DIY Lens Wraps

mtansley · 04-29-2011, 02:19 PM

Originally posted by geekette

So I got to use my sewing skills today and make some homemade wraps with scrap material and some affordable velcro I purchased at Jo-Ann Fabric. They came out to be like 75 cents a piece and took about 30 mins to make each one.

Well, here's my try at a wrap. Not quite as good but it will do for a first try. I followed your instructions, Geekette, and it worked out well. Thank you. I just need to modify the next one a bit for my use. Maybe a bit less velcro and I need to learn to cut & sew in straight lines.

Michael

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**manishved** · 04-29-2011, 02:38 PM

Back to basics!

geekette · 04-29-2011, 03:09 PM

Wow really cool.. I like the designer seam!

Makes me want to get a new fancy sewing machine lol. You did a good job!

mtansley · 04-29-2011, 04:27 PM

Thank you. Actually, that fancy machine probably won't last as long as yours. It's all plastic & microprocessor, looks good & does lots of fancy things but I have a terrible time threading it but it does the job.
Thanks for the instructions. I want to make a custom wrap or bag for my treasured Metz 58 flashes next. Now I know where to start!
Michael

geekette · 04-29-2011, 04:35 PM

I don't know how big the metz flashes are but my vivitar 283 fits comfortably in a 11 x 11 wrap.

mtansley · 04-29-2011, 04:42 PM

The Metz (metzes?) are probably about the same size but the way mine fit in my camera bags I need them to be set in shooting position rather than flat (if that makes sense). I also have some filters, batteries & memory cards that need protection. What have you started!

MSM · 04-29-2011, 09:58 PM

Nice Thread (pun intended, sorry). I love the DIY. I have sewn some snoots (for off camera flashes). I did pretty much the same as geekette. Although I like the selection of fabric at Hobby Lobby and Micheal's better. (just kidding) I can only add that I would stay away from adhesive velcro. The adhesive really gums up the needle. I broke two needles in the process.

@geekette, great ideas. Keep them coming. We will dub you the Martha Stewart of Photography accessories. (my wife calls me Mark Stewart when I try to go all DIY.)

MSM · 04-29-2011, 10:06 PM

Originally posted by geekette

Got an idea for this battery holder from DIYPhotography.net. I use some 1 1/2" wide elastic, 21cm long. I fold it in half and sew a seam along the edge holding it together. Then from the folded end I measure in 21mm and make a seam. I make three more seams 21mm apart. I then put a black dot on the elastic towards one edge.

When the batteries are charged I place them in the holder with the positive end of the battery on the black dot side. When the battery needs charging, I place it in the holder with the positive end of the battery on the opposite edge of the black dot.

Easy peasy

I think it cost me around 30 cents a piece to make--just a guess.

I really like this idea. I might have to try this. Hmm... I wonder if I marked it with a Red dot if I could sell it for a huge mark up.

geekette · 04-30-2011, 12:29 AM

Originally posted by mtansley

What have you started!

Giggle

geekette · 04-30-2011, 12:30 AM

Originally posted by MSM

I really like this idea. I might have to try this. Hmm... I wonder if I marked it with a Red dot if I could sell it for a huge mark up.

If I had red and green sharpies i would of put two dots on it

TOUGEFC · 04-30-2011, 12:31 AM

Originally posted by wedgetail

I use a neopreane stubby holder for my lenses its the Australian way

I also do this.

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04-29-2011, 02:38 PM	#17
manishved Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N. Calif Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,652	Back to basics!

04-29-2011, 03:09 PM	#18
geekette Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 528 Original Poster	Wow really cool.. I like the designer seam! Makes me want to get a new fancy sewing machine lol. You did a good job!

04-29-2011, 04:27 PM	#19
mtansley Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ajax, Ontario, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,139	Thank you. Actually, that fancy machine probably won't last as long as yours. It's all plastic & microprocessor, looks good & does lots of fancy things but I have a terrible time threading it but it does the job. Thanks for the instructions. I want to make a custom wrap or bag for my treasured Metz 58 flashes next. Now I know where to start! Michael

04-29-2011, 04:35 PM	#20
geekette Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 528 Original Poster	I don't know how big the metz flashes are but my vivitar 283 fits comfortably in a 11 x 11 wrap.

04-29-2011, 04:42 PM	#21
mtansley Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ajax, Ontario, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,139	The Metz (metzes?) are probably about the same size but the way mine fit in my camera bags I need them to be set in shooting position rather than flat (if that makes sense). I also have some filters, batteries & memory cards that need protection. What have you started!

04-29-2011, 09:58 PM	#22
MSM Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alabama Photos: Gallery Posts: 994	Nice Thread (pun intended, sorry). I love the DIY. I have sewn some snoots (for off camera flashes). I did pretty much the same as geekette. Although I like the selection of fabric at Hobby Lobby and Micheal's better. (just kidding) I can only add that I would stay away from adhesive velcro. The adhesive really gums up the needle. I broke two needles in the process. @geekette, great ideas. Keep them coming. We will dub you the Martha Stewart of Photography accessories. (my wife calls me Mark Stewart when I try to go all DIY.)

04-29-2011, 10:06 PM	#23
MSM Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alabama Photos: Gallery Posts: 994	Originally posted by geekette Got an idea for this battery holder from DIYPhotography.net. I use some 1 1/2" wide elastic, 21cm long. I fold it in half and sew a seam along the edge holding it together. Then from the folded end I measure in 21mm and make a seam. I make three more seams 21mm apart. I then put a black dot on the elastic towards one edge. When the batteries are charged I place them in the holder with the positive end of the battery on the black dot side. When the battery needs charging, I place it in the holder with the positive end of the battery on the opposite edge of the black dot. Easy peasy I think it cost me around 30 cents a piece to make--just a guess. I really like this idea. I might have to try this. Hmm... I wonder if I marked it with a Red dot if I could sell it for a huge mark up.

04-30-2011, 12:29 AM	#24
geekette Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 528 Original Poster	Originally posted by mtansley What have you started! Giggle

04-30-2011, 12:30 AM	#25
geekette Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 528 Original Poster	Originally posted by MSM I really like this idea. I might have to try this. Hmm... I wonder if I marked it with a Red dot if I could sell it for a huge mark up. If I had red and green sharpies i would of put two dots on it

04-30-2011, 12:31 AM	#26
TOUGEFC Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,561	Originally posted by wedgetail I use a neopreane stubby holder for my lenses its the Australian way I also do this.