How to make laptop and notebook bags, backpacks or cases.
Here is a collection of do-it-yourself instructions.
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Do-it-Yourself Laptop Computer Pannier | That's a "saddle bag" to many of you. ;-). |
Custom Laptop Bag | A complete step-by-step guide to build a custom made laptop bag. |
Neoprene Laptop Bag | Have no use for your old wetsuits? Try this, make safe secure, soft and waterproof laptop bags out of old wesuits. |
Pelican Laptop Case | Pelican Duct-Tape Laptop Case. |
Plastic Box Case | How to make a carrying case from a plastic box (in Korean). |
Foam Bag | DIY laptop case: a 12-step program for a tailormade bag from closed-cell foam and duct tape. Just in case you have lost the original cardboard box, this bag seems to be an alternative shipping case. |
iShirt | DIY tee-shirt laptop case: a soft pouch with three compartments, plus a pocket for the power brick. Keeps the dirt off your shiny laptop and confuses potential thieves. |
Undercover Laptop Case | Make something useful out of whatever you find and create a laptop case that is functional and fun to carry. What we like most about this case is that it is not obvious to others that you are carrying a laptop. We are using readily available materials from the recycling bin and the junk bins. For materials we used a cardboard box, a anti-static bags as a lining, packing bubbles for padding, and wire as fasteners. Some discarded nails, a pair of scissors, an exacto knife and a pen are the tools we used. BTW: if you need to ship the laptop but have thrown away the original cardboard box, this case comes handy. |
Knitted Case | A knitted laptop case design. |
Felted Laptop Bag I | Some pictures of a selfmade laptop bag. |
Felted Laptop Bag II | A custom made laptop sleeve. |
Targus 17 Inch XL Notebook Backpack | An easy fix to held the outermost pocket in place. |
Stand Case | How to make a stand case from a folder (in Korean). |