Tutorial: The Hipslinger (aka The Fanny Pack)

[fenifer]

Yay! I made one! I love it, I may make another in a different color scheme, but pink is my fave color at the moment....
I will be wearing it when we see the Flaming Lips on the 26th of August!!!
Thanks so much for the pattern!!!

[fluxxii]

Yay for the return of the fanny pack! I wear them occassionally, because contrary to popular belief that CAN look cool. I don't have a handmade one though, and now I totally want one!

[Beeclef]

Training my huskies is a constant process, and it definitely helps to have a treat pouch.  So, I made one or two tiny changes, and voila! My dog training pouch! I totally want one of these in another cute fabric now Sorry if it looks dirty, but I already took it to the dog park for some recall training, and one of the things I'm working on with my youngest is jumping up.  Muddy paws, ugh.

[fluxxii]

^^ I LOVE it! And if that's your husky in your avatar, (s)he is absolutely beautiful! Huskies are my favorite, I can't wait until I live in a place that is dog-friendly. : ) Also, cute fabric!

I'm thinking of making one for craft shows and stuff...just gotta find the right fabric. So excited! : D

[Running With Scissors]

Fanny packs are great.  You did a good job.  Thanks for sharing. It is easier on your back then a fat purse weighing you down and harder for a thief to steal from you.  ; )

[TheSleepyKnitter]

I love fanny packs whether they're "cool" at any given fashion moment or not. Before I started seeing fanny packs pop up on craft sites this year, I purchased one last year at a business supply shop to use as a diaper bag when we're "out and about". Mine holds a diaper, a plastic bag for disposing the diaper, a bag of wet wipes, a pillow case to use as an emergency changing pad, and a spare one-piece in case of emergency clothing change. With the next child, I hope to make the change to cloth diapers, and I'll want a different configuration of the fanny pack for that, so this tutorial came at a perfect time. Thank you so much for sharing!

[mich._.elle]

Great idea! I HATE having a purse in the way when I'm dancing too.. i'd love to see this made in leather!

[RippledWater]

This is great! I haven't worn one of these in a very long time but somehow I am now inspired to bring them back. This is awesome! Thanks~

[retretretretretret]

so cool! i will definitely be making one. thanks for the tutorial!

[sum1smuma]

Who says the fanny pack lacks the cool status it once saw? Okay it may be true in some circles but my love affair started  with being a waitress and bartender for more than 15 years. Yes that part may not be cool either yet it has allowed me creative time.yay! This is absolutely awesome and I love wearing my packs to the side when they are a smooth design like yours. Keep creating 'cause you rocked this! 8