DIY Laptop Sleeve

Step 1

Start out by laying your laptop on your felt. You will want to cut a piece of felt that is about an inch and a half wider than your computer, or in other words, has a 3/4 inch excess on each side of your computer.

Step 2

My computer is 12 1/2 inches by about 9 inches, so I want my sleeve to be about 14 inches by 10 1/2 inches.

Step 3

I doubled up the felt to make the sleeve more cushiony. If you prefer a slimmer sleeve, just do one layer. I will continue this tutorial assuming that the double layer.

Step 4

Cut 2 pieces according to the measurements above that will work for your computer.

Step 5

Then cut 2 more pieces that are the same width but are about 6-7 inches longer. This will create your flap.

Step 6

Pin all 4 pieces together with the two smaller ones in front and the two bigger in back. (Note-I rounded out the corners on mine because I like the look of round corners better. You can do this if you would like or leave them square.)

Step 7

Sew all the way around the outside of the case. Part of this will have you sewing through 4 layers and part through just 2. Use as small of a seam allowance as you can.

Step 8

Then you will need to sew across just the two layers that go across the middle, being careful that you ONLY sew through those two and not the rest of the sleeve. Sorry, forgot to take a picture of how to do this, but here is one from another tutorial that is the same idea.

Step 9

Sew across that center section.

Step 10

Then, trim the excess all the way around the sleeve to give it a nice, straight, clean finish.

Step 11

Grab your Velcro pieces and figure out where you want them. Two will go on the underside of the flap near the top and then fold the flap down and mark where they meet up with the sleeve and sew your other pieces there.

Step 12

And that’s it! You are already done! Hopefully that was quick and easy for you and hopefully, you can really enjoy this sleeve! Grab some hot chocolate while you work on your laptop. It makes life happy!