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a chic and comfortable camera strap
Tired of your camera strap cutting into your neck on those long days of taking photos? Well here's your chic solution!
**I'd like to note that this is a cover, not a whole new strap. Although you can customize it to make a brand new strap that is cushioned.**
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cristinakilljoyway favorited Cushioned Camera Strap
01 Jan 01:23
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Step 1Measure the width of your existing strap.
This will be your guide.
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Step 2
Decide how large the cushioned strap will be.
I decided on 2x the width and added an inch to the length. This is all personal preference.
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Step 3Cut 4 pieces of your fabric and two of your batting. Batting should be cut slightly smaller than the fabric.
(I am aware there are 4 pieces of batting in the picture.)
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Step 4Sandwich 1 piece of batting between 2 fabric pieces. Pin down.
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Step 5Make a guide out of paper or masking tape and pin it near one of the corners, as seen in the picture.
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Step 6Sew, if machine, needle center set; along the edge of your guide for a nice straight line.
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Step 7Stitch all the way through. Then stitch perpendicular to your stitched lines.
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Step 8Repeat steps 4-7 with the other two pieces of fabric and the other piece of batting.
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Step 9Cut four 1 1/2 inch by 6 inch strips of your fabric, or a second fabric.
Mark the center of the strips. (3/4 inch)
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Step 10Iron the edges of the strips to the center line.
Optional:You can use an iron on adhesive to create a sturdier edge.
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Step 11Cut 2 of strips into 3 inch strips and fold over the short ends on each quilted rectangle.
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Step 12Sew the strips onto the edges.
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Step 13Sandwich the two rectangular pieces together and pin the last 2 strips on the rough edges.
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Step 14Sew the strips onto the edges.
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Step 15Thread your existing strap through your new cushioned neck piece and enjoy!
