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I read tutorial after tutorial trying to figure out exactly what I wanted. Did I want to take apart my old strap and make a new permanent one? Or did I want to make a slipcover for the strap so I could change up the look as the mood strikes? Did I want ruffles? Patchwork? The options were endless.
I could have spent another month obsessing over the choices, but I finally decided to try the patchwork slipcover tutorial at Above All Fabric. Her instructions were easy to follow and I like how she top stitched the seams. It just gives it that extra polish. Plus it was a good way to work on my sewing skills.
Here's my version. It took me almost two hours because I am not an experienced sewer and I triple-checked the directions at every step. I know it can be done in a lot less time next time around.
I like it. Makes it easy to find my camera. Someday soon I hope to make another one to strap onto this bad boy. The new Canon D60. Available for preorder at Amazon.com. Sweeeetttt!
15 comments:
Wow, you did a great job! I want to learn to sew so badly! I love it, and I also love those straps and want to get one sometime. I think they would be more comfortable around your neck too. I had mine around my neck this morning at my daughter's horse show and it was irritating my neck because it's so stiff. It doesn't help that my neck got a little red at my son's double header yesterday. lol But, I do think that would be so much softer to your skin.
I think it's so great that your daughter has so many purse orders! The puppets are adorable too! Good for her! I wish her tons of luck! :)
love this, cute fabric! i think you did a great job!
Good job!
I've made a couple of slip covers for my camera (and The Mr.'s). Now I'm into a crocheted version.
I like your fabric choices. Very happy.
You did a good job, it looks great!!
I love it, the fabric is very pretty.
wow. . .I am lucky if I can sew a straight seam for a curtain or pillow!!
I also love that camera. I have been using Drew's little point and click camera and am feeling the urge to get my own grown up camera!
Hi Kim - thanks for the visit, it's good to be back! LOVE the 2 ads you posted previously, hil.ar.i.ous!! And this camera strap cover is so adorable, I LOVE it!! I bought a cute fabric strap from etsy last year ... I'll send you a pic ... you'll see that you could start a business ;-)
Love the fabric you chose...just wondering if it was leftover fabric or if you picked it out specifically for this project?! It's so cheery!
It's so cool that your daughter is taking orders! When is she going to get her Etsy store?! :)
You did an awesome job! I should try to make one for my camera...hmmm :)
Sadly my camera just has one of those little straps that hang from your wrist...I am hoping to graduate to a camera with a "real" strap this Christmas!! Should I bee looking at this one?!?!?!:)
Enjoy the day
OMG- kim i too have wanted to try making one of these little *dresses* for my beloved canon- betsey!
yours is gorgeous - i am heading over to that tutorial now!!
and thankyou for your totally lovely comment on the snap of the kiddos and me...oui c'est moi!!
hugs
melissa xx
LOVE the colors!
"Makes it easy to find my camera"
yup. i'm putting one on my crafting list. thanks for the inspiration!
I love it! I won a camera strap cover from Mom of two boys last month...I'm hoping to get a camera to wear it on...soon. Well, I have to save up...so not as soon as I'd like, but at least my strap cover is ready!
I love all of the sewing creations !! The puppets are fantastic!!.... And your camera strap is frabjous!! I'm going to have to look for one on etsy...
xo
hi Kim,
Thanks for stopping by my blog and commenting. I am now following you. I enjoy meeting other Moms. great job on the camera strap. :-)
You are so lucky you are still enjoying summer vacation. Hope you'll stop by again soon.
Blessings,
Jill
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