Make This Cordura® Fanny Pack | FREE Pattern

[@glenncox3986]

Thank you Sailrite for the great videos. I have sewn numerous bags and projects over the years from watching Sailrite videos and being able to purchase the exact materials and supplies used in the videos is very important to me. My only negative comment is speeding up the video is something Sailrite usually does not do like other online sewing videos. I understand not showing sewing every seam or connection in detail however fast forwarding thru important sewing positions is something Sailrite has never done before and I hope this not the new normal. Seeing how to position the project under the foot and sewing the "first one" is a very important step that should not be glossed over and would only add a couple of minutes to the video. Having said that please continue to make these educational videos and it's always great to see new faces at Sailrite. Thank you.

[@SailriteWorkbench]

If you are looking for longer, more in depth project tutorials we recommend our Sailrite DIY channel. (Here is the link to that channel: @SailriteDIY) Our Sailrite Workbench channel will focus on featuring product tutorials, selection guides, how to, and shorter form DIY projects. Both channels provide a wide variety of DIY information!

[@Jen-CelticWarrior]

I made this bag using lighter weight, outdoor fabric backed with interfacing because I just have a regular domestic machine. 😕 And my machine still struggled in some places. But the bag still turned out fantastic, and I use it with a D ring strap and carabiner to attach it to my bike basket. Works great! And I finally gave in today and ordered an Ultrafeed LSZ as a Christmas gift for myself. 😄 I will definitely make this bag again, using the new machine, recommended fabric, and supplies! Can’t wait for the machine to get here !!

[@evil07s]

Excellent. More camping projects please. This is the reason I bought my fabricator to support a company that continues to invest in videos like this.

[@SailriteWorkbench]

That's a great suggestion! Thank you for the kind words and support.

[@evil07s]

@@SailriteWorkbench I would like to see more van bags for camper vans. A great idea would be headrest organizer with bags or molie webbing to hang on the back of car seats. There is a huge movement in camper vans and even insulated sun visor would be a good project for all cars.

[@randywatkins8427]

@@evil07s I just completed the roll up tool kit and a friend thought it would work well to hang from a headrest in their camper van!

[@evil07s]

@@randywatkins8427 sweet I’m doing my roll up kit soon too. It’s in the things to make. Lol. Lots of gear to make for our van

[@gentlemachinist1970]

I love the thumbnail and whoever is rocking the lensatic compass

[@williamreinhard]

Wow, this video may be the best bag sewing tutorial I've seen. I don't really even need a fanny pack but I want to make this just because I learned so much. Please keep making videos like this!

[@SailriteWorkbench]

We appreciate your kind words! We are so glad you enjoyed it and learned so much. Thank you for watching! 😊

[@finalresult3d]

Awesome video, cant wait to make this. I love how much production AND information you put into your videos!!!

[@luksgbkorn]

Que bueno que está! Muchas gracias por compartir. Saludos desde Argentina, guernica city.

[@montanamom1124]

Wowza! Such a great tutorial for visual and audio learners. Really good.

[@mbheydrick8375]

What a great video! Thank you for providing it for us. I am looking forward to making 4 these as gifts for a family camping trip we will be making in June.

[@marielaughsloud]

Thank you for the tutorial and pattern!!!

[@louparsons]

It's great to see some outdoor gear videos, 'make your own gear' stuff is what I do with my LSZ w/WorkerB motor added, now time to order the LED light. Thanks for all the instructional videos that Sailrite has produced. YVR

[@viviancovington7813]

Awesome! I learned so much by watching. Can’t wait to make this! 😊❤

[@SailriteWorkbench]

That's great to hear! We're glad you found the video helpful and hope you have a great time making it. We'd love to see it, so tag us on social if you do! Good luck! 😊

[@smithy4894]

super cool video and really nice sewing machine. that one is absolutely fancy and nice. Is there a good site you may know of where we can get custom print outs? I want to take a shot at making a fanny pack for my brand but I’ve always been unsure of how i’m going to get those print cut outs to do it.

[@edwardolivares5038]

Awesome video definí will be trying that 😊

[@Barys41]

Hear me out. Make the belt webbing longer, so when you flip it, its the same lenght as the triangle, so you can secure it even more with sewing the ends to into the bag itself.

[@peumoasd5686]

que seca, you are so talented

[@twotanksofcoffee]

Please make a backpack for dogs! Also, love your tutorials! So good!

[@SailriteWorkbench]

That's a great idea, we'll be sure to add some projects to our list! Thank you for watching.

[@kentfarmhouse4039]

Hi Sailrite! I love that you do so many tutorial videos, but this one is incredibly difficult to execute. I make bags and was wondering how you were going to sew the seams together after already sewing the binding to the seam allowances. It didn't make sense- so I decided to follow along and make the bag. It eventually seemed to be one of those videos where they speed up or blur the areas that are obviously going to have some problems or design issues. It would have been good if she had talked about the fact that sewing the corners together was going to have some problems. It comes off strictly as a way to sell the kit and fabric, and not being an actual tutorial. Btw, I own an Ultrafeed and buy products from your company.

[@SailriteWorkbench]

We are sorry you experienced difficulty while making the fanny pack. Our goal is never to confuse or disguise the DIY process. Our goal in these DIY videos is to showcase projects that you can make with Sailrite tools and materials. This Sailrite workbench channel will focus more on shorter form, inspirational DIY project videos while our other channel, Sailrite DIY, will feature longer form DIY videos that walk through each step in detail. But regardless we can still offer some tips for creating this bag. Sewing bag corners can be tricky! We would recommend minimizing the amount of binding that overlaps in the corners. We hope this is helpful for you! And if you have anymore questions about this project feel free to comment them on the video or on our project blog and we'd love to answer them!

[@felipealonso876]

Beatiful! What is your sewing machine?

[@SailriteWorkbench]

Thank you! We are using the Sailrite Ultrafeed LS in this video. You can find more info on it here: www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Ultrafeed-LS-Walking-Foot-Sewing-Machine-110V

[@traceytowner176]

How heavy is the hot knife you are cutting with? Ty! Super video! Ty for the free pattern!

[@SailriteWorkbench]

The hotknife we are using in the video is the Sailrite Cordless Hotknife. This tool weights about 1lb and 11oz. with the battery attached. We also sell a corded hotknife which is a little heavier and weights about 2lb and 5 oz. Hope this is helpful!

[@platypushatstand]

Impressive. Subbed. ❤

[@khawajaabdullateef5098]

Like your video very informative, one thing missing where to find the fabric, threads, webbings and the accessories.

[@SailriteWorkbench]

Hi! All the tools and materials you'll need are linked in the video's description.

[@rustywollerman2485]

How do you sew the bag sides together properly without leaving a hole where the thick corners meet? My fabricator can’t even sew over all that thickness!! I also agree that this is a critical part of the pattern and you should not fast forward in the video. I’m thinking I need to try this pattern without the grosgrain ribbon binding on the edges, since the Cordura is cut with a hot knife so binding seems unnecessary. Bummer I’m having trouble with finishing, as I plan on making more for my snowboarding grandsons. I’m using the black and blue camouflage Cordura and it looks great while still flat, lol. I also bought pink camouflage Cordura for girls. Any good tips on the fat corners?

[@wessstaats]

I thought the buckle was adjustable... 😞I liked the pattern but there are a few things that could be added in the instructions. I will post when them on my second attempt to make this with my own modifications, one of which will be an adjustable belt.

[@Roly679]

Hi Sailrite workshop, What would be the ideal stitch length for this project?

[@SailriteWorkbench]

We would recommend a stitch length of 4-5mm. The smaller stitches make it easier to sew in tight corners of the bag.

[@cherylkata2789]

can you use a sew cordura with a regular sewing machine

[@SailriteWorkbench]

Home sewing machines can sew up to a couple layers of Cordura fabric but with this particular project there are many sections that have multiple layers of Cordura, zippers, and webbing. So for those reasons we would recommend using a heavy-duty sewing machine for this project and material combination. On the other hand, this project can be modified to be sewn on a home sewing machine. (For example not using binding, using a thinner fabric, and/or removing the outside webbing loops)

[@juancarlosalonsomoreno4064]

Es cordura el material ?

[@SailriteWorkbench]

Yes! We made the bag out of Cordura Fabric.

[@miriamphilippsborn1514]

Thanks for this video Sailrite 👌🏻 Three tips: 1. Not to have such loud music in an instruction video, it's distracting. 2. Not to speed up the sewing just as the pouch gets structurally more complex, it's confusing. 3. Can you mention the type of Cordura used, 500D or 1000D, coated, not coated, etc. And bonus tip, can we know who we're following along with, her first name? Many thanks!

[@SailriteWorkbench]

We used 1000D coated Cordura fabric for this Fanny Pack. In the description you'll be able to find specific links to the Cordura fabric colors we used. Hope this is helpful!

[@CourtCrosby]

I have lots of left over sunbrella, what's the difference between cordura and sunbrella?

[@SailriteWorkbench]

Left over Sunbrella would work great for this project! We chose to use Cordura fabric for this project because it is designed for bag making. But both Cordura and Sunbrella fabric are both stiffer fabrics that offer water resistance and durability which work great for this style of bag.

[@TheGarryhall]

Awesome video. Well done. Q: with 1 yard of each color, will it make more than one bag? Thanks

[@SailriteWorkbench]

Definitely! Depending on how closely you pattern on your fabric, you can get roughly 8 bags when you use 1 YD of 3 different colors of Cordura fabric. If you choose to use a different fabric, the width of the fabric might change the amount of bags you can get out of the material. (Cordura is a 60" wide fabric.)

[@TheGarryhall]

@@SailriteWorkbench awesome. Thank you Sailrite you are the most responsive company whether questions like this or a question about my LSZ-1. You are fast friendly and professional.

[@OliviaLenz]

belated, but if you orient things right, you can make 18 bags with the yardage. not all bags will have all three colors, but fun to mix and match!

[@linflores2341]

How do I download the pattern please?

[@SailriteWorkbench]

You can download the pattern using the link in the description, but I can also link it here! Once you click the link you can download and print off the pdf. Hope that helps! www.sailrite.com/PDF/Fanny_Pack_Measurement_Guide.pdf

[@sarawilliams6252]

Any chance you’ll have kits available for this?

[@SailriteWorkbench]

We do not currently have plans to make this project a kit. But we do offer a free template in the description!

[@ryanmcclellan4741]

Any suggestions on printer settings? Mine printed out significantly smaller than the measurements on the pattern dictate it should be.

[@SailriteWorkbench]

We would recommend that your printer settings are set to "print full size" and not "fit to page". Otherwise it might print out smaller than the pattern should be. Hope this is helpful!

[@randywatkins8427]

On my Canon printer dialogue you can set it to "100%" under "custom size" and it comes out perfectly

[@susansobon]

4 yards of fabric for a fanny pack. What?

[@SailriteWorkbench]

We understand your concern about the amount of fabric used in the project. Since a fanny pack is a smaller project, you can easily make multiple projects with the extra yardage. While we did suggest using 4 yards of fabric to create a multicolored fanny pack, we want to clarify that you can definitely use less fabric if you want to make it all one color. We simply wanted to showcase the possibilities of using multiple colors to create a unique and personalized fanny pack. We hope this clears up any confusion.

[@dickwarden-hp3ni]

So much enjoy these videos. Will definitely be making one of these.