Studded Denim I Pod Case

Old pair of jeans to new iPod case.

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I have lots of denim 'legs' left over from making full length jeans into shorts, and so this is one of the ways I came up with for using them up.

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You Will Need (5 things)

  • Eyelet Setter
  • Ribbon
  • Wadding
  • Pyramid Studs
  • Denim

Steps (19 steps, 35 minutes)

  1. 1

    Start by using chalk to outline your iPod (or phone etc.)

  2. 2

    Repeat step one until you have four outlines.

  3. 3

    Cut the fabric such that you have two outlines per section.

  4. 4

    I also cut out a small section from the leg of the jeans (as it's already hemmed) to create a headphones pocket, but this step is completely optional.

  5. 5

    Place your iPod in the centre of the fabric and fold it over. Then use a different colour of chalk to mark where your device ends.

  6. 6

    Then use another colour of chalk to add a seam allowance, I used a 2.5cm allowance to allow for the bulk that the wadding will add.

    Then cut along these lines.

  7. 7

    If you're adding a headphones pocket then on the right side of the fabric make a mark down the centre of the fabric.

    (Ignore the blue line, that was a mistake.)

  8. 8

    Then fold over one edge of your pocket piece and stitch it down along the line.

  9. 9

    Then trim off the excess.

  10. 10

    Then position the studs as you want them on the front of the case, avoiding getting to close the edges.

  11. 11

    Using the fabric pieces as a guide, cut out a piece of wadding to fit between the two denim sections.

  12. 12

    Then stitch your two denim sections together along the top, I used a French seam, but a normal one would work just as well.

  13. 13

    Next, pin the wadding between the denim, ensuring that the loose edges of the pocket are pinned into place.

  14. 14

    Then fold the layers of fabric in half (with the studded and pocketed edges on the inside) and add a few more pins to keep everything in place.

  15. 15

    Stitch around the edges making sure to go through all six layers.

  16. 16

    Then turn the case the right way round.

  17. 17

    At this point I decided to add a few studs to the top of the headphones pocket.

  18. 18

    Then use an eyelet punch to add two eyelets to the top of each side.

  19. 19

    Then use ribbon to lace the case shut, and you're done.