When I visit Etsy, I can't bring myself to purchase much when I know I could make it myself. Call me cheap. The problem is that I don't usually get around to following through. This time I did and I'm tickled pink! I chose two coordinating fabrics: a wonderful excuse to go to the fabric store.
This project only uses about 1/8 yard, so I could choose the non-clearance fabric.It was a very simple venture, requiring no pattern ... I don't do difficult sewing. The most time-consuming part was the ironing. When I pulled out the iron my daughter said, "wow mom, you never use the iron!"
I cut apart the strap from my old 35mm camera to use the hardware, cringe, lined the inside of the fabric with fleece for comfort. My favorite feature is that I made it hip length. My other strap was a neck strap, which was too short to sling across my shoulder/chest. Now I can use it without taking it off.
I cut apart the strap from my old 35mm camera to use the hardware, cringe, lined the inside of the fabric with fleece for comfort. My favorite feature is that I made it hip length. My other strap was a neck strap, which was too short to sling across my shoulder/chest. Now I can use it without taking it off.
I'm joining the linky party at Girl Creative:
delightful! I love it.. You did a great job! I'm dropping by from The Girl Creative. I hope to see you back at my place soon! until later...
ReplyDeleteCute!
ReplyDeleteHow fun is that?!!! Great job!
My kids are gonna grow up not knowing what an item is ;)
ReplyDeleteI love it!! Absolutely beautiful you resourceful, creative, thrifty woman!! Just stopping in to see what you have been posting.
Warmly-
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I've seen those camera straps on etsy too. I want one but I'm too THRIFTY. (See how different words make cheap sound better?) Maybe I'll make one...
ReplyDeleteGreat job! I bought one of the straps last year off of Etsy and love it. They really help the neck. lol
ReplyDeleteLove that you made the strap longer!
ReplyDeleteTrying desperately not to a)covet the strap and b)compare my lack of creativity to your overflowing fount thereof.
ReplyDeleteWicked cool, GOTE. :)
Girl, that is adorable! Love the fabric.
ReplyDeleteIt turned out great! Ahem, Mother's Day is coming...
ReplyDeleteShut the window and call me Edgar.
ReplyDeleteThat is so stinkin' cute.
You are a rockstar.
No, seriously.
A rockstar.
I think what impresses me most is that you knew how much fabric you would need. I always get three yards, no matter what I'm doing (which is usually creating a disaster, but that's a story for another day).
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