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UPDATE: The bag worked great. When we traveled, I put the insert in, and when we were just going around town, I took the insert out and had my camera and small purse for my cc's and cash in it. Since I had reinforced the side of the bag, it worked well, even with the insert. But I liked the additional padding for the airplane.


So, I've been coveting those handbag camera bags for a while now, but I am not willing to spend that much money on one, since I want my money to go to either camera gear or scrappy supplies, not handbags. Then I started seeing these 'make a purse into a camera bag' tutorials, but always thought "that is the ugliest bag in the world, why did they use that one?". Well, we are going on a trip on a plane, and so I needed a bag that would hold my camera and gear that I could also put my wallet and stuff in, and this is what I came up with.
It's from Target. I like it cause it has handles and a strap. (I also added that large leather piece to the strap to keep it from cutting into my neck) It's a really soft leather, so I needed to re-enforce it a little. Well, I saw on one of the tutorials to use needlepoint plastic, so I got 2 of those and cut it to fit on the bottom and go up the end sides. After opening the seam on the bottom of the purse, I just slipped them in and stitched the seam back up.
(This is the inside before)
Then I made the padded insert and stole the partition from my "real" camera bag, and attached it with velcro.
(this is the inside after)

(this is the removable insert)
I think it's going to be a hit. It has lots of pockets and zippers, so everything is secure. What do you think?

That is a really cute bag.... I am always changing bags. If I don't like them I take the zippers and inside pockets out to use later.
Like you it saves money and is unique.

Good job

gail

Awesome job. Looks like it will do the job.

I love it! You are something else, gf!! Have fun!!

very cool, I've been wanting to make one for awhile, too but haven't found the right bag or one that appeals to me

Cool!

Great job!!

I have a handmade camera bag, but it's often too much to lug around, so boyfriend is (eventually) going to make inserts for my camera to put in any of my various purses/bags... It's such a brilliant idea!!!

That is awesome..totally love it!

That's a really nice bag. WTG!

It looks great!

very impressive!

Wow - great job! You are very talented and creative!

wow...looks like it will be perfect!

I love the bag!

Love it!!! The actual bag is gorgeous and what a great thing you did to it for your camera.

This is great! I could have used this a couple of weeks ago. Thanks for the inspiration! I am off to Target now.

So creative and cute bag!! I think it looks great!!

So, I showed this on another site and then someone showed an insert from Domke on B&H. It would really save you a lot of time in making a camera bag out of a purse. They even had shoulder strap covers so the strap doesn't dig into your shoulder.

When something is so practical or useful, it does not have to be pretty, but your camera bag is. WTG!