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Here is my new canvas Camera Bag / Man Purse. It’s 7 inches wide and 10 inches tall. This is mine and I’m making two more for friends.
Material Notes
I used Brown canvas, foam (to pad the sides and bottom of the bag), piping, and hardware: zipper, d rings, and a buckle.
Difficulty
Novice
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Credits
I copied a faux-Leather camera bag I had bought from a thrift store
If you buy a piece of fabric only get 14" (of a 55") bolt (inches)
cut the strap, 4", from the width of the bolt – then fold and press and sew for a strap that 1.25-1.5" wide
- The side panels
7×10
- top is two panels
3×16
- bottom is one panel
5×20
You also need some foam:
- 2 pieces
7×10
- and one piece for the bottom
5×18.
you want the width of the bag to be 4 inches all around so keep a close track on the seam allowance these measurements give.
I know these are not super-complete instructions, but figuring it out is have the fun…right?
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Sep 13, 2008, 11.48 AMby Nigel Mansfield
I want one! im gonna go and rummage through my stash of material thanks for the inspiration…
Aug 10, 2008, 12.01 AMby freelancergal
Nicely done, the bag looks great and very functional!
Jul 2, 2008, 05.12 AMby merita
I love it .. do you have a pattern for this kind of bag? Maybe you should do a “how to” … because you make great bags.
Mar 14, 2008, 04.06 AMby marmota-b
Oh, great job! I also like how you used canvas and that it looks more like a general bag – could used as one, I’m sure. I guess I should make one for me, too – even though with more room also for the cable and memory card and batteries… but this one will serve like a perfect inspiration!
Mar 13, 2008, 06.13 PMby robinrenee
Wow, very nice with the piping. I don’t think I would have the patience. Good job!
Mar 13, 2008, 11.13 AMby bally-ball
You are really talented. I was looking for a camera bag just a week ago. The camera bags out there were just so plain. I thought of making one myself but I didn’t have the patience. So, I just bought one :( I envy you… By the way, all your works are really cool and inspiring.
Mar 12, 2008, 04.41 PMby lemonemlyn
I thought it was a camera bag! Good job, I especially like that it’s canvas and not faux leather, it makes it look more like a “bag” then just a “camera bag”. Also I think you’re the first guy I’ve seen on here, props to you.
Mar 12, 2008, 04.30 PMby mmmrphs
Looks really cool. Hmm, I think I’m going to need a camera bag too before we go on holidays later this year. My plastic polaroid has a bag, but my SLR is currently left to the elements (one of those elements being me).
Mar 12, 2008, 01.56 PMby anek
as I saw the thumbnail, I knew it was by you. great job, especially the piping.