DIY Camera Cases, Covers & Straps: {Free Patterns}

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Here’s a nice bunch of patterns and tutorials for making camera cases, cozies and straps, lots of different ideas in this collection. I’ve organized them into two separate groups for easing browsing. First, here are the bags, all but two are for sewing (there is one knitting and one crochet pattern included). Enjoy!

craftzine.com

craftzine.com

DSLR Camera Bag: Made with laminate fabric (exterior), cotton fabric (interior), foam, magnet closure.

Cover Tutorial: Made with outdoor canvas (exterior) and linen (interior), lightweight interfacing, batting or felt, fold over strap closure (with velcro tab).

howjoyful.com

howjoyful.com

sew-mad.blogspot.com

sew-mad.blogspot.com

Cozy: Easy to make according to your camera’s dimensions, nicely illustrated pattern pieces and instructions included.

Cozy Case: Features a pocket on back (flap cover). Free pattern template pieces available (pdf).

amyalamode.com

amyalamode.com

evilmadscientist.com

evilmadscientist.com

Denim: Plenty of storage to hold batteries & accessories. Free pdf pattern download available. Can use denim or any fabric you like.

Simple Quilted Case: Easy peasy to make, uses two pieces of fabric, lined with batting, finished with bias tape, button w/ button hole closure.

ayumills.blogspot.com

ayumills.blogspot.com

africankelli.com

africankelli.com

Quilted: Big enough to hold camera and accessories, made with flannel & fabric, zipped closure, fabric wrist strap.

DIY Felt Cozy: Cute pouch made from felt, trimmed with ribbon and embellished with buttons.

campfirechicblog.blogspot.com

campfirechicblog.blogspot.com

turkeyfeathers.typepad.com

turkeyfeathers.typepad.com

Camera Pouch: Really easy to make, lined with cotton quilt batting and made with 4 jelly roll strips. Velcro closure.

Pouch Tutorial: Made with scraps of coordinating fabrics, iron-on Pellon. Closure options: velcro, button & hair elastic, magnetic clasp.

thimbelinas.blogspot.com

thimbelinas.blogspot.com

linques.typepad.com

linques.typepad.com

Jackie: Includes instructions for a matching lens cozy. Tutorial via free pdf download.

Easy Compact Case: So easy to make the tutorial is done in pictures, velcro closure.

sofiasworld.org

sofiasworld.org

resurrectionfern.typepad.com

resurrectionfern.typepad.com

Simple Knitted: It also has a small amount of simple crochet in it but that is optional and the project would be just fine with out it.

Adjustable: Simple crochet pattern, top button closure.

crochetspot.com

crochetspot.com

vanillaandlace.blogspot.com

vanillaandlace.blogspot.com

DIY Purse/Bag: Learn how to make a fabric covered foam insert to hold a camera and accessories (for a small purse or bag).

Crafty & Quilted: Made to custom fit your camera, materials needed: fabric, double fold bias tape, felt scraps, ribbon, buttons and ric-rac.

fiskarscrafts.com

fiskarscrafts.com

Also check out the patterns and tutorials for iphone/cell phone cases, many can easily be adjusted for cameras.

Here’s a nice mix of different fabric camera straps you can make to cover your existing one (also one tutorial showing how to make one using a small dog collar). There are simple patterns included, some quilted, patchwork, frilly ruffles, tutorials for wristlets and more (a few with lens cap pockets too). Enjoy!

littlebiggirlstudio.blogspot.com

littlebiggirlstudio.blogspot.com

Camera Strap Cover: Made with a lens cap pocket in either solid or patchwork.

Gathered: Tutorial includes instructions for how to ruffle the fabric and embellish with trim.

thecottagehome.blogspot.com

thecottagehome.blogspot.com

simplymodernmom.com

simplymodernmom.com

With Pockets: Features pockets on each end to hold a lens cap, etc.

Custom: Made with squares of pretty fabric and fusible fleece. Instructions for quilting included (an optional feature to the strap).

modabakeshop.com

modabakeshop.com

kevinandamanda.com

kevinandamanda.com

Ruffled: Make this camera strap slipcover that can easily be changed out with new seasons and colors.

Patchwork: Fabric patches on top, solid fabric on back and lined with fusible fleece.

fabricfamilyfun.wordpress.com

fabricfamilyfun.wordpress.com

lilblueboo.blogspot.com

lilblueboo.blogspot.com

Scrap Ribbon: Sew and weave scraps of pretty ribbon to make this strap cover.

Strap Slipcover: Easy to switch different covers as often as you wish so make a bunch!

madebypetchy.blogspot.com

madebypetchy.blogspot.com

cluckclucksew.com

cluckclucksew.com

Two Sided: Simple design but features two different fabrics on either side (if you like). Padded with fusible fleece interfacing.

DIY With Dog Collars: This is making the actual strap from scratch using small dog collars, clever!

ikatbag.com

ikatbag.com

aprettycoollife.com

aprettycoollife.com

Wristlet: Made with a small piece of fabric and thin elastic cording.

Ruffled: Made with coordinating fabric strips, round cord elastic, very easy to make.

nikkisnacs.blogspot.com

nikkisnacs.blogspot.com

nurseryrhymesandsweettimes.blogspot.com

nurseryrhymesandsweettimes.blogspot.com

Ruffles & Pocket: Made with fabric, fusible fleece and elastic. Features a lens cap pocket on the inside of the strap.

Minky Lined: Pleated fabric frills top and minky lined back, has a pocket to fit a battery card, lens cap, etc.

funtocraft.blogspot.com

funtocraft.blogspot.com

priddycreations.com

priddycreations.com

Padded: Another tutorial showing you how to make a simple strap cover.

Fabric & Fleece: Two different fabrics are used for each side of the strap, lined with fusible fleece.

becca-homeiswheremystorybegins.blogspot.com

becca-homeiswheremystorybegins.blogspot.com

punkprojects.blogspot.ca

punkprojects.blogspot.ca

DIY Lens Cap Pouch: Not a strap but fits nicely in this collection, here’s a little pouch to hold a lens cap and slides over the strap.

Published: February 22, 2011
Updated: May 9, 2012

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