Showing posts with label Amy Butler. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Amy Butler. Show all posts

Saturday, 9 January 2010

Second attempt at Amy Butler MP3 case

So here is my second attempt at the MP3 case. I must say I'm much happier with how it's turned out. I had to make the pattern smaller to accommodate my 4th gen iPod Nano which is not as wide as other iPods. I also changed the tabs and attached them to the main piece so I could cut it out as one. That worked well. I inserted the peltex from the end rather than the middle and that didn't work so well. It was a bit fiddly....the peltex while being firm enough for a case, is not firm enough to force down a 7" length of fabric especially when 1 side has fusible fleece on it. Anyway, I managed to do it but would go back to the insertion in the middle if I ever made this again (my friend saw the case & now wants one so maybe for her birthday?).

The velcro tab has also been enlarged but is not in the right spot. It could move down about 1/2". It's a bit hard to ensure it's correct as it's one of the first things to be sewn and the case changes size when the peltex is inserted. However, now I know so I will mark the pattern accordingly.






Amy Butler MP3 case
Fabric: Vera Bradley Purple Punch 100% cotton
Purchased from Etsy US$10 p/yd

Tuesday, 5 January 2010

Amy Butler MP3 case

Yes, not the Amy Butler finish anyone expected! I recently purchased some Vera Bradley fabric from Etsy & it arrived this morning. As I'd been already planning what to make, I was all ready to cut out & sew this MP3 case for DD. I changed a couple of things to make the Ipod touch fit.

I really had some issues with this pattern & will certainly change it when I make it again for myself. If you want to read my saga, it's all in my review on PR. I'll have to re-draft the whole main pattern piece next time as my ipod is a 4th gen Nano & much smaller.





Amy Butler MP3 Case
Fabric: Vera Bradley Puccini 100% cotton
Purchased on Etsy US$10 p/yard