Easy DIY Camera Strap Cover for DSLR Cameras
Is your camera strap getting a little worn out or need a prettier look because of that boring black strap? Want to change the style of your camera strap without spending a lot of money? Learn how you can make your own DIY camera strap cover with this easy-to-follow tutorial.
The right camera strap cover can make a great difference in the comfort of your camera. It can also protect your camera strap from dirt and damage.
Today I’m sharing a cute, useful, and EASY colorful camera strap tutorial I made to match my diy Camera bag and it turned out super comfy and so pretty, my camera looks so different and so fancy now!
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Easy DIY Camera Strap Cover Tutorial
This camera strap is so easy you won’t believe it.
The best part is that makes the original strap comfier when you hang it on your neck. It also gives a girly touch, which is always good, right?
Also, I’m pretty sure this would be a great gift for a friend who loves photography. Choose gorgeous fabrics in their favorite colors, and stitch them up.
BAM, you’ve got a gorgeous custom gift!
My Nikon and Canon straps are 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 that step.
How to make a DIY Camera Strap Cover
Supplies:
- 1 strip of Fabric A –4 and 3/4 inches x 20 and 1/2 Inches – fabric of your choice.
- 1 strip of Fabric B – 4 and 1/4 inches x 19 and 1/2 inches – fabric of your choice.
- 1 strip of batting A – 2 x 20 inches – felt or fleece work too.
- 1 strip of batting B – 1 and 1/2 x 19 inches – felt or fleece work too.
Double-check with your specific camera strap measurements so you can adjust sizes as needed.
TOOLS:
- Matching thread
- Ruler
- Scissors or rotary cutter
- Sewing Machine
Directions:
1. You will use fabric A with a strip of batting A and fabric B with a strip of batting B.
2. Fold fabric A and fabric B longwise right side together and stitch each one along the long side.
3. Turn them over.
4. Press making sure the seam is in the middle of each strip.
5. Then insert the strip of batting inside each fabric tube.
6. Fold inwards each end of each strip as if you were making a hem and stitch to close them.
7. Now put both strips together as centered as possible lengthwise and widthwise (you’ll notice one is slightly narrower than the other).
8. Make sure the seam sides are facing each other.
9. Pin in place.
10. Stitch each long side leaving just about 1/8 inches seam allowance. It’s almost touching the edges.
11. It’s better if you use a small and tight stitch. I used pressure 3 of 4 and stitch 3 of 4 on a Singer machine.
12. Leave both ends open.
13. Insert camera strap. It should go from one leather end to the other leather end of the strap in the case of Nikon and Canon Straps.
This may vary from one camera strap to another so measure them first to make sure my measurements fit your camera strap.
There you have it! Super easy, right?
Now, look at how both the camera bag and camera strap look together.
I had it done in less than an hour even taking pictures LOL.
Sewing Tips
I used normal-weight fabric for my DIY Camera Strap and standard cotton for the lining but you could use standard cotton for both if you like. I had this fabric in my stash and thought it would work well for this project.
Instead of batting, you can use, high-density foam, fleece, or felt. It will do the same work. However, batting comes in different thicknesses, so it will come down to how much fluffiness you want.
To keep your batting and fabric from moving, you can pin along the strap.
You can sew a couple of cute pockets to the ends to put small camera accessories such as the remote or batteries. This will be coming in my camera strap 2.0 soon. LOL.
Hope you like it. Do you have a camera strap??? If so, is it handmade or bought???
Frequently Asked Questions
The fabric was purchased at Walmart, but you could head to JOANN Fabric, Craft Stores, Hobby Lobby, Fabric.com, onlinefabricstore.net, or even amazon to get the perfect fabric for your project.
I recommend high-quality fabric. I used normal-weight fabric for my DIY Camera strap and standard cotton for the lining (inside/bottom side) but you could use standard cotton for both if you like. I’ve heard people prefer sturdy fabric too. I had this fabric leftover from my camera bag project in my stash and thought it would work well for this project too.
I have an old Nikon D80 and a Canon Ti6 (750D) and both straps fit perfectly and even a bit tightly which I like o it doesn’t slide easily. You might need to double-check and adjust your measurements as necessary.
More DIY Projects for Photographers to try
If you enjoyed this cute DIY camera strap cover tutorial, you might also love these other fun diy project ideas for photographers too:
✂️ Tutorial
Easy DIY Camera Strap Cover for DSLR Cameras
Tools
- Matching thread
- Ruler
- Scissors or rotary cutter
- Sewing Machine
Supplies
- 1 strip of Fabric A –4 and 3/4 inches x 20 and 1/2 Inches – fabric of your choice.
- 1 strip of Fabric B – 4 and 1/4 inches x 19 and 1/2 inches – fabric of your choice.
- 1 strip of batting A – 2 x 20 inches – felt or fleece work too.
- 1 strip of batting B – 1 and 1/2 x 19 inches – felt or fleece work too.
Instructions
- You will use fabric A with a strip of batting A and fabric B with a strip of batting B.
- Fold fabric A and fabric B longwise right side together and stitch each one along the long side.
- Turn them over.
- Press making sure the seam is in the middle of each strip.
- Then insert the strip of batting inside each fabric tube.
- Fold inwards each end of each strip as if you were making a hem and stitch to close them.
- Now put both strips together as centered as possible lengthwise and widthwise (you’ll notice one is slightly narrower than the other).
- Make sure the seam sides are facing each other.
- Pin in place.
- Stitch each long side leaving just about 1/8 inches seam allowance. It’s almost touching the edges.
- It’s better if you use a small and tight stitch. I used pressure 3 of 4 and stitch 3 of 4 on a Singer machine.
- Leave both ends open.
- Insert camera strap. It should go from leather end to leather end in the case of Nikon and Canon Straps.
- This may vary from one camera strap to another so measure them first to make sure my measurements fit your camera strap.
- There you have it! Super easy, right?
Notes
Other fun projects for photographers I love from other bloggers:
- How to Make a Photography Backdrop for Under $10 by Spoonflower.
- How To Make a Pvc Pipe Camera Mount by The Crafty Blog Stalker.
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