Mini MP3 Player Case Pattern

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Another addition to the MP3 player case line, this case fits Apple's iPod mini. Make it out of any fabrics that don't ravel, like felt, fleece, or ultrasuede.

Materials: Optional: for a shoulder/neck strap, you also need two small clips, a piece of bias tape or ribbon at least 1" wide and 2 inches longer than your future strap, and an equivalent amount of fabric.

Step 1: Cut out the pieces for the front. You need one of fabric, one of lining (I used the same as the outside fabric), and one of interfacing.
Step 2: Trim the interfacing so it is slightly smaller on the outside and the spaces for the screen and scroll wheel are slightly larger. This is so the interfacing won't peek out in the finished piece.
Step 3: Cut a small square of vinyl about 1/2" larger than the screen on all sides. Layer the pieces as follows: lining, interfacing, vinyl, fabric. Everything should be right side out. Pin the vinyl in place -- be careful when you pin not to put any holes in the area to cover the screen. Pin holes in vinyl are permanent!
Step 4: Stitch around the edge of the screen, through all layers. Draw the thread ends to the back and knot and clip them.
Step 5: Now trim off the extra vinyl below...
... and above the screen.
Step 6: Cut and square of mesh and put it under the top layer of fabric.
The mesh should be pinned in place.
Step 7: Stitch the mesh in place. I like to use a straight stitch followed by a zigzag stitch. The zigzag stitch will pull the mesh taut giving you a nice "scrolling" surface.
Step 8: Trim off the extra mesh.
Step 9: Pin all layers together in the strap area.
Step 10: Sew the edges of the strap together with a straight or a decorative stitch. Stitches that result in thread wrapped around the raw edges, like a zigzag, triple zigzag or blanket stitch will give the most polished finish in my opinion.

Step 11: Put in the buttonhole.
Step 12: Cut out the straps. You need to cut 4 pieces out of fabric and 3 of interfacing. Pair them as shown in the photo: (1) is fabric-interfacing-fabric, (2) and (3) and fabric-interfacing. (NOTE: straps (2) and (3) and for use with the neck strap. If you wish to omit the neck strap, you may also omit these straps.)
Step 13: For (2) and (3), fold in half and tuck the interfacing between the two layers. Trim it if necessary.
Step 14: Zigzag or use a decorative stitch and stitch along the open side of (2) and (3) and along both sides of (1).
Step 15: Put one end of strap (1) between the fabric and interfacing layer of the front piece. Position it so it will wrap over the top between the hold button and headphone jack. Baste it in place.
Step 16: Insert straps (2) and (3) and the edges of the front (but not on the sides - see pictures of the finished case at the bottom if you're confused). Baste in place.
Step 17: Use a decorative stitch across the top edge to sew the edges together and the straps in place.

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