Over the last week I’ve made and given a few gifts… I know I usually share a recipe on Monday, but I’m participating in a recipe round up and we will all be posting those on Wed… so this week I’m mixing things up a bit.
First, a couple of weeks ago I ordered a present for my mom… {Happy Mothers Day!}
JeniHarveyDesigns makes these adorable mugs… my mom always drinks out of jars, so I thought this was perfect for her.
I also made a couple of gifts… Several friends have May birthdays so I whipped up several camera strap covers… I loved this fabric…
need some labels like these?
need some labels like these?
and for my Mother-in-law, who loves her Kindle… I whipped up this little cover.
I started by finding the dimensions fer her Kindle online. I added an inch to both the height and width. I also added extra on the top for the closure.
I wanted a pocket on the front. Start by folding your strip in half (not counting the top flap)… you can see the crease in the photo. Sew a pocket (with a finished top edge) right sides together to the front, then flip up and stop-stitch. Should look like this…
Here is a view all folded.
Pin your lining right sides together and sew. ( I used minkie) I left the bottom straight edge open for turning.
I wanted a button closure, so here is where I added that.
all ready to mail!
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anastasia anezinis says
Nice gift!so sweet colors!
Marilyn Clark says
Great gifts…I LOVE the kindle cover!
Hannah Evans says
I love this tutorial, and also the camera strap!! Looks so comfy 😀
I have been looking to get my own labels done too, yours look great! Did you get them printed? I’m looking for the best option and would love to find out where you got yours if you don’t mind 🙂
Hannah ♫
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Pam says
I need a Kindle cover! Love this one! Stopped in from Handmade Tuesdays. I think I’ll ask my daughter to make this Kindle cover for me. Thanks for sharing.
Pam @Threading My Way says
Great idea to add the pocket!!! Your kindle cover looks fabulous.
Pam @Threading My Way says
Featured, Emily, in a roundup of electronic gadget covers…
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