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Studded Denim I Pod Case

Old pair of jeans to new iPod case.

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I have lots of denim 'legs' left over from making full length jeans into shorts, and so this is one of the ways I came up with for using them up.

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Project Budget
Reasonably Priced

Time

0 h 35

Difficulty

Pretty Easy
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Description

I have lots of denim 'legs' left over from making full length jeans into shorts, and so this is one of the ways I came up with for using them up.

Instructions

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    Start by using chalk to outline your iPod (or phone etc.)

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    Repeat step one until you have four outlines.

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    Cut the fabric such that you have two outlines per section.

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    I also cut out a small section from the leg of the jeans (as it's already hemmed) to create a headphones pocket, but this step is completely optional.

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    Place your iPod in the centre of the fabric and fold it over. Then use a different colour of chalk to mark where your device ends.

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    Then use another colour of chalk to add a seam allowance, I used a 2.5cm allowance to allow for the bulk that the wadding will add. Then cut along these lines.

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    If you're adding a headphones pocket then on the right side of the fabric make a mark down the centre of the fabric. (Ignore the blue line, that was a mistake.)

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    Then fold over one edge of your pocket piece and stitch it down along the line.

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    Then trim off the excess.

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    Then position the studs as you want them on the front of the case, avoiding getting to close the edges.

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    Using the fabric pieces as a guide, cut out a piece of wadding to fit between the two denim sections.

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    Then stitch your two denim sections together along the top, I used a French seam, but a normal one would work just as well.

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    Next, pin the wadding between the denim, ensuring that the loose edges of the pocket are pinned into place.

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    Then fold the layers of fabric in half (with the studded and pocketed edges on the inside) and add a few more pins to keep everything in place.

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    Stitch around the edges making sure to go through all six layers.

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    Then turn the case the right way round.

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    At this point I decided to add a few studs to the top of the headphones pocket.

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    Then use an eyelet punch to add two eyelets to the top of each side.

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    Then use ribbon to lace the case shut, and you're done.