DIY: Turn a Hooded Sweatshirt into an Instant Laptop Case

I have a backpack for my laptop, but I don't always take it with me. If I have to cross town, sometimes I'll just grab my laptop and dart out the door. And invariably, I'll later wish I had something to carry it in. Well, here's a lightning-short video that shows you how to fold your laptop inside a hoodie, effectively turning your jacket into an impromptu, DIY laptop bag.

If you ask me, this is actually pretty neat. And it fits in nicely with an assortment of other DIY projects.

[via Digital Inspirations]

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Dave Johnson is editor of eHow Tech and author of three dozen books, including the best-selling How to Do Everything with Your Digital Camera. Dave has previously worked at Microsoft and has written about technology for a long list of magazines that include PC World and Wired.

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