Here's how it looked when I bought it from JoAnn's Fabrics: Using an already existing case was perfect for me, because I hate measuring and figuring it out, and making piping, and putting in zippers etc. So the structure was already all there and I just added to it a bit by stitching on a false front and back. If you read this blog, you know how much I love to alter new items (like this one here). Here are some close ups just for fun. Now I can get back to all those other projects...Have a great weekend!
Phew, now that I've finished, that little obsession has subsided. You probably can't tell what it is from the photo... but it's a laptop computer case. I think it looks very home made meets hi tech, and that makes me happy. Here's the other side:
OMG! This is wonderful! I had no clue what you were making or altering! What a great idea! karen...
Posted by: karen | September 18, 2009 at 05:14 PM
I absolutely love this! What a great idea. Such talent...and because you take your time to share it with us, such an inspiration as well! Thank you...
Posted by: Lisa Wilson | September 18, 2009 at 05:23 PM
Will you be selling these in your etsy shop? This is such a great Christmas gift. Love love love this!
Beautifullly crafted.
Dawn
Posted by: Dawn gahan | September 18, 2009 at 05:24 PM
wow! so much fun! it turned out just so lovely...thanks for sharing-
Posted by: melanie | September 18, 2009 at 05:30 PM
What a great idea!!!
This would be a great seller...
you're so talented!!
Posted by: jennifer Norman | September 18, 2009 at 05:32 PM
This is awesome! I don't even have a laptop, but I think I just might have to go out and buy one so I can make a cute case for it too. ha ha Thanks again for the inspiration you always give.
Hugs,
Lisa
Posted by: Lisa Johnson | September 18, 2009 at 06:11 PM
You are a wonder. For sure.
Posted by: ellen | September 18, 2009 at 06:25 PM
That is the MOST beautiful laptop bag I have ever seen! Wow!
Posted by: Cherry | September 18, 2009 at 06:41 PM
I knew right away what it was! Great idea!
Posted by: debbie | September 18, 2009 at 06:47 PM
Pam, this is absolutely beautiful! Truly, what a treasure. I am so inspired to start hand stitching again. Thanks for sharing. - Julie
Posted by: julie | September 18, 2009 at 07:45 PM
Pam that is sensational.
Alison
Posted by: Alison Gibbs | September 18, 2009 at 08:28 PM
I love that! It gives gets my brain turning and thinking of things that I can recover in my own way, instead of just using as is!! Thanks for the inspiration. :)
Posted by: Heather | September 18, 2009 at 08:48 PM
Love it!
Posted by: Carrie | September 18, 2009 at 09:08 PM
This is sooooo cute. I love it. You are so inspiring. I just want to get up from the computer and go do some sewing....
Posted by: Marilyn Podoll | September 18, 2009 at 09:42 PM
beautifully done - I love the techie/homemade mix.
Lorrie
Posted by: Lorrie | September 18, 2009 at 10:23 PM
very very cool...a perfect solution for when what you see in the stores doesn't appeal to your unique style.
Posted by: mary w | September 19, 2009 at 04:01 AM
This is amazing! What a wonderful idea, something far from the everyday laptop case for sure! Really, really beautiful!
Posted by: gabrielle | September 19, 2009 at 05:47 AM
I have that same lap top case from Jo Anne Fabrics! Mine is looking pretty naked right about now. Hmmmm. . . .I'm eyeing that pile of fabric scraps on my studio floor. . .
xo
jeanne
Posted by: Jeanne | September 19, 2009 at 06:03 AM
Fabulous!!!
Posted by: frivolitea | September 19, 2009 at 07:08 AM
OH I AM IN LOVE! Sadly...my laptop doesnt fit into those JOANNE FABRIC cases! (I already brought one home and had to return it a few months ago.) Butoh how you inspire me to keep looking!
Posted by: susan gilman | September 19, 2009 at 07:12 AM
I would not be bothered to carry a lap top around if I had a case like that.
AWESOME!
a
Posted by: Anna R | September 19, 2009 at 07:25 AM
It turned out just wonderful!
Posted by: Art4sol | September 19, 2009 at 08:10 AM
this is genious!!!
and stunningly beautiful. LOVE IT.
Posted by: Francesca Di Leo | September 19, 2009 at 08:50 AM
I love it!! Very nice!!
Posted by: Teri | September 19, 2009 at 10:43 AM
Absolutely beautiful!! You did such a wonderful job!! : )
~ Wendy
http://Crickleberrycottage.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Wendy McDonagh-Valentine | September 19, 2009 at 10:57 AM
Saw this on Flickr and was soooo hoping it was for sale somewhere. I loove it and waaant it.
Nice job.
Posted by: Lora Hart | September 19, 2009 at 12:00 PM
I love it! What a great idea.
Posted by: Pixie | September 19, 2009 at 01:42 PM
It's wonderful. Pam, you are amazing.
Posted by: taylor | September 19, 2009 at 03:11 PM
you are such a clever lady, love the home- made meets hi-tech look. take care, Stacey
Posted by: stacey | September 19, 2009 at 03:58 PM
WOW....I love everything about it!
Lori
Posted by: Lori Oles | September 19, 2009 at 05:51 PM
I could tell right off what it is. Beautifully done! :) Only sad it's not up on your Etsy. ;)
Posted by: DeeDee Roe | September 19, 2009 at 11:38 PM
Beautifully made - well done !
Posted by: Elise | September 20, 2009 at 04:22 AM
That is hands down the most incredible computer case ever, Pam! What a fabulous idea. What a lucky laptop you have!
Posted by: Zita - Mlle Magpie | September 20, 2009 at 04:49 AM
That turned out wonderful. I'm so glad that you altered something already existing. I am so intimidated by the measuring and "real" sewing of things. This is totally do-able.
Thank you for the inspiration.
Cari B.
Posted by: luckygirlgifts | September 20, 2009 at 09:47 AM
Beautiful!
Posted by: carmen | September 20, 2009 at 10:29 AM
That is so beautiful. Your stitching is inspiring.
Posted by: Andrea Kidssweet | September 20, 2009 at 06:22 PM
awww i love how you've altered this.... beautifl..... jenxo
Posted by: jenxo | September 21, 2009 at 01:57 AM
Pam, I love your beautiful creation! I'm curious how many hours it must have taken to make. Your lovely pictures always show us what a wonderful artist you are. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Mitzi Curi | September 21, 2009 at 03:23 AM
That's one happy laptop!...great idea Pam.
Posted by: holly | September 21, 2009 at 07:15 AM
time for more stitching; practical and creative idea.
Posted by: Ludid | September 21, 2009 at 12:30 PM
BEAUTIFUL Pam. Such a treasure.
thanks for the inspiration.
miss you
Posted by: carolyn peeler | September 21, 2009 at 04:21 PM
Lovely!
Posted by: Juanita | September 22, 2009 at 02:53 PM
Yay Pam! It turned out so well! I do hope you get lots of use out of it and lots of compliments! xo
Posted by: Modern Crush | September 23, 2009 at 01:33 PM
OMG! It's wonderful!
Posted by: Guenolee | September 24, 2009 at 03:33 AM
*love* it... it's adorable!!
Posted by: Jennifer | September 24, 2009 at 09:28 AM
wow!!! that is stunning! Absolutely beautiful and soo shabby chic!!! me loves!!!
Posted by: Beth Perry | September 25, 2009 at 05:54 AM
That is absolutely gorgeous...just stunning.
Posted by: jeanne | September 25, 2009 at 08:21 PM
What a fabulous idea!! Thanks for showing us!!!
Posted by: Tiffany | September 26, 2009 at 08:46 AM
Very lovely! Great idea. Every time I visit your blog, I just want to stitch! I have a small case as for a netbook or Kindle-maybe I will work on that!
Posted by: Gina Smith | September 26, 2009 at 11:34 AM
wow! i just found your site and i love what you've done with that computer case. i made one for a friend a while back, but i love the idea of taking one and giving it a brand new face.
Posted by: stefanie | September 28, 2009 at 04:28 PM
so very gorgeous pam, just stunning xx
Posted by: Jo Wholohan | October 01, 2009 at 05:25 PM
OMG!!! Those are so cute. You are such a very artistic person. What a talent!!!
Posted by: diving Boracay | October 05, 2009 at 04:56 AM
Oh! That's a great idea. It turned out fantastic!
I love that you took that smart shortcut by working around a premade case. I'm a huge crazy quilt fan...it kind of reminds me of one of those.
Cool blog-I look forward to browsing around her some more.
Posted by: OohLaLaura | October 08, 2009 at 10:21 AM
Those are wonderful...I love the first one best (I think)
Posted by: Jennifer DeDonato | October 12, 2009 at 09:03 PM
this is fan-tas-tic!!!!! I featured it on my blog.
Will try is on another bag soon :D
Posted by: hesionka | October 13, 2009 at 05:18 AM
So nice...
:)
Posted by: nergis | October 13, 2009 at 06:06 AM
these are lovely!
Posted by: reckless daughter | October 13, 2009 at 04:56 PM
I am totally loving this. I have a dead boring black case and this is just the thing to spice it up!
http://greenissuessingapore.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Agy | October 15, 2009 at 07:36 AM
Oh my, my laptop is just crying out for one of these!! If you ever decide that you're ready to tackle the piping and zippers let me know!
Posted by: Clare | October 16, 2009 at 02:28 AM