It’s that time again. Time for the Pinterest challenge. The challenge to use Pinterest as a good source of inspiration and not as an evil time suck.
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I decided to make a case for my Kindle. What else are you going to do with swollen lymph nodes? Might as well cut some fabric. Some lovely old lady floral fabric at that. I can’t tell you the name of it. I’ll call it “Elderly Lady Stash From My Sewing Room.” I think it was originally from Joann’s.
I have a lovely green cover for my Kindle but it’s only a cover. I want to use my Kindle more at the beach on our upcoming trip to Costa Rica. On previous beach trips I have found that the cover traps sand. It gets sunscreen on it while in the beach bag. Water bottles sweat all over it. General grossness. Hence my need for a case.
A case would involve a zipper. Yikes! Can I actually do this?
Oh, I did it.
I followed the directions found from this pin…
Source: littlebirdiesecrets.blogspot.com via Michelle on Pinterest
The instructions were easy to follow. As in, I sewed a zipper (for the first time) in a bag after 8 hours of working with a viral infection. That easy. The only modification I made was adding the strip of fabric on the front. Fancy pants.
It wasn’t meltdown free though. I broke my sewing machine needle. (I’m still unsure how I managed this.) I couldn’t get the screw loosened to replace the needle. I called Nate bawling. He didn’t care. Tax season. Blah. Blah. My sinus infection worsened. My lymph node swelling increased. I finally got the needle replaced. The dog was barking his silly little head off at his archnemesis (the poodle across the street). Barking is a new thing for Ike. I am not impressed. Sewing drama.
Even with all of that, I still completed the cover in around 1-1 1/2 hours. I’m killing this sewing stuff lately. I think I’ll make myself a dress. *knee slap*
Pretty old lady Kindle cover was totally worth it.
Anyone else tackling the Pinterest challenge? Do you follow me on Pinterest? Do I follow you? (Leave your link.) Any good beach read recommendations for me? Are you on Goodreads? (Find me here!)
I swear you're going to think I'm a stalker (just followed you on pintrest), I'm not, I promise. I just think you're one of the cool kids. I like the old lady cover, good job!
ReplyDeleteAwesome job! :)
ReplyDeleteI actually really like the fabric - does that make me an old lady too? LOL
Love it! I want to make a case for my new laptop so I may adapt this!
ReplyDeleteI love it, old lady fabric and all! I need to make one for my kindle now...
ReplyDeleteA really good book series I'm reading right now is Stephanie Plum series by Janet Evanovich. The first book is One for the Money and its hilarious!
You are seriously so funny. I think I might write that in every one of my comments. :-) WAY TO GO on the kindle case and ZIPPER!!! wow. I hope you get to feeling better soon.
ReplyDeleteI totally took the pinterest challenge this time! I finally finished my ORB puffy paint vase. And I'm a little smitten with it! Your case is adorable! I can't believe you tackled a zipper while sick. You're a braver woman than I. You can follow me on Pinterest here - http://pinterest.com/deemariee/
ReplyDeleteI'm off to follow you now!
I love your old lady kindle case-- great idea for your trip. I think you should take the extra fabric and makes yourself a stylish fanny pack. Seriously though, I need to learn how to sew things with zippers.
ReplyDeleteAwesome job! And I'm really digging your fancy ribbon on the front! I have yet to sew anything with a zipper, but I'm a beast with pillow covers!
ReplyDeleteOh, you did it alright. And it is fabulous! If you had an Etsy store that sold Kindle cases, I would totally buy one.
ReplyDeleteI'm seriously impressed. I would've had a meltdown and thrown the project out the window. Or fed it to my dogs. Hope you're feeling better!!!
ReplyDeleteI love it! If you are feeling extra sick and want to practice on another one, my kindle is feeling a little naked!!
ReplyDeleteI think it is beautiful!You did a great job, I am so proud of you. I am terrified of sewing machines, so I will live vicariously through you. Hope you are feeling better!
ReplyDeleteZipper! You are brave. I need to tackle this now. I have something similar pinned and just keep putting it off because I'm scared of zippers. I'm scared of breaking needles too.
ReplyDeleteWell, look at you go, you brave little old lady, you! And all with a viral infection! I'm so impressed. Great job! I'm still scared of zippers.
ReplyDeleteThat is amazing. I tried to make a simple pillow and it looks like it should be on the short bus. I can't believe you added a ZIPPER. You are outrageous.
ReplyDeleteImpressive. I have yet to actually complete a project from Pinterest...
ReplyDelete(Cough, cough) Barking collar. ;)
ReplyDeleteIt looks really cute and I'm totally impressed by the zipper. Looks like you've done it tons of times before. I've never ever done a zipper. Too hard, I think.
Hope you are feeling better soon. At least you have a Kindle case to make you feel better.
Such a good idea. Great job on the zipper BTW. Everytime you mention Costa Rica I get so jealous. I want sun! Hope you fell better.
ReplyDeleteCute! And SO impressive with the zipper. My sewing machine needle is breaking just thinking about me attempting that. You go, old lady Michelle. Hope you are fully recovered SOON.
ReplyDeleteAwesome job!
ReplyDeleteWe both have kindle fires, but I haven't made covers yet.
I have bought the fabric, which is the same thing right? No?......well, better get on that then.
Love! I have pinned a few sewing things, problem is I do not sew!
ReplyDeleteVery impressive!! I love your fabric choice.
ReplyDeleteGreat project! I love how practical it is.
ReplyDeleteI like the cover and great job on the zipper. I've never done a zipper, it looks too intimidating. I've been thinking about doing a kindle cover myself. I'm still kicking around ideas for it in my head though.
ReplyDeleteI'm Heading over to Pinterest, you can see me at http://pinterest.com/terrielee2/
Wow, great job! Love the fabric you chose too
ReplyDeleteLoving the old lady fabric!
ReplyDeleteLove to invite you to share this on Thingamajig Thursday going on now... http://radcrafter.com/2012/03/thingamajig-thursday-17/
Alida
Love it!
ReplyDeleteIf Ike keeps barking out the window just start barking. THAT'LL confuse him. Maybe. Our pooches have been a little weird lately too. All the open windows = hearing every noise in the neighborhood. Oi.
Wow, what a great idea! That looks fabulous---and handy!
ReplyDeleteI missed out on the challenge this time round, and I'm bummed because I had a couple of things I really wanted to get done. Love your cover and am so jealous of your sewing skills, I really wished I'd learned!
ReplyDeleteMy kindle needs a cover so badly. It's in a felt shoe bag lol! I just signed up for good reads. Thanks for putting me on to it
ReplyDeleteWow. Sewing? Sewing a zipper? Sewing a zipper while feeling miserable??? I'm impressed. Well done, lady :)
ReplyDeleteAWESOME! You know my birthday is in May...right?! ;) Hope you are finally feeling better!
ReplyDeleteSo crafty! And I'm impressed that even with complications you got it finished within two hours. I can't say the same about my sewing projects!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up with the Winter Pinterest Challenge!
Erin
The Great Indoors