Laptop Bag made of Softshell

Create a custom softshell laptop bag using your laser engraver

Your laser can be used to cut, mark or engrave textiles. For this example we used Softshell material to create this customised laptop bag.

Preparation

What you will need:

Softshell or other synthetic or semi-synthetic fabric, minimum 800 x 400 mm
Sewing needle and thread
Eyelet set (can be sourced from local DIY stores or creative shops)
Elastic band

Trotec Machine used:

Speedy 400, 120 Watts
1.5" lens
Honeycomb cutting table

Any laser machine from the Speedy laser engraver series can be used for this example and others.

Idea:

Using this inspiration, play around with various more engravings and designs for a customisation.

Step by Step

design laptop bag — Design for laser engraving softshell laptop bag

Step 1: Creating Your Design

Download this template or redesign your own. These guidelines are suitable for a 14" laptop, however this can be easily adapted to any other size.
The design consists of two parts: The exterior with pattern; and the interior with outside contour and marking for the seam.

You may now direct the job to the laser with the following printer driver settings:

Print Settings:

Process mode	Resolution	Cut line
Standard	500 dpi	none

Halftone	Others
Colour	Optimised geometries, inner geometries first

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

Step 2: Engraving and cutting process

It is important to first test the material before you begin the engraving process.

Start by positioning the material into the laser with the inside down and start with the first graphic. We would recommend that you personalise the bag before hand to give it that ulimate look you require! Now cut out the laptop cover, turn it and using the laser engraver, mark the seam line.

You can now adjust the parameter settings. Bear in mind that the parameters may differ depending on your laser machine and laser power available. (Remember: for the colour black, parameters are only necessary if you also want to engrave on the material.)

Laser Parameters (optional):

Colour	Process	Power (%)	Speed (%)	ppi/Hz
Black	Engrave CO₂	80	30	500

Passes	Air Assist	Z-Offset	Advanced
1	on	-	-

Laser Parameters (cutting):

Colour	Process	Power (%)	Speed (%)	ppi/Hz
Red	Cut CO₂	10	1.5	1000
Blue	Cut CO₂	7	2	1000

Colour	Passes	Air Assist	Z-Offset	Advanced
Red	1	on	-	-
Blue	1	on	+3mm	-

Finishing of the laser cut softshell bag

Step 3: Finishing

Always insert the eyelet before closing the lateral seam. Remember to follow the instructions provided with the eyelets.

You may now close the seam on the left and right sides of the cover. The scratching lines should help you get the positioning right.

Lastly, insert the rubber band, knot it together and your laptop bag is ready to sell or gift!

Downloads

Download graphics files

Trotec Product Recommendations

Laser Engravers - Speedy Series

Speedy series: CO2 laser engraving and cutting machines for formats up to 1016 x 610 mm

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