Quick & Easy DIY Camera Strap

July 16, 2013

Quick & Easy DIY Camera Strap

This adorable project is such a great way to update your camera look and save. This look was put together using a classic, Laura Ashley floral scarf…

Laura Ashley is known for its iconic floral prints and styling. In addition to sharing this awesome DIY, they are also offering a chance to win a range of 60 prizes over the course of 60 days – 60 Days of Sweeps to Celebrate the Laura Ashley 60th Anniversary.

Learn more and enter via the Laura Ashley Facebook Page, and learn more about the history on the Laura Ashley Website…

Supplies

Scarf

Split rings

Chain closure

Scissors

Sewing machine -OR- needle and thread

Scrap of leather

Pen

Step 1: Draw your shape on the leather with a pen making sure the smallest point at the fold fits through the split ring. You'll be folding it over, so mirror one side to the other and trace it.

Step 2: Cut the leather on the folded line.

Step 3: Repeat to create two of these leather pieces.

Step 4: Connect the chain closure to the split ring.

Step 5: Slide the ring to the middle section of the leather.

Step 6: Fold the end of the scarf in an accordion fold, small enough so that it fits into the leather.

Step 7: Stick the leather to the scarf in place.

Step 8: With your sewing machine, stitch around the edge of the leather (as indicated in the picture). Make sure you have a special needle that works for leather. Otherwise, hand stitch it.