Crafters can create an awesome solution for the new TSA regulations without having to remove their laptops from the nice, padded case. Using simple sewing skills, you'll be able to breeze right through basic safety.
A simple, padded tote bag should do just fine!
Materials:
* Fabric- You may use one or two colors if you like (one for the lining and the other for the outside. ) Use a much more sturdy fabric for the outside the tote bag. * Duvet Batting * Interfacing Materials * Thread in appreciation color * Sewing Appliance
Instructions
1. Pre-wash along with iron your fabrics. only two. Measure your laptop around through the hinge of the laptop to the front and back once (length). Measure the width of your respective laptop plus the height of each side (width). 3. Add an inch on the width and height of one's measurements. Cut your lining because of this measurement. 4. Cut the particular outer layer of clothing? inch larger all the way around. 5. Using the smaller piece of fabric when your guide (the lining), lower two layers of umbrella batting. 6. Cut some interfacing material the exact size. 7. With a regular seam allowance, sew three sides in the outer fabric, leaving the superior open, and miter the particular corners. 8. Sew the miter tricks to the seam line. 9. Turn this material inside out and be sure the fabric fits an individual's laptop. If so, hooray! Proceed. 10. Sandwich the batting relating to the interfacing the lining clothing, aligning the three sheets. 11. Quilt the layers together carefully. 12. Sew three sides in the quilted layer, again leaving the superior open. 13. Cut interfacing and batting near the seam. 14. Again, miter the corners and sew the tricks to the seam line. 15. Slide your laptop within this quilted layer after which it into the outer membrane. Does it fit? Hooray! 07. Cut the inner layer two inches through the edge of the laptop and the outer layer two inches made by this edge (the new middle layer edge). 17. Fold the outer part of fabric in in itself and again in the inner layer and personal identification number. 18. Sew along the folded edge, right above the lining fabric, around the within the bag. 19. Cut five inch wide strips in the outer fabric for all the handles from 12-20 inches long based on how long you desire them. Twelve inches could make a short tote and longer will make a shoulder strap. Measure on your own comfort. 20. Fold one edge in the handle strip into the center and iron to stick. Fold the other edge in to the center and iron. Fold in two again and iron. Do it again for other handle. 21 years old. Top stitch around the edges with the handles. 22. To properly place the handles on the bag, measure the top opening of one's bag and divide inside thirds. Place a pin inside fabric at each lastly. 23. Place the ends in the handles just outside every single marking pin and pin set up. Fold the ends in the handles under and flag again. 24. Topstitch the handles available. 25. Trim any excess threads so you are done with a, padded tote/shoulder bag for ones laptop! 26. You can decorate your tote along with embroidery (embroider the minimize, outer fabric before assembling), hook felted flowers, or use fabric coloration and freezer paper for the stenciled design (how to be able to here).
