Hands-Free Hip Bag Tutorial

Forget about fanny packs from the 90s, and turn a thrift store purse into a chic hip bag with this sewing project. This Hands-Free Hip Bag Tutorial shows you how to refashion an old purse and make it into a handy bag that you can wear on your belt, making it perfect for traveling. This DIY hip bag is strap-free, and is a great way to practice working with leather and other material, like rivets. Fanny packs are bulky and outdated, but this trendy DIY hip bag has a classic vintage vibe, so that traveling in style is super easy. Keep all of your necessities nearby with this intermediate sewing tutorial.

Project TypeMake a Project

Time to CompleteIn an evening

Sewn byEither Hand or Machine