Kindle Covers

On Christmas 2010, I finally joined the e-reader evolution. After realizing we didn't have any more room for my book obsession (and a proper nudge from me), my husband bought me a 3rd generation Kindle with a 6" screen.

I love it!

But I didn't want it scratched, or dropped, or ruined in any way. So, I looked for a Kindle cover at our local stores. Big disappointment. The covers were made of either flimsy plastic, or badly sewn, or zippered too tightly. All of which were priced high ($40 or more for crappy material). Except for the zippered one, the rest of the covers had no belt, buckle, snap, magnet, or anything else to keep the cover closed with the Kindle inside. Online covers were better. Most mass produced, or sold out.

Being crafty and liking handmade better, I decided to make my own. My first attempt:

  

 

 Dark green leather with a black green leather on the inside. This has elastic on the inside to hold the Kindle in place, padded interior, and a belt/buckle closure. All of this was hand sewn. This one is mine, of course!

I've made a few more on request, but didn't get photos before they went off to their new owners. One was a nice metallic teal with a black spine. But here are a couple more I've made. Both of which will be soon available at my Etsy shop at http://pixieled.etsy.com.