PRS-650 Sewing a case

CraftingGrandma · 04-29-2011, 04:36 PM

I was going to sew a case for my reader and possibly other family members, but then I thought of something I can't find an answer to.

What materials/cloths are safe (won't scratch) the screen?

Also, while I have worked with many different cloths, I'm not as familiar with how they interact with electronics. Are there some materials that while they won't scratch the screen; they will leave dust/fuzzies?

And last, while I most want the answers pertain to my model (Sony 650) will these answer differ for others (B&N, early Sony models) Does the touch screen scratch differently then the old models?

Thank you in advance everybody!

carpetmojo · 04-29-2011, 05:21 PM

I'm sure a micro-fibre cleaning cloth would be OK to line it, they clean the screens brilliantly.
Actually, keeping it in a case with a micro-fibre lining, might well mean you never have to clean the screen of greasy fingie marks ever again !

CraftyDan · 04-29-2011, 05:51 PM

CraftingGrandma,

If you have enough internal stiffening, the cover will never touch the screen. If you don't have enough stiffness, your cover will be limited in absorbing impacts.

Something to keep in mind.

CraftingGrandma · 04-29-2011, 06:03 PM

Thank you both for your quick replies.

The microfiber idea is a good one, but where can you buy them in a large enough size? I did a quick look around Joann fabrics and couldn't find any.

As for the stiffness, That's how I was planning on making it. I've always made my crafts taut, the problem is I am older now, and to keep a good grip on my ereader as I slide it into the case I have to put pressure down the center of the case with my thumb and guide it in. So my thumb will be pressing the fabric into the screen no matter how tight I make it. This is one of the reasons I was wondering what fabrics won't scratch the screen.

I would love to have a hard case to protect my reader, but again my age. I can't open any of the hard cases without pain and some I just cant open at all.

acolsandra · 04-29-2011, 06:03 PM

I was wondering if you knew about these designs (they are with the embroidery machine, but maybe if you don't have such a machine, someone else does).
I bought the designs, but I am still looking for some time to make them.

http://www.secretsof.com/content/6587

greetings Sandra

CraftingGrandma · 04-29-2011, 06:08 PM

That's not a bad design, but I would seal off the side to left of the part holding the reader. I wouldn't want my reader popping out the side.

Actually I would make the whole part to the right a complete envelope (to seal off the edges from debris as well) and insert a stiff backing. as for the flap to the left I would also make a pocket to hold a few pieces of paper or even a cleaning cloth.

CraftingGrandma · 05-01-2011, 02:43 PM

Does anyone else have any information about "safe" materials to use?

NNolan · 05-01-2011, 05:42 PM

I've been using a quilted cotton twill potholder that I bought at Bed, Bath & Beyond two years ago as an eReader case, and never had a problem with it scratching either my eInk screens or the lcd screens on my tablets. Too bad they stopped making that particular style right after I bought it.

Poppaea · 05-01-2011, 05:54 PM

I'd use Alcantara.

CraftingGrandma · 05-01-2011, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Poppaea

I'd use Alcantara.

I'm not too sure about that. I don't like the idea of having to do daily monthly and yearly cleaning on it.

CraftingGrandma · 05-01-2011, 08:12 PM

So it seems like microfiber and cotton are known not to scratch, are they any I should diffidently stay away from?

ardeegee · 05-01-2011, 09:27 PM

IMHO, one of the primary purposes of a cover is to protect the screen from impacts-- so a fabric-only cover would be of little value. You could consider putting something inside the front cover-- such as a rectangle of heavy "book board"/"binder's board" like this:

http://www.hollanders.com/supplies/B...0-fbe566c65c6f

CraftingGrandma · 05-01-2011, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ardeegee

IMHO, one of the primary purposes of a cover is to protect the screen from impacts-- so a fabric-only cover would be of little value. You could consider putting something inside the front cover-- such as a rectangle of heavy "book board"/"binder's board" like this:

http://www.hollanders.com/supplies/B...0-fbe566c65c6f

That's a good idea, it would solve the problem of my hands not being able to open the hard case and give me added protection, I'll add one of those when I make it.

It still leaves the question as what to line it with as the board would need to be covered by cloth. I don't know about fabrics scratching the screen, but I know anything made by a tree will. I know it will be hard and still, but just in case it does cave in and touches the screen I want it to be covered. I like to plan for the just in case moments.

ardeegee · 05-02-2011, 12:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CraftingGrandma

It still leaves the question as what to line it with as the board would need to be covered by cloth.

The screen on the x50 readers is recessed quite a bit in the case thanks to the IR sensors-- you'd need quite a bit of bending on a rigid cover to make it touch the screen.

I made several covers for my 300 before I settled on a design I liked. All of them had at their core old bookcovers-- I looked at a local Goodwill store for hardback books with about the right thickness (length and width aren't as critical, because the boards can be trimmed) and removed the pages from the books. I then tried a couple of methods of covering them with fabric with glue, which didn't work well, and I ended up hand stitching two sheets of fabric (a faux leather) along all sides of the cover. The reader was held to the cover with velcro. I haven't made a cover for my 350 yet, but I saved a ragged old leather jacket that would otherwise be thrown away to use on the reader when I get around to making the cover.

Ea · 05-02-2011, 01:27 AM

Alcantara can normally be washed - I'm not sure why you'd want to clean it. It's also durable and soft. To be quite honest I think you'd be able to use most fabrics except perhaps really rough hemp or the like, or with metallic prints. What about cotton flannel?

04-29-2011, 04:36 PM	#1
CraftingGrandma Enthusiast Posts: 35 Karma: 135916 Join Date: Apr 2011 Device: Sony 650	Sewing a case I was going to sew a case for my reader and possibly other family members, but then I thought of something I can't find an answer to. What materials/cloths are safe (won't scratch) the screen? Also, while I have worked with many different cloths, I'm not as familiar with how they interact with electronics. Are there some materials that while they won't scratch the screen; they will leave dust/fuzzies? And last, while I most want the answers pertain to my model (Sony 650) will these answer differ for others (B&N, early Sony models) Does the touch screen scratch differently then the old models? Thank you in advance everybody!

04-29-2011, 05:21 PM	#2
carpetmojo Wizard Posts: 3,117 Karma: 9269999 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: UK Device: Sony- T3, PRS650, 350, T1/2/3, Paperwhite, Fire 8.9,Samsung Tab S 10.5	Ah ha................ I'm sure a micro-fibre cleaning cloth would be OK to line it, they clean the screens brilliantly. Actually, keeping it in a case with a micro-fibre lining, might well mean you never have to clean the screen of greasy fingie marks ever again !

04-29-2011, 06:08 PM	#6
CraftingGrandma Enthusiast Posts: 35 Karma: 135916 Join Date: Apr 2011 Device: Sony 650	That's not a bad design, but I would seal off the side to left of the part holding the reader. I wouldn't want my reader popping out the side. Actually I would make the whole part to the right a complete envelope (to seal off the edges from debris as well) and insert a stiff backing. as for the flap to the left I would also make a pocket to hold a few pieces of paper or even a cleaning cloth. Last edited by CraftingGrandma; 04-29-2011 at 06:09 PM. Reason: Second look at pictures

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04-29-2011, 05:51 PM	#3
CraftyDan Zealot Posts: 126 Karma: 7724 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Middle Ga Device: PRS-600 and PRS-350	CraftingGrandma, If you have enough internal stiffening, the cover will never touch the screen. If you don't have enough stiffness, your cover will be limited in absorbing impacts. Something to keep in mind.

04-29-2011, 06:03 PM	#4
CraftingGrandma Enthusiast Posts: 35 Karma: 135916 Join Date: Apr 2011 Device: Sony 650	Thank you both for your quick replies. The microfiber idea is a good one, but where can you buy them in a large enough size? I did a quick look around Joann fabrics and couldn't find any. As for the stiffness, That's how I was planning on making it. I've always made my crafts taut, the problem is I am older now, and to keep a good grip on my ereader as I slide it into the case I have to put pressure down the center of the case with my thumb and guide it in. So my thumb will be pressing the fabric into the screen no matter how tight I make it. This is one of the reasons I was wondering what fabrics won't scratch the screen. I would love to have a hard case to protect my reader, but again my age. I can't open any of the hard cases without pain and some I just cant open at all.

04-29-2011, 06:03 PM	#5
acolsandra Enthusiast Posts: 37 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: The Netherlands Device: bebook1, pocketbook 302	I was wondering if you knew about these designs (they are with the embroidery machine, but maybe if you don't have such a machine, someone else does). I bought the designs, but I am still looking for some time to make them. http://www.secretsof.com/content/6587 greetings Sandra

05-01-2011, 02:43 PM	#7
CraftingGrandma Enthusiast Posts: 35 Karma: 135916 Join Date: Apr 2011 Device: Sony 650	Does anyone else have any information about "safe" materials to use?

05-01-2011, 05:42 PM	#8
NNolan Compulsive Gadget Geek Posts: 406 Karma: 4219324 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Central Virginia Device: One of each, and two in some cases	I've been using a quilted cotton twill potholder that I bought at Bed, Bath & Beyond two years ago as an eReader case, and never had a problem with it scratching either my eInk screens or the lcd screens on my tablets. Too bad they stopped making that particular style right after I bought it.

05-01-2011, 05:54 PM	#9
Poppaea Lucifer's Bat Posts: 2,575 Karma: 20638583 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Earth/Berlin Device: Kobo Libra Colour	I'd use Alcantara.

05-01-2011, 08:12 PM	#11
CraftingGrandma Enthusiast Posts: 35 Karma: 135916 Join Date: Apr 2011 Device: Sony 650	So it seems like microfiber and cotton are known not to scratch, are they any I should diffidently stay away from?

05-01-2011, 09:27 PM	#12
ardeegee Maratus speciosus butt Posts: 3,292 Karma: 1162698 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: PRS-350	IMHO, one of the primary purposes of a cover is to protect the screen from impacts-- so a fabric-only cover would be of little value. You could consider putting something inside the front cover-- such as a rectangle of heavy "book board"/"binder's board" like this: http://www.hollanders.com/supplies/B...0-fbe566c65c6f

05-02-2011, 01:27 AM	#15
Ea Wizard Posts: 3,490 Karma: 5239563 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Denmark Device: Kindle 3\|iPad air\|iPhone 4S	Alcantara can normally be washed - I'm not sure why you'd want to clean it. It's also durable and soft. To be quite honest I think you'd be able to use most fabrics except perhaps really rough hemp or the like, or with metallic prints. What about cotton flannel?

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