Home-sewn Netbook Case

This is another project that’s representative of my style of sewing and any kind of project I might attempt: pattern-free, simple, and quickly finished.

My four-year-old laptop is still functional, but isn’t as reliable as it used to be, so I bought myself this cute acer netbook for my undergrad commencement. So far, it’s been great, and I’m looking forward to taking it to class this fall.

But while one of its most appealing traits is its ability to fit easily in my oversized purse, I still wanted a case for it. If you’ve got a big purse like mine, you know what I mean- who knows what kind of dust, gadgets, and other objects might be bouncing around in there? But I didn’t want to pay $15-$40 for something I could make myself.

I used some brown fabrics left over from previous projects- a flannel for the lining, and acute polka-dotted cotton for the outside. There’s also a layer of quilt batting between.

It’s pretty clearly a simple project and much like the iPod cozy- just sew a rectangular pouch, and use whatever type of closures you prefer. This part is always a challenge for me; I haven’t quite mastered buttonholes, and I didn’t have a zipper handy (and let’s face it, who likes to sew on a zipper?).  So, I sewed on a couple buttons and thin tied loops, which I think makes the project cuter than a simple buttonhole would have done,  and it’s easier, too. I haven’t taken my netbook many places this summer, but when I do, I can drop it in my purse or backpack without fearing for its safety. And I’ve got to say, I prefer the soft, diy-look to a sleeker, synthetic case any day.