Introduction: DIY Fanny Pack
This is a fun DIY fashion sewing project! Great gift for the holidays! This tutorial walks you through the steps on how to make a fanny pack.
Supplies
-LINK to Pattern: https://www.properfitclothing.com/product-page/fanny-pack-pattern-download
-LINK to Bias tape folder kit: https://goo.gl/E4X5go
-LINK to Bias Tape: https://goo.gl/rtMLte
-LINK to Fabric: https://amzn.to/2lNrnly
-LINK to Plastic Buckles: https://amzn.to/2kfTFVf
-LINK to Webbing: https://amzn.to/2lO4AWP
-LINK to Zippers: https://amzn.to/2GGWnLQ
-LINK to Parachute Cord: https://amzn.to/2jOG0V9
Step 1: Supplies
Fabric: 1 yard (canvas, denim, or twill)
Plastic buckle: 1
Slide adjuster: 1
Webbing: 2 yards
Zipper: 12 inch (1) 22 inch (1)
Cord: .5 yard or less (optional for zipper pulls)
Step 2: Cutting Pattern Panels
Font Panel: 1
Front Zipper Panel: 1
Back Panel: 1 outer layer and 1 for divider
Strap Panel: 4
Front Bottom Panel: 1
Side Bottom Panel: 1
Side Zipper Panel: 2
Step 3: Front Panel Zipper Part 1
-Grab 12 inch zipper and Front Bottom Panel.
-Place the right sides together on straight edge.
-Sew with zipper foot for best results.
-After sewing,. fold seam allowance front bottom panel and add top stitch.
Step 4: Front Panel Zipper Part 1
-Grab Front Top Zipper Panel
-Fold in half with wrong sides together.
-Place on opposite side of 12 inch zipper with right sides together.
-Grab Front Top Panel. Place directly over Front Top Zipper Panel with right sides together.
-Stitch with zipper foot.
-After stitching. Fold the Front Top Zipper Panel and Front Top Panel up and add a top stitch.
Step 5: Securing Zipper Panel
-Pull zipper train to the inside of the panel.
-Add stitch to Front Top Zipper Panel across the zipper track. Go slow to avoid breaking a needle.
-This is going to secure the zipper panel down.
Step 6: Back Panel Divider
-Grab the Back Panel (Divider fabric).
-Place it on the back of the complete front pocket panel.
-Stitch around the outside edge as close as you can to the edge.
Step 7: Side Zipper Part 1
-Grab Side Zipper Panel and 22 inch zipper.
-Place the right sides together and stitch with zipper presser foot.
-After sewing. Fold Side Zipper Panel flat and add top stitch.
Step 8: Side Zipper Part 2
-Grab the second Side Zipper Panel.
-Place on the opposite side of zipper. Lining up both Side Zipper Panels.
-Stitch with zipper presser foot.
-After sewing. Fold Side Zipper Panel flat and add top stitch.
Step 9: Side Bottom Panel
-Grab the Side Bottom Panel.
-Place on completed Side Zipper Panel with right sides together.
-Sew at .25 inch seam allowance.
-Take the other side of Side Bottom Panel and sew it to the opposite end of Side Zipper Panel.
-Sew at .25 inch seam allowance.
-After sewing. Snip zipper ends to match seam allowance length.
Step 10: Bias Tape Raw Edge
-Add bias tape to the raw edge were the zipper, Side Bottom Panel, and Side Zipper Panel meet.
-You can use premade bias tape or make your own. I am using a double fold bias tape binder. I find it to be the most efficient way to add bias tape to raw edges. I really like to use it on the inside seams. Makes the end bag look more professional.
Step 11: Top Stitching Side Panel
-Fold the bias taped seam allowance towards the Side Bottom Panel and add a top stitch.
-Repeat for the opposite side.
Step 12: Strap Panels
-Grab 2 Strap Panels and 1 yard of webbing.
-Place the right sides together with webbing sandwiched in between sorter straight end.
-Stitch side and top edge.
-Flip Right sides and add top stitch around outside edge.
-Repeat process for other Strap Panels.
Step 13: Adding Strap Panels
-Grab Back Panel and Strap Panels.
-Line the Strap Panels up on the center side of the Back Panel.
-Stitch as close as you can to the edge of the Back Panel.
-This stitch it to hold the Strap Panels is position for easier assembly.
Step 14: Adding Webbing Ends
-Cut (2) 2 inch webbing strips.
-Fold webbing in half.
-Place webbing on zipper ends. covering Front Top Zipper Panel.
-Stitch as close as you can to the edge.
-Repeat for opposite side.
Step 15: Assembly Part 1
-Mark the center of Front Top Zipper Panel and Side Bottom Panels.
-Line up the centers with the complete Front Panel.
-It is best to mark the center of the edges for all panels. This will give you the most accurate results.
-Pin the Front Top Zipper Panel and Side Bottom Panel to the Front Panel.
-Stitch around outside edge at .25inch seam allowance.
-After sewing. Snip the zipper ends to match seam allowance.
Step 16: Assembly Part 2
-Grab Back Panel with Strap Panels.
-Line up with Front Top Zipper Panel and Side Bottom Panels.
-Make sure you place the webbing on the inside of the bag before sewing.
-Pin panels together.
-Sew around outside edge at .25 inch seam allowance.
Step 17: Bias Tape Inside Seams
-Add bias tape to the inside seams.
-This will add over all strength to the fanny pack.
-When done flip the right side out.
Step 18: Adding Buckle Part 1
-Add female end of buckle to one side of webbing.
-Feed webbing through back opening of buckle.
-Fold webbing over to hide raw edge.
-Stitch webbing down.
Step 19: Adding Buckle Part 2
-Add slide adjuster to opposite webbing end.
-Grab male buckle end.
-Feed webbing though buckle from front to back opening.
-Pull webbing back though slide adjuster from front to back opening.
-Fold webbing end over and stitch down. This will prevent the webbing from sliding back though the slide adjuster.
Step 20: Final Touches
-Use cord or premade zipper pulls.
-Add to zipper for the final touch. This really adds a lot to the bag and makes it look more professional.
-Add to both zippers.
Step 21: Finished!
Thank you so much for checking out my project out! If you get stuck on any steps you can also checkout my detailed step by step video tutorial.
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