RACHEL SMITH

Multi-purpose carrying device for those who hate purses.

Despite attempts at resurrecting them as a cool accessory, fanny packs are still mostly the territory of tourists and old people. However, the original idea behind them is practical and great - if not stylish. This was my attempt at changing that. Borne out of my need for hands-free carrying of essentials, I was happy with the way it turned out, and I intend on making more prototypes in the future.

Materials used: black vinyl, polyester black thread, leather sewing needles for my Bernina machine (very important, regular ones snap like twigs), zippers, gromets, old belt buckles, and access to an industrial snap applyer. I went to a local leather store and paid for this service, about ten bucks for 3 snaps.