Cushioned Camera Strap

a chic and comfortable camera strap

Posted by Keeley C.

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.**

1

Measure the width of your existing strap.

This will be your guide.
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.
3

Cut 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.)
4

Sandwich 1 piece of batting between 2 fabric pieces. Pin down.
5

Make a guide out of paper or masking tape and pin it near one of the corners, as seen in the picture.
6

Sew, if machine, needle center set; along the edge of your guide for a nice straight line.
7

Stitch all the way through. Then stitch perpendicular to your stitched lines.
8

Repeat steps 4-7 with the other two pieces of fabric and the other piece of batting.
9

Cut 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)
10

Iron the edges of the strips to the center line.

Optional:You can use an iron on adhesive to create a sturdier edge.
11

Cut 2 of strips into 3 inch strips and fold over the short ends on each quilted rectangle.
12

Sew the strips onto the edges.
13

Sandwich the two rectangular pieces together and pin the last 2 strips on the rough edges.
14

Sew the strips onto the edges.
15

Thread your existing strap through your new cushioned neck piece and enjoy!