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Large Hip/Fanny/Shoulder Bag with Darted Front Pocket

Elevate your sewing skills with our essential fanny pack pattern, featuring a unique darted front pocket for extra volume. This project is perfect for beginners looking to master darts, curved corners, and zips while creating something personal.

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Description

Discover the Perfect Essential Fanny Pack

With a main pocket that offers 3 inches (7.5 cm) of depth and a front pocket with 1 inch (2.5 cm) of depth, you’ll have plenty of space for your essentials.

Not for Commercial Use: This pattern is for personal enjoyment and skill-building.

Want to dive deeper? Check out my article on drafting darted patterns to learn how to design similar creations yourself.

Pattern Details

Comprehensive Instructions

Every step is clearly illustrated and described, and packed with helpful tips

Printable PDF Pattern

Available in US Letter, A4, and large-format paper sizes, ready for immediate printing.

Shopping List

Full shopping and cutting list, with suggested fabrics

Suggested Materials & Hardware

A rough estimate for budgeting. A complete shopping list is included in the sewing guide.

Fabrics:

Body Fabric: <1 metre/yard (e.g., 210D nylon, X-Pac™ VX21)
Optional Liner Fabric: <1 metre/yard (e.g., 70D-100D nylon)
Optional Spacer Mesh: <1 metre/yard (for back padding)

Hardware (Notions):

#5 coil zip: <1m continuous zip
Nylon Webbing: 1in (25mm) 2m
Binding Tape: 1in (25mm) 2m
Hardware: 1 side release buckle

Tech specs coming soon

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