My Essentially Free Kindle Sock Cover

reeser9999 · 09-07-2010, 08:44 PM

Hello Everyone,

New user, new Kindle 3 Wifi, first post.

I needed something to protect my brand new Kindle during my daily commute in my bag, and I couldn't justify some of the pricey covers at this time, so I thought I'd go super low budget and craft my own.

Made from a thick, stretchy, sport sock. I just cut above the heel and kept the ankle part, after sewing one end closed. My sewing job sucks, but it does the trick, and when I'm reading on the train, my sock cover tucks into my pocket.

Pics attached.

Greg

desertgrandma · 09-07-2010, 08:46 PM

Welcome to MobileRead, Greg.

clever thought you have there! Just remember your Kindle screen is rather fragile, so be careful about letting anything lean against it.

Ervserver · 09-07-2010, 10:16 PM

Very clever

poppy1070 · 01-04-2012, 02:13 PM

Came across this site whilst googling for a reasonably priced sock for my kindle. I have my kindle in a leather cover, but wanted something to protect it whilst in my handbag, yes I have a handbag that contains so much junk its has its own zip code (or if you live in the UK like me postcode) so whilst googling I came across this thread, and just wanted to say thank you. I made my 'free' kindle sock this evening by cutting up some old Eeyore slipper socks, and I now have a rather cute sock that fits my kindle perfectly, not only does it look cool and quite trendy...........it was free. Thank you

alansplace · 01-04-2012, 02:27 PM

You folks using this type of cover would be better served by cutting a piece of thin stiff material (perhaps out of an old flat-sided small trash container [plastic]) to the same size as the kindle and inserting it in the sock on the screen side. Just my opinion.

drofgnal · 01-04-2012, 04:07 PM

Here is a case from casecrown for 5.21 for the kindle 3. You have to dig on amazon as its not listed in the kindle store, actually in electronics. I bought a similar case for the kindle 4 NT for the same price, from the same seller. For 5.21, you can't beat it and it will do a much better job protecting the screen than a sock. Comes in a variety of colors. I opted for black.

http://www.amazon.com/CaseCrown-Keyb...uct/B0042I5I6C

09-07-2010, 08:44 PM	#1
reeser9999 Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 40 Join Date: Sep 2010 Device: Kindle 3	My Essentially Free Kindle Sock Cover Hello Everyone, New user, new Kindle 3 Wifi, first post. I needed something to protect my brand new Kindle during my daily commute in my bag, and I couldn't justify some of the pricey covers at this time, so I thought I'd go super low budget and craft my own. Made from a thick, stretchy, sport sock. I just cut above the heel and kept the ankle part, after sewing one end closed. My sewing job sucks, but it does the trick, and when I'm reading on the train, my sock cover tucks into my pocket. Pics attached. Greg Attached Thumbnails

01-04-2012, 02:27 PM	#5
alansplace Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,886 Karma: 464403178 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: 33.9388° N, 117.2716° W Device: Kindles K-2, K-KB, PW 1 & 2, Voyage, Fire 2, 5 & HD 8, Surface 3, iPad	protect the screen You folks using this type of cover would be better served by cutting a piece of thin stiff material (perhaps out of an old flat-sided small trash container [plastic]) to the same size as the kindle and inserting it in the sock on the screen side. Just my opinion.

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09-07-2010, 08:46 PM	#2
desertgrandma Enjoying the show.... Posts: 14,270 Karma: 10462841 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Device: A K1, Kindle Paperwhite, an Ipod, IPad2, Iphone, an Ipad Mini & macAir	Welcome to MobileRead, Greg. clever thought you have there! Just remember your Kindle screen is rather fragile, so be careful about letting anything lean against it.

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Ervserver Wizard Posts: 2,624 Karma: 1008294 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Iowa, USA Device: Nook Simple Touch	Very clever

01-04-2012, 02:13 PM	#4
poppy1070 Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 40 Join Date: Jan 2012 Device: Kindle	Came across this site whilst googling for a reasonably priced sock for my kindle. I have my kindle in a leather cover, but wanted something to protect it whilst in my handbag, yes I have a handbag that contains so much junk its has its own zip code (or if you live in the UK like me postcode) so whilst googling I came across this thread, and just wanted to say thank you. I made my 'free' kindle sock this evening by cutting up some old Eeyore slipper socks, and I now have a rather cute sock that fits my kindle perfectly, not only does it look cool and quite trendy...........it was free. Thank you

01-04-2012, 04:07 PM	#6
drofgnal Wizard Posts: 1,228 Karma: 7838248 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: Ipad Pro/Kindle Oasis 3/iPhone 13 Pro Max	Here is a case from casecrown for 5.21 for the kindle 3. You have to dig on amazon as its not listed in the kindle store, actually in electronics. I bought a similar case for the kindle 4 NT for the same price, from the same seller. For 5.21, you can't beat it and it will do a much better job protecting the screen than a sock. Comes in a variety of colors. I opted for black. http://www.amazon.com/CaseCrown-Keyb...uct/B0042I5I6C

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