I’ve been really swooning over a certain sequin camera strap that’s taunted me on Pinterest for the last month. After little deliberation and a week or two of procrastination, I’ve finally busted out a DIY version for me, I mean, for you. Just in case knowing this project costs less than a fraction of the real deal doesn’t convince you, it’s also super comfortable, durable, and simple.
Materials:
- Soft leather strip
- Double-cap rivets
- Sequin ribbon/trim
- Rotary punch
- Tacky glue
- 2 x D-ring
- 2 x Swivel hook (jewelry section of craft stores)
First, measure and mark where you want the sequin trim to be placed. I centered mine all the way around. Next, place a thin line of tacky glue down the middle and let it set for a few seconds, then place your sequins on top. Tuck each end of your sequin strip under with a bit of glue so that it doesn’t fray over time. Set something of weight over it so that everything dries flat.
Once everything is dry, measure and mark where you want to place your D-rings. My D-ring was just a bit too wide, so I cute triangles on each side of my leather strap so that it wouldn’t bulge, and then Tacky glued everything in place. Again, let it dry with a weight on top.
To make sure the rings are completely secure (we don’t want any camera fatalities, you know), we’ll insert rivets. Using a rotary punch, cut a small hole through the strap and insert two small rivets on both sides. If you’re new to using rivets, they’re much simpler than they look! This is a great how-to video for them.
Lastly, twist your swivel hooks onto the D-rings just like you would a keychain, and you’re finished!
Yelle
10.17.12
So cute! Great DIY. And I adore that last photo!
Ashley said:
Thanks Yelle!
Angelina
10.17.12
Love it! Quite easy (well at least it looks that way!) but the result is so cute!
Ashley said:
It really is!
Jenna @ Grapefruit and Gold
10.17.12
Okay, love this! annnddd I love pretty much everything you do…I’m guilty of cyber stalking you. Great stuff Ashley, great stuff.
Ashley said:
I’m totally cool with being cyber-stalked by you, haha!
Kirsten @ Triple Max Tons
10.17.12
WAIT WHAT?! Girlfriend, you just blew my mind…this turned out FANTASTIC. Since I am uber-lazy, can you just start a shop on Etsy so I can buy one of these?! ;)
Ashley said:
Haha, I could consider that ;)
hilary
10.17.12
BOOYAH!! Get the little bend on the spooky month? Anyway, this is really cute and to cost one of these out, you saved a TON OF MONEY….so pretty and sophisticated… oh wait, it’s Ashely of Sugar and Cloth…..excellence=Ashley
Dani
10.18.12
Ooooh! I Love this! :) You’re brilliant!
Ashley said:
Oh man, thanks Dani!
Stephanie@Henry Happened
10.19.12
this is gorgeous! and I think it would make me carry my camera out more :)
Tiffany
10.19.12
Love this! Love your blog! Your pictures are absolutely gorgeous and I love that most of what you do includes sparkles :)
Tina from A Few Pretty Things
10.20.12
Wow, amazing! It looks gorgeous now!
Stacey at The Sunday Sparkle
10.23.12
Love this! As a photographer I have been wanting to make my own strap for sometime and this is nice sparkly kick in a positive direction to d.i.y one! Love your blog
Amanda
10.24.12
Thanks so much for sharing. I need a cute camera strap. This looks so easy to make. Can’t wait to try it! Pinned :)
Amanda
The Pretty Pinhead
Ashley said:
Share how it turns out for you :)
Erin @ Thanks, I Made It
10.28.12
This is so cute– a great mix of functional and fun!
Laura from Make Life Lovely
10.30.12
Wow, this is amazing and so pretty! I love anything that sparkles, will definitely add this to the to-do list!!
Jill
11.13.12
What a wonderful and fun idea! Just seen it on Henry Happened, can’t wait to have a go and make it, it seems really simple. And I don’t think I’ve ever seen a fancy camera strap before, love new things!
Ashley said:
Awesome, I’m so glad!
Jacqueline
01.12.13
This is great! I love adding sparkle wherever possible…thanks for the awesome tutorial!
Monica @ J5MM
01.31.13
This strap is MUCH nicer than the one on Pinterest you’ve been swooning over. Nice job! One question — does your hair “catch” in the sequins by any chance when your wearing this around your neck???
Dawn said:
I didnt see what material you glued the sequins to and the measurements. I am very interested in making this for my daughter in law for christmas. It hits two of her favorites, cameras and sparklies
Anna @ IHOD
04.12.13
This is incredibly beautiful! And well executed! Thanks for the share!
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05.13.13
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Akane
12.18.15
Love it!
This is so special and cute for camera strap!
I defiantly will make one for my camera
Akane
http://www.humancat.co
alexa
01.02.16
What size swivel hooks did you use?