Comments on: Whiptips - camera case advice http://whipup.net/2007/05/30/2208/ handcraft in a hectic world Sat, 30 Aug 2008 01:46:13 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: Chantilly http://whipup.net/2007/05/30/2208/#comment-130964 Chantilly Sat, 09 Jun 2007 04:18:06 +0000 http://whipup.net/2007/05/30/2208/#comment-130964 You might like to see this felted camera strap. I think it's gorgeous, but it might not be for everyone. A lucky Craftster received the strap in a swap. Here's the thread: http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=144131.msg1461778#msg1461778 Good luck! You might like to see this felted camera strap. I think it’s gorgeous, but it might not be for everyone. A lucky Craftster received the strap in a swap.

Here’s the thread: http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=144131.msg1461778#msg1461778

Good luck!

]]> By: Donna http://whipup.net/2007/05/30/2208/#comment-128329 Donna Sat, 02 Jun 2007 13:53:45 +0000 http://whipup.net/2007/05/30/2208/#comment-128329 I didn't like the wrist strap that came with mine - like to have my hands free, so I removed it and made one that goes around my neck. I used hemp in a natural color and did simple macrame w/some beads to make it interesting. I used a larks head knot to attach it directly to the camera, but if I did it again, I think I would work it on one of those lanyard clips so I could make different ones to change it out. I didn’t like the wrist strap that came with mine - like to have my hands free, so I removed it and made one that goes around my neck. I used hemp in a natural color and did simple macrame w/some beads to make it interesting. I used a larks head knot to attach it directly to the camera, but if I did it again, I think I would work it on one of those lanyard clips so I could make different ones to change it out.

]]> By: Jess http://whipup.net/2007/05/30/2208/#comment-127804 Jess Fri, 01 Jun 2007 04:22:26 +0000 http://whipup.net/2007/05/30/2208/#comment-127804 You can make a very sturdy and pretty strap using tablet weaving. There is a how-to for tablet weaving here: http://www.stringpage.com/tw/basictw.html. The tablets are very easy to make, you can use sturdy cardboard or plastic from an ice-cream container. You can make a very sturdy and pretty strap using tablet weaving. There is a how-to for tablet weaving here: http://www.stringpage.com/tw/basictw.html.

The tablets are very easy to make, you can use sturdy cardboard or plastic from an ice-cream container.

]]> By: Adrian http://whipup.net/2007/05/30/2208/#comment-127634 Adrian Thu, 31 May 2007 14:52:18 +0000 http://whipup.net/2007/05/30/2208/#comment-127634 I recently finished covering my camera strap. I got a big honkin DSLR for mother's day so I know kinda what you're thinking. I just covered the webbing part of the strap so it's still adjustable. I measured it then found a piece of fabric, left a seam allowance of course. Sewed up the long side, turned it right sides out and slipped the strap in. I then hand quilted the whole thing. I think topstitching the ends would be fine though! Just a tip though, the foam pad that was on the underside of the webbing is glued in place. Really gummed up my needle! Now for that hideous camera bag... I recently finished covering my camera strap. I got a big honkin DSLR for mother’s day so I know kinda what you’re thinking. I just covered the webbing part of the strap so it’s still adjustable. I measured it then found a piece of fabric, left a seam allowance of course. Sewed up the long side, turned it right sides out and slipped the strap in. I then hand quilted the whole thing. I think topstitching the ends would be fine though! Just a tip though, the foam pad that was on the underside of the webbing is glued in place. Really gummed up my needle! Now for that hideous camera bag…

]]> By: Marleah http://whipup.net/2007/05/30/2208/#comment-127383 Marleah Wed, 30 May 2007 19:54:44 +0000 http://whipup.net/2007/05/30/2208/#comment-127383 If you are looking for straps specifically, there is a seller called "emfalconbridge" at Etsy.com who makes camera straps. The selection is limited since they are unique and handmade, but they are all very nice. "vmjess" is another Etsy seller of camera straps that are trendy and cute. If you are looking for straps specifically, there is a seller called “emfalconbridge” at Etsy.com who makes camera straps. The selection is limited since they are unique and handmade, but they are all very nice. “vmjess” is another Etsy seller of camera straps that are trendy and cute.

]]> By: linda p http://whipup.net/2007/05/30/2208/#comment-127382 linda p Wed, 30 May 2007 19:50:18 +0000 http://whipup.net/2007/05/30/2208/#comment-127382 why not buy a pretty trim and just sew it on over the existing strap? it'd be sturdy and beautiful at the same time. why not buy a pretty trim and just sew it on over the existing strap? it’d be sturdy and beautiful at the same time.

]]> By: Lauren http://whipup.net/2007/05/30/2208/#comment-127334 Lauren Wed, 30 May 2007 17:15:59 +0000 http://whipup.net/2007/05/30/2208/#comment-127334 Try Emily Falconbridge's site on Etsy. She makes camera straps. I think her shop is listed as emfalconbridge. Try Emily Falconbridge’s site on Etsy. She makes camera straps. I think her shop is listed as emfalconbridge.

]]> By: pfirsch http://whipup.net/2007/05/30/2208/#comment-127314 pfirsch Wed, 30 May 2007 15:15:28 +0000 http://whipup.net/2007/05/30/2208/#comment-127314 Here is a tutorial for a wrist strap: <a href="http://www.mattyfu.com/wriststrap.html" rel="nofollow">Super Cheap DIY Camera Wrist Strap</a> There are also some tips on craftster on how to make a guitar strap. <a href="http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=143410.0;all" rel="nofollow">Guitar and Bass Straps</a> I was thinking that you could just combine the two ideas. Here is a tutorial for a wrist strap: Super Cheap DIY Camera Wrist Strap

There are also some tips on craftster on how to make a guitar strap. Guitar and Bass Straps

I was thinking that you could just combine the two ideas.

]]> By: Yarnberry http://whipup.net/2007/05/30/2208/#comment-127223 Yarnberry Wed, 30 May 2007 14:26:21 +0000 http://whipup.net/2007/05/30/2208/#comment-127223 Have you tried Etsy? These sellers have camera straps http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5159339&section_id=5097012 http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=102997&section_id=5099005 and there are many others with cute camera bags. Have you tried Etsy? These sellers have camera straps
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5159339&section_id=5097012
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=102997&section_id=5099005
and there are many others with cute camera bags.

]]> By: rpngso http://whipup.net/2007/05/30/2208/#comment-127183 rpngso Wed, 30 May 2007 12:29:48 +0000 http://whipup.net/2007/05/30/2208/#comment-127183 I'm thinking you could take some ribbon the same width as the strap or fabric that you've trimmed and hemmed to be the same width and just top stitch it over the offending advertising. You could cover the whole strap, but that might make it difficult to adjust. Topstitching something on just one side may help to keep it's adjustability. Good luck! and happy new camera! I’m thinking you could take some ribbon the same width as the strap or fabric that you’ve trimmed and hemmed to be the same width and just top stitch it over the offending advertising. You could cover the whole strap, but that might make it difficult to adjust. Topstitching something on just one side may help to keep it’s adjustability. Good luck! and happy new camera!

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