Camera Bag for my Sister

Hello, I hope you had a good weekend, I did as the sun was shining bright and I finally finished the camera bag, yay! As I mentioned in my previous post it took a lot longer to finish than I thought it would, so I am just glad to have it done. I like making my own patterns for things which is often why it takes so long but as I see it, once I've made a pattern it's done and I can use it many times, so it is worth it.

I started by measuring my sister's new camera (during a super secret stealth mission), then drawing how I would like it to look including the dimensions it needed to be, then drew and cut out the pattern. Her favourite colour is blue and as I like recycling materials I used a pair of old jeans, a shirt I picked up on one of my charity shop shopping sprees and one of my Amy Butler fat quarters. I wish I had taken some pictures while making it to show you my process but I was so wrapped up in the actual making, the thought didn't enter my mind until afterwards. I apologise for the pictures the choices were dark or bright and blurry! So here are the best ones.

 
 I love this Amy Butler fabric, it is so playful and cheery, perfect for taking out on a spring/summer day. I think it also goes really well with the denim, which I chose for its durability, a must when carrying a precious camera. It also has an adjustable strap so she can choose what length she wears it.

Inside is a turquoise lining which I quilted using a double layer of batting to ensure the camera is protected against knocks and bumps. It also has an internal pocket to hold an extra lens when she buys one and as you can see the camera fits perfectly! I made bias binding from the Amy Butler fabric using this fantastic tutorial by creative little daisy as I don't own a bias tape maker, I really struggled attaching the binding but glad I'm persisted as it brings the bag together and ensures nice neat edges.

  
On the back I put in a zip pocket to hold any other little bits she needs to carry with her and on the inside of the flap I embroided her name to make it more personal. I'm sure you will agree that my embroided text has got a lot neater. After my attempt on the purse for my other sister I have been practicing!

That's two presents down, one to go which is a present for my brother I am going to start tonight. Then it's wrapping them up to give out, the best bit :)

Tip of the day: If you are very jumpy like me, put your mobile phone on silent while doing your make-up! It took me a long time to implement this one but after poking myself in the eye with my mascara wand for the millionth time (maybe exaggerating slightly) when a text came through I now put it on silent daily :)

I hope you are having a good start to the week!

Laura xx