Make your own unique iPad sleeve with this simple tutorial! You might even have the materials you’ll need on hand already, which would make this a fabulous zero-dollar, 10-minute DIY craft project. You don’t have to spend a lot of money to protect your favorite gadget.

What You Need

• Felt placemat, about 1/4-inch thick
• Neon silk thread
• Scissors
• Sewing machine

Instructions

1. I’m using a place mat I bought at the local department store. The felt is about 1/4 inch thick.
2. Fold the place mat in half.
3. Sew the long side (opposite of the fold) and one short side.
4. Draw a line on the top side as shown. Draw a straight line on the bottom side. (The sleeve is currently a little bit too long; these lines indicate the dimensions that will make the iPad easy to remove.)
5. Cut along the lines.
6. Cut out a rectangular piece of felt (you can use the piece you just cut from the length). It should be a little less long than the width of the sleeve.

Finishing Touch
Use a piece of neon silk thread to sew both ends to the sleeve. This makes a little handle for easy carrying.

That’s all there is to it! Enjoy your new super stylish iPad sleeve :)