Accessories Inexpensive K3 Cover Options - Make it? - Page 2

ArtWench · 10-16-2010, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Jack Tingle

My $10 planner cover from Staples works fine, and to my delight, I discovered It had a second, facing pocket that allows me to carry both the K3 and the jetBook in one case.

Regards,
Jack Tingle

Great idea!

ArtWench · 10-16-2010, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by HelenaJole

I crocheted a sleeve (slip cover?) for mine. Not sure how much protection it actually offers.

Oh, but, I bet it is beautiful! My grandmother taught me how to crochet; however, that has been over twenty years ago and I've totally forgotten now. She did such pretty work.

ArtWench · 10-16-2010, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by terencek

I went to a place which sells the black 'leatherette' used in upholstery work and bought a small offcut for next to nothing, plus a tube of contact adhesive and a tiny strip of velcro. A couple of hours' work and I have a very serviceable, lightweight and durable sleeve with a velcro flap. I went this route because I was unimpressed by the sheer bulk of a friend's official Kindle case (not to mention the cost).

What kind of place sells the leatherette? That sounds like an awesome solution!

notatoad · 10-16-2010, 11:58 PM

woah, spam much?

terencek · 10-18-2010, 05:54 AM

To answer the leatherette query: you can probably get an offcut, and they may not even charge you, from anywhere that does car upholstery or manufactures furniture.

Sewing is the obvious way to go to make the cover, but if you're an unreconstructed male like me that's ain't gonna happen and an adhesive like Pattex works beautifully. But if you are going to add a Velcro closing strip the Pattex may not cope with the constant pulling when opening, and I found superglue to be the best for that, and it also stiffens up the entry edge and flap. Good luck!

Oh and a good tip I wish I had done when making mine: glue a piece of strong cardboard inside the front of it, to protect the screen. No need on the back, which is robust enough.

birdifulstitches · 10-26-2010, 01:16 AM

Sew one!

10-26-2010, 01:16 AM	#21
birdifulstitches Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: nook	Sew one! Last edited by birdifulstitches; 10-26-2010 at 01:18 AM.

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10-18-2010, 05:54 AM	#20
terencek Groupie Posts: 170 Karma: 1010944 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The African bush Device: Kindle 3	To answer the leatherette query: you can probably get an offcut, and they may not even charge you, from anywhere that does car upholstery or manufactures furniture. Sewing is the obvious way to go to make the cover, but if you're an unreconstructed male like me that's ain't gonna happen and an adhesive like Pattex works beautifully. But if you are going to add a Velcro closing strip the Pattex may not cope with the constant pulling when opening, and I found superglue to be the best for that, and it also stiffens up the entry edge and flap. Good luck! Oh and a good tip I wish I had done when making mine: glue a piece of strong cardboard inside the front of it, to protect the screen. No need on the back, which is robust enough.