THE NECESSARY EQUIPMENT
To complete this tutorial, you will need:
- 1 piece of CLASSIC natural vegetable tanned collar leather - 30x40 cm - Thickness 1.9 mm
- Pig leather lining - Khaki
- 1 collar leather strap - FAUVE LONDON - Width 19 mm - Length 120 cm
- 1 Deco Leather water-based dye - GREEN - 60 ml
- 1 round rotating carabiner - Aged Brass - 44x20 mm
- 1 half-round ring - AGED BRASS steel - 20x16x2.5 mm
- 9 medium brass rivets (T3) aged brass finish
- 2 CHICAGO screws in aged brass - 9 mm in diameter
- 2 FORT press studs and installation tools - 15 mm - AGED BRASS
- 1 collar button with ring for strap attachment - AGED BRASS - 10 mm
- 1 jar of tokonole - Finishing gum for leather - 120 g - Neutral
- 1 pot of 250ml of WATER-BASED CONTACT GLUE with brush integrated into the cap
And the following material:
- Cutter (TA191) and rotary cutter (3042_00)
- 3mm cookie cutter (EPA_DROIT_03)
- Straight edge trim - size 2 (TL_8076_02)
- Fine abrasive sponge (SPONGE_FINE)
- A mallet (OSB_90_4)
- A silver pencil (CRAYON_ARG_10)
- Olive oil and a brush
- Wooden strip or cloth
- Grease to nourish leather (TR_GRAISSE_100_BL)
- Optional: Alphabet stamps (8137_00)
1. CUT THE LEATHER USING THE PATTERN
Download the pattern from our site. Print it in real size, then cut it out, remembering to make the holes using the 3mm cookie cutter.
Transfer the pattern to the split leather (backside) using a silver pencil. 
For this tutorial, we decided to use the Cricut Maker (available on our site). The Cricut Maker is a cutting machine designed to make multiple creative projects (jewellery, pouches, wallets, 3D art, transfers, vinyls, etc.).
SEE CRICUT >
Already own a Cricut? Download the SVG pattern at the top of the range. Be careful to resize the shape on the Cricut software. It must be 28.5 cm wide and 33.7 cm high.
2. TINTING THE LEATHER WITH OLIVE OIL
Using a wide brush, tint the leather with olive oil. Put at least 2 coats on the flower (the place) of the leather, trying to put the same amount of oil everywhere and always going in the same direction.
Let the oil soak into the leather for at least a day and if possible in front of a window.
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3. LEATHER AND BELT CUTOUTS
With an edge trimmer, break the edges of the piece of leather as well as those of the belt (collar strap).
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4. SAND THE SLICES OF LEATHER
With a fine abrasive sponge (grain 400), sand the edges of the piece of leather and the belt => always in the same direction. 
5. WORK THE SLICES
Here, we work the edges of the leather and the belt with green water-based dye and tokonole. The dye will color the slice and the tokonole will make it shiny. With a small sponge or an awl, apply water-based dye on the edges of the leather and on the belt. 
Then, apply a thin layer of tokonole on the edges of the leather. Wait a few moments for the product to soak in, then rub the rim vigorously with a cloth or slicker.
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6. GLUE THE BELT LOOP ON THE LEATHER
Apply contact glue to the ends (length) of the loop, then glue to the piece of leather.
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7. INSERT THE 6 RIVETS
To hold the belt loop, place 6 T3 rivets. Start by making the 6 holes with the 3 mm knockout punch, then knock the rivets using a setting tool (here knocking handle).
VIDEO: HOW TO SET RIVETS >
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8. OPTION: CUSTOMIZE THE POUCH
Using the alphabet stamps, you can write a word on your belt bag.
To know more :
VIDEO: HOW TO MARK LEATHER? >
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9. GLUE THE LINING TO THE LEATHER
Roughly cut the lining. Then, apply contact glue to the back of the vegetable tanned leather and the lining. 
Wait a few moments for the glue to soak in then glue the two pieces together.
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10. RE-WORK THE SLICES
Apply a second coat of Tokonole so that the edges of the leather and the lining become one!
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11. NOURISH AND SHINE LEATHER
Apply a thin layer of fat or oil evenly with a cloth (here Fat Panda Blonde by Trimadel).
SEE THE RADIUS >
12. ATTACH SNAPS OR OTHER CLASPS
Here, we decided to put strong press studs on the flap and to assemble the pocket with rivets. Attention, here the press studs do not cross the two thicknesses of the leather. We therefore put the foot of the press studs only on the front flap and we made the assembly with T3 rivets.
VIDEO: HOW TO INSTALL A SNAP BUTTON? >
OTHER VERSION:
Here we have put POLO magnetic tops. These do not require pose sets. Start by making two 10 mm diameter holes for the head and two incisions at the level of the feet. Then screw the head of the clasps into the 10 mm holes. For more thickness, put leather pellets between the clasp and the flap on the back of the leather.
SEE MAGNETIC TOPS >
Place the foot of the magnetic clasps. Insert the tabs in the incisions then close the tabs with the help of pliers or ruler. 
13. INSERT THE RIVETS
Apply contact cement to reinforce the pocket assembly and set the T3 rivets.
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14. WORK THE BELT
Here, we have chosen to make a belt that closes with a half-round ring and a carabiner.
Before starting to work on the belt, pass it through the pocket loop.
Then, place the half-round ring on one end of the belt and close with a rivet.
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Depending on the desired size and to have an adjustable belt: make several holes spaced 2.5 cm apart. Pass the carabiner, then close with Chicago screws.
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OTHER VERSION:
Make a "standard" and adjustable belt to wear the pouch on the belt or across the shoulder.
On one end of the strap, put a claw buckle using pliers (be careful not to damage the buckle). To carry the pouch over the shoulder: make 5 holes of 3 mm spaced 2.5 cm apart (at the other end of the strap and to be adjusted according to its size). The 3rd hole should be the ideal setting. To wear the pocket on the belt: also make 5 holes of 3 mm spaced 2.5 cm apart. If you have more than 10 cm left after your last hole, cut off the excess strap.
SEE THE BELT GUIDE >
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15. THE LITTLE MORE!
Add a collar button with ring on your pocket to attach keys or other precious objects (so as not to lose them)!
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YOUR BELT BAG IS FINISHED...
Ready to accompany you all summer!
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ANOTHER VERSION OF THE BUM POUCH
Discover this other version of the fanny pack made with leather from our SATINLYS range (the leather has been hardened with hardener) and decorative stitching. Closing with 12 mm diameter press studs.
DISCOVER THE SATINLYS RANGE >
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