{create} felt tablet cover

project and photography by Chrystal from Joe Joe and the Teddy Bear

1. you will need:
+ 2 front panels in wool felt - 21 x 26cm
+ 2 back panels in wool felt - 21x35cm
+ coordinating wool felt for patterns
+ 34cm fold over elastic
+ scissors
+ ruler
+ sewing machine
+ thread
+ pins

NOTE: measurements given are to fit an iPad®, for other sizes, please download the pattern sheet

2. Cut the front and back panels and pattern pieces to decorate the front of your cover.

Download the pattern sheet here

3. Pin and stitch your design to a single layer of the front panel.

4. Pin and stitch together the top edge of the two front panels.

5. Make a loop with your fold over elastic and pin it in place through both layers of the back panel 13cm from the top edge.

6. Pin all 4 layers together, paying particular attention to matching them up neatly. Stitch around the entire rectangle with a 1/4 inch (6.35mm) seam allowance.

7. Trim any little bits that need straightening up.

8. VOILA! you’re finished your felt tablet cover

This project first featured in issue 13 of tickle the imagination magazine and was created by Chrystal from Joe Joe and the Teddy Bear