Sew Your Own Kid's Hip Pouch or Fanny Pack for Boys or Girls

By Debbie Colgrove, About.com Guide

• Turn the tube right side out. (Opening the zipper and turning through the zipper opening may be the easiest depending on the thickness of your fabric.)
• Place the tube flat with the zipper at the top.
• Measure 3" down on each edge and mark.
• Cut one piece of strap 7" long.
• Place one part of the buckle on the 7" piece of strap, bringing the ends of the strapping back to meet each other.
• Place the "right side" of the buckle on the right side of the fabric and baste to ONE layer of the tube.
• Repeat for the remaining strap by basting one end of the strap 3" down from the zipper, to ONE layer of the tube.
• Roll up the extra strap and bind with a rubber band as shown in the photo to prevent the strap from getting sewn in where you don't want it.

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• Materials List and Cutting Information
• Zipper 1
• Zipper 2
• Attaching the Strap
• End Seams
• Finishing

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