I was putting together my September content and on the list was a bag tutorial. I was thinking a bit too hard about this project because I didn’t want to make another bag tutorial. Then I had an “aha” moment as I was taking photos for a post. What DIY project do I use everyday that’s a bag? My camera case! I’ve been using an up-cycled case (from a coat sleeve) I designed and it’s protected my camera for years through all the travel, kids, photoshoots, etc. So I partnered Sulky Threads to design this pattern and tutorial to share with you and of course add some embroidery into the mix. It’s not southern after all if it isn’t monogrammed. 🙂

 If you take photos and own a nice camera you will want one of these. If you’re like me, I don’t want to be carrying some huge case around but also need some sort of protective cover that I can use on the go.  I even made an army print one for my husband as he usually takes my finished photos.  I travel with this in my carry-on and just love how well it protects my camera and lens. Which as a blogger a camera is one of the most important things you need. 

Follow the step-by-step tutorial below and sew your own camera case. 

• Sulky Fuse ‘n Stitch
• Sulky Cotton+Steel 50 Wt. Cotton Thread 
• Medium Peach
• Deep Arctic Sky
• SE1800 Brother Sewing and Embroidery machine
• 1/2 yd. exterior (heavy weight denim from Télio)
• 1/2 yd. liner (medium weight Woven Prints from Organic Cotton Plus)
• 1/2 yd. 1/2″ padding (You can find this at any local fabric store in the stuffing section)
• Velcro attachment or Sew-On Snaps
• optional straps (I didn’t sew straps into this case because I use my camera straps. I prefer not to have both).
• Luxurious Monograms by Lyn Dillin