wildrose Report post Posted January 11, 2011 I've had a few friends and locals asking about Kindle covers. Having never made one, let alone even seen one, I'm not sure how to go about it? (I plan to check some out soon at the local bookstore or electronics place like Best Buy, but I'm not sure they'll have any open for "inspection") Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dwight Report post Posted January 11, 2011 Because it is just basically a computer monitor, . . . the thing needs to be protected. Put something in the "cover" part that will protect the "screen" from the owner banging it up against a table corner, chair arm, etc. I'd use a thin Kydex sheet or something like that, . . . maybe a sheet of plexiglas, . . . but other than that, I think I would make them either like a zippered Bible cover or with a clasp like a clutch purse. And of course, . . . carve the thing front and back, . . . May God bless, Dwight Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildrose Report post Posted January 11, 2011 I guess my main issue is how to keep the thing inside when the cover is opened. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whinewine Report post Posted January 11, 2011 (edited) I've had a few friends and locals asking about Kindle covers. Having never made one, let alone even seen one, I'm not sure how to go about it? (I plan to check some out soon at the local bookstore or electronics place like Best Buy, but I'm not sure they'll have any open for "inspection") Holly: ebay has quite a few various covers , many, many starting with a 1 cent bid . That's where I got a 'nook' cover to copy for my wife's nook. She's using it while I make a real one in leather for her. Just put in the keywords: 'kindle' or 'nook' or whatever to find the right size covers for your project. It's basically held in with elastic at the top & a leather pouch-like holder at the bottom. It's best to get an actual cover to see how it all goes together, & for a minimal amount of $, you have something that can make a de-constructed pattern, if you wish to tear it apart. russ Edited January 11, 2011 by whinewine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Report post Posted January 11, 2011 I guess my main issue is how to keep the thing inside when the cover is opened. Here are some photos of an Amazon Kindle Cover. Note the tabs used to keep the Kindle in. If the Kindle is lifted by itself, these tabs can break. They slide into the Kindle. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawdzilla Report post Posted January 11, 2011 I guess my main issue is how to keep the thing inside when the cover is opened. Maybe a shallow "cup" at top and bottom, suede or such that can be pulled over the item when it's in place? Only one "cup" would have be very flexible, the other could be as rigid as you think appropriate. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Report post Posted January 11, 2011 Maybe a shallow "cup" at top and bottom, suede or such that can be pulled over the item when it's in place? Only one "cup" would have be very flexible, the other could be as rigid as you think appropriate. Three sides of the Kindle are used by the owner. Left and right sides have buttons to turn the page. The bottom has the power on switch and controls for audio and the USB mini connector. Mike Maybe a shallow "cup" at top and bottom, suede or such that can be pulled over the item when it's in place? Only one "cup" would have be very flexible, the other could be as rigid as you think appropriate. My guess would be corner slots at the two bottom corners and a cup at the top. This would allow access to all the buttons and secure it at three places. It'd have to fit snug. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawdzilla Report post Posted January 11, 2011 (edited) Makes sense, Mike. Elastic? Edited January 11, 2011 by Gawdzilla Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Report post Posted January 11, 2011 Makes sense, Mike. Elastic? Sound like a good idea. The interior of the cover needs to be soft. Mine feels like felt. The exterior of mine resembles Moroccan grain or similar leather. Laid flat it is 7 3/4" x 11". The spine seems to be just over 3/4". Hope this helps. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildrose Report post Posted January 11, 2011 Thanks :-) Gives me some good thoughts on it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mcn Report post Posted January 22, 2011 I guess my main issue is how to keep the thing inside when the cover is opened. I am just starting to make a cover for my wife's Sony reader. I bought a soft rubbery "skin" for it on ebay, my plan is to make my tooled leather cover then attache the "skin" by either sewing or gluing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Ellis Report post Posted January 23, 2011 There's another direction altogether you can take this. My girlfriend got a Kindle for Christmas. We discussed what she wanted in terms of a "Case". Her preference was for something that she puts the Kindle in when she's not using it, rather than for something it stays in while she's reading. So I made a felt lined pouch with a beavertail type closure. Really, really simple. Protects the Kindle from scratches when it's being carried around in her bag. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildrose Report post Posted January 24, 2011 Peter, I'd considered that angle too; not sure which way I'm going to go yet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDuke Report post Posted May 12, 2011 I started one for my wife and have taken it apart multiple times. The leather needs to extend past the kindle no further than 1/4 inch to be able to attach the cup at the bottom with the middle area trimmed down so you can access the switch and power plug in. The only thing that I have been able to put together for the top is elastic. I have tried thin strips and other methods but no success in this area. I hope this helps and look forward to seeing a pattern or a successful completion of one on here soon. TheDuke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TexasJack Report post Posted May 12, 2011 (edited) I just bought a kindle, so I've been thinking about a cover. Amazon is trying to sell me one that you can leave on the unit while you read. I think it also has a light. But, as someone else pointed out, I think I'm really more interested in something to store it in so it doesn't get messed up when I'm not reading. BTW, if you haven't thought about getting one of these things, you really should look into it. It's maybe one of the best purchases I've made in years. One last thing - and I don't want to hijack the thread so I'll be brief - there are surprisingly few books written on leatherwork outside of the Tandy/Stohlman reprints. Edited May 12, 2011 by TexasJack Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Blea Report post Posted May 13, 2011 Thanks everyone for their insight on this. I've been asked to make a Nook cover for a friend. He wants the case to open like a book, and we are going to take a similar cheap case and reuse the built in plastic clip to lock the Nook in place. It is great to get all of this information on the different ways to do it though. Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GlenH Report post Posted May 16, 2011 Thanks everyone for their insight on this. I've been asked to make a Nook cover for a friend. He wants the case to open like a book, and we are going to take a similar cheap case and reuse the built in plastic clip to lock the Nook in place. It is great to get all of this information on the different ways to do it though. Bob Here's how I did my wife's nook cover... I'm getting ready to make one for myself, but I think I'm going to do it a little differently. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
infomage Report post Posted May 16, 2011 I like the slide aspects here you could also extend this all theway around and use a flap that folds under the device at the opening preventingit from falling out that way. It may work better on some than others but thenyou could cut out for buttons and whatever you might need but still have the supportall the way around. Tlong Think Positive Be Positive Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
