Weave a camera strap - PEP BB textile.straw.weave.strap

This is a badge bit (BB) that is part of the PEP curriculum.  Completing this BB is part of getting the straw badge in textiles.

In this project, you will weave a warp-faced strap suitable for a camera or guitar!  The strap must be exceptionally strong and non-stretchy with appropriate hardware attached.  You can use an inkle loom, a rigid heddle loom, a backstrap loom, or tablet weaving techniques on an appropriate loom or frame.

Here are some hardware ideas: camera strap hardware, guitar hardware, or wide strap hardware.

Optional: add an adjustible slide to the strap.



To complete this BB, the minimum requirements are:
 - weave a strap that is a minimum of 2 inches wide by 60 inches long (recommended length while it is on the loom and under tension)
 - use materials that are clearly sturdy enough for use on an active homestead
 - hem and add hardware so you can attach it to your camera, guitar, or duffle bag

To document your completion of the BB, provide proof of the following as pictures or a video (less than two minutes):
 - the loom and materials you're starting with
 - the weaving in progress
 - the finished strap - at least 54" off the loom, hemmed with hardware attached preferably with a ruler or tape measure visible

Here is my submission for the Textiles - Straw - Weave a Strap BB.

To document the completion of the BB, I have provided the following:
- the loom and materials you're starting with
- the weaving in progress
- the finished strap - at least 54" off the loom, hemmed with hardware attached preferably with a ruler or tape measure visible

The Colors I Selected:


My Inkle Loom


Warping and Weaving:



The First Few Inches:


And More:


The Warp Advancing Around the Loom:


Fininshed Weaving:


Attaching the Hardware - used my Singer Sewing Machine:


Finished Strap - with Hardware Attached - Measuring 3 x 20" = 60"


Links to my blog with more about my Inkle Project:
Getting Started with My Inkle Loom
Weaving and More on My Inkle Loom