The Fanny Pack ファニーパック or Waist Pouch has made a phenomenal comeback on the fashion runway. You can carry it as a crossbody bag in front or at the back of your body, or carry it sideways or around your waist. The key is to keep your hands free and your style cool. Learn to make our Fanny Pack with this intermediate video sewing tutorial in the comfort of your home. With adjustable straps, the unisex design of Fanny Pack suits men, ladies and even kids. This project is also available as a workshop.
LEVEL: Intermediate (Experience with sewing bags and handling bulk will be a plus)
PROJECT DURATION: 8 - 12 hours (Dependent on your pace)
DIGITAL DOWNLOADS: 2.3MB
- A PDF document of paper patterns and instructions
- Includes link to the online, streaming tutorial video (38.5 Minutes)
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Finished Size - Approx 30cmW x 18cmH
- Adjustable 3cmW Straps between the length of 72cm - 105cmL
- 26cmW Zipper Closure
MATERIALS YOU NEED:
- 55cmW x 50cmH Fat Quarter x Print fabric for Exterior (Preferably cotton canvas)
- 55cmW x 50cmH Fat Quarter Solid fabric for Lining (Preferably cotton canvas)
- 55cmW x 50cmH Fat Quarter x Medium Weight Cotton Fusible Woven Interfacing
- Minimum 30cmL or 12inchL x 2.5cmW Nylon Zipper (With Single or Dual Pull)
- 30-32mmW x 130cmL x Canvas Webbing/Straps
- 30 - 32mmW Plastic Snap Buckle & Adjuster
TOOLS YOU NEED:
- Rotary Cutter or Fabric Scissors
- Normal Scissors (for non-fabric cutting)
- Washable Fabric Marker/Chalk
- Ruler
- Iron & Ironing Board
- Sewing Machine with min. Needle Size 14/90
- Thread Cutter & Seam Ripper
- Sewing Pins & Clips
- Matching Polyester Thread (for your fabrics)
- Sewing Awl (To make markings for your bag darts)
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS TUTORIAL:
- Fusing cotton woven interfacing
- Transferring markings from your pattern to fabric
- Achieving accurate seam allowances on your sewing machine
- Sewing right and left bag straps
- Reducing and managing bulk during bag sewing
- Sewing zipper tabs and shortening your zip
- Sewing a zipper opening for your Fanny Pack
- Sewing bag darts
- Stitching straight and curved seams
- The construction for a classic fanny Pack design
- Stitching a Snap Buckle and Adjuster for your adjustable bag straps
- Hand sewing is optional
You can also arrange for online consultation with us via Google Meet or a workshop (fees apply) if you need more guidance on the project. Email us at jasmine@applelulucrafts.com or WhatsApp +65 96310475 (Jasmine) to find out more.