“I” is for Ipad Case

The cross stitch monogram detail is very easy hand stitching that adds the perfect touch of personalization:

I love the contrast of the worn corduroy (I used an old pair of pants) and the timeless cross stitch versus the sleek metallic of the ipad.

And you can bet no one else will have this case!

How to make a ipad case with a cross stitch monogram:

** All dimensions are for an ipad air at 6 5/8″w x 9 1/2″l.

1. Cut fabric pieces:

exterior: 23″ x 9″ (brown corduroy)

lining: 23″ x 9″ (gingham)

ultra firm interfacing (Peltax 72F): 2 @ 7 1/2″ x 10 1 /2″

batting: 21″ x 7 1/2″

2. To make the cross stitch monogram print out the desired letters using Home Sweet Home font and determine the position on the exterior fabric:

3. Pin the paper in position to the exterior fabric, thread your needle with 6 strands of embroidery floss:

4. Sew the cross stitches through the paper.

Be consistent with the crosses always going in the same direction.

5. GENTLY tear away the paper:

(Use the point of your needle to ease the paper out from under the stitches.)

6. To sew the case place the batting on the wrong side of the exterior fabric and press in 1″ around all four sides, pin the raw edges to keep in place.

Do the same for the firm interfacing and the gingham lining:

8. Place the lining directly on top of the exterior and top stitch both short ends:

9. Then fold the long rectangle in half and sew up both sides, top stitch 1/4″ from outer edge:

Slide in your ipad and it’s ready!

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