Diy Leather Camera Strap

it only takes 10 minutes and some waiting around time to make this chic strap.

Posted by molly m.

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i read that the immediate sign of a non-photographer aka dork is using the camera strap that the camera comes with. well i don’t want to look like a dork. so i made myself one.

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You Will Need (7 things)

  • Swivel Hooks
  • 2 D Ring(s)
  • 2 small Keyring
  • Scissors
  • 2 Binder Clips
  • Liquid Stitch
  • Suede Strip

Steps (6 steps, 40 minutes)

  1. 1

    i wanted to do my hardware in gold instead of silver, so i searched everywhere for small gold swivel hooks. unfortunately i couldn't find any so prior to starting the project, i rub n' buffed my hooks and spray shellac-ed them.

    if you're going with silver hardware, you're ready to go.

  2. 2

    attach the swivel hooks into the d-rings through the small slit.

  3. 3

    with your leather strip, determine the length you want your strap (i used the strap that came with the camera as a reference) trim to desired length, keeping an extra inch or two for folding over.

  4. 4

    fold the ends over the d-ring and try to crease as much as you can. once you like it, liquid stitch and try to not get too much on there like i did. OOPS.

  5. 5

    clip it with your two binder clips on either side and let dry for an hour.

  6. 6

    repeat on other side. once dry, attach the small keyrings to the camera. told you it was easy.