25+ Laptop Sleeves & Cases: Free Tutorials & Patterns

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Here are over two dozen sewing, knit & felting tutorials and patterns for laptop sleeves and cases (there’s a couple crochet patterns too). These are my favorite picks of what I found available online for freebies. Enjoy!

amyalamode.com

amyalamode.com

Tutorial: Simple & lovely design, quilt fabrics that nicely contrast with each other, add a couple of buttons and voila! you have a lovely laptop sleeve.

Old Jeans Bag: Make this bag out of a pair of old jeans and line with a pretty fabric.

habit-of-art.blogspot.com

habit-of-art.blogspot.com

sewmamasew.com

sewmamasew.com

Fabric: This pattern is for a simple envelope-style laptop sleeve with a flap closure. Free pdf pattern.

Placemat: Lovely padded bag with back pocket to hold gadgets…made with a placemat!

curbly.com

curbly.com

designspongeonline.com

designspongeonline.com

Felt:
Felt laptop cozy “wrap style” made from felt with velcro dot closures.

Canvas:
Made from artist’s canvas and lined with quilted lining (feel free to paint & decorate once it’s made!).

wrappers.typepad.com

wrappers.typepad.com

alsn.wordpress.com

alsn.wordpress.com

Cloth Case: Sewing tutorial for a padded cloth laptop case, flap closure with buttons.

Knit Aran: Gorgeous cabled knit laptop cover with a tip to line the bag in felt for extra stability.

canadianliving.com

canadianliving.com

madebypetchy.blogspot.com

madebypetchy.blogspot.com

Messenger Bag Style:
Nice laptop bag in a messenger bag style made from denim and a cotton fabric print.

Crochet:
Free crochet pattern/tutorial for making this simple cozy.

yoonie-at-home.blogspot.com

yoonie-at-home.blogspot.com

whipup.net

whipup.net

Fabric:
A nice and easy sewing tutorial for a fabric laptop sleeve, velcro closure and bag is trimmed with bias tape. Envelope style.

Sweater Computer Cozy:
Felt an old wool sweater to make this laptop cozy.

etsy.com

etsy.com

craftstylish.com

craftstylish.com

Patchwork:
Cute patchwork bag with flap top and button closure.

Zippered: Tutorial shows how to measure laptop (or iPad) to customize fit. Full zipped closure along the side of bag.

crapivemade.com

crapivemade.com

homepage.mac.com/rebekahmartin

homepage.mac.com/rebekahmartin

Felted Powerbook Cover: Knitting pattern for a 12″ Powerbook, easy to adjust finished size.

Felted Jacket: Instead of a specific pattern (K1 P2), this is a technique showing you how to customize for your own laptop size.

eunnyjang.com

eunnyjang.com

thecottagehome.blogspot.com

thecottagehome.blogspot.com

Laptop / Kindle / iPad Sleeve:
Really nice sleeve that features buttoned straps for closure.

Crochet: Pretty much made in sc, super easy pattern. This could make an iPod/iTouch/mobile or cell phone sleeve.

rosesnlilies.wordpress.com

rosesnlilies.wordpress.com

filmandthread.wordpress.com

filmandthread.wordpress.com

Reversible: Unique design feature with to front tab/flap closure. Free pdf download.

Pear: (Knitting). Finished size measures 14″ wide by 12 1/2″ tall after felting. Free pdf pattern download.

classiceliteyarns.com

classiceliteyarns.com

arstechnica.com

arstechnica.com

Make Your Own: Simple pocket or sleeve style with a buttoned fabric strap for closure (use velcro if you prefer).

Laptop Cover: Easy project with tutorial showing how to make a custom-fit cover using fabric, flannel (for lining) and a snap.

itsnotalwaysblackandwhite.blogspot.com

itsnotalwaysblackandwhite.blogspot.com

mypatchwork.wordpress.com

mypatchwork.wordpress.com

Macbook Air Slipcover: Tutorial is for an 11-inch MacBook Air but can easily be adjusted for any laptop. Features a zipped closure and a shoulder strap attached with d-rings.

Netbook: Features a pocket to hold cords, foldover flap closure with velcro tabs and a cotton webbing handle along the side.

clearlytangled.blogspot.com

clearlytangled.blogspot.com

sewmamasew.com

sewmamasew.com

Back To School: Designed to fit a 13″ MacbookPro or PC laptop. Will work for a 15″ with minimal adjustment (for the pocket).

Faux-Leather & Felt: A simple project, sleeve is lined with felt and edges finished with a blanket stitch in a contrasting color.

sweet-verbena.blogspot.com

sweet-verbena.blogspot.com

joann.com

joann.com

Padded With Straps: Tutorial via free pdf download with some sewing experience needed. You’ll need fabrics in three complimentary colors, heavy weight interfacing, batting and a button.

Felted: Mac apple design (cute!) and knitted in the round, double-stranded. It has a zipper around three sides so you can open the sleeve right up.

slumberland.org

slumberland.org

ravelry.com

ravelry.com

Tunisian Crocheted Sleeve: A generic pattern suitable for laptops, iPads, netbooks and even cell phones (shows how to measure device for a perfect fit).

Tote: Sew a soft-sided case with carrying strap, zipped closure and pockets to store accessories.

knot-dresses.com

knot-dresses.com

Also check out the free patterns and tutorials for iPad & Kindle covers, many are easy enough to adjust for laptops.

Published: July 26, 2008
Updated: May 14, 2012

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6 Comments to “25+ Laptop Sleeves & Cases: Free Tutorials & Patterns”
  1. kitkat says:

    Thanks for posting this, I’ve been wanting to make a laptop sleeve for a while so this list is just great! ♥

  2. Lori says:

    Oh yay! I’ve been wondering where to find a pattern to make one of these! Thanks so much for posting this.

  3. Amy @ Living Locurto says:

    I love this! Thanks for the great links:-)

  4. Car-mela says:

    Cool! *_*
    Now I can sew an original netbook sleeve! Thank you so much!

  5. scottie says:

    just love this site it is one of the best on the net I have introduced all my crafty friends to you Keep up the good work please

  6. anita fritz says:

    Thanks for sharing. Your website has a wealth of information. Thanks again.


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