Paded ipad pouch

Ever Since my hubby got me the new I Pad, I have been looking for a cute case or pouch for it.
I found a few on Etsy, but most are over $30.00, I didn't want to spend the money, because deep inside I knew I could make one myself for a fraction of the price.

And I was right, I was able to make one!

Here it is:

Do you want to see how I made it? Well keep reading then :)

You need:
Zipper (10 inches or longer)
Fabric for the outside of the pouch (2 pieces cut: 9 1/2 X 12)
Fabric for the inside (lining) of the pouch (2 pieces cut: 9 1/2 X 12)

Fabric for the ruffle (2 pieces cut 6x16)
Fleece interfacing (I doubled it, so you need 4 pieces cut: 9 1/2 X 12)

Pin the doubled interfacing to the front fabric and divide it evenly into thirds (mark with pen):

Sew straight down the marked lines:

Next, we need to prepare the ruffles. Iron down the two edges 1/2 an inch:

Measure 2 1/2 inches from the bottom and pin:

Then start sewing the ruffle and randomly ruffling it:

Once you finished one side, sew down the other side, also randomly ruffling:

Now you should have this:

Ok, now we need to attach the zipper. Lay your lining down and then your zipper on top:

Then lay your outer fabric down (right side down):

Now sew the three pieces together along the top edge (1/4 seam):

Flip over, This is what you should have now:

At this time, I attached my label to the interfacing (optional):

Then you need to top stitch close to the edge:

Now we need to sew on the other piece-

Lay your lining down (right side up) and then lay your fabric with zipper on top of that:

And then lay your other outer piece (right side down):

Sew close to the edge once more and then top stitch:

This is what you should have now:

Now, leave your zipper half way closed:

Now, place your lining together and your outer fabric together and pin:

Sew around the three sides. You will need to leave the bottom of the lining un-sewed:

Like so:

Once the edges have been sewed, cut the zippers close to the fabric:

Clip the corners:

Turn inside out:

Lastly, fold in the seam at the bottom of the lining and pin:

Sew shut:

Now stuff the lining into the pouch and you are all done!

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