Fanny packs are also known as bum bags, banana bags, waist packs, and belt bags. They’re small bags that you strap around your waist, or wear cross-body on your chest. They’re a hands-free way to carry your essentials while doing errands or going for walks. Here’s our shortlist of the best sewing patterns available for fanny packs. 15 are free, and many include video tutorials!
Contents list:
Free:
“Etta” Half Circle Fanny Pack
Download now from Fibre Mood – FREE (with free account sign-up)
- Sizes: Exact finished measurements aren’t provided. Approximately 10” (25cm) wide based on fabric requirements.
- Design: Half-circle shaped fanny pack. Front zipper closure. Adjustable webbing straps. Click buckle fastening.
- Fabric: Medium to heavy-weight woven fabrics. For example, denim, canvas, corduroy, oilskin, oilcloth, cotton canvas, cotton twill, or drill.
- Format: Print-at-home digital download in US letter / A4 size. Instructions are available as a separate download.
- Suitable for beginners? No. I think this pattern would better suit an intermediate sewist. The instructions are illustrated but no photos are included so the pattern could be difficult to follow. Inserting the zipper into the curved front of the fanny pack could also be challenging for a beginner.
Half-Circle Fanny Pack with Front Zipper
Download now from Spoonflower – FREE
- Sizes: Exact finished measurements aren’t provided. The bag is sewn from a fat quarter of fabric which would suggest it’s under 20” (50cm) wide.
- Design: Half-circle shape. Front zipper closure. Fully lined. Adjustable webbing straps. Click buckle fastening. Bias-bound zipper.
- Fabric: Medium to heavy-weight woven fabrics. For example, denim, canvas, corduroy, oilskin, oilcloth, cotton canvas, cotton twill, or drill.
- Format: Print-at-home digital download in US letter / A4 size. Instructions are available here.
- Suitable for beginners? No. I think an intermediate sewist with previous experience sewing zippers and linings would best suit this pattern. The style of the fanny pack is simple, but sewing in the lining and bias binding the zipper could be challenging for a beginner.
“Frankie” Simple Rounded Fanny Pack
Download now from Frankie – FREE
- Sizes: Exact finished measurements aren’t provided. Approximately 10” (25cm) wide based on fabric requirements.
- Design: Half-circle shape. Front zip closure. Fully lined. Adjustable webbing straps. Click buckle fastening.
- Fabric: Medium-weight woven fabrics. Quilting cotton is suggested for the outer fabric, and canvas is suggested for the lining. Other medium to heavy-weight fabrics like cotton twill, drill, canvas, light denim, or oilcloth can also be used.
- Format: Print-at-home digital download in US letter / A4 size. Instructions are available here.
- Suitable for beginners? Yes. I think an adventurous or advanced beginner with some experience sewing zippers and linings could make this pattern. The style of this fanny pack is on the simpler side and the instructions are clear and concise with photo illustrations throughout.
“Frost” Fanny Pack with Size Variations
Download now from Petite Stitchery – FREE
- Sizes: Small, Medium, Large
- Small: 4.75” high x 8” wide (12.5 cm high x 20 cm wide).
- Medium: 5.75” high x 10” wide (14.5 cm high x 25.5 cm wide).
- Large: 6.75” high x 12” wide (17 cm high x 30.5 cm wide).
- Design: Half-circle shaped fanny pack in 3 sizes. Front zipper closure. Fully lined. Adjustable webbing straps. Click buckle fastening.
- Fabric: Medium to heavy-weight woven fabrics. For example, denim, canvas, corduroy, oilskin, oilcloth, cotton canvas, cotton twill, or drill.
- Format: Print-at-home digital download in US letter / A4 size, A0 copyshop file and projector files included. Instructions are included with the download.
- Suitable for beginners? Yes. I think an adventurous or advanced beginner with some experience sewing zippers and linings could make this pattern. The instructions included with the download appear to be clear and the photo illustrations are helpful. Working with heavy-weight fabric can be difficult so choose a medium-weight cotton blend to make the sewing process easier.
Classic Fanny Pack with Curved Top Flap (+Video)
Download now from Learn Create Sew – FREE
- Sizes: 13.5” wide x 4” high (34 cm wide x 10 cm high).
- Design: Curved, 3D fanny pack with front zipper closure. Fully lined. Adjustable webbing straps. Click buckle fastening.
- Fabric: Medium to heavy-weight woven fabrics. For example, denim, canvas, corduroy, oilskin, oilcloth, cotton canvas, cotton twill, or drill.
- Format: Print-at-home digital download in US letter / A4 size. Instructions are available here. There’s also a video tutorial available here.
- Suitable for beginners? Yes. I think this pattern would suit an advanced beginner to an intermediate sewist. Some experience sewing in zippers and linings would be helpful. A complete beginner could find these aspects of the pattern difficult, especially if sewing with a heavy-weight fabric.
“Bum Bag” Large Fanny Pack with Front Zip Closure
Download now from My Fabrics – FREE
- Sizes: Exact finished measurements aren’t provided. Approximately 21.5” (55cm) wide based on zipper length.
- Design: Classic fanny pack with a curved top flap. Can be worn at the waist or cross-body. Half circle shape. Double zipper tab front closure. Unlined. Adjustable webbing straps. Click buckle fastening.
- Fabric: Heavy-weight, woven, sturdy fabrics. For example, denim, canvas, corduroy, oilskin, oilcloth, cotton canvas, cotton twill, or drill.
- Format: Print-at-home digital download in US letter / A4 size. Instructions are available here.
- Suitable for beginners? No. The instructions are very minimal with no photos or illustrations included. Inserting the zipper on a curve would also be difficult for a beginner. This pattern would better suit an intermediate sewist.
“Running Belt” Fanny Pack (+Video)
Download now from Learn My Yog – FREE
- Sizes: 7” wide x 4” high (18 cm wide x 10cm high).
- Design: Lightweight fanny pack to carry your phone while you’re running. Rectangular shape with a flat design. Zipper on the front. Adjustable webbing straps. Click buckle fastening. Padded back panel for comfort.
- Fabric: Lightweight technical fabrics are recommended, such as coated polyester, coated Nylon, X-pac, and Ecopak.
- Format: Print-at-home digital download in US letter / A4 size. Instructions are included with the download. An instructional YouTube video is also available to watch here.
- Suitable for beginners? No. I think a beginner would struggle to sew this fanny pack due to the technical fabrics required. These can be slippery and difficult to work with, and inserting a zipper into them would require more advanced sewing skills. I think this pattern would better suit an intermediate sewist.
“Wanderer” Fanny Pack with Zippered Front Pocket
Download now from Art Gallery Fabrics – FREE
- Sizes: Approximately 11 ¼” wide x 6 ½” high (28.5 cm wide x 16.5 cm high) based on fabric requirements.
- Design: Patchwork style, hands-free bag. Flat style. Curved bottom, flat top. Zippered front patch pocket. Fully lined.
- Fabric: Light to medium-weight woven fabrics, such as cotton, quilting cotton, cotton twill, linen, or light denim.
- Format: Print-at-home digital download in US letter / A4 size. Instructions are available here.
- Suitable for beginners? No. I think a beginner would find this pattern difficult due to the minimal instructions. The style of the bag is reasonably simple but the zipper is inserted in a difficult way, with which a beginner would struggle. I think this pattern would better suit an intermediate sewist.
DIY Simple Fanny Pack (+Video)
Download now from Sewing Times – FREE
- Sizes: 10 ½” wide x 5” high (26.5 cm wide x 12.5 cm high).
- Design: Simple, classic fanny pack with a rounded bottom. Zipper closure on the front. Fully lined. Adjustable webbing straps. Click buckle fastening.
- Fabric: Medium-weight woven fabrics like cotton, quilting cotton, cotton twill, linen, or light denim.
- Format: Print-at-home digital download in US letter / A4 size. Instructions are available here. There’s also a free video tutorial here.
- Suitable for beginners? Yes. I think this would be a good pattern for an advanced or adventurous beginner to try. The style of the bag is simple and there are clear written and video instructions to follow. Some experience sewing zippers and linings would be helpful but this would be a good introduction to bag making nonetheless.
“Mochi” Boxy Fanny Pack
Download now from Sewchibi Designs – FREE (adult pattern free to Email newsletter subscribers)
- Sizes: 10” wide x 3” high (25 cm wide x 7.5 cm high).
- Design: Boxy style, rectangular fanny pack. Zipper closure on the top panel. Front pocket. Partially lined. Adjustable strap with D-rings. Can be worn cross-body or at the waist.
- Fabric: Medium to heavy-weight woven fabrics, such as denim, canvas, corduroy, oilskin, oilcloth, cotton canvas, cotton twill, or drill.
- Format: Print-at-home digital download in US letter / A4 size. Instructions are included with the download.
- Suitable for beginners? Yes. I think this pattern would suit an adventurous beginner with some experience sewing zippers and curves. The instructions are clear with photo illustrations throughout. Use a medium-weight cotton fabric to make the sewing process easier.
“Bummity Bum Bag” Rectangular Fanny Pack without Strap (+Video)
Download now from Spencer Ogg – FREE
- Sizes: 8 ¼ ” wide x 5” high (21 cm wide x 12.5 cm high).
- Design: Rectangular fanny pack. Flat style. Straight zipper closure on the front. Fully lined. Threads onto an existing belt for an easy fit.
- Fabric: Medium to heavy-weight woven fabrics. For example, denim, canvas, corduroy, oilskin, oilcloth, cotton canvas, cotton twill, or drill.
- Format: Print-at-home digital download in US letter / A4 size. There’s a video tutorial available here.
- Suitable for beginners? Yes. I think this would be a great bag pattern for a beginner to try. A flat bag is easy to construct and sewing in a straight zipper is easier than a curved opening. The instructional YouTube video is also very clear and helpful.
Large & free fanny packs:
“Bikepacking” Boxy Colorblocked Fanny Pack
Download now from Bike Packing – FREE
- Sizes: Exact finished measurements aren’t provided. Approximately 10” (25 cm) wide based on zipper length.
- Design: Boxy, 3D rectangular shape. Zipper closure on the front with flap. Adjustable webbing straps. Click buckle fastening. Additional utility elements like size adjustment straps, daisy chain, and elastic cord bottle holder.
- Fabric: Technical fabrics are recommended, such as, coated polyester, coated Nylon, X-pac and Ecopak. You can also use any medium-weight woven fabric with some structure for an easier sew.
- Format: Print-at-home digital download in US letter / A4 size. Instructions are available here.
- Suitable for beginners? No. This fanny pack is very involved with lots of different parts to sew, which requires precision. Sewing with technical fabrics can also be difficult due to their slippery nature. I think this pattern would better suit an intermediate to advanced sewist with some previous experience.
Boxy Fanny Pack for Children and Adults
Download now from Diyctators – FREE
- Sizes: 8” wide x 5” high (18 cm wide x 12 cm high).
- Design: Boxy, 3D rectangular shape. Zipper closure on the top. Adjustable webbing straps. Click buckle fastening. Bias-bound edges on the inside. Fully lined Front pocket.
- Fabric: Medium to heavy-weight woven fabrics. For example, denim, canvas, corduroy, oilskin, oilcloth, faux leather, cotton twill, or drill.
- Format: Print-at-home digital download in US letter / A4 size. Instructions are available here.
- Suitable for beginners? Yes. I think this pattern would be a good one for a confident beginner with some previous sewing experience sewing zippers and curves. The pattern instructions are clear with photo illustrations throughout. A complete beginner could struggle with sewing the zipper on a curve and bias binding the edges.
“Everyday” Boxy Fanny Pack with Zippered Pocket (+Video)
Download now from Learn My Yog – FREE
- Sizes: Exact finished measurements aren’t provided. Approximately 10” wide x 6” high (25 cm wide x 15 cm high).
- Design: Boxy, 3D rectangular shape. Zipper closure on the top. Zippered front pocket. Adjustable webbing straps. Click buckle fastening. Fully lined.
- Fabric: Medium to heavy-weight sturdy woven fabrics. For example, denim, canvas, corduroy, oilskin, oilcloth, faux leather, cotton twill, or drill.
- Format: Print-at-home digital download in US letter / A4 size. Instructions are included with the download. There’s an additional video tutorial here.
- Suitable for beginners? No. I think a beginner would struggle with some of the technical sewing involved in this project, such as sewing in the two zippers and the curves. The written instructions aren’t particularly clear either. This pattern would better suit an intermediate sewist.
Paid PDF patterns:
“Frankie & Faye” Oval and Rectangular Fanny Packs
Buy now from Wisi – €8 (approx. $8)
- Sizes:
- Frankie (Oval)
- Mini: 7” wide x 4” high (18 cm wide x 10 cm high).
- Maxi: 9” wide x 4.5” high (23 cm wide x 11.5 cm high).
- Faye (Rectangular)
- Mini: 6” wide x 4” high (16 cm wide x 10 cm high).
- Maxi: 8 ½” wide x 5 ½” high (22 cm wide x 14 cm high).
- Frankie (Oval)
- Design: Frankie has a semi-circle shape with a curved top flap and front zipper closure. Faye has a rectangular 3D shape with zipper closure on the top. Additional front zip pocket. Adjustable webbing straps. Click buckle fastening. Fully lined. Can be attached to a belt.
- Fabric: Medium to heavy-weight woven fabrics. For example, denim, canvas, corduroy, oilskin, oilcloth, faux leather, cotton twill, or drill.
- Format: Print-at-home digital download in US letter / A4 size. Fully illustrated written instructions are with the pattern.
- Suitable for beginners? No. A beginner would struggle sewing the 3D shape with lining and sewing the zipper on a curve. I think this pattern would better suit an intermediate sewist with previous sewing experience.
“Ferris” flat Fanny Pack with Front Zip Pocket (+Video)
Buy now from Sallie Tomato – $10
- Sizes: Small, Medium, and Large
- S: 12” wide x 5” high (30.5 cm wide x 13 cm high).
- M: 15” wide x 7” high (38 cm wide x 18 cm high).
- L: 19” wide x 9” high (48 cm wide x 23 cm high).
- Design: Flat, half-circle-shaped fanny pack in three sizes. Top zipper closure. Zipped front pocket. Adjustable fabric straps attached with D rings. Fully lined.
- Fabric: Medium to heavy-weight woven fabrics. For example, denim, canvas, corduroy, oilskin, oilcloth, faux leather, cotton twill, or drill.
- Format: Print-at-home digital download in US letter / A4 size. A video tutorial is available here.
- Suitable for beginners? Yes. I think an advanced, adventurous beginner with some previous experience could make this pattern. A flat bag is easier to sew than a 3D one, and the video tutorial is clear, concise and helpful. Some previous experience sewing zippers and linings would be helpful.
Classic Fanny Pack with Zippered Front Pocket (+Video)
Buy now from Proper Fit Clothing – $2.99
- Sizes: 14.75” wide x 5.5” high (37.5 cm wide x 14 cm high).
- Design: Half-circle shaped fanny pack that can be worn at the waist or cross-body. Front zipper closure. Zippered front pocket. Adjustable webbing straps. Click buckle fastening. Zipper pulls.
- Fabric: Medium to heavy-weight woven fabrics. For example, denim, canvas, corduroy, oilskin, oilcloth, faux leather, cotton twill, or drill.
- Format: Print-at-home digital download in US letter / A4 size. A video tutorial is available here.
- Suitable for beginners? No. This pattern would better suit an intermediate sewist. There are two zippers to insert and sewing on a curve can be difficult. Some previous experience in sewing zippers and linings and working with heavy-weight fabrics would be an advantage here.
Square / rectangular bags:
“Fennel” Rectangular Fanny Pack with Zippered Front Pocket
Buy now from Sarkirsten – $12
- Sizes: 7” wide x 3 ¾ ” high (18 cm wide x 9.5 cm high).
- Design: 3D rectangular style. Zipper closure on the top. Zippered front pocket. Adjustable webbing straps. Click buckle closure. Fully lined.
- Fabric: Medium to heavy-weight woven fabrics. For example, denim, canvas, corduroy, oilskin, oilcloth, faux leather, cotton twill, or drill.
- Format: Print-at-home digital download in US letter / A4 size. Instructions are included with the download.
- Suitable for beginners? Yes. I think an advanced, adventurous beginner with some previous experience could make this pattern. Sewing the 3D shape could be tricky but the instructions are clear and easy to follow. Some experience in sewing zippers and linings would be helpful.
“Christine Sling” Fanny Pack
Buy now from LoveYouSewBoutique on Etsy – $14.16
- Sizes: 7 ¼” wide x 5 ¼” high (18.5 cm wide x 13 cm high).
- Design: Small, rectangular, compact fanny pack with rounded corners. Zipper closure on the top. Front pocket with snap tab closure. Optional piping detail. Fully lined. Zippered inside pocket. Bias binding on the inside.
- Fabric: Medium to heavy-weight woven fabrics. For example, denim, canvas, corduroy, oilskin, oilcloth, faux leather, cotton twill, or drill.
- Format: Print-at-home digital download in US letter / A4 size. Instructions are included with the download.
- Suitable for beginners? No. This is an involved project and the pattern designer assumes some previous bag-making knowledge when it comes to attaching the hardware. Sewing on the curve and attaching multiple zippers would also be difficult for a beginner. This pattern would better suit an intermediate sewist.
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This article was written by Sally Gauntlett, and edited by Nisan Aktürk. It was originally published on 15 December 2022 and it has since been updated.
Sally Gauntlett (author)
Sally started sewing as a child. In 2008, she started a handmade business selling personalized gifts and homeware. She then became a sewing content creator, sharing her makes on Youtube and Instagram. Read more…