Free Fanny Pack Patterns & Tutorials
It was tough finding enough free patterns to make this project page but I think these will do the trick, there’s a nice variety here. You can sew zipped pouches to use for the fanny packs or use a ready-made one and carry on with the methods outlined in the tutorial. Most of these are sewing projects but there is one knitting pattern and one no-sew project. If I find anything new (original), I’ll add it to this list. I included a wrist pack and a runner’s belt since they function in a similar way but on a smaller scale (and they’re useful too). Enjoy!
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DIY Waist Bag: A ready-made zipped pouch of your choosing (make-up bag, pencil case, etc.), is transformed into a fanny pack by adding ribbon, chain and a carabiner (no-sew, uses a glue-gun).
ispy-diy.blogspot.com
thesoutherninstitute.com
The Hipslinger: A pouch (with foldover flap) is sewn then attached to a fabric waistband that has velcro & carabiner clips on each end.
craftster.org
craftzine.com
Wrist Fanny Pack: A length of ribbon is sewn to a zipper then snaps or velcro are added to the ends. Large enough to hold a stash of cash or a key or two.
dailycraftproject.wordpress.com
knitty.com
I learn so much from your site. Thank you for doing what you do. Merry Christmas
Being English, I was mystified – I’d never heard of a “fanny pack”! In England, a lady’s fanny is a very private part indeed, and has no need of a pack (unless it’s a tampon!). I’ve just worked it out – your fanny pack is what we’d call a “bumbag”. To those of you in the US this is probably just as confusing, so I’d better explain that your bum, in England is what you sit on, not some sort of vagrant. Isn’t our mutual language fascinating?
Thank you Jenny! This is useful, not to mention very amusing, info for sure!