Making the ukulele case- my first ever! But I hope not my last.

The pattern pieces have been traced and the tweed is cut .  

This is the zipped front pocket, I used the continuous zipper for this as it makes for a neater finish.  

The pocket is sewn onto the front panel and edged with leather trim.  

I constructed the side with the long zipped opening, note the thick layer of wadding. I use a leather needle and keep the layers well trimmed down so that I can sew through withourt breaking needles. I could use an industrial machine but I like my Janome too much. 

Adding the small carrying handle. The distressed leather goes so well with the speckled tweed 

Making up the quilted lining, this looks very neat and saves having to quilt up fabric yourself. 

I made a strap with leather and tweed .Got the buckles and sliders from Ebay as I couldn't find them in any haberdashery stores. These were 45mm 

 The tweed case is now sewn together and the quilted lining inserted and hand stitched to the zipped opening to create a really neat finish. I love hand sewing too.


Contact me if you are interested in having your own ukulele/mandolin case at be.tweedy@hotmail.co.uk