Most SLR/DSLR cameras (and even some high end point-and-shoot models) are made to be used with a neck strap. It's an easy way to carry a camera, but the strap that is included when you buy your camera may not be the most comfortable, and it certainly won't be the most stylish.
I found that making your own camera straps is easy and cheap! And you're able to change straps in a matter of seconds - make a strap for every mood or situation. Follow along to find out just how easy it is!
If you have any questions, comments, or praise, I'd love to hear it!
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step 1Materials You Need
Depending on what you have in your crafting scraps, this project could end up costing less than $5, or even be free! Any measurements I give are approximate - I did the wh…
step 2Making the Connectors
The first thing to do is to make the short, adjustable straps that attach to the body of your camera. Take two collars and carefully pick out the stitches that are holding…
step 3Attaching the Connectors to the Camera
Take one of the sliding adjusters and slide it onto one of the straps. Note that it also has a slightly bowed shape - slide it onto the strap in the same orientation as th…
step 4Starting the Strap
Start with the piece of upholstery fabric. This provides the support for your strap, so you want the thickest, stiffest fabric you can find. The remnants table at your lo…
step 5Adding the Outer Fabric
Lay your outer fabric (what you want your strap to look like) wrong side up. Iron it to make sure there are no wrinkles. I did this whole step on an ironing board, since …
step 6Sewing things Together
Pick thread that either matches or contrasts your fabric. If you can't sew straight lines, you might want to pick thread that blends in with your fabric. Otherwise, get a…
step 7Adding the Ends
Take the other connector you still have from the first part of the project. Attach the ends to some webbing just like you did with the straps on the camera. The tails yo…
step 8Finishing
Cut four squares of the vinyl, approximately 2.25" by 2.25". Make sure they are slightly wider than the neck strap, and cover from the buckle to at least a half inch over …
step 9The End
And that's all there is to it - you now have a finished camera strap. Snap it to the buckles on your camera, and you're set to go. Now all you need to do is make some mo…
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