Classic Make your own cover?

moonbaby202 · 08-12-2010, 04:53 PM

For my bday my family decided to surprise me with a nook. I'm actually really happy with it considering I have never had one. The only thing is I'm afraid to take it anywhere because there is no protection on it. I have looked around for something that will keep it safe in my backpack and what not that im not gonna have to spend 30+ with shipping and handling. So I was wondering if anyone knew how to make covers for them. I really don't want to spend a whole lot because the whole poor college student thing that I have going on right now lol.

Lexi Revellian · 08-12-2010, 05:30 PM

It's not that hard with a little ingenuity. Just two pieces of fabric a bit bigger than the Nook, plus extra for a flap; and two more for the lining. Seam as necessary. Then velcro to fasten the flap down. You can probably find all you need kicking about; do it neatly and it'll be both attractive and unique.

(Do you ever make things? If not, perhaps ask a friend...)

jezebel · 08-12-2010, 05:37 PM

There are some threads in the various fora by people who've made covers from all kinds of things, from re-purposed small photo books to circuit boards.

I would say you might want to sandwich something stiff between the fabric you use to add some protection from other objects that it may come into contact with in your backpack.

frossie · 08-13-2010, 12:08 AM

Just buy (or even better re-use) a padded (bubble-wrap) envelope, if you don't feel like making something.

Sylver · 08-13-2010, 12:19 AM

I agree all the cases are priced too high, some really ridiculously high. I tried to do it myself but ending with two notebooks ripped apart and a bunch of cut rubber bands. I finally bought an M-Edge Executive Black Leather Jacket for NOOK from ebay for 20 bucks (15 plus 5 shipping).

revfish · 08-13-2010, 11:38 AM

I posted this in this other thread.

None of the standard nook covers fit my needs to I made a homebrew that is almost perfect. I got the At-A-Glance planner cover for $15 from OfficeMax, reinforced both the front and back covers with 1/8" thick plexiglas that I had laying around. I then padded the area between the plexi and the inside layer with the foam from the nook packaging. After removing the zipper pull from the inside, I put two Command picture hanging strips (which I got on sale for about $.25 a pack) to attach the nook to the cover. It is completely rigid to protect the screen and as well padded as the original packaging.

Please go to the original post to see the pics.

simplyparticular · 08-13-2010, 01:14 PM

eBay - there are always m-Edge cases from Best Buy for sale, and people who bought a B&N case and changed their mind.

08-12-2010, 04:53 PM	#1
moonbaby202 Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: none	Make your own cover? For my bday my family decided to surprise me with a nook. I'm actually really happy with it considering I have never had one. The only thing is I'm afraid to take it anywhere because there is no protection on it. I have looked around for something that will keep it safe in my backpack and what not that im not gonna have to spend 30+ with shipping and handling. So I was wondering if anyone knew how to make covers for them. I really don't want to spend a whole lot because the whole poor college student thing that I have going on right now lol.

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08-12-2010, 05:30 PM	#2
Lexi Revellian Groupie Posts: 172 Karma: 200001 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: London Device: Kindle keyboard	It's not that hard with a little ingenuity. Just two pieces of fabric a bit bigger than the Nook, plus extra for a flap; and two more for the lining. Seam as necessary. Then velcro to fasten the flap down. You can probably find all you need kicking about; do it neatly and it'll be both attractive and unique. (Do you ever make things? If not, perhaps ask a friend...)

08-12-2010, 05:37 PM	#3
jezebel Fanatic Posts: 528 Karma: 131098 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: a ferry ride from Seattle Device: Kindle Fire (5th Gen), Nook Color	There are some threads in the various fora by people who've made covers from all kinds of things, from re-purposed small photo books to circuit boards. I would say you might want to sandwich something stiff between the fabric you use to add some protection from other objects that it may come into contact with in your backpack.

08-13-2010, 12:08 AM	#4
frossie Geek Herder Posts: 31 Karma: 70 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Hilo, HI Device: nook	Just buy (or even better re-use) a padded (bubble-wrap) envelope, if you don't feel like making something.

08-13-2010, 12:19 AM	#5
Sylver Addict Posts: 234 Karma: 40 Join Date: Apr 2010 Device: The Nook, iPad	I agree all the cases are priced too high, some really ridiculously high. I tried to do it myself but ending with two notebooks ripped apart and a bunch of cut rubber bands. I finally bought an M-Edge Executive Black Leather Jacket for NOOK from ebay for 20 bucks (15 plus 5 shipping).

08-13-2010, 11:38 AM	#6
revfish The Pastor of Disaster Posts: 202 Karma: 994 Join Date: Apr 2008 Device: Sony PRS-650, Apple iPad 3 64GB Wifi	I posted this in this other thread. None of the standard nook covers fit my needs to I made a homebrew that is almost perfect. I got the At-A-Glance planner cover for $15 from OfficeMax, reinforced both the front and back covers with 1/8" thick plexiglas that I had laying around. I then padded the area between the plexi and the inside layer with the foam from the nook packaging. After removing the zipper pull from the inside, I put two Command picture hanging strips (which I got on sale for about $.25 a pack) to attach the nook to the cover. It is completely rigid to protect the screen and as well padded as the original packaging. Please go to the original post to see the pics.

08-13-2010, 01:14 PM	#7
simplyparticular Guru Posts: 610 Karma: 1395952 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New York Device: Oasis 3 & GlowLight 4	eBay - there are always m-Edge cases from Best Buy for sale, and people who bought a B&N case and changed their mind.

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