Softshell laptop bag

Make an individual laptop bag out of Softshell

Use your laser to cut, mark or engrave textiles. We used Softshell material to create this individual laptop bag.

Preparation

Required material:

Softshell or other synthetic or semi-synthetic fabric, minimum 800 x 400 mm
Sewing needle and thread
Eyelet set (available from DIY superstore or crafts store)
Elastic band

Machine used:

Speedy 400, 120 Watts
1.5" lens
Honeycomb cutting table

For this sample you can use any laser machine from the Speedy laser engraver series.

Tips:

Why not experiment with different engravings and artwork for a personalised effect?

Step by Step

design laptop bag — Design for laser engraving softshell laptop bag

Step 1: Design

Import our template or create your own design. The file provided is suitable for a 14" laptop, but you can easily adapt it to any other size.
The design consists of two parts: The outer part with pattern; and the inner part with outside contour and marking for the seam.

Send the job to the laser using the following printer driver settings:

Print Settings:

Process mode	Resolution	Cut line
Standard	500 dpi	none

Halftone	Others
Colour	Optimized geometries, inner geometries first

laser-engraving-textile-softshell — Laser engraving textile: softshell

Step 2: Engraving and cutting process

Please test the material before you start engraving the bag.

Position the fabric into the laser with the inside down and start with the first graphic. Of course, you can personalise and individualize the bag before that. Once you have cut out the laptop cover, turn it and use the laser to mark the seam line (if required)

Adjust the parameter settings. The parameters can differ depending on the laser machine used and laser power available. (Please note: the parameters for black are only necessary if you also want to engrave it.)