Magnetic object holder

1. A method for forming a device for releasably attaching an object to a ferromagnetic surface, comprising:

providing a flexible sleeve in which the object is removably receivable;

providing a magnet;

providing a patch formed from a heat-activated adhesive material;

positioning the magnet between a portion of the flexible sleeve and the patch so that a periphery of the patch extends beyond a perimeter of the magnet;

applying heat and pressure to the patch to fuse the patch to the flexible sleeve around the perimeter of the magnet.

2. The method of claim 1 , wherein providing a flexible sleeve comprises:

providing a sheet of flexible material having two opposing ends; and

securing the two opposing ends together along a seam to form a tubular body.

3. The method of claim 2 , wherein applying heat and pressure occurs before securing the two opposing ends of the sheet together.

4. The method of claim 1 , wherein:

the patch includes a pressure sensitive adhesive carrier film affixed to one side;

the magnet has first and second sides, each comprising an adhesive; and

positioning the magnet comprises:

attaching the first side of the magnet to a side of the patch opposite the side to which the carrier film is affixed, and

positioning the second side of the magnet against a portion of the flexible sleeve using the patch.

5. The method of claim 2 , wherein the portion of the flexible sleeve against which the magnet is positioned is the seam.

6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the patch substantially covers the seam.

7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising placing a strip of heat-resistant compressible material in the flexible sleeve before applying heat and pressure to the patch.

8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the patch defines a greater area than the magnet.

9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the heat-activated adhesive material is heat transfer vinyl.