Reincarnated Your Old T-shirt protects your computer and deters
thieves
You will need : sewing machine, marker, pins, old T-shirt. A
smaller t-shirt works best for this. Unless your laptop is enormous. An old
favorite with holes and burn marks will just add to the case’s theft-deterring
stealth. A pocket large enough to store your laptop’s power brick is a nice
touch.
1. Mark and pin shirt
a. Lay the shirt face up and then fold the bottom
half upwards over the chest. Check by touch that the bottom of the pocket (if
the shirt has one) is a bit above of its sides
b.
Along each marker line, use straight pins every
few inches to hold all the layers of fabric together. Pin crossways so that the
pins won’t get snagged on the sewing machine’s foot
2. Sew and cut excess
a. Sew a straight seam along both marker lines. For
reinforcement, double up the stitching near the open edge of the pouch.
b. Cut off the sleeves and trim the excess cloth
around the seam, leaving about 2 inches all around. This extra fabric outside
the seam will provide additional padding.
3. Use
Turn the pouch inside out so that the pocket
is on the front again. Slip your laptop into the middle compartment. The neck
opening is great for stashing stray cables; the bottom flap holds papers or
your ever-present copy of MAKE
For Extra Credit
Take one of the leftover sleeves and sew it into a pouch for
your iPod and earbuds!
