Do-it-yourself cases for the tablet and for the pc, to be made by hand and as a gift, for a Christmas dedicated to do-it-yourself gifts.
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At Christmas tablets and smartphones are among the most requested and desired gifts. Why not give the lucky one an original as well custody fai-da-te?
In this way you can customize the gift according to the person who will receive it.
Here are ten ideas for you to do thanks to do-it-yourself land cases for tablet or pc of your choice.
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Tablet holder in felt
You can make a case for your tablet, also suitable for a smartphone, starting from felt (which you can also get by following a homemade method, from old wool sweaters). You will need to insert a tablet holder tape and create a buttonhole for the closure button. To know more: Christmas gifts: 2013 is the triumph of do-it-yourself gifts and recycling.
From old Jeans
From old jeans you can create cases of different sizes, suitable for both your tablet, your laptop, or smartphone. What matters is strengthen the seams well and measure the size of the fabric to be used according to the destination of the case. To know more: How to make an iPhone eco-case by recycling old jeans.
From an old sweatshirt
Here is a very original idea to make a case suitable for carrying your tablet or PC starting from one old sweatshirt, no longer used. You will get a very soft laptop bag and your computer or tablet will be well protected, especially from scratches. You can use a new sweatshirt for in place of wrapping paper per wrap a pc or tablet to give as a gift for Christmas. Like this the gift will be double. Remember to tie the sleeves of the sweatshirt well, and that's it:
Computer / tablet bag from an old sweatshirt
From an old plaid
This tablet case was made from an old plaid. You can be inspired by the proposed model to make a do-it-yourself case to give as a gift for Christmas. Start with an old blanket, or one of several covered with fleece which are on sale for a few euros. The gift will be very original and you will save.
Read also: Eco-chic iPad case: iSockit, the case made from the recycling of old plaids
Furoshiki
From Japan here is an idea to make a case to always carry your tablet or pc with you starting from a square-shaped foulard. The skill is in folding the fabric in order to obtain a resistant object holder and in tying everything very well. Follow the online tutorial to learn the technique step by step.
Read also: Furoshiki: 10 things you can do with scarves
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Seamless fabric case
Here's how to make a laptop or tablet case from plain fabric and a belt with buckle. It is suitable for those who do not know how to sew, as it does not require the use of needle and thread. Glue is used to join the various parts. You can recover old t-shirts or unused fabric, to save money. Follow the online tutorial to make it.
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Case with shoulder strap
This shoulder bag is a perfect case for your pc or tablet. It was made from a patterned cotton towel to get the outside. To pad the interior you can use quilted fabric. The advice is to use metal rings to make the shoulder strap more resistant. Here the complete tutorial.
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Envelope-shaped case
Here is a pc case that you can make from del waterproof synthetic fabric, such as imitation leather. By following the image step by step, you will get an envelope-shaped pouch, ideal for carrying your tablet or laptop, depending on the size you choose. The model is drawn on cardboard to facilitate the cutting of the fabric.
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Case with decoration
Here's a vintage-looking case, complete with floral decoration made from a ribbon simply with needle and thread. For the padding and for the inside of the case you will need to choose a soft fabric, in order to better protect your tablet. Here the complete tutorial.
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Case for e-book reader
Here is a case that will be particularly suitable for smaller tablets, designed as e-book readers. It is once again about creating one double layer protection to better protect the device and therefore to use a softer fabric for the inside of the case, such as felt. Follow the complete tutorial online to make it.
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Marta Albè
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