*50** laptop case

After enough hints I got a new laptop for my birthday.  Not very subtle hints.  And it took a long time... but it worked.

(Some people call it nagging... I prefer calling it hinting...)

And then I made my present a present...

I used this pattern from Sewplicity (click on the link), but omitted the front pocket and the handles.  I really wanted a simple protective sleeve for when I carry the baby in my bag.

The fabric is a giant handkerchief bought either in New York at the MOMA store or in London in the Muji store.  I can't remember.  The original plan was to make a cushion out of it... but hey... plans schmlans...

The dense(wish) crosshatch quilting give it a lovely tactile feel.  I went by eye, no marking and I like it that way.

The zipper was a bit of a mare... but aren't they always?

But I tamed the beast.

I showed it who's boss.

Eventually.

So there.

Have laptop case.  Will travel.

Comments

[Amy at love made my home]

What a fantastic case!!! Your present got a very nice present!!

[carolyn]

LOVE it!!!

[Pamela]

Problems with zips, then look at Ikatbag blog who has just done a most amazing series of tutorials on bags of all shapes n sizes with zips!