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TUTORIAL : POUCH FOR IPOD NANO
I decided to make a case for my new iPod Nano, to stop it from getting scratched in the depths of my handbag. I wasn't entirely happy with my first attempt, although the sizing was good some of my seams and finishing could have been better. So I decided to treat that one as a prototype, and make a tutorial from my second go - so here goes:

Does your iPod long to live in a cute little pouch like this? Here's how to make one - it's pretty easy! You can click the photos to see them larger if you want.

Posted by Petchy from Kristiansund, Møre og Romsdal, Kingdom of Norway • Published See Petchy's 9 projects »
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  • How to make a music player pouch. Pouch For Ipod Nano - Step 1
    Step 1

    You will need: Two fabrics of your choice (I used a quilter's cotton for the outside and felt for the inside) ♥ 10cm of ribbon ♥ Thread ♥ Scissors/rotary cutter.

  • How to make a music player pouch. Pouch For Ipod Nano - Step 2
    Step 2

    Cut one 24 x 8.5cm rectangle from each fabric. Place right sides together, and sew almost all the way around with an 8mm seam allowance. Leave about a 3cm opening on one of the short sides.

  • How to make a music player pouch. Pouch For Ipod Nano - Step 3
    Step 3

    Snip the corners and turn inside out through the opening. Use a pointed object (like a knitting needle) to poke the corners out.

  • How to make a music player pouch. Pouch For Ipod Nano - Step 4
    Step 4

    Iron out the seams well.

  • How to make a music player pouch. Pouch For Ipod Nano - Step 5
    Step 5

    With a 3mm seam allowance, stitch across the short side to close the opening.

  • How to make a music player pouch. Pouch For Ipod Nano - Step 6
    Step 6

    Next, place your iPod pretty much bang on centre of your rectangular piece to determine where you need the opening for the lead to go.

  • How to make a music player pouch. Pouch For Ipod Nano - Step 7
    Step 7

    Mark the opening and sew a buttonhole. (Thank goodness for the automatic buttonhole function on my sewing machine, it means I am no longer scared of buttonholes!)

  • How to make a music player pouch. Pouch For Ipod Nano - Step 8
    Step 8

    Fold at the buttonhole as shown in the photo. Insert one end of your ribbon about 2cm from the bottom.

  • How to make a music player pouch. Pouch For Ipod Nano - Step 9
    Step 9

    Still with a 3mm seam allowance, start from the bottom and sew all the way around (sandwiching the ribbon between the layers), and thereby also topstitching the flap, until you reach the point where you need to insert the other end of the ribbon

  • How to make a music player pouch. Pouch For Ipod Nano - Step 10
    Step 10

    This is where it gets a little fiddly, but don't worry. It's the trickiest part, but you're almost done! Stop sewing about 3cm from where you need to insert the ribbon. Sandwich the ribbon between the layers like you did on the other side.

  • Step 11

    Making sure the ribbon is stretched taut across the fabric, sew until just before you reach the ribbon, then stop with the needle still down.

  • How to make a music player pouch. Pouch For Ipod Nano - Step 12
    Step 12

    Now push the opposite side towards the presser foot, as shown in the photo, and continue stitching under the arch of the ribbon, until you reach the end. It's a bit fiddly, but you can do it! Now just snip off any loose threads.

    That's it - you're done!

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Abby K.
Abby K. · 1 project
Does it fit an iPod touch?
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SyntheticStars
SyntheticStars · Eastleigh, England, GB · 31 projects
I've got to make me one of these for my ipod touch and one for my mifi unit Happy They arrive tomorrow and I don't want them all scratched up! x
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Kasey Kasket
Kasey Kasket · Ormond Beach, Florida, US · 25 projects
Good idea! Im gonna make one of these for my boyfriend so he'll stop losing his ipod!
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Emily C.
Emily C.
a good tip is to pin the ribbon in place when you are sewing Happy great idea mine turned out awesome!
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Karlee H.
Karlee H.
i love this! cute fabric! i'm gonna try a little different version of this for my ipod touch. hopefully it will workHappy teehee. maybe i'll even put it up!
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RogueSister
RogueSister · Richmond, England, GB · 11 projects
Thats beautiful ^^ nice work

i'll makee one for my phone i think
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Cupcake girl
Cupcake girl · U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado, US · 28 projects
I want to do that but my ipod is the OLD ipod nano. It's taller. So how much longer do I need the fabric to be?
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Cupcake girl
Cupcake girl · U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado, US · 28 projects
I want to do that but my ipod is the OLD ipod nano. It's taller. So how much longer do I need the fabric to be?
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Cupcake girl
Cupcake girl · U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado, US · 28 projects
Cool!
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taternater
taternater
i am making mine thursday hen i get an ipod and i know im gettng one cuz i only had like 4 things on my list i got music notes on back backround fabric with black felt i sont knowif making my like this but its gnna me simler ill post as soon as i make it! because i also assume i getting a digital camera!
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