How to Make an iPod Carrying Case From Fabric

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Measure your iPod's dimensions and add half an inch.

   Alternatively, you could just wrap the cloth around the iPod and mark an extra inch all around.
   
   Cut the material to size. , Be as precise as you can.
   
   This will directly affect the look of your final product.,,, For the rectangle, cut to each corner.
   
   For the circle, cut equally spaced radiant lines.,, Use only the tip of your iron to avoid getting your iron plate sticky., Pull them slightly while ironing to enlarge the opening.,,,, Miter the corners if desired.
   
   This will make sewing them slightly easier later., Pin in place., Adjust pins if necessary., Cut approximately 1-1.5cm outside the marked line.,,, Test fit to your iPod and pin along the line to be sewn., Adjust as necessary.,, (the author used 8 layers of ribbon.) D-rings, keychain rings, etc. all will work well.,,,,,
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   Step 2: Trace your iPod faceplate onto the paper side of some fusible webbing.

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   Step 3: Iron the fusible webbing onto the back of your material

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   Step 4: positioning it where you want the face plate in your final product.

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   Step 5: Cut slits in the opening to allow your scissors through.

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   Step 6: Cut radiating lines out from the center of the circle up to your traced lines.

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   Step 7: Peel off the paper backing from the fusible webbing.

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   Step 8: Iron each point away from the center.

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   Step 9: Continue ironing points away from the center.

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    Step 10: Open up your package of Iron-on Mending material.

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    Step 11: Trace your faceplate onto the back or "wrong" side of the Iron-on mending material.

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    Step 12: Line up the view screen and click wheel carefully with the openings in your fabric and trace the outline of the iPod onto the back or "wrong" side of your material.

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    Step 13: Trim your material to no more than an inch around the tracing.

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    Step 14: Fold the top and bottom edges over

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    Step 15: leaving at least half an inch between the marked edges for the iPod and the folded edge.

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    Step 16: Measure to ensure that the top and bottom edges are parallel to each other.

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    Step 17: Cut out the openings from the Iron-on mending material.

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    Step 18: Test fit the patch material to your other fabric and trim to size if necessary.

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    Step 19: Line up the openings carefully and iron the patch material into the back side of the other fabric.

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    Step 20: Fold the whole thing in half with the patch material to the outside.

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    Step 21: Sew the side seam as marked and test fit.

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    Step 22: Trim seam allowance to 1/4 inch (3cm).

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    Step 23: Fold several layers of 1/16th ribbon and pass them through the attachment ring you chose.

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    Step 24: Sew the ribbon ends together firmly.

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    Step 25: Place the ribbon ends along the seam allowance for the side seam and sew them firmly in place.

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    Step 26: Top stitch the edge for additional reinforcement of the attachment point.

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    Step 27: Top stitch the center inch of the bottom edge to prevent the iPod from falling out...but leave the corners unsewn to allow the ear buds to plug in.

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    Step 28: Voila!

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