Sew a Quick Phone Sling Belt

Ok, this idea has been just nagging at me. I have wanted a hip pack because I wear a lot of pants and dresses that don’t have pockets. Lately I find myself carrying my phone a lot, but I didn’t want to buy yet another bag! In order to reduce the amount of things I’m buying, I recently cut my monthly budget down to less than half of what I was spending. I mean…the number one thing I can do to help the environment is to buy less stuff. But buying less stuff is really challenging for me! So reducing my budget is a win for my long term goals and for the environment as well!

This sling belt is a super quick project. I literally sewed it in less than ten minutes! You can use knit fabric, or upcycle a t shirt that is one to two sizes too big for the project. It is basically just a strip of fabric with a pocket. If you can do something with simplicity, why complicate it? That’s my motto anyway! I sewed a button on the pocket so that I can tell where the pocket is when I’m putting my phone away.

Now I can carry my phone on those days I don’t wear pockets! I love my new sling belt, and I plan on rocking this a lot! Make some in different colors if you are worried about it clashing with your outfit. Or make it fancy and add longer ties, or piece together a few smaller pieces of fabric for a multi print belt. It just ties on the side, so be sure to place the pocket in a spot where you can easily access your phone.

Phone Sling Belt by Kathryn Sturges