I cheated on Dollar Tree… 😱 to make a $4 Laptop Case!! 🤩🤩🤩

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  • Опубликовано: 22 июн 2024
  • I found these adorable strawberry drying mats at Marshall’s the other day and couldn’t help but think that they would rather be a laptop case. 😂😂😂 Here’s how I made it!
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  • @karentimmer2681
    @karentimmer2681 Месяц назад +14

    I would love to see this tutorial made with a few zipper pockets to hold charging cord & 1 to hold the mouse. This would be perfect for traveling. Thank you Chelsea for all your projects.

  • @coffeeallien6139
    @coffeeallien6139 Месяц назад +33

    Girl! You’re going to make me go to the poor house with all these beginner friendly sewing projects but how awesome will these be for gifts this year! I wake up daily excited to see what new project you have! TY for how much work you put into your videos and shopping trips for your audience.

    • @coffeeallien6139
      @coffeeallien6139 Месяц назад +2

      Would love to see how to add pockets to one of these dish drying mat projects. I have a general idea but I would like to visually see one. I’m a visual learner.

    • @kiviabrown2335
      @kiviabrown2335 Месяц назад

      ​@@coffeeallien6139so am I

    • @876Sears
      @876Sears Месяц назад

      I​@@coffeeallien6139

  • @MrsBennett67
    @MrsBennett67 Месяц назад +13

    Love this project! Here’s a zipper tip-after you first get the zipper pull on, run it all the way up and off, then separate the bottom inch or so, and put it back on, stopping midway through the length. That way, you’ll have better control over your zipper ends when sewing on the tabs. I found this out the hard way quite awhile ago 😂

    • @nancya8262
      @nancya8262 Месяц назад +2

      how do you put the zipper pull on to begin with??? I'm ready to cry trying to get the darn thing on to the zipper.

    • @MrsBennett67
      @MrsBennett67 Месяц назад +1

      @@nancya8262 I have a zipper jig, and it makes it so much easier to do. I was about to give up on zipper by the yard until I saw a video with a zipper jig. 😊

  • @TheSpiffymomof4
    @TheSpiffymomof4 Месяц назад +5

    I went to Ross the other day and found a bunch on clearance.

  • @paulagreenhaw4708
    @paulagreenhaw4708 Месяц назад +8

    Here I am on Sunday in my sewing room thinking I have to go to the Fabric store aka Dollar Tree!!!

  • @robertcurran4178
    @robertcurran4178 Месяц назад +4

    Hi Sally here ! My dollar tree hasn’t had the larger mats … no mats at all. I went to Home Goods and got 2 really pretty mats for 7.99 🤷‍♀️

  • @jkgarri
    @jkgarri Месяц назад +6

    The laptop cover is very cute. I think I'd sew it with the red edging visible on the outside.

  • @user-vm4fv6oy9u
    @user-vm4fv6oy9u Месяц назад +4

    The timing! I was just thinking that I need cushioned laptop and iPad cases! The zippers intimidate me a little. I never quite know where to stitch. I spent a bunch of time choosing the right zip color for a pouch I just made then sewed so close to the teeth I could barely close it and NONE of the colored tape even shows. 😂. I felt I needed to get close because the bulk kept making it hard to sew straight. I picked it out 4 times before I was semi-successful. I need zipper 101 classs!!

  • @TeriGuirguis
    @TeriGuirguis 2 дня назад

    you're so cleaver using a drying dish mat to make this zippered bag. I'm a fan. thanks for sharing your sunny giggles.

  • @ksharpe8137
    @ksharpe8137 Месяц назад +15

    I feel like you would be the coolest friend! I love your personality ❤ I helped my granddaughter and a couple of her friends make the market tote bag with the dish drying mats from DT. They had so much fun making them and they turned out so cute! Thanks Chelsea!

    • @shesewsseams
      @shesewsseams  Месяц назад +2

      Awww yay! This is what it’s all about! Spending time together and learning how to do things with our hands! I love this so much!

    • @Transitlady59
      @Transitlady59 Месяц назад +1

      Super cute 🍓🍓🍓🍓🍓🍓🍓

    • @reginarichard7039
      @reginarichard7039 Месяц назад +1

      I love it I'm going to try to make it and add a pocket and straps 😊 thank you for sharing.

  • @SisterImawhosoever
    @SisterImawhosoever Месяц назад +6

    New subscriber here and have been watching your DT tutorials. I made your strawberry pouch zipper bag with success. I also found two of DT’s chair cushions (black, white and yellow bubble bee patten) with ties. They seem similar to the dish drying mats. I quilted each side and then sewed them together with a box bottom, using the straps for handles.
    Thank you for your great tutorials and even more so for your encouragement. You’re like my favorite teacher saying, “You’re doing just fine. Keep going”.

  • @tammydye1902
    @tammydye1902 Месяц назад +4

    How about a cross body bag from a cute place mat instead of a dish drying mat? I've been seeing matching place mats with the bees on them like the dish dry mats.

  • @cathyshearer5410
    @cathyshearer5410 Месяц назад +3

    I always have a pen and note pad with my I pad so I think I’ll close in the bottom sides. I just love your creativity.

  • @Kakkydidit
    @Kakkydidit День назад

    This is a great project. I bought an adorable e-reader cover (closes like a clutch bag) at a craft fair years ago but I need a small laptop cover and didn't want to buy bag making materials! - Kelly

  • @sharonwinningham7378
    @sharonwinningham7378 Месяц назад +3

    I think it’s perfect, how about a couple of handles. So you carry as well. Just add to the outside, with a little reinforcement. I love strawberries.

  • @jodiepotter6029
    @jodiepotter6029 Месяц назад +6

    Chelsea, thanks for your enthusiasm, encouragement and bubbliness; you are such an inspiration!❤

  • @jlr4905
    @jlr4905 Месяц назад +4

    You are a wonderful teacher ! I have sewn for years..very basic home projects. Never attempted zippers! This makes me feel like I could!

  • @patriciamcgarr3183
    @patriciamcgarr3183 Месяц назад +1

    Wonderful tutorial. Would love one with outside pocket to hold charging cord and mouse. Mouse pad could be stored inside with laptop

  • @rosalindhb
    @rosalindhb Месяц назад +1

    Love it. I would use permanent two sided tape to tack down the zipper tape instead of sewing it. I'm going to make one for my tablet.
    But you have to be careful not to get that case wet, because it will hold water.

  • @annafavor4898
    @annafavor4898 Месяц назад +6

    You are so talented, thanks for sharing all your ideas. Plus you make me feel as a beginner “I can do it”!

  • @marymueller8297
    @marymueller8297 Месяц назад +4

    Love the simplicity of the creations you are doing. I've been sewing since I was in high school (late 60's) but I'm always up for learning easier and cheaper ways of doing things that don't compromise their quality. Thanks so much.

  • @CordulaPrice
    @CordulaPrice Месяц назад +5

    I love love your channel 👍🏻👍🏻🤗🪡🧵

  • @victoriaantrillo-xs2xi
    @victoriaantrillo-xs2xi Месяц назад +2

    Hi, Chelsea from Tucson Arizona. I hope you have a blessed and healthy Sunday. Hi, watch you every day. It's awesome cause. I'm learning a lot. My sewing machine broke so I'm waiting to get it repaired. When I do and I try to make one of those purses with the watermelon 1 that you did. I will post it on your page. Thank you for inspiring me to do something. I appreciate you.

  • @badtec
    @badtec Месяц назад +1

    🤩Instant Like and Subscribe. This project is both practical AND cute! Way cuter and economical than the gadget sleeves at Best Buy. I'm new to sewing, but your easy-to-follow instructions and guidance give me the confidence to shake of my anxiety and get to work on making a few of these as gifts (and maybe one or two for myself). Keep on inspiring!

  • @michellefrench8087
    @michellefrench8087 Месяц назад +1

    I think it would be even prettier to use the bound edge showing on the outside. Could you do a demo of how you would install the zipper inside to let the bound edge show all the way around?

  • @rosefowler2570
    @rosefowler2570 Месяц назад +4

    Great idea Chelsea! Keep the contents coming! I am enjoying your tutorials. Thanks for giving us great contents. ❤

  • @debbieandfredw.6915
    @debbieandfredw.6915 Месяц назад +2

    What an inspirational speaker you are! Wonderful life advice, plus the bonus of sewing tips! 😂❤️

  • @lavondagermany2460
    @lavondagermany2460 Месяц назад +2

    Just discovered you today and am LOVING all these projects and your personality. Thanks for sharing!

  • @rebeccaforbes4183
    @rebeccaforbes4183 Месяц назад +1

    I love anything strawberries! Great video :) Blessings.

  • @stellaunger8568
    @stellaunger8568 Месяц назад +3

    Your channel is so much fun. Thank you ❤️😁🌹

  • @user-nz5qi5ns3w
    @user-nz5qi5ns3w Месяц назад +3

    Another great project. Love it. God bless👍🥰🇱🇷

  • @YomeidaGarza-ku4dx
    @YomeidaGarza-ku4dx Месяц назад +1

    Imming going to make one for my TA LET A 12. 4 I LOVE IT I REALLY WOULD LIKE TO MAKE ONE FOR A COVER THnk you GOD BLESS

  • @barbaradutton5362
    @barbaradutton5362 Месяц назад +2

    Love this! Show us the add ons soon: pockets, straps etc.

  • @nancya8262
    @nancya8262 Месяц назад +2

    Chelsea I LOVE your channel and your teaching style. I think you are the best. Here is my ONE issue, you make putting those zipper pulls on the "zippers by the yard" look easy and it is NOT. I am losing my mind trying to make it work. Worst of all I bought those helper tools and I cant figure them out either. Can you make a video where we can really see you put the zipper pull on the darn zipper and maybe how to use the tools ---the zipper "jig" Thanks so much.

  • @pattybumb3917
    @pattybumb3917 Месяц назад +1

    Just found you this morning and am so glad I did. What an idea!! I'll go out there and catch your other ones. You sure make me laugh and I appreciate your positive attitude!! Thank you so much!!

  • @katherinenelson5905
    @katherinenelson5905 Месяц назад

    I was so upset, I got the whole duffle done, used it once and then the zipper fell apart. I am just going to buy a good zipper and replace it because I love the duffle!

  • @sewingqueen11
    @sewingqueen11 Месяц назад +2

    I love love love it. I will make my granddaughter one for her tablet. Thanks for an awesome idea.

  • @ead9726
    @ead9726 Месяц назад +2

    I am going to hold my hand up here 🤦‍♀️I have had my sewing machine for years and years, it is only today that I took the foot off and attached the zipper foot. As you can guess I am no seamstress, but I make easy things that do not require a zip, hence the fact it only went on today 😳 🤦‍♀️but I am shortening a pair of my trousers and the tutorials were suggestion using the zipper foot. I have looked at quite a few tutorials to see how to easy it was to take them up neatly and easy. I am sitting here watching you via the tv on YT and it sounds as if you are sitting here with me, such a fun video. Greetings from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

    • @shesewsseams
      @shesewsseams  Месяц назад +1

      I love it! Glad I could keep you company! I’m proud of you for trying something outside of your comfort zone!

  • @ladydi4051
    @ladydi4051 Месяц назад +1

    Thanks for sharing your sewing knowledge.

  • @lisafox3013
    @lisafox3013 21 день назад

    Thanks! Mine didn’t “look” like yours but I was the boss of my fabric! lol

  • @TheMzTR
    @TheMzTR Месяц назад

    You have inspired me to sew on my YT channel. However, I don't know how to do my camera placement. Would u be willing to show us ur camera placements plzzzz??? I enjoy all ur videos, especially the DT crafts. Tks a million for sharing ur special projects 😊

  • @joanntratchel6878
    @joanntratchel6878 21 день назад

    Chelsea you are absolutely an inspiration, I love making your bags. Thank you so much

  • @aprilbak4726
    @aprilbak4726 Месяц назад

    This is such a cute project. I love how you explain how to do it. How can I send pictures of what I’ve made so far to you. I would like to show you.

  • @tammydewey113
    @tammydewey113 Месяц назад +2

    Thank you.
    All your positive influences end encouragement.

  • @shellyannray3601
    @shellyannray3601 Месяц назад +2

    Love this laptop case you made! I love your creativity!!! ❤❤❤

  • @joycespecht3038
    @joycespecht3038 Месяц назад +1

    I want you to know the Dish Drying mats at Dollar Tree are hard to find now, the solid plain ones are there but the cute ones are so hard to find now. I found one of the yellow/black bee pattern and I used it for a splash guard around my kitchen sink faucet area. Not perfect but almost and it is so cute. I got the inspiration from your videos.

  • @marianolsen4963
    @marianolsen4963 Месяц назад

    Andrea expand your horizon with color backgrounds, you will be glad you did! 😊❤

    • @marianolsen4963
      @marianolsen4963 Месяц назад

      Omg this comment went to the wrong place and person 😮 Love the laptop case, absolutely going to do it! You have some fresh ideas for ancient sewists 😂❤

  • @karenglahn2151
    @karenglahn2151 Месяц назад +3

    I absolutely love your tutorials and smile while watching. You are adorable with great ideas ❤

  • @elizabethdonovan8912
    @elizabethdonovan8912 День назад

    Diffently will be trying these, I have a laptop that needs some protection. Thank you for the idea. Looks beautiful 😊

  • @jessicaboely9679
    @jessicaboely9679 Месяц назад +1

    Chelsea, thanks to your tutorials I have pulled out my sewing machine and set up a sewing area in my craft room. I now have the confidence to sew zippers and bags but I struggle with getting the corners of my bags to pop out at the ends of the zippers. I would love to see in a video you specifically speak to how you sew the bag together to make the ends pop.

  • @doloresjaramillo7809
    @doloresjaramillo7809 Месяц назад +1

    Love it Chelsea! I think it's totally adorable.😊

  • @runningunicorn2001
    @runningunicorn2001 23 дня назад

    This is so wonderful I’m curious can you make an electronics cord bag for travel similar to laptop case for cores and charger blocks I love the look of your laptop case, but I don’t know how to bring it to life. Thank you in advance.

  • @marcianeice7869
    @marcianeice7869 Месяц назад +1

    love this!

  • @ronaprescott4007
    @ronaprescott4007 24 дня назад +1

    That is cute. Thanks for sharing.

  • @Faith-mf6jz
    @Faith-mf6jz Месяц назад +1

    Chelsea you are such a bright light ❤

  • @rickp3690
    @rickp3690 Месяц назад +1

    WOW Rick from sacramento this a great learning item for me to try out. Thanks

  • @martikajmakes
    @martikajmakes Месяц назад +1

    This is really cute and useful! I’ve got to make me one. Thank you for sharing this !

  • @catherinewithall8344
    @catherinewithall8344 Месяц назад +1

    Love your podcast 😊

  • @savedbygrace7822
    @savedbygrace7822 Месяц назад +1

    ❤ love it😊

  • @sharondorr5
    @sharondorr5 Месяц назад +1

    You are such a good teacher. TFS❤

  • @pdw2724
    @pdw2724 Месяц назад +1

    I'll have to check a little further on the size, however, this looks like about the right size as a small embroidery project holder. Also. Great job! Thank you!

  • @alliecreates6038
    @alliecreates6038 Месяц назад +1

    ❤❤❤ YOU ARE ONE OF MY FAVORITE RUclipsRS ❤❤❤
    You are SO CHEERFUL SO POSITIVE AND SO ENCOURAGING! You MOTIVATE me like no other! GOD BLESS YOU!!!😊

  • @karenwitt8042
    @karenwitt8042 Месяц назад +1

    ❤love it!

  • @rockymom624
    @rockymom624 Месяц назад +1

    You are so encouraging and i love it!

  • @dianaviera6228
    @dianaviera6228 Месяц назад +1

    Such a great quick Market make as well. Thank you!

  • @deannapadgett1704
    @deannapadgett1704 Месяц назад +1

    Love your projects!

  • @maryloulewis3435
    @maryloulewis3435 Месяц назад

    You are so very helpful to me I love all the things you do thank you so much ❤😊oh I love your videos 💖💖 and blessings.

  • @lorrainesmith6429
    @lorrainesmith6429 Месяц назад +1

    Great idea as a gift for a family member or friend

  • @JennyRodedky2
    @JennyRodedky2 Месяц назад +1

    ❤thank you I love it ❤😊

  • @dyane1869
    @dyane1869 Месяц назад

    You are adorable hon. I learn so much from you. Thank you so much. 😉

  • @stevenlisa2469
    @stevenlisa2469 Месяц назад +1

    Nifty idea!

  • @ambermyers4256
    @ambermyers4256 Месяц назад +1

    I love this! And I love that zipper! ❤

  • @LauraLye61
    @LauraLye61 Месяц назад +1

    You ROCK!!

  • @wendyshepard2080
    @wendyshepard2080 Месяц назад +1

    Love it! Strawberries are adorable… think I’ll try a tablet pouch with a DT mat

  • @user-wr4we8ou8o
    @user-wr4we8ou8o 25 дней назад

    Awesome project!!!!

  • @lindamullen7856
    @lindamullen7856 22 дня назад +1

    Cute idea ❤

  • @fine2dreamw618
    @fine2dreamw618 Месяц назад +1

    So cute that you seem surprised when the laptop fit😊

  • @marywade632
    @marywade632 Месяц назад +1

    I love it

  • @TheLadyLair
    @TheLadyLair Месяц назад +3

    This is so cool. Thank you!

  • @LaLadybug2011
    @LaLadybug2011 Месяц назад +1

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Thanks for the great tutorial!

  • @albairisvelazquez8630
    @albairisvelazquez8630 23 дня назад +1

    Gorgeous

  • @candacecarroll42
    @candacecarroll42 Месяц назад +1

    So cute! Now I need to find something in purple for my granddaughter!

  • @gloria1864
    @gloria1864 Месяц назад +1

    Thats a great idea, a pocket would be interesting to see

  • @user-vh5gw2zo7w
    @user-vh5gw2zo7w Месяц назад +1

    You make things seem so simple. Love it!

  • @dorothybentley6429
    @dorothybentley6429 Месяц назад +1

    You are so talented thanks for sharing with us.i just love your channel.♥️♥️♥️

  • @bettyloar2238
    @bettyloar2238 Месяц назад +1

    Great idea, just love your instructions, so easy to follow, thank you❤

  • @joannemcd1257
    @joannemcd1257 Месяц назад +1

    Great job!

  • @deanie12000
    @deanie12000 Месяц назад +1

    Perfect! Thank you!

  • @WildRemedies1
    @WildRemedies1 Месяц назад +1

    Looks great. I love the strawberries.

  • @StitchAround
    @StitchAround Месяц назад +1

    Wonderful tutorial! ❤ Maybe think about a follow up video showing how to add a pocket and handle. These are great projects! 😊

  • @rosamchaparro2585
    @rosamchaparro2585 12 дней назад

    Love it!

  • @kathleenfraser345
    @kathleenfraser345 Месяц назад +1

    Great Idea!!!!

  • @basga63
    @basga63 Месяц назад +1

    I love this!!! Could you do a tutorial of how to add pockets and or handles? I love your videos thank you for sharing

  • @carmensalome
    @carmensalome 28 дней назад +1

    Great idea!!

  • @-sherrisprague394
    @-sherrisprague394 Месяц назад +1

    It is really cute !! Love it thank you for putting up the video

  • @patriciahickman-cl5rc
    @patriciahickman-cl5rc Месяц назад +1

    Hey, awesome Great job ! I do a lot of shopping at Dollar Tree.

  • @user-ju1qm9tx2y
    @user-ju1qm9tx2y Месяц назад +1

    Absolutely stunning!!!!

  • @jenniferroeth2038
    @jenniferroeth2038 Месяц назад +1

    Love it

  • @dianebauers4231
    @dianebauers4231 Месяц назад +1

    I am confused on how to purchase the correct quality of zippers - not too thin. Is this a number 5? Thanks so very much! So glad I found you on RUclips!!

  • @jenreeves7684
    @jenreeves7684 Месяц назад +1

    Those drying mats are adorable 🎉