DIY: USB thumb drive storage case.

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USB thumb drives are very useful e-storage devices. Over time I have accumulated many and due to their small size they tend to disappear easily. I was inspired by an internet photo of a USB drive storage case. These small storage cases are easily created from fabric remnants that lie about, a few buttons and yarn.

Materials

• 20 cm x 25cm fabric
• 12cm x 20 cm T-shirting fabric or felt
• 20cm x 25cm lining or calico fabric
• 2 buttons
• 2 wood beads
• 4 ply cotton yarn in matching colours or thin ribbon
• General sewing equipment

Method:

1. Fold over a 1cm edge along the two 20cm edges of the T-shirting fabric and sew into place create a finished edge for the storage pockets.
2. Place the lining right side up and position the prepared T-shirting fabric right side up 5 cm from the bottom edge. Pin into place.

   

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3. Determine the centre horizontal line of the T-shirting fabric and sew the two fabrics together along this line. Measure out the width of the thumb drive pocket sizes (I made 2.5 and 3 cm wide pockets to accommodate thumb drives of various sizes and allow 1 cm on each edge for the seam allowance of the case). Sew lines perpendicular to the centre line in order to form pockets. Iron case lining after completion.

   

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4. Place the lining and fabric right sides together and sew along the edges leaving a 5-7 cm gap. Turn the fabric right side out. Close the opening with a few invisible stitches.
5. Cut two 30 cm lengths of matching cotton yarn. Fold the case at the centre line of the T-shirting fabric. On the outside, along the fold of the case, mark the position to attach the yarn, 4 cm from each edge. Use an embroidery needle and securely attach the yarn at these positions with a few stitches. Trim the yarn to be 20 cm in length on each side. (Check that the yarn is attached on the centre line of the inside pockets.)  Attach a bead on each end to finish off.

   

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6. Sew the two buttons in place to finish the storage case.
   
7. Place the USB thumb drives into the small pockets to store. The T-shirting material should be able to stretch to ensure a tight fit. Close the pockets and wrap the yarn around the buttons to secure.

   

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TIP: Note the contents of the USB drives with a soft pencil on the lining for easy reference.

TIP: One can also adjust the size of the pockets to fit camera storage disks secured in their protective plastic covers.