(Is it totally childish that I laughed a bit at typing “bottom”?) Cut plastic needle point canvas to the dimensions of your bag’s bottom. (snicker) STEP FIVE: Cut headliner fabric to fit the canvas. Headliner fabric is the fabric they use to uphoslter car ceilings. I found mine at Jo-Anns. You could substitute any foam or neoprene type fabric’s here. If you would like to make your bag even more plush, you could double the headliner fabric here and wrap the canvas twice!
Thanks for having me at Tatertots and Jello, Jen! Hope to see you all over at The Crafter’s File Box from time to time! Disclaimer: I cannot guarantee the safety of your camera if you use the tutorial. You assume all risks if you make your own camera bag using this tutorial. I can say that I have used my bag for over a year now, with no incidents whatsoever. Use your best personal judgement and care when handling an sort of electronic equipment. Whew! Had to get that out there! 🙂
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Danielle says
Thanks so much for a great tutorial!!! I can’t wait to sew my very own camera purse 🙂
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jack says
Printed Bags
Oh wow!!! That is positively splendid! its a wonderful.
Hearthandmade says
Was this not originally done by vanilla and lace blog last year?
It's hard to find a nice enough bag I think. I've been having lots of trouble and bought a straw shopper online but wasn't deep enough. Gutted!
Krista S. says
LOVED this tutorial!!! Saved me some big bucks and now I can take my camera anywhere!!!
Here is the one I made
http://thehandmadehomemaker.blogspot.com/2011/04/purse-turned-camera-bag.html
Krista S. says
Here's the one I made 🙂
http://thehandmadehomemaker.blogspot.com/2011/04/purse-turned-camera-bag.html
Excellent tutorial! I would suggest buying more than 1/4 yard of the headliner fabric. Also, I wasn't able to sew through the plastic canvas so I attached the pieces with embroidery floss.
Krista S. says
Love this!!!! Hope I can find a bag to transform 🙂 couple of questions: did you have to sew the end of the piece that goes around the sides of the purse together after you insert it into the lining, if not, how does it keep from shifting away? Does that makes sense? Oh, and what kind of plastic canvas did you use? You rock! Thanks!
Anne Magee says
That is so awesome! Thank you so much for sharing! I'm definitely trying this!!!!
Classy D says
this is so awesome and its something i should do for my mom let alone myself haha. but this would be a great mother's day present for my mom. anyways, love this tut 🙂
Amanda says
You were featured today at Today's Top 20! I'd love if you stopped by!
Amanda
http://www.todaystoptwenty.blogspot.com
nicole / Twitter: BTHM1 says
OH SUPER WOW!!!!
Now I HAVE to go back to TJ Maxx and get the purse I saw this weekend and try this!
I LOVE that turquoise color for spring!
Shelley Haganman says
What a great tutorial! I may just have to try this! Thanks!
therobotsattack says
I love this tutorial! It's the answer to my long search for a camera bag. Thank you for sharing it. I also featured a link to this from my blog.
Diane {Created by Diane} says
LOVE the camera bag re-do!!! Just so clever!
anne says
Oh, I seriously jumped up and down a little when I saw this tutorial! It's going straight to the top of my to-make list! Thanks for sharing!
Vixen says
Wow!!! Amazing! I want to get started on one immediately!! I also loved it so much, I linked up this post on my blog here: http://vixenmade.blogspot.com/2011/03/diy-purse-to-camera-bag.html
VeganCraftastic says
This is such a great idea, camera bags are so expensive and ugly!
Kylie Craftafarian says
Awesome!
Tiffany says
I need to make me one of these camera bags! I hate taking my big huge ugly camera bag to some functions and this would be PERFECT 🙂 thanks for sharing.
cassi says
Valerie is so very talented!!! So cute!
Moms of all Trades says
This is AWESOME! Thank you so much for sharing, heading over to her blog now!
Christy says
such a great idea…i have a bag i can convert–YEAH!
Candice says
What a fantastic idea!!!! I need a new camera bag so bad and haven't been able to find anything I like. This wonderful tutorial came at a perfect time for me! Thank you bunches!!
Lyndee @ A Recovering Craft Hoarder says
Wow! There were several steps, but Valerie made them so easy to follow. This would be so much fun to try with one of my old purses!
Valerie says
Thanks, Jen for featuring my tutorial on your blog! It has been so much fun!
Kimber- I bought the bag at TJMaxx last season… sorry! 🙂
Sue- Don't be afraid to try this! It really is super, super easy! Reading through all the steps may look complex, but it is totally do-able! Pinky promise! 🙂
Kelley says
This is a great idea. I am in desperate need if a a camera bag. Will have to give this a try.
Thanks!
Sue (Someone's Mom) says
Well, this project is way out of my skill level, but it was interesting to read about. I'm on my way to look at that kitchen!
Natalie says
GENIUS!!! Wow, what a treasure trove of awesome stuff! Thanks so much for featuring her!
April says
My camera bag is so big and bulky, I rarely take it anywhere! I would love a snazzy one like she made…so cute and unique!
Dawn says
The camera bag is darling, love the color 🙂
Jenny says
I love this! Can I just pay you to make me one? LOL!
Jennifer says
love it! I really need to do this. I take my camera along with me to a lot of places, but it's hard when I need a purse or diaper bag too.
Sweet Bella Roos says
Love this! I did a "no sew" version of this when I went to Disneyland & didn't want to take my ugly camera bag. I bought a thick purse (Ross!) and then took out the velcro inserts from my camera bag and put it inside the purse. I definitely like the idea of padding the walls!
Kristen says
Awesome! Now I want a new camera AND a new bag!
-Kristen
http://craftingwithtrainingwheels.blogspot.com/
Lil Mama Stuart says
I was so excited my JoTote just came in yesterday! But it's too big (for my 5'1 frame at least) and I'll be returning it. SO bummed! 🙁
Nike says
Awesome! I love the funky purse and the custom touches–so much more fun than a plain 'ol black camera bag.
~Nike
http://choosetothrive.blogspot.com
Michelle Whitlow says
LOVE this idea!! I am totally doing this 🙂
Tonya says
Very cool! Love it!
Shabby Soul says
That is the best tutorial I have ever seen on "homemade" camera bags! Awesome!! Thanks!
Chrissy Farnan says
What a great idea! Then you can get what you really really want in the exact color!!
Fun post!!
{I had a typo and had to delete and re-post – oops}
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The Tinkerer says
Oh wow!!! That is positively splendid! Genius Idea…thanks for sharing 🙂
Kimber says
Did you just buy that purse recently? I actaully would love that as a summer purse.. LOL
Louley's Belles says
Well, now isn't that clever! Great Job!!!
Paula says
I love this idea and I'm also happy to discover Valerie's blog. A purse camera bag is so much cuter than the ones most of us have.
Colleen Babcock says
How cool – I come by for my regular Tatertots and Jello fix and there is Valerie. And I read her lovely tutorial and there is a picture of my tutorial on Valerie's blog. Fabulous. Thanks so much for sharing Jen!
Cherished Events says
That is awesome!! Thanks for the tutorial.