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Phone \u0026 Tablet Cases"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003col\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://photobucket.com/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tuesday%2010/IMG_4860_zps177ed02d.png\" width\u003d\"500\" border\u003d\"0\" alt\u003d\"10 D.I.Y. Phone \u0026 Tablet Cases: Free tutorials to sew or crochet a phone, tablet, or computer case, sleeve, or wallet. | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nIt seems like most people today have a whole collection of electronic devices: phones, laptops, tablets, e-readers...and so on. These electronics often travel everywhere with us and therefore we want to keep them protected from any bumps or drops. I gathered 10 free tutorials on how to make cases and sleeves to protect these devices. I even found sewing tutorials for phone wallets, a trend I see popping up everywhere. They are for every skill level, whether you sew or crochet (there's even a no sew option!). Let's get crafting!\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca name\u003d'more'\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eP.S. Be sure to check out my tutorial for a \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.shesgotthenotion.com/2014/07/touchscreen-phone-armband-with-pocket.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eTouchscreen Phone Armband\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePhone Wallets\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://photobucket.com/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tuesday%2010/6a00e553bbe52e8834017c34be82ce970b-800wi_zpscd7b16c6.jpg\" width\u003d\"500\" border\u003d\"0\" nopin\u003d\"nopin\" alt\u003d\" photo 6a00e553bbe52e8834017c34be82ce970b-800wi_zpscd7b16c6.jpg\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eImage via \u003ci\u003eArt Gallery Fabrics\u003c/i\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://artgalleryfabrics.typepad.com/weblog/2012/12/the_gizmo_wallet.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eThe Gizmo Wallet\u003c/a\u003e from \u003ci\u003eArt Gallery Fabrics\u003c/i\u003e: This tutorial show you how to sew a wallet that will hold all of your small electronic devices (phone or mp3 players), as well as cards or money.\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.my3monsters.com/2013/05/diy-iphone-wallet-tutorial.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eiPhone Wallet\u003c/a\u003e from \u003ci\u003eMy 3 Monsters\u003c/i\u003e: This tutorial uses an inexpensive phone case to make a wallet to hold your phone, cards, and cash.\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.lbg-studio.com/2011/10/12-days-of-christmas-blog-hop-organizer.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eOrganizer Wallet\u003c/a\u003e from \u003ci\u003e{LBG Studio}\u003c/i\u003e: This wallet can hold whatever essentials you like to keep close, including your phone, cards or cash, a memo pad, or USB drives.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCases\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://photobucket.com/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tuesday%2010/DIYKindleCase1_zpse5213c26.jpg\" nopin\u003d\"nopin\" border\u003d\"0\" width\u003d\"500\" alt\u003d\" photo DIYKindleCase1_zpse5213c26.jpg\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eImage via \u003ci\u003eMommy by day Crafter by night\u003c/i\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.mommybydaycrafterbynight.com/2012/01/all-wrapped-up-kindle-case-tutorial.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eAll Wrapped Up Kindle Case\u003c/a\u003e from \u003ci\u003eMommy by day Crafter by night\u003c/i\u003e: This sewing tutorial shows you how to make an e-reader cover. \u003ci\u003eI love the bird!\u003c/i\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://sellzcutethings.blogspot.com/2013/01/tutorial-for-no-sew-wallets.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eNo Sew Phone Case\u003c/a\u003e from \u003ci\u003eSellz Cute Things\u003c/i\u003e: This \u003cb\u003eno sew\u003c/b\u003e case uses faux leather for a sleek look.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://photobucket.com/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tuesday%2010/ipadcozy1_zpsf9bc18c9.jpg\" width\u003d\"500\" nopin\u003d\"nopin\" border\u003d\"0\" alt\u003d\" photo ipadcozy1_zpsf9bc18c9.jpg\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eImage via \u003ci\u003ePolka Dot Chair\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.polkadotchair.com/2012/06/ipad-cozy-tutorial.html/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eiPad Cozy\u003c/a\u003e from \u003ci\u003ePolka Dot Chair\u003c/i\u003e: So this isn't an actual case, but this tutorial shows you how to make this clever pouch that wraps around your existing tablet case. It can hold small items like ear buds and pens to keep them handy.\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.inspiringcreationsblog.com/2014/01/tablet-case-tutorial.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eTablet Case Tutorial\u003c/a\u003e from \u003ci\u003eInspiring Creations\u003c/i\u003e: This sewing tutorial shows you how to make an sleeve for a computer or tablet using custom measurements.\n\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCrochet Cases\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://photobucket.com/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tuesday%2010/tumblr_lnilgzuGLp1qfosqa_zps2d6bf6b6.jpg\" nopin\u003d\"nopin\" width\u003d\"500\" border\u003d\"0\" alt\u003d\" photo tumblr_lnilgzuGLp1qfosqa_zps2d6bf6b6.jpg\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eImage via \u003ci\u003eAll About Ami\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.allaboutami.com/post/7044921876/cellphonecozy3\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eCell Phone Cozy\u003c/a\u003e from \u003ci\u003eAll About Ami\u003c/i\u003e: This tutorial shows you to how to crochet a phone cozy with a fabric lining and button closure, You can adjust it to fit any size phone (or other electronic device).\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://damnitjanetletscrochet.blogspot.com/2012/01/hello-kitty-iphone-cozy.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eHello Kitty iPhone Cozy\u003c/a\u003e from \u003ci\u003eJC Designs\u003c/i\u003e: Crochet a cute Hello Kitty inspired phone case.\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://darth-tigger.dreamwidth.org/526.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003ePenguin Netbook Cosy\u003c/a\u003e from \u003ci\u003eDarth Tigger\u003c/i\u003e: Keep your computer protected in this cute crocheted penguin case.\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\nWant more? Check out this:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.shesgotthenotion.com/2015/02/10-diy-laptop-cases.html\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" src\u003d\"http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XhLPVkZcQlw/VODm3afW6dI/AAAAAAAAAvw/dYFEbUBurVo/s1600/laptop10.JPG\" width\u003d\"200\" alt\u003d\"DIY Laptop Cases | She's Got the Notion\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\n\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nHappy D.I.Y.-ing!\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Theme%201/signature_zps96d5ad35.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Theme%201/signature_zps96d5ad35.jpg\" height\u003d\"\" nopin\u003d\"nopin\" width\u003d\"200\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.kevinandamanda.com/fonts\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"I get the cutest handwriting fonts at Fonts for Peas! kevinandamanda.com/fonts\" border\u003d\"0\" src\u003d\"http://kevinandamanda.com/buttons/freehandwritingfonts.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.shesgotthenotion.com/feeds/152209159085964878/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.shesgotthenotion.com/2014/07/10-for-tuesday-diy-phone-tablet-cases.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2348768008564562996/posts/default/152209159085964878"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2348768008564562996/posts/default/152209159085964878"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.shesgotthenotion.com/2014/07/10-for-tuesday-diy-phone-tablet-cases.html","title":"10 for Tuesday: D.I.Y. Phone \u0026 Tablet Cases"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Nicole"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/02225372040269847361"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"35","height":"35","src":"//www.blogger.com/img/blogger_logo_round_35.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tuesday%2010/th_IMG_4860_zps177ed02d.png","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348768008564562996.post-8526986398228030681"},"published":{"$t":"2014-07-22T10:13:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-02-11T08:32:22.357-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"tutorial"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"phone"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"sewing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Touchscreen Phone Armband with Pocket (Tutorial)"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://photobucket.com/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/final_zpsfa382219.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" alt\u003d\"DIY Touchscreen Phone Armband: sewing tutorial | She's Got the Notion\" width\u003d\"600\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\n\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nI've been trying to get into the habit of exercising more often. Sometimes I have hard time motivating myself to workout, but listening to music definitely helps. Of course, then there is the awkwardness of trying to figure out what to do with your phone. Carry it? \u003ci\u003eYeah right, I'd end up dropping it.\u003c/i\u003e Stick it in your sports bra? \u003ci\u003eEw, that's no places for a phone!\u003c/i\u003e I considered buying a cheap armband one online, but I have such tiny upper arms I didn't want to take a chance it'd be too big. \n\u003cp\u003e\nThen I decided to try making something myself.\u003ca name\u003d'more'\u003e\u003c/a\u003e First, I tried making an alternative to the armband because, to be honest, they're not the most comfortable to wear. The \u003ci\u003eSewing Rabbit\u003c/i\u003e has a tutorial for making a \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.mesewcrazy.com/2013/08/running-belt-diy.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eRunning Belt\u003c/a\u003e. Unfortunately, it involves sewing with fold over elastic, and my attempt was a bit of a disaster. \u003ci\u003e[Does anyone have any good advice for sewing with fold over elastic??]\u003c/i\u003e  So I decided to forgo the FOE, but without it my phone just bounces too much in the belt. It still makes a great walking or biking belt though. However, I really want one to be able to run with.\n\u003cp\u003e\nThen I saw a tutorial for sewing touchscreen phone armband using clear vinyl from \u003ca href\u003d\"http://mellysews.com/2013/08/diy-armband-case-tutorial-for-touchscreen-devices.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eMelly Sews\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/a\u003e. I love that you can still access your phone's screen through the vinyl. I have used that tutorial as starting point for mine. I modified it because wanted it to include a pocket to hold a key and an ID or some money. I also decided to forgo the elastic because I salvaged an elastic Velcro strap from an old armband I used to use that I know would fit my arm. You can still use this tutorial with elastic, it is just not sewn into the armband. I think this would actually make it easier to adjust or change the elastic when it wears out.\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nReady for the tutorial? It's pretty simple and quick project. I have given measurements to fit an iPhone 5, so you may need to adjust it to fit your phone. I used two different fabrics, a print for the front and a black canvas for the back.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials Needed\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScrap of medium to heavyweight fabric (\u003ci\u003eI used black duck cloth\u003c/i\u003e)\n\u003cli\u003eScrap of medium weight fabric (\u003ci\u003eI used a cotton staple\u003c/i\u003e)\n\u003cli\u003eClear vinyl\n\u003cli\u003eElastic: 1\"-2\" wide, or a velcro strap if you have one\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eIf you're interested in your own elastic hook and loop strap, you can buy your own in the link below. It comes in 3 sizes (approx. 9.66\", 11.8\", 15.7\"). The middle size would be suitable if you have tiny arms, and the larger size would fit most arms.  The one I have is about 16\", and it's almost too big on my arms.\u003c/i\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ciframe style\u003d\"width:120px;height:240px;\" marginwidth\u003d\"0\" marginheight\u003d\"0\" scrolling\u003d\"no\" frameborder\u003d\"0\" src\u003d\"//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion\u003d20070822\u0026OneJS\u003d1\u0026Operation\u003dGetAdHtml\u0026MarketPlace\u003dUS\u0026source\u003dss\u0026ref\u003dss_til\u0026ad_type\u003dproduct_link\u0026tracking_id\u003dshsgothno-20\u0026marketplace\u003damazon\u0026region\u003dUS\u0026placement\u003dB008ODHTZY\u0026asins\u003dB008ODHTZY\u0026linkId\u003dE4FWFGFEQLN545YM\u0026show_border\u003dtrue\u0026link_opens_in_new_window\u003dtrue\"\u003e\n\u003c/iframe\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCutting and assembling the fabric\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://photobucket.com/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/stepsA_zpsfc98fb40.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" alt\u003d\"DIY Touchscreen Phone Armband: sewing tutorial | She's Got the Notion\" width\u003d\"600\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut a 7\" wide x 6.5\" high rectangle from both fabrics.\n\u003cli\u003eSew the pieces right sides together along the 6.5\" side with a 1/4\" seam allowance.\n\u003cli\u003ePress seam open.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://photobucket.com/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/stepsB_zpscf78715e.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" alt\u003d\"DIY Touchscreen Phone Armband: sewing tutorial | She's Got the Notion\" width\u003d\"600\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\n\u003c/center\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn the end with the heavier weight fabric (black in the sample), press edge up on wrong side of the fabric by 1/4\". Fold fabric in half right sides together as shown, and sew up the side and top with a 1/4\" seam allowance (leave edge you pressed up un-sewn for turning).\n\u003cli\u003eClip the corners and turn fabric right side out. Use a chopstick or knitting needles to poke out corners. Press.\n\u003cli\u003eSew along the edge of the open end.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAttaching the loops for the elastic\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://photobucket.com/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/stepsC_zpsc40992d3.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" alt\u003d\"DIY Touchscreen Phone Armband: sewing tutorial | She's Got the Notion\" width\u003d\"600\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\n\u003c/center\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo make the loops to hold the strap or elastic, I used the selvage from my duck cloth. I won't fray and it reduces the layers of fabric I need to sew. My strap is 1.5\" wide, so I cut two 2\" selvage pieces and pressed the ends under.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eNote: If you selvage isn't the same color or you fabric isn't as thick as mine, you can make fabric tubes to sew on instead.\u003c/i\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMark your fabric for the loops. I centered mine, and placed them close to the edges.\n\u003cli\u003eSew into place.\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSewing on vinyl and making the pocket\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://photobucket.com/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/stepsD_zps7828fcf6.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" alt\u003d\"DIY Touchscreen Phone Armband: sewing tutorial | She's Got the Notion\" width\u003d\"600\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\n\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFold your fabric in half wrong sides together (the loops should be on the outside) and press flat. Cut a piece of clear vinyl to be the same size as the front of the armband, and place it on top.\n\u003cli\u003eClip all layers together. (I used \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004ZKPX8A/ref\u003das_li_tl?ie\u003dUTF8\u0026camp\u003d1789\u0026creative\u003d390957\u0026creativeASIN\u003dB004ZKPX8A\u0026linkCode\u003das2\u0026tag\u003dshsgothno-20\u0026linkId\u003d6U3CT4DHMQVKFPHW\"\u003eClover Wonder Clips\u003c/a\u003e,\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t\u003dshsgothno-20\u0026l\u003das2\u0026o\u003d1\u0026a\u003dB004ZKPX8A\" width\u003d\"1\" height\u003d\"1\" border\u003d\"0\" alt\u003d\"\" style\u003d\"border:none !important; margin:0px !important;\"/\u003ebut binder clips would work fine too.)\n\n\u003cli\u003eSwitch to a heavy duty needle on your sewing machine. Using a 3-3.5mm stitch length, sew close to the edges along the sides and bottom of the armband. \u003ci\u003eGo slowly, your machine may have some trouble at the beginning depending on your fabric thickness.\u003c/i\u003e Leave the top un-sewn to create the back pocket and the vinyl pocket for your phone.\n\u003cli\u003eIf using a strap, slip your strap through the loops.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIf using elastic, measure a piece of elastic the width of your arm. Insert it into the loops. Overlap the elastic to make a circle and pin or baste. Try it on to check the fit. Adjust as necessary. Sew your elastic together (I like sew together elastic by sewing a rectangle with an \"x\" in it where the elastic overlaps.\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnd you're done! Slip your phone into your new armband and you're ready to go! Well, maybe. You still need to provide your own motivation to go run. But you can do it! Enjoy :).\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Theme%201/signature_zps96d5ad35.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Theme%201/signature_zps96d5ad35.jpg\" height\u003d\"\" nopin\u003d\"nopin\" width\u003d\"200\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e* This post contains Amazon Associate links. 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