like below. If not then when you fold it up to be an envelope they won't match up correctly. Then cut the pattern out and your fabric.

LINING

The lining needs to be the same length and width as the base of your pattern.

-cut 2

-sew the sides and bottom, leaving

an opening at the top

This needs to be the length of the base and the same dimensions of flap 1.

-sew the bottom of the flap to the other lining

Place the lining on top of your fabric (wrong side facing up) and fold the edges over and sew.

Fold the doors in to the center and sew. 

**When sewing be sure not to go all the way through to the back. 

Then fold the bottom flap up to the middle and sew again.

Now alls you need is a button or some other way to latch your case!

Tank Top Refashion

You know those tank tops that have a cute pattern, but just don't look right on top? Yup, I have a few of those. They're such a comfy material and would be perfect for skirts. Well, whatdoya know? I tried it out. Easiest refashion ever. I'm sure of it. If you find one easier lemme know because I'm definitely convinced!

Step 1 in this easy peasy refashion, cut the spaghetti straps off. (Who came up with the idea to name these things spaghetti straps?! I'd also like to know that if you find that out, too!)  

Step 2 Turn inside out and put that puppy on! Take the top and pull it over making the waist even horizontally and pin once on each side and once in front and back. Take 'er back off and sew!

 Step 3 Put 'er back on! It should be a little big at the top so that it doesn't fit perfectly. Pinch each side with your fingers to get an estimate of how much you should take it in. Mine was approximately an inch on each side.

Step 4 take 'er back off (sorry for the on and offness! I'm just helpin' ya get your exercise!) Pin diagnolly making an angle for your waist to your hips then sew.

Step 5 For the last time put 'er back on! (but turn right side out this time!) And voila! Easy peasy lemon squeezy!

 Awe, Boo Bear is sawing logs! He's

not supposed to be on my bed

though! But who could resist. I mean,

look at him!

Here's another easy peasy skirt I made. I'm thinkin' Easter egg huntin' skirt! Whatdya' say? :)