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:: March 1, 2006 iPod Cozies
iPod cozies/skins/cases are stupidly expensive. I refuse to drop $30+ on an industrial strength case, and I have some lovely scratches on the screen to prove it. Naturally I have tried to make my own. The one above is a top-loader. Not ideal, because you have to slide the iPod out to see the screen and get to the controls. If you listen to your iPod while driving, you have to minimize the fuss for safety's sake. However, it affords the most screen protection. Below is a solution I hit upon by accident -- I was over my cold, was out of tissues in my tissue cozy, and couldn't find the top-loader. Ta-da, tissue holder/iPod cozy.
Just pull the sides apart for quick access.
Again, not the perfect solution, but not bad in a pinch. You can even attach the earbuds (uhg - hate that word) with it still in the case. The screen is a little more vulnerable to scratches this way, especially if you let the thing roll around in your purse or man-bag, but you have faster access to the controls. I used Bella Dia's travel tissue holder tutorial but used measurements to fit Kleenex and Target generic brand travel tissue packs (they are nearly the same size) rather than Puffs, on which her tutorial is based. My iPod is, I'm pretty sure, the 4th generation full-size deal. I need to make an Ideal Homemade iPod Cozy, one with a transparent screen protector and openings for all the controls. If you have seen something handmade that meets all those criteria, please let me know -- it seems like everything I've run across online is some variation of the top-loader, or leaves the screen completely bare. posted by in Finished Projects
Comments the tissue holder is really quite clever! i have a mini ipod, so i'd have to make a mini-mini tissue holder. i just bought my husband a new ipod today and have plans to make him a simple felt holder like this: http://tinyurl.com/zvl55 i am going to try to line the openings with lightweight clear vinyl to help with the scratch problem. i'll let you know how it goes. Posted by stephanie on March 1, 2006 10:29 PM I like your use of the tissue holder for an iPod cozy. I recently knit one, but it is top loading. I was thinking as I read your post that possibly a vinyl body with clear windows for the screen and controls might work - possibly lined with felt or a soft material to prevent scratches and bumps while carrying it around. I'm looking forward to see what you come up with! Posted by Robin on March 2, 2006 12:11 AM I love this idea- I wonder if it would work for my camera? Hmmm! Posted by mimi K on March 2, 2006 7:15 AM I found a domokun ipod case that, although it doesn't have a completely clear screen can be modified with clear vinyl instead of the fabric in the section. It comes with a tutorial and all by cookiedough. Posted by medea on March 2, 2006 8:32 AM while I don't have an ipod, I love looking at all the clever accessories! Seems as if I've seen a cozy that was knitted or crocheted (can't remember which) so as to allow all of the attachments (between the stitches) that was also stitched to a clear vinyl window to show the screen... would something like that work? Posted by kelly on March 2, 2006 10:02 AM Hi Kim! I am delighted to have found your blog (through Lisa S..)..as I am so interested in pattern design, and I just LOVE your posts for fabric friday's! So lovely! :) Abigail xox Posted by Abigail on March 2, 2006 4:00 PM Cool! That's a great idea! Posted by rose on March 2, 2006 8:37 PM I love the one at the top - what great fabric! I have the top loader but it works out ok, once I choose a playlist it's mainly just sitting in my pocket. Posted by Claire on March 2, 2006 11:26 PM I've about perfected one! I'll put it up soon and email you when I do. It's quilted even! Posted by Angela on March 3, 2006 4:32 PM Who would have ever thought to use the tissue case? (smacks head). Check out the ipod cases at Gerbera Designs Posted by Dawn Anderson on March 3, 2006 11:49 PM Oh, you smart girl you!! What a great idea and one I can really use :) Posted by Cassi on March 7, 2006 2:55 AM So cute! Fun fabric. Wish I had an iPod and needed one. I guess I should make a mini one for my husbands Shuffle since last time I borrowed it I was painting and I got little specks of red paint on it... oops! Posted by bee on March 10, 2006 5:09 PM The February, 2006 issue of Martha Stewart Living has some projects using a handheld loom. They look so cute and fun to make. Posted by Tina on March 12, 2006 11:43 AM Martha Stewart has a pattern for a felt MP3 player case on her website. With a few modifications it could be just what your looking for. Posted by luv fabric on March 12, 2006 10:06 PM Forgot to include the link for the felt cases: http://www.marthastewart.com/page.jhtml?type=content&id=channel920024&contentGroup=MSL&site=living Or, you can just type FELT CASES in the search box at www.marthastewart.com Posted by luv fabric on March 12, 2006 10:15 PM Connecting threads has a quilted ipod case. Trouble is that the pattern in $7.50 plus 4.50 postage. That is a lot of money to make one. The felt one from Martha sounds great. Posted by sue singer on June 13, 2006 8:46 AM |
