Kindle-Make your own custom cover

I love my Kindle.  I used it to keep contact with my family while I was traveling in South America and it is, of course, perfect for a traveler who enjoys reading.  I have a hard time focusing on one thing at a time, so with that, I can jump from book to book, too.

I needed a cover.  As great as the Kindle is, it is still rather fragile.  I have to send mine back to have the screen replaced because of an unfortunate accident before I had my cover.  Lesson learned.

I have now made two.  The other is a gift, and when that person has it in hand, I'll post the pix of the other one and explain my changes.  This one was my first attempt.  You basicly make a long pocket, put firm, durable protectors in at various levels, and sew seams to keep them in place.  It protects it as well as makes a stand.

Here are my pictures followed by the link:

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Here is one that I made on Monday after using the other one.  With that one, the Kindle sometimes slid out the side or the top if my hand went limp (sleep--zzzzz) in bed.  Twice it hit the floor because of sliding out soooooo....I made another one.

Leftover fabric from a skirt.  I bought it with the embroidery on it.

I braided some elastic for the "holder". 

I made some double fold non-bias tape to surround the Kindle and sort of "cradle" it.  If I make this again, I'll put some very thin wooden dowels in there.  The elastic on the other side makes it look wonky.  I am also going to refinish the green border--I didn't realize that was blue thread in there.

Here's a small pocket to tuck in a book light.