How to Make a Camera Lens Cap Pouch
For Christmas, I received a Canon 60D. I’m definitely still learning how to use it, but I’m excited to have it. The first big problem I encountered, besides the need for more regular exercise so I can lift the beast, is that I am going to lose the camera lens cap. I take this cover off the lens and leave it everywhere. I had the camera for about 4 days before I was considering checking the price on replacing it. Lucky for me, I came up with a better idea while I still knew where it was. Instead of waiting until I lost it, I made it a little pouch that slides onto my camera strap.
Cut one of the oval piece from the outside fabric, one from the lining and one from the interfacing. Cut one half-oval from the outside fabric, one from the lining and two from the interfacing. Cut one of the rectangle from the outside fabric. Cut one piece of Velcro 3/4” by 1 1/2”.
You may notice the grayed-out area on this next photo. Originally, I also cut thin, cotton batting to cushion the pouch, but honestly, I forgot to use it. When I was done I was actually glad. I think it would have been too bulky.
Apply the oval interfacing to the oval outside piece. Apply one half-oval to the top of the lining oval. Apply the other half-oval to the half-oval outside piece.
The half-oval in the following photo should be red dots, which is my outside fabric. Sorry, my brain hurts.
Fold the rectangle in half, right sides together so it measures about 3” by 2 1/2”. Stitch with a 1/4” seam.
Twist to one side to center the seam and stitch across one end.
Turn. Press. Turn raw end to the inside 1/4”. Pin to outside oval, 2 1/2” from the top and centered. Stitch both short sides close to the edge and again 1/4” from the edge.
Stitch the Velcro to the lining oval 1/2” from the edge and centered on the end with interfacing. Stitch the other piece to the outside half-oval 1” from the straight edge and centered.
Stitch the outside and lining half-ovals together at the straight edge, right sides together.
Turn right side out, press and topstitch.
Layer the pieces: outside oval, right side up; half ovals, lining up; lining oval, right side down and Velcro at top. Stitch around the outside edge, leaving an opening near the top for turning.
Turn. Press, turning in the opening. Topstitch around edge.
I used Velcro for the closure so I could open and close the pouch with one hand. So far, it’s working out great and I am still the proud owner of a lens cover.
These would make great gifts for the photography enthusiast on your list, because you know they’re very hard to shop for. Me, I need a Photography for Dummies book.
About the author: Staci is a writer and crafter in Boring, Oregon. You can visit her blog and her Etsy store where she sells lens cap pockets.
