a discarded pair of jeans + fabric = sleeve for Kindle DX

[Bonbonlover]

I agree, a 26 is tiny if you are going by the waist size.  But go to Lane Bryant and look at a size 26, very different.

I don't know about Lane Bryant...But yes, generally a 26 is a large size. Women's jeans tend to be different though. My DD who is in High School is a 28 in jeans. Her waist is not 28" though... they just size em that way... I guess it is like shoes... I am a 40??? Maybe women's jeans have "gone european" 

[BlondeStylus]

In case someone doesn't know this, the Invisible Defender site has a jean skin for the K 3.  It's darling and would work with that cute jean case!

[PraiseGod13]

DH was at the thrift store this afternoon and he found a pair of darling size 18 months baby's jeans for a quarter so he bought them and brought them home for me to use for a sleeve.  Measurement across the two pockets with no extra on either side.... 10"  I'm starting to despair if a baby's jeans won't work for my K3.  I can't imagine how even a very thin/tiny adult in Hong Kong's jeans will work and a baby's jeans here in the U.S. won't.  I'm thinking that either I'll have to make a sleeve that is considerably larger than my Kindle in its Oberon cover.... or I'll have to settle for a sleeve with just one pocket which won't be nearly as cute as manou's two pocket sleeve.  Sigh......

[PG4003 (Patricia)]

10" is not that big, your K3 in a cover is about 7 1/2" tall, right?  You have to minus off your seam allowances.  I think you could make it work!

[manou]

DH was at the thrift store this afternoon and he found a pair of darling size 18 months baby's jeans for a quarter so he bought them and brought them home for me to use for a sleeve.  Measurement across the two pockets with no extra on either side.... 10"  I'm starting to despair if a baby's jeans won't work for my K3.  I can't imagine how even a very thin/tiny adult in Hong Kong's jeans will work and a baby's jeans here in the U.S. won't.  I'm thinking that either I'll have to make a sleeve that is considerably larger than my Kindle in its Oberon cover.... or I'll have to settle for a sleeve with just one pocket which won't be nearly as cute as manou's two pocket sleeve.  Sigh......

The sleeves I have made for K3 have only one pocket - the K3 is much too small for a 2-pockets sleeve. I don't think even baby's jeans won't work for a 2-pocket K3 cover
The 2-pocket sleeve in the picture is for a Kindle DX in an Oberon cover, not for a K3.

[PraiseGod13]

I knew that your sleeve was for a DX manou.  I just thought with the DX at 11".... and my K3 Oberon cover being 8".... I'd be able to find a pair of jeans that were 3" narrower and could make a sleeve for my K3 with two pockets.  I was just amazed that not even a pair of baby's jeans would work for me.  Thanks for all of your help and advice!

[flutterby]

I knew that your sleeve was for a DX manou.  I just thought with the DX at 11".... and my K3 Oberon cover being 8".... I'd be able to find a pair of jeans that were 3" narrower and could make a sleeve for my K3 with two pockets.  I was just amazed that not even a pair of baby's jeans would work for me.  Thanks for all of your help and advice!

If you were determined, I'm sure you could make it work.  Maybe cut up the middle and re-stitch it?  Or buy denim and make your own faux jeans in the right size & shape for the kindle? 

[PG4003 (Patricia)]

Or if you are real determined, how about doll jeans?  http://www.dollsclothes-emilyrose.com/Tweed-Jacket-Purse-Outfit-p/ins822.htm

[PraiseGod13]

I haven't given up!  The baby jeans that my DH brought home were an 18 month size.  Last night I found sellers on eBay with 3-6 month size jeans for sale.  So, I emailed a seller and told her I was making a "craft project" and asked the measurement across the back pockets.  No answer/reply so far.... hopefully she'll respond.

[PG4003 (Patricia)]

I haven't given up!  The baby jeans that my DH brought home were an 18 month size.  Last night I found sellers on eBay with 3-6 month size jeans for sale.  So, I emailed a seller and told her I was making a "craft project" and asked the measurement across the back pockets.  No answer/reply so far.... hopefully she'll respond.

Did you hear back yet?  I bet you could buy a pair of 3-6 month jeans at Walmart pretty cheap.

[PraiseGod13]

Did you hear back yet?  I bet you could buy a pair of 3-6 month jeans at Walmart pretty cheap.

Just heard from her and the measurement across the back pockets is 8".... but they do (like most baby jeans) have an elastic waist.  But..... yesterday DH was at the thrift store and found me a 3T denim girl's jumper for 25 cents - and it is adorable.  On the bib front it has one pocket with a smaller pocket overlapping it... and an embroidered butterfly also overlapping it.  It has a "waistband" with belt loops that goes all the way around the jumper.  On the bottom of the front there is a single pocket on the left and a pocket with a smaller overlapping pocket on the right.  In the back, below the waistband it has a pocket on the right and another embroidered butterfly on the left.  Too cute!  I'm thinking I'll be able to make a horizontal sleeve using the waistband as the top, like manou's has - and I'll leave the upper back attached to use as the front flap when you fold it over.  I'll cut off the front upper "bib" and use it with some coordinating fabric to make a vertical sleeve.  I'm not as good a seamstress as you and manou..... but I'm hoping I can make this work. 

[KindleChickie]

I love this!  I remember as a teenager in the seventies we use to make purses out of our discarded jean shorts.  I was reminded of it when I saw Ralph Lauren put out a version of this, and now your DX cover.  I guess it is coming back in style.  LOve it.

[PG4003 (Patricia)]

Just heard from her and the measurement across the back pockets is 8".... but they do (like most baby jeans) have an elastic waist.  But..... yesterday DH was at the thrift store and found me a 3T denim girl's jumper for 25 cents - and it is adorable.  On the bib front it has one pocket with a smaller pocket overlapping it... and an embroidered butterfly also overlapping it.  It has a "waistband" with belt loops that goes all the way around the jumper.  On the bottom of the front there is a single pocket on the left and a pocket with a smaller overlapping pocket on the right.  In the back, below the waistband it has a pocket on the right and another embroidered butterfly on the left.  Too cute!  I'm thinking I'll be able to make a horizontal sleeve using the waistband as the top, like manou's has - and I'll leave the upper back attached to use as the front flap when you fold it over.  I'll cut off the front upper "bib" and use it with some coordinating fabric to make a vertical sleeve.  I'm not as good a seamstress as you and manou..... but I'm hoping I can make this work. 

That sounds great, I know it'll be cute!  I'm sure you'll share some pictures when you get it done   And I also have to say, you sure do have a sweetheart of a DH who looks around for these things for you.

[manou]

Just heard from her and the measurement across the back pockets is 8".... but they do (like most baby jeans) have an elastic waist.  But..... yesterday DH was at the thrift store and found me a 3T denim girl's jumper for 25 cents - and it is adorable.  On the bib front it has one pocket with a smaller pocket overlapping it... and an embroidered butterfly also overlapping it.  It has a "waistband" with belt loops that goes all the way around the jumper.  On the bottom of the front there is a single pocket on the left and a pocket with a smaller overlapping pocket on the right.  In the back, below the waistband it has a pocket on the right and another embroidered butterfly on the left.  Too cute!  I'm thinking I'll be able to make a horizontal sleeve using the waistband as the top, like manou's has - and I'll leave the upper back attached to use as the front flap when you fold it over.  I'll cut off the front upper "bib" and use it with some coordinating fabric to make a vertical sleeve.  I'm not as good a seamstress as you and manou..... but I'm hoping I can make this work. 

I am looking forward to see pictures of this project - do enjoy the process of making it 

[PraiseGod13]

My plan is to take pictures of the jumper before taking it apart... and then I'll take "completed" pictures.  I'm going to try to get to a fabric store tomorrow after I take my baby granddaughter back home so see what I can find for coordinating fabric.  I'm also going to have to deal with a denim ruffle around the bottom of the jumper.  I need the material for my horizontal sleeve, so I'm thinking I'll remove the gathered ruffle and then re-attach it back on the bottom.... but no longer ruffled/gathered.  I'd like to use the jumper straps for the closure for the vertical sleeve.  All of the rivets/buttons have butterflies on them so I think they'll add to the sleeves.
     And, yes... DH and I have known each other since we were 4 yrs old and he's wonderful about helping me with all of my crafts/projects (I'm a knitter/seamstress/cross-stitcher/jewelry-maker/etc).

[PG4003 (Patricia)]

My plan is to take pictures of the jumper before taking it apart... and then I'll take "completed" pictures.  I'm going to try to get to a fabric store tomorrow after I take my baby granddaughter back home so see what I can find for coordinating fabric.  I'm also going to have to deal with a denim ruffle around the bottom of the jumper.  I need the material for my horizontal sleeve, so I'm thinking I'll remove the gathered ruffle and then re-attach it back on the bottom.... but no longer ruffled/gathered.  I'd like to use the jumper straps for the closure for the vertical sleeve.  All of the rivets/buttons have butterflies on them so I think they'll add to the sleeves.
     And, yes... DH and I have known each other since we were 4 yrs old and he's wonderful about helping me with all of my crafts/projects (I'm a knitter/seamstress/cross-stitcher/jewelry-maker/etc).

So we're two of a kind.....Needlework Divas

ETA:  You are making me want to make a trip out to Goodwill today to see what they have.