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Upcycled tablet case – Creative fun with a former jacket

For some time I have had a former suit jacket in my stash waiting for inspiration to strike. When I saw a great clutch bag on instructables from a former jacket (see here) I knew I had to dig it out and have a play:)

Inspired I decided to play with the idea of an upcycled tablet case using the collar of the jacket as a closing flap. My work are currently issuing some staff with tablets, perhaps an opportunity to make a few sales?

Jacket Upcycled tablet case

Firstly I worked out the dimensions for the finished case and cut out fusible fleece this size. This then worked as a pattern piece when laying out the sleeve of the jacket and the collar.

Fabric placement, design ideas for tablet case cover

I folded the side edges of the collar, pinning then hand stitching closed. I added a button hole for button closure of the upcycled tablet case.

Turn collar edges in

I utilized the fold of the collar as the fold over closure, tacking this in place before sewing up in usual tablet case fashion! Naturally I used a shirt for the lining:)

Frustratingly the collar curled up at the edges.

UPcycled Tablet case in progress

I spray starched the collar to assist with laying flat. Then added velcro under the corner edges.

Upcycled Tablet Case, closure using button and velcro

This has made a significant difference, but I wish I knew why it curled at the edges in the first place! As you can see adding some top stitching at the last minute has brought out details, complimenting the original features from the jacket.

Hand sticthing empahsized jacket details

If you would like a tutorial for a tablet case I have one here.  Any suggestions as to why the collar curled or how to prevent it in future gratefully received:)

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Lucy Blossom

Friday 19th of February 2016

What a great recycling project, and a very stylish way to carry your tablet around.

Sara

Thursday 18th of February 2016

Fun! I love how you used the collar as the flap. Very creative thinking!

Denita

Friday 12th of February 2016

I absolutely love this! Great details from an upcycle!

Roxanne

Thursday 11th of February 2016

This is a really great idea for an upcycle! I love how you kept some of the jacket details which makes the look of the case even more fun.

Michele

Tuesday 9th of February 2016

Love this great upcycling refashion. Great use of details from the jacket and love the top-stitching. Cheers, Michele

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