DIY: how to make your own (mini or jumbo) tablet sleeve

DIY: how to make your own (mini or jumbo) tablet sleeve:

Tablets may still be new compared to other tech on the market, but even the "normals" have begun buying them en masse. Everyone seems to have something, whether it's an iPad, a Nexus 7, a Kindle Fire, or even a regular e-ink reader. And as many of us know, the commercial sleeves and cases for these gadgets can sometimes be quite expensive for what you get. But we all need to protect our devices somehow, so what are the alternatives?
Three years ago, I wrote a tutorial on sewing your own basic laptop sleeve that ended up being more popular than expected, so we thought we'd resurrect the idea, but tailored for modern tablets. The general gist of the instructions are the same, but since I'm targeting tablet and tablet-like devices this time around, I have updated photos, tips, and dimensions for the most popular tablets (in case you just don't trust your own measuring skills).
I'm using a sewing machine for this tutorial because it's fast and creates more consistent stitches. You may also want to use one for those same reasons (don't be scared, guys, it's machinery just like anything else), but if you don't have access to a machine, no need to worry. All you need to do is sew a straight stitch with a needle and thread—if you need some tips on how to do that, watch this YouTube video first.
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