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.
Equipment
- Matching thread
- Ruler
- Scissors or rotary cutter
- Sewing Machine
Ingredients
- 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
Double-check with your specific camera strap measurements so you can adjust sizes as needed.