Oh, the search for the perfect laptop sleeve. We’ve tried to make this treasure hunt a bit easier, by sharing our favorite purses that double as laptop bags and swooning over all sorts of color customization by Rickshaw Bagworks, but sometimes the readymade case just do the job. If you’re looking for a crafty holiday project (holi-DIY!), here are 16 DIY laptop sleeve tutorials that are sure to fit the bill.

16 Stylish + Simple DIY Laptop Sleeves

By Anjelika TempleDec 19, 2012

Anjelika Temple

As Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Brit + Co, Anjelika Temple brings her voracious consumption of all things creative and colorful to DIY projects, geeky gadgetry finds and more. When she's not DIY-ing her heart out, you'll find her throwing dinner parties with friends or adventuring with her husband David, their daughters Anokhi and Indira, and their silly dog Turkey.

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Oh, the search for the perfect laptop sleeve. We’ve tried to make this treasure hunt a bit easier, by sharing our favorite purses that double as laptop bags and swooning over all sorts of color customization by Rickshaw Bagworks, but sometimes the readymade case just do the job.

If you’re looking for a crafty holiday project (holi-DIY!), here are 16 DIY laptop sleeve tutorials that are sure to fit the bill.

Floral Zip

Love the contrasting patterns in this one, and the extra long zipper gives it instant street cred. (via The Late Afternoon)

Chevron Envelope

Remember when ribbon belts were the jam? So preppy, colorful, and easy to make! Take those ribbon belting skills to the next level with this clutch case. (via I Spy DIY)

Quilted Geometry

Triangles! This one definitely involves more work as you have to get a little quilting on, but we love the color block look. (via Shelterness)

Navajo Print

Gorgeous textiles! (via Tiny Blue Apartment)

Festive Plaid

Another zipper! A good look and definitely more gender neutral than our floral zip :) (via Design*Sponge)

No-Sew “Stitched” Pleather

No-Sew is the crafting version of No-Bake. We’re in. (via A Cup of Sparkle)

Woodgrain + Sash

Love love love this woodgrain fabric! (via Katie Cupcake)

Fabric Scraps

If you’ve got a little bit of this and a little bit of that, sew it all together and put a button on it. (via Ars Technica)

Laptop Cozy

That’s right, this folds up and around your little laptop! So cute. (via Design*Sponge)

Leather Strap

On the more masculine end of the spectrum, all you need for this one is a yard or so of leather (or pleather) and a leather cord. (via Chaneciaga)

Vintage Towel

What a gorgeous way to use vintage textiles, towels, tea towels, and the like. Plus, most towels don’t need any extra padding. (via Vintage Chica)

Quilted Laptop Case

For a little extra padding and protection, quilt it up. (via Introvert’s Introduction)

Pin-Up Girl + Belt Buckle

Such an awesome way to use an old belt!! We are definitely borrowing this idea in the near future. (via Kirsten Jane)

Wool Sport Coat

And finally, the perfect laptop case for an English autumn. The tweedy-looking sport coat. (via That’s My Letter)

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16 Stylish + Simple DIY Laptop Sleeves

Floral Zip

Chevron Envelope

Festive Plaid

Laptop Cozy

Pin-Up Girl + Belt Buckle

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