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DIY Kindle/Nook Cover

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Sewing project #3 – Kindle Nook Cover! Taking inspiration from here and here, I made my own version with fabric I had on leftover… It’s not exactly straight (I really don’t like measuring, and I’m still working on that whole sewing straight thing)… but it’ll be perfect for protecting my new Nook on vacation in my carry on :)

My Kindle Nook… or is it a Nook Kindle?

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So… Danny got me a Nook for my B-day this year. It’s a wonderful gadget and all… but I am a Kindle girl at heart (he really didn’t understand the difference) :P So I feel like I’m compromising. Instead of giving up my birthday present… I’m working the system and using my Nook as a Kindle. Maybe it’s cheating, but I couldn’t imagine having it any other way. BTW, it took me two and a half weeks to decide what to do about it. I even called my mom for advice. That’s how concerned I was. Now to sew it a cover…

My First Refashion

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As per usual, Pinterest makes me think I can do things whether or not I actually have the skills to do them. Hence the refashion. Picked up this way-too-big shirtdress for $3 at the thrift store when I was looking for fabric for my adopt me vests. I messed up on the side seam, so I added some lace under the arms, and I turned part of the bottom section that I cut off into a tie belt. Not perfect… but not bad for my first try! I’ll definitely wear it out in public sometime.

DIY “Adopt Me” Vest

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Update (Dec14): Find the printable pattern HERE. Thanks! Taking inspiration from here, here, and here – I decided to take on the adopt me vest and make my own version for BDAR (as you may know, I used to be a foster mom to some adorable pups… until this one came along and we foster failed) :) So now that I can’t foster anymore (silly rental agreements), I’m trying to find other ways to help out. Hence, my first sewing project with my new sewing machine. Note: I watched my mom sew through my entire childhood, but this is my first unassisted sewing project ever… so if I can do it… you know the saying :) Easy peasy. Materials Needed: Fabric in a few different colors (how much just depends on what size and/or how many you’re going to make) Elastic (I used dollar store headbands) Printable transfer sheets Thread Pins Scissors Tissue paper (or other paper to make the pattern) Starch (optional) Iron Sewing machine STEP 1: MAKE YOUR PATTERN I’m not really one for measuring, so I …