The Birch Hip Belt is the perfect way of keeping all your essentials on you when you’re on the move. Whether you are going for a run or running errands, the Birch allows you to bring your water, snacks, keys, or phone with you. Featuring a sporty look, it’s the perfect scrap buster for your athletic fabrics. The Birch Hip Belt includes instructions on customizing the sizing to your body and comes in two sizes.
 
 
PATTERN FEATURES
 
Large zippered main compartment
Mesh water bottle pocket
Small slip and zippered pocket for small items
Fully adjustable straps
Choice between FOE or binding finish
Child and Adult sizes
Written instructions as well as detailed pictures
Printable, Projector, and A0 Files
 
 
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
 
Adult: 18.75” W x 6.5” H
Child: 18.75” W x 5.5” H
 
 
MATERIALS
 
Fabric Requirements
1/4 yard of stretchy knit with at least 50% horizontal stretch and good recovery
Scrap of mesh for water bottle pocket at least 8” x 5”
If color blocking, scraps may be sufficient
 
Interfacing/Stabilizer
Scraps of lightweight interfacing
 
Hardware
(2) 7” zippers OR 1.5 yard of #3 zipper tape and (2) pulls
(1-2) 1” rectangle or square rings 
(1) 1” buckle clasp
(1-2) 1” tri-glide slide
 
Other Materials
2 yds 3/4” fold over elastic (FOE)
1-2 yd 1” knit elastic
Marking pen
Double sided tape (DST)
Matching thread
 
SKILL LEVEL
The Birch Hip Belt is categorized as an Beginner pattern and recommended for sewists who have some familiarity knit patterns. 
 
 
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TAKE NOTE
**This is not a physical hip belt. Due to this being an instant download there will be no refunds for digital products.**