Introduction: Laptop Sleeve Made Out of Some Used Military Fabrics

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I like to reuse old materials and to put them into a new context
So I made a custom sleeve for my MacBook Pro out of a felted woolen blanket and a tent canvas. Both materials I bought in a swiss military shop during my last trip to my home country.

Step 1: What You Need

a woolen blanket and a tent canvas from the swiss army shop

of course the usual sewing supplies...
some ruler (take the long one)

as well you will need a drill with a 4mm drilling bit
gripper
rivets
hammer


and lots of patience

Step 2: The Inner Sleeve

The inner sleeve is made out of the woolen blanket.
I spreaded out the blanket on the floor, put my laptop on it and tipped it over three times so I got the right amount of fabric (four times the surface of the laptop plus some extra for sewing)

I sewed together half of the sides, then folded back, fixed the edges and sewed together the bottom edges (see images)

Step 3: Outer Sleeve, Part One

Out of the canvas I cutted out two pieces, wich willmake my outer sleeve with outside pockets.

The buttons on the canvas are doublesided, so I needed to drill them out, because otherwise they would dent or scratch the laptop...

But don't throw the buttons away, you will need them later!

Step 4: Outer Sleeve, Part Two

Sew together the outer sleeve (of course inside out!) and readd the buttons (outside only) with the rivets and turn it on the right side

Step 5: Bringin' It All Together

Stuff the inner into the outer sleeve, and sew around the edge.

Put your laptop and the (un)necessary extras into your new bag, then close it by making a tight knot into the ropes...