After working backstage and on film sets with a half apron type pouch I made myself over 20 years ago, I know exactly how I like having access to my phone and where I like the bulk around my waist/hips.

For the upcoming cruise, I know I also need easy access to room keycard, plus a place to tuck my passport. I've been looking at all kinds of hip packs out there, but of course, none are exactly what I want in terms of style, functionality, and types of pockets.

I know I like a horizontal slip pocket in the front at the top for my phone - that way I can sit down and still access it above the bend of my legs. I also know I like the bulk on my right leg and carrying a water bottle on the left side.

Here's what I'm thinking so far. The dotted line in the sketch is a phone slip-pocket on the back next to body. Small center front flap pocket is for room keycard and maybe credit card/cash. Main pocket hangs below leg bend on right leg and has a zipper on the flap that creates a flat pocket behind main bag to tuck passport.

Now I just need to do some rough mocking up to get proportions and lines right.

Is anyone interested in a pattern for something like this?

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