DRAWSTRING CAMERA POUCH
This particular project is LONG overdue. I’ve been carrying my camera around in a ratty shoe bag for way to long. I was really inspired by this amazing knitting bag that Amanda made. It made me realize that my camera bag could be a simple drawstring pouch.
After making my Far Far Away II Birdie Sling, I was totally psyched to make my camera pouch out of the same collection. I’ve never made a lined drawstring pouch before, so I worked out a little mock up in muslin fabric and figured out the perfect way to make it all come together.
I used the blue Owl and the Pussy Cat fabric for the outside with some scraps of the grey Roses for the contrast top. I quilted circles with orange thread around the suns with batting underneath the fabric to add a little padding. I love how this looks! For the inside of the bag, I used the orange Man in the Moon print and did some more circle quilting around the moons. I put another layer of batting beneath the lining fabric too.
The drawstrings are actually a grey shoelace that Andrew had that he never used. My favourite detail is the little hexagon tabs I added to the end of the drawstring. eek! Too cute.
I’m so excited by how this turned out! I love it so much and can’t believe I waited so long to make this for my camera. I can finally check this off ‘My List of Crafty Things to Do‘!
p.s. i wanted to show my camera with the bag, but couldn’t since I was using it to take the photos!!
16 comments
looks super smart, Karyn. I love it.
the orange thread around the circles gives it that extra oomph to the bag. totally cute and protects yr camera!
I’ve been thinking about making a camera pouch for a long time, and I’m suddenly glad I procrastinated for so long that you made one first. I love this, and I think I’ve just found my new weekend project. Amazing!
What a fab idea! That’s gorgeous! Love the circle quilting.
That is way too cute Karyn!
this is SO cute Karyn!!! And I love love love the photos!
This bag is so cute in person that it will make you WEEP. On the inside. Mini Hexes on the ends! Come ON! Can you stand the cuteness? LOVE IT!!
So so lovely – again an inspiration! I LOVE your fabric choices, and your details…sigh!
I love love love this!!
I Love This!! Could there possible be a class for this one? If so, count me in!
What a great idea! I recently purchased a dslr and was drawing plans for a bag, but a pouch would be quick an easy until I make a bag. Did you use foam or batting to pad the pouch? Thanks for sharing!!
This is awesome, Karyn! I think I need to make one. I love the circles around the moon. Best.
This piece is ridic. I actually touched it. Peeked inside even. Pulled on the draw strings. It was a moment of pride on pause. Still is. Amazing job Karyn! The details are (still, and always will be!) astonishing!
This is super cute. I think I’m going to have to copy it. Every. Last. Detail. They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery 🙂
That is one of the cutest things I’ve ever seen that wasn’t a baby mammal. You need to post a tutorial!