BESON Report post Posted December 5, 2016 I've made a couple tablet/ipad/iphone type sleeves before and always guessed a bit on the dimensions, hoping that the final product will be snug enough to keep something secure but without being too much of a struggle to get things in/out. Is there any sort of "formula" for figuring out how much to add in order to accommodate for the depth of the gadget? For instance, if I've got something that's 6 1/4" wide by 1/4" deep, I'd plan to add about 1/4" for a seam on either side. How much would I add to account for the depth? I've always made patterns until I get it right, but just wondered if there was a rule of thumb for something like this. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Halitech Report post Posted December 5, 2016 the ones I've made, I take the width, add the depth then add the thickness of the leather plus any lining. Also add whatever amount you plan on using for your stitching area. I usually line with felt that's about 3/16" thick so it gives a little extra forgiveness. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BESON Report post Posted December 8, 2016 Great! Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mattsbagger Report post Posted December 8, 2016 JLSleather has a directions on how to make a pattern for field notes and stuff. it gives a pretty good breakdown on adding for this and that. Works for a bunch of stuff I've tried. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
