how to make a laptop sleeve

[@tinamaclary9609]

This was really helpful. I might suggest a bit of hand basting of the zipper around the curve. Then you don't have to worry about pins. Quilters tape might work too.

[@madeandmaking2170]

Both great ideas. Thank you for watching!

[@thegeniusjourney]

Lovely result with the zip curling around the sides 🎉 I was going to do it straight across but this is much better thanks 😊

[@madeandmaking2170]

so glad that you found it helpful. happy sewing

[@gme2444]

Quitters tape and glue pen helped with holding zip in place

[@madeandmaking2170]

love a bit of quilters tape!!!! Xx

[@andreastriepen3472]

Great video. I managed to make my first lap top sleeve using your video. Thank you.

[@madeandmaking2170]

So glad that you liked it

[@elianadenisegrimm2159]

very nice! Will attempt to make one for my new laptop before I travel! Thanks for the lovely tutorial!!!

[@madeandmaking2170]

Thank you very. much for your kind comment and how exciting to be thinking about travelling. Stay safe.

[@lozzipop6220]

I’ve watched so many videos and had two ok results but this video is so well explained I know I will perfect it next time!

[@madeandmaking2170]

Thank you so much .. thats lovely to know and I am so pleased.

[@suehall7120]

Thank you so much for this very clear tutorial. I’ve just made one for a friend and she is delighted. I’m not sure how to send you photo though!

[@madeandmaking2170]

So glad you enjoyed it. Are you on social media as you could post and tag us. Xx

[@JessicaRaible]

very helpful!

[@madeandmaking2170]

So glad you liked it.

[@mariaradebe207]

Wow,beautiful and simply explained. Can one add handles to this lovely bag?.

[@madeandmaking2170]

Yes, definitely. Depends how you want to do it but very do-able. xx

[@sarahkruczek2623]

Beautiful..love it thank you for the videos xx

[@madeandmaking2170]

Thank you.. so glad that you are enjoying them. more to come soon.

[@raedeneaveritt3150]

wonder clips!! this is a great tutorial. thanks!

[@madeandmaking2170]

so glad you liked it!

[@edytaed]

Excellent job, thank you for sharing your knowledge 😊

[@madeandmaking2170]

so glad you enjoyed it. Xx

[@nicolaablett7790]

I have been thinking about making my own sleeve as everything in the shops is so boring THANK YOU

[@madeandmaking2170]

Thank you! so glad you like it.

[@sylviah9750]

Great video, thank you (but I do wish you’d remove the pins before you sewed over them, I was so worried you’d break your needle!)

[@madeandmaking2170]

So glad you liked and it and sorry about the pins! x

[@sylviah9750]

I did, and about to make a case for my husband, but in an iPad mini size. Thank you!

[@kpartin418]

Great video! Thanks

[@madeandmaking2170]

Thank you!

[@1985jnl]

Love this! Question though - how do you sew up the opening in the lining once you've pulled everything through?

[@madeandmaking2170]

Glad you enjoyed the tutorial... to sew up the lining you can either hand sew or machine sew. If you watch the video for the faux leather zip purse you can get more detail there but the choice is yours. xx

[@1985jnl]

@@madeandmaking2170 got it! thank you! i've just ordered some iron-on vinyl thanks to your chocolate-bar pouch tutorial!

[@simonbarber1668]

Can I use either a closed end or open end zip? And should the zip itself be 19" plus the ends?

[@madeandmaking2170]

The length of the zipper is stopper to stopper and you could use either style of zipper. Hope this helps and would love to see a pic! x

[@gerandgadantzing5190]

What is wadding? This is a Great tutorial. I’m going to use fusible foam and am wondering if it’s the same/similar.

[@madeandmaking2170]

Wadding/batting... used by quilters to layer between the outside fabrics. Fusible foam would work too.. it will be bit thicker to use but nice good protection. Fusible fleece would be another option. Enjoy and so glad you liked the tutorial. x

[@susandeal9042]

Oh dear, how do you add the handles please

[@madeandmaking2170]

I would suggest the simplest way would be to stitch one to each side from the front all the way through to the inside and add them patch style rather than tucked inside any seam. Does that make sense? Xx

[@susandeal9042]

@@madeandmaking2170 yes, thank you

[@maggiebedford5111]

New laptop arrived yesterday! (I’d Inherited my dads old one that’s 9yrs old!) So excited and now to see this tutorial Sarah...I’m on it and can’t wait to get going! Thanks! X

[@madeandmaking2170]

Fab! will need to see a pic. Stay safe!

[@debbierwest]

Could you add handles to this?

[@madeandmaking2170]

Yes you could Debbie... you might just want to think about whether you wanted the stitching for the handles to appear all the way through to the inside. Xx

[@muniamahsubramaniam6453]

great video

[@madeandmaking2170]

Thanks! Xx