How to sew a phone & tablet stand--great DIY! 

you are 'sew' sweet and many thanks. I'm trying to dream up other cool stuff as we speak. Thanks so much--

you're awesome and to have made four so far is terrific! So glad you like the video and the instructions weren't too awful. I find that once my friends saw them, I was a gonner and had to make a ba-jillion more for them and their friends. So funny.

you are so sweet! Many thanks and I always try to give enough information so folks aren't frustrated with sections missing from the class, but have enough information to be quite comfortable in making these. Thanks so much again!

Wunderbar! We've lived in Germany several times (in Berlin and Stuttgart) and loved every minute! Thank you so much for your kind remarks and terrific to have made a friend from across the 'pond'. Happy sewing...vielen Dank!

that's a great idea too! Your canvas would be great in the event you needed to wash this off. Thanks so much for the pointer.

I'm so happy you liked the class! It was so much fun to make and they sold nicely at our recent craft fair. Many thanks!

I agree!!! Directions are clear. Not a lot of time wasted at sewing machine so directions can be more precise and specific. I also appreciated your explanations for why you did what you did. Can’t wait to see your other tutorials! Thank you!

you 'sew' rock! I know by now you've made a ba-jillion of them and thanks so much for your kind words. So glad you found the video helpful! Happy sewing...

you know...I was thinking about using a "ladder stitch" that I saw somewhere that might do really well too. Luckily it's on the back, so not too obvious, but your suggestion is perfect--many thanks!

That was a wonderful tutorial. Thank you so much!

dang...I bet that was just amazing...very clever you! Love that...just love that.

I am so pleased that you like the video and have already made several--just wonderful! I find they're great gifts and quite helpful for folks. Thanks so much again

Glad it was helpful! I try hard to balance the details and not make it too long--thanks again.

Wonderful! Agree that rice will work great as well. The beads are nice, but rice is great too. Thanks so much--

You're very welcome! I love the heck out of these things--functional, really pretty and the price seems about right for my community. A win-win all the way round.

You're right...a better stitch on the back would be lovely, and I've thought about a 'ladder' stitch to see whether the join would be less visible. Since the stitching is on the underside, I wasn't too put out with how it looked, but you're right...a better stitch would be nicer looking.

I agree...a ladder stitch wouldn't show those little stitches, and would make it look nicer especially if your selling these...

Glad you enjoyed it! I like making them and my friends love them as well. Thanks so much and happy sewing!

that's just amazing...very nice idea and am sure it worked really well. Really appreciate the new method--you rock!

I'm so sorry...I don't have any written version anywhere. This version doesn't really allow for only one piece of fabric to make the entire stand--there are some very good videos out there that I think will allow for only one large piece of fabric, but you'd have to play with where the opening goes so it's not well seen by the public. Sorry I can't give you a better discussion about your very good question.

great point...just great. I'm trying to get the info across, but not spending too much time where folks lose interest. thanks so much--great point.

You know...you all are right...I use helping phrases (don't really notice it myself--but they're there for sure), but apparently I use phrases and it bugs folks. I too notice when folks use helping words such as "like" and "you know"...I need to work on that and appreciate the feedback. Let me tell you, always a work in progress. I do however really hope given the irritant of the phrases aside, the video and the information is helpful for everybody. Appreciate your feedback and constructive comments--really do. Take care and stay creative.

I am so sorry, I don't think I can do any additional updates to the video once it's published. If you look though at a number of other RU-vid video pictures, you'll see what the phone will look like. This stand will very comfortably fit a large phone and also will hold an Ipad at the right angle for viewing. Hope this helps and glad to know you're going to create one--they've been a huge hit with all my friends! Many thanks and have a great week.

dang...I wish I knew of a better way. It can certainly get a bit 'squeezy' getting that smaller piece to the main body. There are a number of other excellent videos out there that make the stand using one piece of fabric which would be easier...but I don't think it then allows you to use a different fabric in both the main body and the small roll in the front and if I'm not mistaken, it makes you do your hand stitching on the front where it's easier for folks to see. Doggone...I wish I had a better suggestion for you. I do know from experience, that when I make a number of a certain item, I figure out better ways to make it quicker, easier and just plain better. You're a good sewer...trust yourself to make it a couple of times and make it better for you.

Since we just had our craft show post-covid, these sold nicely. I think I'm selling for $7 each and that seemed reasonable. Folks are funny though...they'd love to buy for $2 but your efforts and fabric are worth much more than that. Good luck though--they sold nicely once folks figured out how helpful they were.

-@@peregrinedesigns1020 I think I would sell these for more like $12-$15. The fabric + labor is more than $7.00 worth!!

I normally use about 1/2 cup of weighted beads...but to make 96 of these...that'll certainly take up a bunch of beads for sure. For your instruction purposes, you might be forced to use perhaps rice instead. Won't really be able to wash the stand using rice (that might be a bit gooey after you've washed it), but the cost might be a better option to get the information to your students. I like the poly-beads, but rice will work as well. Hope that helps and just awesome you're teaching a bunch of students--that's just excellent and I bet you're a terrific teacher!

you absolutely could--I just did the seam to economize on the Shape Flex, but you could fuse the entire piece and I think that would work quite well. Thanks so much for you comment.

I looked long and hard for one like that and have just bought one from Amazon that has a zip opening. I have removed about a quarter of the beads so my tablet is propped up rather that sitting on top. I can remove the filling and wash the cover so it is more hygienic.

You're right...cardboard washed will get a bit gooey I would think. You could though use what's called Peltex or Timtex which is a much sturdier product which is similar to what's used in the bill of a cap (like a baseball hat brim). I've used this product as well, but didn't necessarily tell folks to use it because it makes them think they have to buy it as it's pretty optional. I don't plan on washing my stand, but you're absolutely right...cardboard will compromise a washing--so use Peltex/Timtex if you plan on putting it in the washer. Thanks so much for your comment...very helpful to folks.

It's likely habit but adds many extra filler words.

How rude!

I agree with your comment 100%. The only place I hear the phrase "go ahead" is in sewing tutorials and I am an American. It is not needed and I find it grating.

Right!! It wasn't mean to be mean (some else didn't like my comment), otherwise this is an awesome video. It's just an observation, which I also have noticed in many sewing tutorials. Bad habit such as over-use of 'like' or 'basically'. Just some constructive feedback, as apparently I'm not the only one with this pet peeve!

Definitely not the only one with this pet peeve

Every word is important!