525 – Padded Briefcase & Laptop Shuttle Pattern
Three Sizes: Shuttle, Small Case, Large Case
Skill Level: 3, Medium Difficulty
This is an incredible sewing pattern to make three different laptop or padded travel cases -- a large case with outer pockets, a smaller case with outer pockets, or a laptop case with no outer pockets. The travel case and laptop shuttle features a padded computer compartment with stiffener insert and a sturdy hand grip with adjustable shoulder strap with pad. The Travel Case also features a large zippered storage pocket and the expandable pocket forms a zip-down work surface. Plus, there are versatile options for inside attachments -- a padded divider, CD pocket, and a file folder pocket.
Versions:
Large Case (with outer pockets): 15-1/2" x 12" x 5-1/2"
Small Case (with outer pockets): 15-1/2" x 12" x 3-1/2"
Laptop Shuttle (no outer pockets): 15-1/2" x 12" x 3-1/2"
Suggested Fabrics:
Outer Fabric: Waterproof nylon pack cloth, cordura, denim, or any medium- to heavyweight fabric.
Padded Lining: Veltex (velcro loop fabric).
Taffeta Lining: Hi-count nylon taffeta.
Notions:
All Versions: 2 yd (1.8m) 1" (2.5cm) webbing, 1-1/4 yd (1.2m) 1-1/2" (3.8cm) webbing, two 1" (2.5cm) loops, two 1" (2.5cm) tri-rings or D-rings, two 1-1/2" (3.8cm) swivel snaphooks, one 1-1/2" shoulder pad, one 1-1/2" slide.
Travel Case only (either size): 2-1/4 yd (2.1m) #5 coil zipper, six #5 coil zipper pulls, 1 yd (.92m) 3/4" (2cm) velcro hook, 3/8 yd (.34m) 2" (5cm) velcro hook, two plastic stiffeners.
Laptop Shuttle only: 1-1/4 yd (1.2m) #5 coil zipper, two #5 coil zipper pulls, one plastic stiffener.
Optional Divider: one plastic stiffener, 3/8 yd (.34m) 3/4" (2cm) velcro hook, 1/8 yd (.12m) 2" (5cm) velcro hook.
Optional CD Pocket: 3/8 yd (.34m) 3/4" (2cm) velcro hook, 1/8 yd (.12m) 3/4" (2cm) velcro loop.
Optional File Folder Pocket: 3/8 yd (.34m) 3/4" (2cm) velcro hook, 1/2 yd (.46m) 2" (5cm) velcro hook and loop.