Main Fabric

You can use almost any fabric for the outside of the pouch (A). It will be quilted to a layer of foam for structure. This is a great project to use up scraps and other materials that you already have lying around!

If you choose fleece for the camera lining, avoid thick main fabrics (like denim or heavy canvas), unless your machine can handle bulky layers.

Lining Fabrics

Camera lining -  for the body of the pouch, where the camera sits:

Use a soft fabric to protect your camera, like fleece, brushed cotton, flannel, or quilting cotton. Avoid fleece if your machine struggles with bulky layers.

Pocket lining - for the zip pocket inside the flap:

The zip pocket is made of three pattern pieces:

• The Inner pocket (1 piece) forms the “back” of the pocket, visible when you open the zipper.
• The Outer pocket (2 pieces) attach to the zipper and are visible when you open the pouch.

For these pieces, you have lots of flexibility:

• They can all use the same fabric or different fabrics.
• They can match your main fabric, your camera lining,  or use a completely different light- to mid-weight lining fabric.
• Do not use fleece for the pocket pieces as it makes the layers too bulky.

Binding

You can make your own bias tape using:

• Lightweight, non-stretch fabric cut on the bias (e.g., quilting cotton)
• Lightweight stretch fabric cut in the direction of the stretch (e.g., nylon with spandex).

This project is very scrap friendly. Many of the pieces can be cut out of small rectangles - the exact sizes vary depending on the size of your drafted pouch. Please contact me if you would like more specific fabric requirements before purchasing.

Required

Paper, pencil, and ruler – for drafting the pattern

• If you don’t have large paper, tape or glue several A4/Letter sheets together

Foam padding

• Recommended: ByAnnie’s Soft and Stable (available in the North America) or Vlieseline Style-Vil (available in Europe).
• You need a rectangle of at least: 
• Size 1: 23 x 37 cm (9 × 14 5/8”) 
• Size 2: 28 x 45 cm (11 × 17 3/4”) 
• Custom size: variable

Parachute buckle or G-hook

Webbing – same width as your buckle or G-hook

• Size 1: ~40 cm (16”)
• Size 2: ~50 cm (19 1/2”)
• Custom size: variable

Zipper - nylon is recommended as it’s easier to sew across than metal or plastic

• Size 1: 16 cm (6 3/8”)
• Size 2: 20 cm (8”)
• Custom size: variable

Optional

Cord or elastic – to make a tether for attaching the pouch to your camera strap

Clip or small carabiner for the tether - this is optional and you can also make a tether with only the cord or elastic. 

Bias tape (double-fold) – if you don’t want to make your own 

• 1 cm (3/8”) finished width is recommended but you can easily modify to use a different width