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My fake iPad is here!

My fake iPad arrived in yesterday's mail!  It arrived earlier than expected, which is always a nice surprise.

I'm happy to have this for photos and to not have to call on friends whenever I need to make sure things fit correctly. 

For the Tablet Sleeve Pattern Pieces I had a friend with an iPad in a Smart Cover try both versions on to make sure the sizes fit well.  I appreciated her help, but it is just more convenient to have at least this display version of my own for photos, etc. 

For a brief moment, I pondered getting a real iPad, but I don't need any more gadgets!  A $20 fake is perfect for me.

You can find these by looking for "dummy iPad" or "display iPad".  I bought mine on Amazon.  These all come from China--or at least I couldn't find any US sellers--so it takes a while to come in the mail.

It looks realistic (the Chinese names under the applications are a bit noticable though...), and actually feels real when you hold it.  It has some weight, which I didn't expect.

Neon Retro Floral Fabric

Neon Retro Floral Fabric available at Patternlike

Margaret Annie Liberty Tana Lawn Fabric

Margaret Annie Liberty Tana Lawn Fabric available at Alice Caroline Supply

Fabric Ribbon

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Fabric Ribbon

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Fabric "Rio" By Helene Wedel

Vintage 1960s Swedish Fabric "Rio" By Helene Wedel available at Nicework by the Yard

Book Pouch

Had to make a pouch for this zine...

This book has section for zippers that came in very handy a few weeks ago.  I wore a new skirt and then when it came time to take it off, I could NOT get the zipper down.  There was a moment where I wondered if it would need to be cut in order to get it off! 

Fortunately, it was a little big in the waist and I was able to wiggle it down over my hips.  I considered returning the skirt, but didn't really want to because I like it...a lot.  So I checked the book and yes indeed there were two options for sticky zippers, so my zipper is no longer sticking. 

Besides sticky zippers, the "Fixing a Zipper" section talks about what to do for slippy, stuck, no tab or broken tabs, slider comes off part way, and gaps below the slider. 

The pouch is the same idea as the Pleated Pouches.  This size isn't in the pattern, but it is the same construction.