The belt bag has once again become an important attribute of the season, inspired by fashion.. The fact that fashion madness is cyclical and tends to repeat itself has long been no secret to anyone. So, belt bags, originally from the already distant 90s, have again taken their place on store shelves.
However, the selection of products provided by the manufacturer does not always satisfy our requirements. In search of a special, unique item, you can go through dozens of stores, but still not find exactly what can please the eye. Therefore, it is worth thinking about doing the necessary thing yourself, using improvised means. The pattern of a belt bag is quite simple - if you compare it with a backpack or handbag, sewing a belt accessory is quite quick and easy.
Men's belt bag pattern
Men's belt bags are a very practical item that you can wear as you please. It is very convenient for storing small items, which, however, are difficult to fit in pockets.
Car or apartment keys, documents, money, passports, cigarettes or a lighter will find their place in such a storage room. Thanks to such a small but useful thing, there is no longer a need to carry bulky bags or backpacks with you - it does not take up much space. In addition to its essential practicality, a belt bag is also a striking accessory that will fit very organically into any style - from sports to business.
IMPORTANT! Such an accessory can be worn not only on the belt, but also on the chest, back or over the shoulder.
In order to start creating a pattern, you will need a piece of thick cardboard or paper, a pen and a ruler.
- First of all, a circle with a diameter of 14 cm is drawn on a piece of cardboard. This is the optimal size of the future product, however, if you want a smaller or larger bag, you should increase or decrease the diameter of the circle by the desired size.
- On the finished circle you need to draw a horizontal line, just above the center. To do this, it is enough to step back 2–3 cm.
- The smallest part will be the front side of the product, the largest part will be the bottom. You can mark a special place on it where the zipper for the pocket will be inserted.
IMPORTANT! The presence of an internal pocket that will fit against the body is not at all necessary. This is just an additional compartment for storing small items, the loss of which can cause significant frustration.
How to sew a belt bag with your own hands
In order to sew an accessory on a belt, you need to have the following items with you:
- material that will act as the main one. To do this, you can take genuine leather or any other material that is most suitable for you;
- a pair of zippers for the main and additional pockets;
- rings for fastening and adjusting the belt;
- belt;
- scissors;
- compass;
- thread and needle.
If you plan to work with leather, you should take into account that only a person who has sufficient skill and knowledge in this matter can work with this material. Otherwise, you can only spoil a large amount of material, which will become a very unpleasant moment.
- If you have a ready-made pattern, it must be carefully transferred to the skin.
- First of all, the zipper is sewn into the holes for the pockets and the pocket itself is formed.
- From the wrong side, to the part in which the pockets are located, you need to sew the back wall of the bag.
Important! If the sewing process is done manually, you must use special threads and a needle for this. They are quite strong for working with leather; the threads can not only securely secure the edges of the product, but also give the finished bag additional reliability.
- If the edges along which the seam runs are too thick to work with, the leather can be made a little thinner using a special knife.
- After this, it will be possible to make a neat purl seam. It is best to do it by machine using a sewing machine.
- Small cuts should be made at the side corners of the product, into which a ring for attaching the belt will later be sewn. It is best to use a metal headset for this, with a diameter of no more than 2 cm. The size of the headset does not matter much - it all depends solely on the convenience of the owner, who will have to use a ready-made belt bag in the future.
- After this, it is necessary to sew together all parts of the bag - the front, back and bottom parts so that in the end they have the shape of a banana.In order to make a neat seam, the product must be turned inside out.
IMPORTANT! Before starting work, do not forget to slightly open the main zipper on the bag. If you forget to do this and sew all the parts together first, it will be impossible to open the bag to turn it right side out without damaging the zipper.
Smart Tips
When starting the process of hand-making a fanny pack, you should consider the following factors:
- all belt fastenings must “extend” to the front side of the finished product;
- The belt must be adjustable in length. This will make it possible to carry the bag in a variety of ways, not only on the belt, but also over the shoulder;
- Instead of leather, it is possible to use any other material that comes to hand. It is only important that it be quite dense in order to keep the shape of the bag and not hang on your belt like a shapeless bag. Additional density can be given by using a piece of cardboard sewn between the lining and the main material;
- It is possible to sew the bag with the seams facing out. However, this will be a more decorative option that requires thicker leather;
- You can sew a lining inside the finished product. It will protect the inner layer of skin from premature wear. In addition, a bright colored lining will make the products much more interesting and unique;
- The belt bag can be decorated with various accessories. Specialized stores offer a wide selection of metal and plastic products that can be used to decorate not only a bag or clothes, but also shoes. Spikes, rivets, sequins, chains and bows - the choice depends solely on the desire of the master and his taste preference;
- The belt can be used either ready-made or sewn yourself.If you make your own belt from the same material from which the bag was made, the finished product will look complete and harmonious. However, you should not be upset if the material of the belt differs from the main thing - it is only important that such combinations follow fashion trends.
A men's belt bag is an attribute that no metropolitan fashionista can do without. A convenient and practical accessory makes our life much easier, while creating an additional accent in the overall image. Such an accent should not be neglected, however, and it must be used wisely. The main thing is that it is a complementary part of the entire image.
In addition, wearing a fanny pack prevents possible robberies. If it’s easy enough to snatch an ordinary bag from your hands, then it will be quite difficult to tear a waist bag from the owner’s body. Especially if this accessory is made with your own hands, using high-quality materials and tools.
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