Pocket Camera Case {Mini Tutorial}

Since I don’t have a smart phone {shocking I know…we try to live simply sometimes!}, I try to carry this small camera with me all the time. But, I always worry that it is going to get banged up in my purse, so I take it out, and then we go somewhere and don’t have a camera. So, this weekend, I finally made a little case.

I made this pouch using two Cotton + Steel fabrics, the Jacks are from Playful and the Stars are from Mustang. I love how the colors go together perfectly, even though they’re two different collections.

I made a PDF of the simple pattern pieces for you, and I used my basic zipper top to make the pouch. For the strap I used 1/2″ bias tape {not cut on the bias} and this method for the clip, and then I just sewed another loop and D-Ring into the seam. I buy my hardware from Tantalizing Stitches here.

The pattern pieces call for two kinds of interfacing. I interfaced the lining pieces with Pellon 931TD Fusible Midweight {my favorite interfacing, you can read a bit more about it here} and then the body with the Fusible Fleece that was cut smaller, so it is outside the seams {you can read a bit more about the fleece here}.

I also sewed a vinyl pocket to one lining piece. I just sewed a strip of binding to the top and then zig zagged the whole pocket down. I didn’t even finish the edges of the bias tape, I just zig zagged over them a couple extra times. This way I’ll never be caught without a memory card {this happens to me quite frequently too, as I forget it is in the computer!}.

Now, my new Louisa bag has a matching camera case inside! I’m really loving the bright colors and welcoming spring {our snow piles are melting!}.

I hope you enjoyed this quick little project. Do you carry a camera in your purse? Or do you just rely on your phone? Any other necessities you have with you at all times?