Make a drawstring carrying case for any size tripod.
Various sizes of tripods are available on the market. Tabletop versions and full-size tripods are available at many department stores; camera outlets provide a location to purchase high-quality tripods. The size of the camera will determine the size of the tripod. Small cameras have the ability to attach to large tripods, while large cameras may not work on the smaller tabletop versions. Make a simple tripod case from a piece of canvas or denim material.
Instructions
1. Fold the tripod for storing. The legs of small tabletop tripods simply fold together. Taller versions have retractable legs and also fold in to make the tripod more slender for easy transportation.
2. Measure the distance from the bottom to the top of the folded tripod. Add 4 inches to the length for a small tabletop tripod and 8 inches to the length of a large tripod. For example, for a tabletop tripod that is 8 inches tall, add 4 inches to the length for a total of 12 inches. For a large tripod that is 22 inches in length when it is folded for transportation, add 8 inches to the length for a total of 30 inches.
3. Measure, mark and cut a piece of fabric 12 inches wide by 12 inches long for the small tripod, or 18 inches wide by 30 inches long for the large tripod. Note that the width of the fabric will differ for a tabletop tripod compared to a large, free-standing unit.
4. Place the fabric on a flat, smooth work surface so the front or right side of the fabric is on the bottom. Fold one 12-inch edge of the small tripod case (one of the 18-inch edges of the large tripod case) to the back of the fabric, and pin in place to make a 1/2-inch seam.
5. Sew a straight seam down the center of the folded edge. Remove the pins.
6. Place the fabric tripod case on flat, smooth work surface so the front or right side of the fabric is facing up. Position the fabric so the sewn 1/2-inch edge is on the right. Match the bottom edge to the top edge. Pin the top edge and the left edge together.
7. Position the sewing machine to make a 1/2-inch seam along the pinned edges.
8. Finger press the side seam of the tripod carrying case open. Open the seam and press the fabric apart.
9. Measure and fold the top sewn edge down 1 1/2-inches. Pin into place.
10. Create a casing for a drawstring using 3 straight seams for added strength. Position the edge of the seam under the pressure foot to make a 1/8-inch seam. Sew a straight seam around the entire carrying case. Make a second seam positioned at 5/8 inch. Sew a third straight seam 1/8 inch from the top folded edge of the carrying case to provide extra stability when the drawstring is pulled for securing the tripod in the carrying case.
11. Turn the tripod carrying case so the seams are on the inside of the case. Turn the carrying case so you can see the side seam within the casing stitching. The side seam extends from the top of the carrying case to the bottom.
12. Carefully remove the stitching of the side seam between the stitches holding the casing in place.
13. Measure and cut a piece of cording 20 inches long for the small tripod carrying case or 30 inches long for the large tripod case. Tie a knot 1/2 inch from 1 end of the cording.
14. Secure the cording to a safety pin. Insert the point of the safety pin just below the knot.
15. Insert the safety pin into the side seam opening in the casing. Slide the safety pin through the casing. Continue to slide the safety pin until it reappears in the casing opening. Pull the cord until the 2 ends are even. Remove the safety pin. Match the ends of the cord, and secure with a knot.
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