Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Pinterest Challenge- Kindle Case

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.

(If you’re new here, we usually do more exciting projects than this.  Check out our Projects tab and House Tour tab!) 

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.

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I followed the directions found from this pin…

 

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.

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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.

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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!)

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  1. AnonymousMarch 14, 2012 at 7:10 AM

    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!

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  2. Melanie @ Mailbox JourneyMarch 14, 2012 at 7:50 AM

    Awesome job! :)
    I actually really like the fabric - does that make me an old lady too? LOL

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  3. Kristen @ Popcorn on the StoveMarch 14, 2012 at 7:51 AM

    Love it! I want to make a case for my new laptop so I may adapt this!

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  4. DebbieMarch 14, 2012 at 8:12 AM

    I love it, old lady fabric and all! I need to make one for my kindle now...
    A 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!

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  5. Katie @ Paisley Print ShoesMarch 14, 2012 at 8:15 AM

    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.

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  6. Diana @ Boy + GirlMarch 14, 2012 at 8:40 AM

    I 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/
    I'm off to follow you now!

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  7. Chelsea @ two twenty oneMarch 14, 2012 at 8:46 AM

    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.

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  8. Ashley@AttemptsAtDomesticationMarch 14, 2012 at 9:07 AM

    Awesome 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!

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  9. Amy@BuffaloRoamMarch 14, 2012 at 9:40 AM

    Oh, you did it alright. And it is fabulous! If you had an Etsy store that sold Kindle cases, I would totally buy one.

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  10. Cindy @The Flipping CoupleMarch 14, 2012 at 9:43 AM

    I'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!!!

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  11. Lyndsay @ that 70s houseMarch 14, 2012 at 9:59 AM

    I love it! If you are feeling extra sick and want to practice on another one, my kindle is feeling a little naked!!

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  12. AnonymousMarch 14, 2012 at 10:19 AM

    I 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!

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  13. Anna@Directions Not IncludedMarch 14, 2012 at 10:43 AM

    Zipper! 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.

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  14. Rachel // Maybe MatildaMarch 14, 2012 at 11:14 AM

    Well, 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.

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  15. Kelly @ View Along the WayMarch 14, 2012 at 12:12 PM

    That 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.

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  16. K-KoiraMarch 14, 2012 at 12:25 PM

    Impressive. I have yet to actually complete a project from Pinterest...

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  17. Kim @ NewlyWoodwardsMarch 14, 2012 at 1:01 PM

    (Cough, cough) Barking collar. ;)

    It 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.

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  18. Lisa @ Cozy Condo LivingMarch 14, 2012 at 2:50 PM

    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.

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  19. ErinMarch 14, 2012 at 4:23 PM

    Cute! 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.

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  20. Amber @ Wills CasaMarch 14, 2012 at 8:43 PM

    Awesome job!

    We 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.

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  21. Vintage RestyledMarch 14, 2012 at 8:56 PM

    Love! I have pinned a few sewing things, problem is I do not sew!

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  22. Carol@TheDesignPagesMarch 14, 2012 at 10:03 PM

    Very impressive!! I love your fabric choice.

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  23. Tanya from Dans le LakehouseMarch 14, 2012 at 11:22 PM

    Great project! I love how practical it is.

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  24. Terrie R.March 14, 2012 at 11:38 PM

    I 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.
    I'm Heading over to Pinterest, you can see me at http://pinterest.com/terrielee2/

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  25. trishieMarch 15, 2012 at 12:09 AM

    Wow, great job! Love the fabric you chose too

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  26. Alida - RadcrafterMarch 15, 2012 at 8:34 AM

    Loving the old lady fabric!

    Love to invite you to share this on Thingamajig Thursday going on now... http://radcrafter.com/2012/03/thingamajig-thursday-17/


    Alida

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  27. ElisaMarch 15, 2012 at 8:57 AM

    Love it!

    If 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.

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  28. Deanna @ TheChangingHouseMarch 15, 2012 at 9:10 AM

    Wow, what a great idea! That looks fabulous---and handy!

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  29. JamieMarch 15, 2012 at 12:27 PM

    I 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!

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  30. Mindy@FSLblogMarch 15, 2012 at 5:55 PM

    My 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

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  31. Carrie @ Hazardous DesignMarch 15, 2012 at 8:27 PM

    Wow. Sewing? Sewing a zipper? Sewing a zipper while feeling miserable??? I'm impressed. Well done, lady :)

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  32. MegMarch 17, 2012 at 7:43 AM

    AWESOME! You know my birthday is in May...right?! ;) Hope you are finally feeling better!

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  33. Mrs. Great IndoorsMarch 19, 2012 at 4:57 PM

    So 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!

    Thanks for linking up with the Winter Pinterest Challenge!

    Erin
    The Great Indoors

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