About the Quilted Book and Tablet Sleeve
A padded, quilted sleeve sized to what goes inside it, from glasses and pencils to a paperback, an e-reader or a tablet. It closes with a zipper across the top, and the quilted panels protect the screen. Every seam is straight, so it sews up in an afternoon.
Quilted Book and Tablet Sleeve sizes
| Size | W × H × D (in) | cm | Zipper coil | Holds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glasses | 3¾ × 7½ × 2 in | 9.5 × 19 × 5 cm | 3¾ in | 2.75 × 6.5 × 1.5 in |
| Pencils | 4 × 8¾ × 1½ in | 10 × 22 × 4 cm | 3½ in | 3 × 7.75 × 1 in |
| Book | 6½ × 9½ × 1½ in | 16.5 × 24 × 4 cm | 6 in | 5.5 × 8.5 × 1 in |
| Tablet | 8¼ × 11 × 1 in | 21 × 28 × 2.5 cm | 7¼ in | 7.25 × 10 × 0.5 in |
Finished sizes: width × height × depth. The zipper coil is the cut length between the tabs.
Supplies for each size
| Supply | Glasses | Pencils | Book | Tablet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outer fabric | ¼ yd or 1 fat quarter (42 in wide) | ¼ yd or 1 fat quarter (42 in wide) | ⅜ yd or 1 fat quarter (42 in wide) | ⅜ yd or 2 fat quarters (42 in wide) |
| Lining fabric | ¼ yd or 1 fat quarter (42 in wide) | ¼ yd or 1 fat quarter (42 in wide) | ¼ yd or 1 fat quarter (42 in wide) | ⅜ yd or 1 fat quarter (42 in wide) |
| Stabilizerfoam stabilizer, fusible fleece (two layers) or cotton batting | ¼ yd (42 in wide) | ¼ yd (42 in wide) | ⅜ yd (42 in wide) | ⅜ yd (42 in wide) |
| Zipper#5 nylon coil by the yd | 8 in, with 1 pull, or a 7 in zipper | 8 in, with 1 pull, or a 7 in zipper | 10 in, with 1 pull, or a 7 in zipper | 12 in, with 1 pull, or a 9 in zipper |
- Accent fabric (zipper tabs): a small scrap.
- Glasses: 2 fat quarters (1 outer, 1 lining) plus a small scrap for the accent.
- Pencils: 2 fat quarters (1 outer, 1 lining) plus a small scrap for the accent.
- Book: 2 fat quarters (1 outer, 1 lining) plus a small scrap for the accent.
- Tablet: 3 fat quarters (2 outer, 1 lining) plus a small scrap for the accent.
Tools
- all-purpose polyester thread
- zipper foot
- walking foot for quilting
- clips
The steps
- Quilt the outer panels
- Make the zipper tabs
- Sew the zipper sandwich
- Sew the zipper to the other side
- Sew the sides and bottom
- Turn and finish
Step names only. Every step is drawn out in the PDF with the measurements for your size.
What's in the PDF
- Cover with the finished sizes
- Cutting list and fabric per size
- Quilting guide for the panels
- Step-by-step assembly with diagrams
- Zipper steps
- Finishing
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See it in color
The same geometry in 5 fabric choices.
As shown 
Charcoal 
Ochre 
Oxblood 
Sage
Every size side by side
Every size side by side
Questions about the Quilted Book and Tablet Sleeve
- What size zipper for the Book?
- #5 nylon coil by the yd: 10 in, with 1 pull, or a 7 in zipper.
- Can I make it from fat quarters?
- Yes. The Book takes 2 fat quarters, with the cutting layouts drawn in the pattern.
- What stabilizer do I need?
- Foam stabilizer, fusible fleece (two layers) or cotton batting: 3/8 yd (42 in wide).
- Is it beginner-friendly?
- Confident beginner: padded quilted panels and one zipper; straight seams only.
- How big is the Tablet?
- 8¼ × 11 × 1 in (21 × 28 × 2.5 cm).
Ready to make it?
- Sizes Glasses, Pencils, Book, Tablet
- Skill Confident beginner
- Format PDF, Letter + A4
