DIY No Sew Sequin Camera Strap

DIY No Sew Sequin Camera Strap — After little deliberation and a week or two of procrastination, I’ve finally busted out a DIY no sew sequin camera strap for you…

DIY no sew sequin camera strap by sugar and cloth

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.

DIY no sew sequin camera strap by sugar and cloth

Materials And Tools Needed To Make A DIY No Sew Sequin Camera Strap

Soft leather strip — I purchased a beige 42″ length x 1 1/2″ width suede strip for about $10 for my local Hobby Lobby craft store. You can also find leather straps online.

Double-cap rivets – I used 1/4″ nickel rivets.

Sequin ribbon/trim

Rotary punch

Tacky glue

2 x D-ring

2 x Swivel hook — You can find them in the jewelry section of craft stores or this pack online includes swivel hooks and D-rings.

DIY no sew sequin camera strap by sugar and cloth

DIY no sew sequin camera strap by sugar and cloth

How To Make A DIY No Sew Sequin Camera Strap

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.

DIY no sew sequin camera strap by sugar and cloth

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.

DIY no sew sequin camera strap by sugar and cloth

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.

DIY no sew sequin camera strap by sugar and cloth

Lastly, twist your swivel hooks onto the D-rings just like you would a keychain, and you’re finished!

DIY no sew sequin camera strap by sugar and cloth

More Photography DIY’s

Love this no-sew camera strap? For more easy DIY’s to gift your photographer friends, check out a few of our favorites from the archives —

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  19. 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???

    1. 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

  20. 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!

  21. Wow, this is amazing and so pretty! I love anything that sparkles, will definitely add this to the to-do list!!

  22. 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

  23. 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

  24. Love this! Love your blog! Your pictures are absolutely gorgeous and I love that most of what you do includes sparkles :)

  25. 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

  26. 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?! ;)

  27. Okay, love this! annnddd I love pretty much everything you do…I’m guilty of cyber stalking you. Great stuff Ashley, great stuff.