Kitten Head Camera Bag

Why are bags for electronics so depressing? Laptops, cameras, 'pads and 'phones. It seems like 90% of them are solid black. Why?? Ok I understand, it doesn't show dirt, it's neutral, etc, etc. BUT YOU CAN'T SEE ANYTHING INSIDE OF IT. What about all the other solid neutral colors that aren't black? What about those?

Frustrated with the camera bag choices on the market, I took matters into my own hands, leapt well past neutral into the realm of Kitten Head.

This pattern is this one from an Etsy shop called Watermelon Wishes. I literally was searching for "camera bag pdf" and it led me to this. As it says, it's more of a tutorial than pattern - there are just cutting dimensions and then instructions - but it was exactly what I was looking for.

I like that it's smaller than a normal camera bag. It's the perfect size for my camera, charger and spare battery, and remote. So great for whenever I just want my camera and not my extra lenses and other accessories.

Plus did I mention it isn't black?

From every angle there is a fragment of a kitten face staring out at you. It's weird and I like it. Look at these eyes.



There is an elasticized pocket on one side, although thus far I've been a little worried to put anything in it for fear of falling out.

The much more usable pocket is a zippered one under the main flap. It's a more than ample space for the charger, battery and remote.

UPDATE: The zipper is something that I added myself. It's not part of the pattern but was easy to install!

There are snaps on the sides that give the bag its triangular shape [also look at all the kitten eyes SO WEIRD].

But when they are unsnapped, it gets very roomy!

There's literally room for my DSLR camera and nothing else in the main compartment. But that's all you need!

When I snap the sides around the camera, it is so snug and cozy in there, and it feels very protected. Each side and bottom panel has eight - EIGHT - layers of batting AND a layer of peltex sewn into it. The pattern called for foam, which I didn't have, but I DID have batting and peltex, and I was being thrifty.

And look at this little guy on the bottom!

I actually made this a while ago, and it's only now making it to the blog. The fabric is an ultimate favorite of mine. It's a Japanese linen/cotton blend that I bought at the now-closed Urban Craft Center have tried desperately to find online, but have failed. The selvage says "project by cotton japan". If any of you find it online I will give you my firstborn kitten.

I have to be honest, I feel a little ridiculous carrying this around.

But at least it isn't black.