Easy to Sew Your Own Camera Strap Tutorial
DIY Camera Strap Tutorial
I purchased a new camera about a month ago and decided it was time to accessorize it. The plain black strap needed a little something extra, so I decided to make a cover for it.
This little camera strap cover also has a pocket to hold the lens cap because I am so bad about setting it down and then forgetting where I put it.
Measurements
The main body of my camera strap (and I think most camera straps) is 2″ by 26.5″ long. Be sure and check the measurements of your strap.
Step by Step
1. Cut Your Fabric Strips
Other Materials Needed: 1/8″ elastic & velcro with adhesive backing
3. Make Lens Cap Pocket
I decided to add a little pocket for the lens cap. I cannot tell you how many times I spend at least 5 minutes searching for the lens cap after I finish taking pictures.
4. Sew Pocket on the Strap Top
Place the pocket on the strap top where ever you want it.
– Stitch down one side close to the edge (This will not show because the back of the strap will cover this when it is sewn on). Stitch across the bottom of the pocket close to the fold.
– Now before sewing down the other side of the pocket, pull the elastic tight to allow the pocket to close up tight, but not too tight to cause the strap to curl up. Once you get the right tension, pin or hold in place and sew the second side down. Trim the extra elastic to the edges.
5. Sew the Layers Together
Place the front and back strips of the strap right sides together and stitch down one long side with a 1/4″ seam allowance and press open. Press under both ends 1/2″ and stitch across the ends (shown by the black line below).
Fold the strap back together with the front and back facing each other again and stitch down the other side to close up the strap. Turn the strap right side out.
Your camera strap is finished except I wanted to add a little velcro to prevent the cover from sliding around on the strap.
Velcro – Just cut a few squares of velcro with adhesive backing and place two on each end of the finished camera strap on the inside. The black strap will go between them. This will keep the ends closed so the strap will not slide out.
Lens cap pocket with the cap inside it: This is going to save me so much time searching for the cap. It is so cute and a life saver.
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7 Comments
Maria
Thanks for the tutorial. I love the idea of a pocket for the lens cap.
HeatherK @ A Reformed Heath'n
Great timing! I got a new camera a few months ago and every time I strap it on, I think, "UGG" this feels funny. I never seem to have the time to do something about it, though. I love the idea of extra pockets. Thnaks!
Lily
Hi Candace! I love this idea and my husband is such a photo nut that I have to make one of these for Christmas! Also- check out my blog – I just (finally) posted my version of the half square triangle I SPY quilt and added it to the Bloggers Quilt festival. I mention you on the blog too since you gave me the idea!
Crafty Brooklyn Army Wife
This came out great!! I love the lens cover pocket!! Great idea. Stopping by from Sew Much Ado linky party.
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Kelly
Fab tute – I am so making one of these for my camera 🙂
niniandthesea
Love this camera strap! It will be a great Christmas gift for my Mom who loves both photography and quilting! Thanks for the tutorial!
Linda
I have a camera strap cover for my Canon but need to make a new one and add the little pocket for the lens cover. I'm popping over from Sew Darn Crafty.