About this tour
When Ben from our team tried this hands-on workshop, we made a proper fanny pack from scratch using fabric offcuts and unwanted garments. You're guided through picking your materials from a pile of discarded clothing, cutting pieces using templates, and choosing hardware like zippers and buckles to finish it off. The whole thing takes about an hour, and you walk out with a one-of-a-kind bag that's genuinely yours — plus it ships to you after. It's a neat way to make something wearable rather than just another souvenir.
Highlights
- Pick your own fabric scraps from the upcycled clothing inventory
- Use template guides to cut pieces without needing sewing skills
- Choose your zippers, buckles, straps, and patches for personality
- End result is a custom fanny pack made entirely by your hands
- Finished bag gets posted to you — no luggage space needed
- Accessible workshop layout with proper facilities throughout
- Staff on hand to talk you through each step without rushing
What to expect
You'll arrive and get a quick rundown of what you're doing and how the process flows. Then it's into the clothing bins — rummaging through old garments to find fabrics or colours you like. The staff help you pick pieces that'll actually work for a bag. Once you've chosen your main materials, you move to the cutting station with a template. It's straightforward — line up the pattern, cut it out carefully, and you've got your panels ready. The pace is relaxed; there's no pressure to rush, and Ben felt the staff were genuinely interested in what each person was making rather than just herding everyone through.
After cutting, you pick your hardware and accessories — zippers matter here, as they're what holds it together and makes it functional. The final product is stitched or assembled off-site and mailed to you, which is handy because you don't have to carry it in your luggage. The whole vibe is sustainable and craft-focused, and it genuinely feels different from a typical tourist activity.
What travellers say
- Truly bespoke fanny pack — every choice is entirely yours
- Sustainable angle using discarded garments, not new stock
- Shipping included, so no luggage weight worries
- Fully accessible facilities and patient, encouraging staff
- Hands-on without requiring prior sewing or craft skill
- Bag arrives later by post, not immediately after the workshop
- Fabric and colour options limited to available inventory
- One hour is brief if you're hoping for deeper craft instruction
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
You end up with a practical bag that's genuinely one-of-a-kind and tells a story about your trip. It's not a gimmick — the final product is actually wearable and durable, and upcycling fans will appreciate the ethos. The hour flies by if you're into hands-on making. It's fully accessible, with wheelchair access throughout and no fitness barriers. Staff are patient and encouraging, whether you're crafty or not.
If you want to take your bag with you immediately, that won't happen — shipping happens after. The workshop is short, so if you're hoping for a multi-hour deep-dive into bag-making, this isn't it. You're working with offcuts and pre-existing garment pieces, so your colour and fabric choices are limited to what's in stock that day. If you're not into DIY or prefer finished products, skip it.
The workshop is wheelchair-accessible and welcomes all fitness levels. Bring comfortable clothes — you'll be handling scissors and fabrics. The fanny pack and shipping are included. Group size varies, but it's intimate enough to get decent staff attention.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original Global Hobo summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.