How to Make an iPod Holder

Make your own iPod holder to protect against accidents.

Protect your iPod from scratches and all the bangs that occur on a typical day of use. Craft your own iPod holder out of a pair of old blue jeans with basic crafting techniques. In less than 30 minutes, you will have a trendy iPod holder that you can keep or present as a gift to someone else.

Things You'll Need

• Pair of old blue jeans
• Scissors
• Fabric pencil
• Waterproof fabric glue
• Velcro
• Plastic rhinestones
• Lace trim

Instructions

1. Use the scissors to cut out one of the back pockets from the blue jeans. Cut the pocket out in its entirety, leaving the back of the pocket in place. Trim the edges of the pocket so there are not any raggedy edges or loose strings.

2. To ensure a proper fit, insert your iPod into the center of the pocket. Fold the right and left sides of the pocket loosely around the iPod. The iPod should fit snuggly inside, but the pocket should also be loose enough to retrieve the iPod easily.

3. Mark the corners of the folded edges with the fabric pen. Remove the iPod. Use waterproof fabric glue to glue the folded portions to the back of the pocket. Set a heavy book on top of the pocket and allow it to dry overnight.

4. Cut a small piece of Velcro. Glue the fuzzy part in the center of the inside back of the pocket. Glue the hard “catcher” part of the Velcro in the center of the inside front of the pocket. Allow it to dry.

5. Embellish the pocket with colorful plastic rhinestones or lace trim. Glue into place with the waterproof fabric glue.

Tips & Warnings

• This craft can be modified to hold a cell phone by taking the appropriate measurements.

References

• Kaboose: Denim MP3 Player

Resources

• Dude Craft: Sweet iPod Dock from Old Record Player