38 Dslr Lens Pouches

I'm so weird sometimes in the way I do things. I annoy myself!

Don't know why I am posting this "38" lens bag entry when my normal way would be to have a 40 or 50 lot. I got tired of cutting and sewing the bags and just stopped! That was all I could handle. NOW I have to cut out 38 fleece liner bags. Ugh! Tedious work to do all this cutting and sewing.

I once had a person contact me and ask why I charge $15 for my lens bags and what makes them worth that price. Seriously? This is why. I am basically making 2 bags into one bag. I also use quality pressure lock closure and end cord caps and designer cotton fabrics.

With my time and materials the actual income per bag is  based on 45 minutes to craft one bag. I'm netting less than $8 per hour/bag. If I didn't like what I do, I would be back punching a time clock like I did for 25 years. My only real complaint is this bad economy of ours has taken a bite out of sales. Hope post election, pre-holiday will put a smile back on my face and that all my work and effort will see lens bags sales like last year and the 4 years before.

Here is what 38 lens bags look like. This is my work for the next few days.

 

Dslr Camera Travel Cozy Applique

Have been waiting for time to make a camera cozy using these scrap cut outs from Alexander Henry skull fabric. I try to use ALL my remnants and scraps and when I do applique I'm like a kid with a set of markers and blank paper. This basic black camera cozy is Michael Miller twill of medium weight. Nice feel and tight fibers. The skull appliques are back with wonder bond for durable structure. It's the same look at you would see on store bought appliques. I iron the bond on and then machine stitch around the edges for permanent quality construction. DSLR Camera Travel Cozy Pouch

Price of the bag: $25.00

   

Cottage Shabby NEW Camera Strap Cover

I'm having a lot of fun making the new design camera strap cover for my shop. I pre-cut the strips for the cottage shabby ruffles and then work at pulling the threads for the raw border while I'm watch my shows at night. It's a time consuming process but I enjoy doing fussy things like this. It's the little details to a product that make or break a sale and set one vendors item apart from the rest. I know that when I shop for custom items I look for that extra bit of detail that shows the vendor cares about her products.

 

DSLR Camera Strap Cover Cottage Shabby Ruffle Trim

Decided to try something new for the holidays. Each year I try to add a new product. Last year I added the camera cozy tote. They did very well and continue to be a good seller in the shop. This afternoon, I made a new strap cover design as shown in the pic below.

From what I have seen in other shops, the ruffle trims are popular, and with mine I took the additional step of "hand pulling" several rows of  threads along the rough cut edges of the ruffle trim. It's a time consuming process, but one that gives a pleasing to the eye, "cottage shabby" look.

Cottage Shabby Dslr Camera Strap Cover

I'll test the new design through the holidays to see if they sell. Because of the time it takes to pull the threads along the edge os the sleeve, I raised the price of this new design. Price $23.00

Wristlet Key Fob Stocking Stuffers

I'm starting to get a jump on holiday items in both of my Etsy shops. Here are a few wristlet key fobs that are popular with my customers for stocking stuffers and to add with a strap cover and or lens pouch to make a gift set.  Matching accessories for gift sets subject to stock on hand or availability of fabric to make a custom item.  Key fobs sell for $9.00 each and can be purchased in my TJ Camera Accessory shop

DSLR Camera Travel Tote COZY Fit

Visit the shop to see my newest offering. Had requests for a simple camera "cozy" that would allow toting of camera in handbag, luggage or backpack without the need for a lot of additional bulk. What you see in the shop is available for immediate shop. Also have fabrics to make a custom pattern of your choice. 

The design is the same our lens pouches with the addition of a fleece interfacing. Price $23.00

Mod Bloom DSLR Camera Tote "cozy" for luggage, handbag backpack

THE JOY BAG

So proud of my daughter Tracy Joy (The Joy Bag AND Tracy Joy Photography AND Prop Insanity). Tracy is a member of  the PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS of America and this month of OCTOBER she is honored to be featured in their magazine.

Tracy is the designer of the popular JOY BAG that has been on the market since 2007 offering wonderful camera bags in several different styles for every need, from the casual mammarazzi to the professional photographer looking for a durable, functional yet fashionable bag for all your gear. 

The Joy Bag (Tracy Joy Photography)

Great job Tracy!