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DIY Chain Trimmed iPad Sleeve

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Given that my iPad is one of few things I can’t function without, it was about time I gave it the royal treatment. Inspired by Stella McCartney‘s iconic Falabella bag, I whipped up a chain trimmed leather sleeve perfect for my favorite gadget! This tutorial is a great way to  learn a super simple hand stitching technique which can also then be applied to other leather wares. Have I piqued your interest yet?

You’ll need:

Start by setting the rotary punch to the smallest hole setting. Create a hole in the upper right corner, making sure to punch just outside the seam but without cutting into the outer edge of the leather sleeve. (Click images to enlarge)

Each chain link is approximately 5 millimeters apart, therefore the holes should be spread apart with the same distance. Continue punching holes around the perimeter of the sleeve.

Thread the needle with the waxed linen cord and tie a double knot at the end. Pull the thread through the first hole and pass the needle through the same hole again, making the first stitch.

Pull the needle through the bottom of the first chain link and push it through the top of the second hole. Pull tightly.

Continue pulling the thread through bottom of the next chain link and pushing through the top of the subsequent hole.

Stitch the corner link through the same bottom hole twice.

Tie a double knot to finish the entire stitch. Trim the ends of the knots with scissors and cut away any excess chain with a wire or bolt cutter.

Now go back with fingers or a pair of tweezers to pull out any original broken stitches.

Your Stella McCartney inspired iPad sleeve is finished!

(Stella McCartney Falabella iPad Sleeve $415; all images by HonestlyWTF)

106 Comments

  11. Hannah    April 10, 2012

    I don’t think Stella’d be too rapt that you’ve used a leather case…

  12. Joana Gomes    April 10, 2012

    Oh God, how freaking amazing is that? I need to get a rotary punch so I can start doing these things (even though I don’t have an ipad). Such a cool tutorial!

    xo Joana

  20. Armu    April 10, 2012

    YAAAY a DIY and it is so flipin awesome.. im super excited to do this.. i love the Stella bags.. can never afford them.. but this is just sooo awesome.. lol im so excited hehe

  28. Jessica    April 10, 2012

    beyond amazing! i might have to get an iPad just to make this fab clutch for it! ha
    xx

  43. Sarah    April 10, 2012

    Ridiculously good. I can’t WAIT to finish my exams: I’ll go through all your tutorials, make a shopping list (when is that not fun?) of all the things I need to make the ones I want, and just try them all out. Must find my creative flair in this time also. I hope it comes as naturally.
    LoOOooOvvvvvvVe the blog. It really does make my day.

    Sarah @ Acid Wallpaper
    X

  49. Silje T.    April 10, 2012

    This is SO fantastic! I actually like yours much better than the Stella McCartney. And purple is sooooo beautiful <3

  52. Billi    April 10, 2012

    Love this! I reposted on my blog~ you guys always have the best post!

  56. Alexandra    April 10, 2012

    Great DIY .. Very chic and stylish. Will def be trying this out adding a bit of my own flare to it!!

  58. Noel    April 11, 2012

    Fabulous!! I want to paint/spray paint the curb chain a different color. What should I use? Would it be durable to wear the painted chain as jewelry too? Thank you!

  59. Joyce    April 11, 2012

    Ohmygoodness, this is brilliant and beautiful! It looks so amazing! I’d love try this out for my Galaxy! Another brilliant DIY from you girls! Thank you!! :)

  60. sissi    April 11, 2012

    this is just awesome, i have to share this! just so sorry to dont have an ipad!

  80. Rachel    April 12, 2012

    How fun is that? I’m going to try this with pearls.

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  83. sam    April 16, 2012

    what happens to the knot in the 3rd and fourth picture :s does it stay there

  84. Erica    April 16, 2012

    @Sam, the knot stays there. you’ll trim it at the very end but the double knots prevent the cord from unraveling.

  85. Annabella Merlin    April 18, 2012

    I love this! Been looking for a great idea to make a great looking ipad2 case and this rocks! Love it! Thanks a lot!

    Annabella Merlin
    Creative Photo Albums

  90. Malorie    June 7, 2012

    Where did you get the plain purple case that you started with? I’ve tried finding one on ebay but I haven’t had much luck.

    I love this D.I.Y. and I’m dying to try it out!!

  91. amber    June 13, 2012

    Hi, I’m the Merchandising Manager for Leatherology.com & love what you’ve done with our Purple Italian Leather iPad Sleeve!!

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