This document provides instructions and materials lists for 9 Father's Day gift ideas: a laptop riser, tripod camping stool, digital tablet/device sleeve, no-sew slipper socks, comic book coasters, stamped leather tie clip, home-made hand warmers, roll up tool organizer, and an adjustable apron. Each idea includes a brief description and link to more detailed instructions online. It also includes an advertisement for a local roofing company.

1. 9 Father’s Day Gift Ideas
T-Town Roofing

2. Laptop Riser
Materials
Bent plywood stool, like the IKEA Benjamin
Saw
Two screw in towel hooks
One extension cord
Cable tacks
Website: http://www.manmadediy.com/users/chris/posts/266-how-to-make-a-laptop-riser-for-watching-movies-and-tv-in-bed

3. Tripod Camping Stool
Materials:
three 1 1/8” Birch hardwood dowels (enough for three 24” pieces);
one brass 2.75” bolt;
one 1.5” eye-hole bolt;
two brass acorn nuts;
three brass washers;
three brass finishing washers;
three brass 1” wood screws (big enough not to slip through the finishing washer);
finish (I used Osmo PolyX-Oil);
leather or other heavy material for the seat;
:Tools:
Sander;
center-finder (optional, but helps);
Drill;
Screwdriver;
small socket wrench to fit acorn nuts;
Rags;
knife
Directions: http://www.designsponge.com/2011/06/diy-project-tripod-camping-stool.html

4. Digital Tablet/Device Sleeve
Sewing Maching w/walking foot;
½ yard of 54"+ wide medium to heavy weight cotton fabric for the case exterior; we used 58" wide medium weight Eco Twill in Olive Drab
(item #ET-191) from Fabric.com;
¾ yard of 44-45" wide standard weight cotton fabric for the the bag and the pocket; we used 44" wide Aubrey in Checkered Olive by
Whimsies & Wishes for Studio E Fabrics (item #0279505) from Fabric.com;
NOTE: The amount shown above allows you to create the matching bias binding. We feel the matching binding is the most professional
finish for the flap, however, you could also use packaged ½" double-fold bias tape if you can find a close color match.
½ yard of 45" heavyweight fusible interfacing; we used Pellon's 809 Décor Bond® firm fusible;
⅜ yard of ¾" webbing for the handle; we used black;
1 yard of 1½" wide webbing to back the accent ribbon; we used black;
1 yard of 1½" decorative accent ribbon; our "camouflage-style" ribbon was purchased locally ;
ONE 1½" wide side release buckle; we used black;
All-purpose sewing thread in colors to match fabric;
Scissors or rotary cutter and mat;
See-through ruler;
Straight pins ;
Seam gauge ;
Seam ripper;
½" wide bias tape maker (optional but quite helpful);
Iron and ironing board
Directions: http://www.sew4home.com/projects/storage-solutions/fathers-day-fabriccom-digital-tabletdevice-sleeve%20

5. No-Sew Slipper Socks
MATERIALS
Thick socks;
Scrap of cardboard;
Pencil;
Scissors;
Sewing pencil;
Sueded fabric;
Fusible webbing;
Iron
Directions: http://www.marthastewart.com/272604/no-sew-slipper-socks?czone=crafts%2Fhandmade-accessories-cnt%2Fby-accessory&gallery=856350&slide=272604&center=381714

6. Comic Book Coasters
Outdoor Mod Podge
Comic books – use the real thing or printouts
Electrical outlet covers
E-6000 adhesive
Spray paint
Paintbrush
Sandpaper
http://modpodgerocksblog.com/2011/09/crafts-for-men-comic-book-diy-coasters.html

7. Stamped Leather Tie Clip
Materials:
a tiny bit of thick leather;
craft knife;
a blank tie clip (you should be able to find them for about $1 at a craft store);
strong glue;
a letter and number punch;
a hammer
Directions: http://lovelyindeed.com/make-and-give-diy-stamped-leather-tie-clip/

8. Home-made hand warmers
SUPPLIES: a fat quarter (or more) of whatever fabric you have laying around the house;
fabric scissors;
pinking shears (optional);
sewing machine or needle;
long pins;
Rice;
thread
Directions: http://raeannkelly.com/a-little-cozy-goes-a-long-way-and-a-hand-warmer-diy/

9. Roll up tool organizer
Materials:
One 14-inch x 18-inch piece of leather (if you are making yours out of denim, you need a 28-inch
x 18-inch piece);
One piece of leather (or denim) that is 18 inches wide and 2 inches shorter than the longest tool
in the set;
Two 14-inch pieces of leather, twill tape, or grosgrain ribbon for the ties (I used 1/2-inch-wide
strips of leather for both);
Leather or metallic needle, size 14 or 16;
All-purpose polyester thread;
Heavy topstitching thread;
Embroidery machine with built-in numbers, tear-away stabilizer;
505 Temporary Adhesive Spray;
embroidery thread
Directions: http://www.craftstylish.com/item/31166/how-to-make-a-roll-up-tool-organizer-complete-with-embroidered-size-labels/page/all%20

10. Adjustable Apron
Materials:
1 1/4-yards of Ecrulet Herringbone in Grey;
1/2-yard of Linen Blend Solid in Lavendar;
3 yards of 30mm Twill Tape in Ecru;
100% cotton thread in color 3260
See the directions: http://www.purlbee.com/2011/08/11/mollys-sketchbook-adjustable-unisex-apron/

11. Dad gave you a good roof, he deserves a good
gift!
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