MP3 Player Fabric Sling

MP3 Player Fabric Sling

Materials:
Fabric
Hook and Eye tape
Sewing machine
Thread

Instructions:

1. Measure around deck of your treadmill (or any exercise machine for that matter).  Add about two inches to your measurement to allow for overlap and seam allowances.
2. Cut two pieces of fabric the length of your measurement by a 4" width.
3. Cut one piece of fabric for the pocket, measuring 4" x 4".
4. Lay your two long pieces of fabric, right sides facing and sew around three sides, leaving one of the short sides open.
5. Turn out pieces and iron flat.  Fold the open end in 1/4" and press.
6. Top stitch around the entire strip.
7. Press all four edges of your pocket square a 1/4" under.  Sew around it to create a finished edge.
8. Place pocket onto middle of long fabric strip and sew the pocket on.  Be sure to leave one of the short edges open at the top for the pocket.
9. Attach hook and tape to the ends of the long strip.
10. Attach sling to treadmill, place MP3 player into it.  Exercise away.

Both my husband and I have used the sling and it really does work.  Your arms can still get a bit tangled in your earphone cord but the sling should keep your MP3 player from flying out.  Of course, if you are a really enthusiastic arm flayer, I can't make any guarantees!  Since the sling is removable, you can throw it in the wash when sweat drips on it (because we all know you are working out REALLY hard) or if you need to take the gym with you.