DIY Photography Sling

Fold the cloth in half. Fold it the long way if it is a rectangle. Fold it either way if it is a square. This fold will be the pocket of the sling that will hold your photography equipment.

Bring together the folded ends of the sheet. Tie a knot using the two ends. A simple square knot will be sufficient for securing together this sling. Make the knot at the point that gives you a desirable sling size. Try on the sling and experiment with the location of the knot. Slide the sling around your neck. The top of the sling will sit on one shoulder. The opposite side of the sling, which will hold your equipment, will sit under the arm opposite the shoulder holding the top of the sling and on your hip. Untie the knot and retie it until you are comfortable with how the sling sits on your body.

Fill the sling. Take off the sling. Open the fold. Place your photography equipment gently in the pocket of the sling. The amount of equipment that can be held in your sling will depend on its size. Like with a bag, it's best not to overload the sling. Equipment should not peek out of the top as those pieces could easily fall out.

Place the sling over your shoulder and on to your hip as you did in step 2. The sling should fit comfortably and not bump around or cause pain while you walk and move. Repeat the knot adjustments that you completed in step 2 to make any necessary adjustment to correct bumping or pain issues.