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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
=== Making a Basic Felt Case === | === Making a Basic Felt Case === | ||
| − | #Make your template on a sheet of paper and cut it out. Trace your phone onto a sheet of paper. Draw a rectangle around your phone, leaving {{convert|1|cm|in|sp=us|adj=on|1}} space on all sides.<ref>http://www.lanaredstudio.com/2012/07/phone-case-diy.html</ref> When you are done, cut the rectangle out. | + | #Make your template on a sheet of paper and cut it out. Trace your phone onto a sheet of paper. Draw a rectangle around your phone, leaving {{convert|1|cm|in|sp=us|adj=on|1}} space on all sides.<ref name="rf1">http://www.lanaredstudio.com/2012/07/phone-case-diy.html</ref> When you are done, cut the rectangle out. |
#* If your phone is very thick, you may need more than {{convert|1|cm|in|sp=us|adj=on|1}} of extra space. | #* If your phone is very thick, you may need more than {{convert|1|cm|in|sp=us|adj=on|1}} of extra space. | ||
#Trace your template twice onto a sheet of felt, and cut the felt out. This will be enough to make a front and back for your phone. If you'd like to make a lining for your phone, trace the template two more times onto a different felt color. | #Trace your template twice onto a sheet of felt, and cut the felt out. This will be enough to make a front and back for your phone. If you'd like to make a lining for your phone, trace the template two more times onto a different felt color. | ||
#* To make a flap that closes over your phone, cut one of the rectangles a few inches longer. How much longer you cut it depends on how large you want the flat to be. For an extra touch, cut the flap at a curve. | #* To make a flap that closes over your phone, cut one of the rectangles a few inches longer. How much longer you cut it depends on how large you want the flat to be. For an extra touch, cut the flap at a curve. | ||
| − | #Consider adding some embellishments. Glue or sew on buttons or other felt shapes to make your case more interesting.<ref>http://thecraftymummy.com/2012/08/felt-iphone-case-tutorial/</ref> If you added a flap, you may want to add a button to the front of your case, and a button hole in the flap so that you can open and close it. | + | #Consider adding some embellishments. Glue or sew on buttons or other felt shapes to make your case more interesting.<ref name="rf2">http://thecraftymummy.com/2012/08/felt-iphone-case-tutorial/</ref> If you added a flap, you may want to add a button to the front of your case, and a button hole in the flap so that you can open and close it. |
#* Layer different felt shapes and make your case look like your favorite character or animal. | #* Layer different felt shapes and make your case look like your favorite character or animal. | ||
#Pin the pieces of felt together along the bottom and sides. If you added any designs, keep them on the outside. The phone case will have the seams on the outside. | #Pin the pieces of felt together along the bottom and sides. If you added any designs, keep them on the outside. The phone case will have the seams on the outside. | ||
#* If you added a flap, make sure that the bottom edges match up. | #* If you added a flap, make sure that the bottom edges match up. | ||
| − | #Slide your phone inside and adjust the fit. You want the case to have a snug fit. Move the pins around until the case fits snugly around your phone. Once you have the fit you like, take your phone out and set it aside.<ref | + | #Slide your phone inside and adjust the fit. You want the case to have a snug fit. Move the pins around until the case fits snugly around your phone. Once you have the fit you like, take your phone out and set it aside.<ref name="rf1" /> |
| − | #Sew the bottom and the sides of the case, using the pins as a guide. You can match the thread color to the felt, or use a contrasting color. For a more interesting look, use two lines of stitching on each side.<ref | + | #Sew the bottom and the sides of the case, using the pins as a guide. You can match the thread color to the felt, or use a contrasting color. For a more interesting look, use two lines of stitching on each side.<ref name="rf2" /> Remove the pins as you sew. |
#* To make a strap for your case: cut a piece of ribbon, and fold it into a loop. Pin the cut ends to the upper left or right corner, between the two pieces of felt. Sew right over it as you stitch around the case. | #* To make a strap for your case: cut a piece of ribbon, and fold it into a loop. Pin the cut ends to the upper left or right corner, between the two pieces of felt. Sew right over it as you stitch around the case. | ||
| − | #Trim the seams, if necessary. Depending on how thick your phone is, you may have very wide seams. For a clean look, trim the seams down to 2 millimeters from the stitching.<ref | + | #Trim the seams, if necessary. Depending on how thick your phone is, you may have very wide seams. For a clean look, trim the seams down to 2 millimeters from the stitching.<ref name="rf1" /> For a more interesting look, trim the seams using pinking shears.<ref name="rf2" /> |
#Slide your phone into the case. Because of how soft your case it, it will protect your phone against scratches and dents. | #Slide your phone into the case. Because of how soft your case it, it will protect your phone against scratches and dents. | ||
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#Cut two pieces of wool felt, twice the height of your phone, and {{convert|2|cm|in|sp=us|adj=on|1}} wider. To make your case more interesting, consider using two different colors of felt. This way, one color will be on the inside, and the other color will be on the outside. | #Cut two pieces of wool felt, twice the height of your phone, and {{convert|2|cm|in|sp=us|adj=on|1}} wider. To make your case more interesting, consider using two different colors of felt. This way, one color will be on the inside, and the other color will be on the outside. | ||
#* You are making the felt pieces twice the height of your phone because you will be folding them in half. | #* You are making the felt pieces twice the height of your phone because you will be folding them in half. | ||
| − | #Take one of the pieces of felt, and make a mark on the right edge, {{convert|6|cm|in|sp=us|adj=on|1}} down from the top edge. Draw a line connecting this mark to the top left corner.<ref>http://www.poppytalk.com/2012/12/diy-wool-felt-iphone-sleeves.html</ref> This will make a front pocket for your case. | + | #Take one of the pieces of felt, and make a mark on the right edge, {{convert|6|cm|in|sp=us|adj=on|1}} down from the top edge. Draw a line connecting this mark to the top left corner.<ref name="rf3">http://www.poppytalk.com/2012/12/diy-wool-felt-iphone-sleeves.html</ref> This will make a front pocket for your case. |
| − | #Cut along the line you drew. If you want to have a pocket on both sides, fold the felt rectangle in half, first, then cut through both layers of felt<ref>https://scissorsandsage.com/2015/03/02/diy-felt-iphone-6-sleeve/</ref> This will create identical pockets on both sides of the case. Discard the triangles you cut out, or save them for another project. | + | #Cut along the line you drew. If you want to have a pocket on both sides, fold the felt rectangle in half, first, then cut through both layers of felt<ref name="rf4">https://scissorsandsage.com/2015/03/02/diy-felt-iphone-6-sleeve/</ref> This will create identical pockets on both sides of the case. Discard the triangles you cut out, or save them for another project. |
#Place the cut felt it on top of the uncut felt. Make sure that all the sides align. The cut piece of felt will go on the outside, and make the pockets. | #Place the cut felt it on top of the uncut felt. Make sure that all the sides align. The cut piece of felt will go on the outside, and make the pockets. | ||
#Fold both pieces of felt in half and secure the sides with sewing pins. The uncut piece of felt will now be sandwiched in between the cut piece of felt. You will end up with a rectangle that is the same height as your phone. | #Fold both pieces of felt in half and secure the sides with sewing pins. The uncut piece of felt will now be sandwiched in between the cut piece of felt. You will end up with a rectangle that is the same height as your phone. | ||
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* Make your case look like your favorite character or animal. | * Make your case look like your favorite character or animal. | ||
* This tutorial can also be used to make cases out of other materials, such as fleece or leather. | * This tutorial can also be used to make cases out of other materials, such as fleece or leather. | ||
| − | * Try to use chalk when tracing your template onto the felt. This way, you can just wipe it off when you are done making the case.<ref>http://www.diynetwork.com/how-to/make-and-decorate/crafts/toaster-pastry-ipod-cozy</ref> | + | * Try to use chalk when tracing your template onto the felt. This way, you can just wipe it off when you are done making the case.<ref name="rf5">http://www.diynetwork.com/how-to/make-and-decorate/crafts/toaster-pastry-ipod-cozy</ref> |
== Warnings == | == Warnings == | ||
