https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/row-o-bows-camera-strap • Posted by Kaitlin H.
These measurements are for a camera strap 1.5" x 23.5" Measure your camera strap from leather bit to leather bit to adjust the length. If you're already an expert on making bows, you can skip ahead to step 5. (For any Dr. Who fans out there, this is secretly named the "Bowties are Cool" camera strap.)
These measurements are for a camera strap 1.5" x 23.5" Measure your camera strap from leather bit to leather bit to adjust the length. If you're already an expert on making bows, you can skip ahead to step 5. (For any Dr. Who fans out there, this is secretly named the "Bowties are Cool" camera strap.)
Pin two rectangles with right together and stitch 1/4" seam around, leaving a small gap on one long side.
Turn right side out and stitch the opening closed.
Accordion pleat in the center, and run a couple stitches through with a needle and thread to secure.
With a fabric scrap, tie a knot around the middle. Cut the ends and hide behind. Repeat with the remaining rectangles for a total of five bows.
Take one of the long strips. Double turn under between 1/4" - 3/8" on each end, press, and stitch.
With the 2.5 x 3 strips.... Double turn under one long edge a 1/4" and stitch. Align raw edges with the other long strip.
Double fold the raw edges under together 1/4" and stitch. Stitch again over your first seam to secure the fabric in place. Repeat on the other end.
With edges touching, pin bows in place leaving about an inch gap on either end between bow and contrast fabric.
Carefully edge stitch along the outer curve of each bow.
After stitching all bows in place, it's time to close it up. With right sides together, pin the strap pieces together. Stitch a 1/4" seam on both sides. If you centered the bows correctly, your seam should miss them...but if you accidentally sew them into the seam it's not noticeable. Lock the edges with a zig zag stitch.
Turn the strap right side out. It's a little tight, but not impossible. Pull on the back (sans bows) side rather than the front. It's slow going, but it comes through eventually. Gently press and voila!