Don't you hate it when you have a favourite device that you cannot find a protective case for! Well my son has one device that he just cannot find anything to fit. He does have a draw string bag that is made for MP3 players but it's an inch too short. So here's the basic draw string bag he bought next to a Star Trek one that I made.
I wasn't sure if the little bag I made was wide enough so I quickly threw together a second larger one. All he has to do is insert the leather lacing for the draw strings.
But....I have to go one further. The next photos are of a wallet style MP3 case that I made with a pocket for ear plugs as well.
Fold the fabric in half right sides facing. Stitch a 1/4" seam along both long sides.
Turn right side out. Make a fold approximately 4" up from the bottom of the tube and bring up until the bottom of the tube rests on top, forming a 4" pocket. Stitch across the bottom to hold in place.
If this sounds confusing think of how you make a paper fan. Only with more space between the folds. These fold and sew cases are the easiest to make. So quick and a great use for novelty fabrics that you have just a few strips left over.
Try making a tube with different front and back for a different look.
Podcasts on the Kobo Arc
Now on to the tech stuff. I'm always promoting listening to podcasts and managed to convince a number of friends and family to give them a try. And they are hooked.
Those that bought a Kobo Arc because I wouldn't shut up about the device wanted to know how to get new episodes onto their device. Here we go.
First make sure your Wi-Fi is turned on!
You MUST have your device connected to your Wi-Fi. There are several ways to do this with the Kobo Arc. Here is the easiest way for those that may have problems with touch screens.
1) Click on the circle with the six dots in it located top right hand of the screen. This will show all the apps on your Kobo Arc.
Apps show up in alphabetical order. The one you are looking for is "Settings". (Note: this is NOT the Google Settings" - look for "Settings")
2) When you click on the Settings app it opens up the following screen. Check to make sure that Wi-Fi is on. (Try to take a clear shot of a screen...good luck. It's not easy.)
3) Click where it says Wi-Fi and make sure the screen shows that you are connected.
4) If you are not connected then select the Wi-Fi you are looking for. You may have to type in your password (hope you have it written down.)
5) Now that you have your Wi-Fi turned on go back to the home screen (pressing the centre bottom icon to get there).
6) Open the Tapestry that has your podcast catcher located. I recommend (and have it loaded on a few devices) the free app called "Podder".
7) Open Podder.
8) At the top right hand side of the screen you will see the plus sign (which is where you go to subscribe to a new podcast). Next to that is a symbol with two arrows with the word "Refresh". Click on "Refresh to get the listing of the new episodes that are available for the podcasts you have subscribed to. Like the Vinyl Cafe.
This just takes a few seconds.
9) Next click on the podcast name and a list of available episodes will show up. New ones will be noted on the left hand side. Remember you can listen to them without downloading if the Wi-Fi is on.
10) If you don't want to keep the Wi-Fi turned on, or you think you may want to listen to the podcasts when you are away from home, you can download them so they are saved to your tablet.
11) Click on the episodes you want to download. At the top of the screen the word download will appear. Click on that and the podcast will be saved onto your Kobo Arc.
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