DIY Guide: Crafting a Water Bottle Carrier with Phone Storage
Looking for a custom solution to carry your water bottle and phone?
Learn how to make a crossbody bottle holder equipped with a phone pocket, adjustable strap, and waterproof lining.
The cinch-cord opening and the robust design ensure your water bottle stays secure, no matter where your adventures take you.
Check out my Youtube video for comprehensive instructions on crafting this indispensable travel companion.
The finished measurements of this pouch are approximately
9㎝(3⅝″) W × 18㎝(7⅛″) H × 9㎝(3⅝″) D.
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◆ Main Panel
① 26㎝ × 27.5㎝ (10¼″ × 10⅞″) Outer layer
① 11㎝ × 20㎝ (4⅜″ × 8″) Outer layer
① 35㎝ × 23.75㎝ (13¾″ × 9⅜″) Waterproof Fabric
① 24㎝ × 25.5㎝ (9½″ × 10⅛″) Fusible fleece
① 9㎝ × 18㎝ (3⅝″ × 7⅛″) Fusible fleece
◆ Front Pocket
② 14㎝ × 17.5㎝ (5⅝″ × 6⅞″) Outer layer
◆ Draw String Casing
① 35㎝ × 17㎝ (13¾″ × 6¾″) Contrast Color Fabric
◆ Strap
① 110㎝ × 8㎝ (43½″ × 3¼″) Outer layer
① 10㎝ × 6㎝ (4″ × 2⅜″) Outer layer
◆ Others
① 5㎜ (3/16″) String 50㎝ (19¾″)
① Fold Over Elastic 11㎝ (4⅜″)
① String Stopper
② 1.5㎝ (5/8″) Wide D-ring
② 2㎝ (3/4″) Wide Swivel Snap
① 2㎝ (3/4″) Wide Triglides Slide
Cut the fabric into the shape of the pattern.
Make corners on both sides of the bottom of the front pocket.
Place the wrong sides together of the two pocket fabric.
Fold the Fold Over Elastic over the top of the pocket and sew.
Place the front pocket on the right side of the main panel.
Make and sew the bottom of the main panel.
Place the front and back panels of the main panel together and sew the sides and bottom.
Fold the string casing fabric in half widthwise and sew, leaving a 3㎝(1¼″) string passage.
Fold it in half and sew along the top 1.5㎝(5/8″).
Fold the lining in half widthwise and sew, leaving an opening.
Place the sides in the center and sew the bottom.
Combine the seams so that a flat base is formed.
Sew with an allowance of about 1㎝(3/8″).
Place the top of the string casing on top of the outer layer and sew.
Put the outer layer inside the lining and align the opening. Sew with an allowance of about 1㎝(3/8″).
Turn it right side out by pulling the fabric through the opening.
Topstitch all the way around of the top of the bag entrance.
Sew the opening hole close.
Insert the string through the casing, using a safety pin.
Attach the strap, then you are finished!!
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