Project #3: USB Flash Drive Case

I was at Officeworks the other day buying some school supplies for my kids when I saw one of these.

In case you didn't know, this is a USB flash drive case.  It is made of neoprene, has two pockets (one on each side) and a metal ring for attaching to keys, lanyards, etc.  It also comes in different colours.

I thought it was really a cool little thing because our USB flash drives get misplaced so easily.   I held one in my hand for a while and was very tempted to purchase it as it was only a little over $3, but then I realized that I can just make one myself.

When I got home, I did a search on Google to find out the dimensions of the case.  It turned out, there is another type in the same brand.

Called a USB flash drive shuttle, this one has flip pockets that close with velcro.  Also has a metal push clip.  

Opens up to reveal 2 transparent pockets to hold the USB drives

I found this a better design because it provides a safer way of carrying around the USB drives.  No danger of them accidentally slipping out as in the other case.

Anyway, as you may have predicted, just a day later, I now have this....

Closed case: 4" by 2".  I think I am on a bias binding sewing spree these days!

 This photo doesn't do my case justice because it's really much cuter in person...

Open case: safely keeps two USB flash drives

Pretty neat for such a small thing, don't you agree?  Want to make one too?  JUST LET ME KNOW!



PS.  Here's another cool little thing you might want to make.