Camera Strap Cover {Tutorial}
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By making them myself I could have a whole wardrobe for my camera to suit my mood and MY outfits!
Isn’t she BEAUTIFUL? LOL
I thought some of you might like to jazz up your camera straps as well, so here’s how I did it!
These are really easy to make. My Nikon strap is about 1.5″ wide, so I made these to fit that size. You can make these 2 sided with contrasting fabrics (which is what I did) or you could do them in all the same fabric, just cut your initial piece twice as wide and skip step #4.
You will need fabric, paper, pen, scissors, pins, fusible interfacing, thread.
1. Fold your strap in half and trace it on a piece of paper (I used a brown bag)
(I made mine about 27″ long).
Cut out paper pattern.
3. Fold your fabric in half and place your pattern on top, with the straight short edge against the fold of the fabric. Cut two pieces.
4. Sew the strips right sides together, then press seam open.
5. I made mine padded with fusible light fleece interfacing. You need about 5″by 27″. This is optional of course, I like the feel of the padding and think they look nicer, but you can skip this step if you don’t mind the hard strap. Iron on the fusible interfacing according to directions, and trim excess.
6. Fold one end in about one inch, and then again over one inch to hide the seam and make it have clean finish. I then sewed three lines, 1/4″ apart so the ends will be more sturdy and it looks more polished.
Do this this to both ends. ~See how nice they look?
I had so much fun I made four of them!
By the time I made the forth one, I think it only took me 15 mins from start to finish.
(I played around with different sizes to see what worked the best)
I bought 1/4 yds. of all my fabric and I have enough to do a few more – so I’m sure you could get by with 1/8 yd of each fabric.
Now go make your self one…….or four!! LOL
You’ll have even MORE fun taking pictures when you look all cute with your stylish strap!!
If you’re “afraid” of your sewing machine, you can still make one by hand like my friend Emily did!
Head over to Remodeling This Life and see the strap cover Emily made with out a sewing machine!
This Works for ME!! Head over to We Are THAT Family and see what others are doing for Works for ME Wednesday!
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Cheryl – I love this – you did an awesome job and what a great tutorial. And I of course, love the black and white – especially the polka dots. Thanks for sharing! Cathy
Cheryl – I love this – you did an awesome job and what a great tutorial. And I of course, love the black and white – especially the polka dots. Thanks for sharing! Cathy
LOVE them! I may have to try and make one or 4 :o) So which one is your favorite and how many have you made since this was posted? Hee hee.
LOVE them! I may have to try and make one or 4 :o) So which one is your favorite and how many have you made since this was posted? Hee hee.
I love it! I just got my Nikon last week and have seen these cool straps! I can’t wait to make my own!
I love it! I just got my Nikon last week and have seen these cool straps! I can’t wait to make my own!
Pretty!
Pretty!
oh wow that’s really nifty. im gonna have to try that for my camera 🙂 maybe even some of my bags.
oh wow that’s really nifty. im gonna have to try that for my camera 🙂 maybe even some of my bags.
oh that’s something I’m trying 😉 Have a good week.
oh that’s something I’m trying 😉 Have a good week.
I’ve seen these online and thought about making one ~ thank you for the beautiful photos, the tutorial was perfect!
I’m just thinking The Husband, who is the father of our Nikon may not like my choice of fabrics!
Robin
All Things Heart and Home
I’ve seen these online and thought about making one ~ thank you for the beautiful photos, the tutorial was perfect!
I’m just thinking The Husband, who is the father of our Nikon may not like my choice of fabrics!
Robin
All Things Heart and Home
You are so awesome! I can’t wait to try this!
~Heather
You are so awesome! I can’t wait to try this!
~Heather
CUTE!!! I love it 🙂
CUTE!!! I love it 🙂
Such a cute idea! I use a small digital camera, so I don’t have a camera strap like that…otherwise I would definitely make myself one! You should sell these!
Such a cute idea! I use a small digital camera, so I don’t have a camera strap like that…otherwise I would definitely make myself one! You should sell these!
Very cute idea. I have the same Nikon strap (D60), but I am cannot even sew on a button. LOL
Very cute idea. I have the same Nikon strap (D60), but I am cannot even sew on a button. LOL
I love this idea! I only wish I had a strap for my camera! It’s still only got the wrist strap. Bummer! But, I’m wondering if I could make it “manly” enough for my hubs who hates the regular strap? Hmmmmm…….
I love this idea! I only wish I had a strap for my camera! It’s still only got the wrist strap. Bummer! But, I’m wondering if I could make it “manly” enough for my hubs who hates the regular strap? Hmmmmm…….
This is one reason I wish I could sew. Looks so easy and what a fun way to jazz up your camera. I smell giveaway. LOL 🙂
This is one reason I wish I could sew. Looks so easy and what a fun way to jazz up your camera. I smell giveaway. LOL 🙂
Wow Cheryl, You’re hot! I mean that strap is HOT! LOL. Very nice tut. Wish I had a camera that used a strap.
Wow Cheryl, You’re hot! I mean that strap is HOT! LOL. Very nice tut. Wish I had a camera that used a strap.
Thanks…I am so giving this to my mom to make me one.
Thanks…I am so giving this to my mom to make me one.
Thanks everyone!!!
and yes Jen…….I might do a giveaway! LOL
~TidyMom
Thanks everyone!!!
and yes Jen…….I might do a giveaway! LOL
~TidyMom
Absolutely perfect! I’ve been wanting to jazz up my camera strap for a while – but all the “custom” ones I’ve seen were a bit pricy. This is a great alternative! Especially since my mood/”favorite thing ever” changes so frequently 😛
Definitely bookmarking this post!
Thanks for sharing 😀
-Robin Lynne
http://www.robinlynne.org
Absolutely perfect! I’ve been wanting to jazz up my camera strap for a while – but all the “custom” ones I’ve seen were a bit pricy. This is a great alternative! Especially since my mood/”favorite thing ever” changes so frequently 😛
Definitely bookmarking this post!
Thanks for sharing 😀
-Robin Lynne
http://www.robinlynne.org
Robin – the thing I forgot to mention was how darn hard it was to put my strap BACK on my camera! is it just ME? or does anyone else have a problem feeding their strap onto their camera? THAT took me longer than making the cute cover! LOL
~TidyMom
Robin – the thing I forgot to mention was how darn hard it was to put my strap BACK on my camera! is it just ME? or does anyone else have a problem feeding their strap onto their camera? THAT took me longer than making the cute cover! LOL
~TidyMom
Great idea! I have never noticed those before, but I love yours.
Great idea! I have never noticed those before, but I love yours.
OMG, you are so awesome for posting this!
I NEVER thought to cover my ugly camera strap.
I could use one to go with every outfit eh!
Now I just gotta find the time to make a bunch!
OMG, you are so awesome for posting this!
I NEVER thought to cover my ugly camera strap.
I could use one to go with every outfit eh!
Now I just gotta find the time to make a bunch!
Great idea! Looks easy enough to do too!
Great idea! Looks easy enough to do too!
I love it! If only I had a sewing machine that worked…ugh! I guess I will be calling my MIL to let her know what she can make me for Christmas this year.
I love it! If only I had a sewing machine that worked…ugh! I guess I will be calling my MIL to let her know what she can make me for Christmas this year.
I love tutorials, and this one just rocks! Thank you for sharing it. 🙂
I love tutorials, and this one just rocks! Thank you for sharing it. 🙂
Pretty ingenious but I would find it hard to cover up NIKON NIKON LOOK AT MY JUICY NIKON EVERYONE!! You are humble.
Pretty ingenious but I would find it hard to cover up NIKON NIKON LOOK AT MY JUICY NIKON EVERYONE!! You are humble.
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Love it! now if i Can just get motivated to buy a new camera. I have given you an award, come take a look http://vcagney.blogspot.com