Do you call these bags bum bags or fanny packs?
As a kid I only heard them called bum bags and when I heard the name fanny pack, I thought that was pretty funny… but then, it does make sense if you wear them out in front? Either way, I’m super excited about this new bag because it will make carrying my phone and keys super easy and comfortable while I skate and walk the dog!
The pattern is from Proper Fit Clothing who make instructional videos for their patterns instead of written instructions. You can find the pattern here.
Very happy with the pattern, but I will say that I found some of the ways they constructed the bag to not make sense… like instead of enclosing the raw edges and the zipper tape between the main and lining fabrics, they had you serge them after sewn to the zipper… I followed along with the instructions, while I didn’t agree with them just to see if there was a later reason for this… which there wasn’t, so while I plan to make more, I will change the way I put the bag together.
I see this project as a good way to use up scraps and come up with some pretty creative mixes with colours and prints! Not to mention, they are back in! So practical!!!
Happy Sewing!
Lauren
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