DIY No Sew Running Belt

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I love a good adventure. A hike in the mountains, walk down the streams, or exploring through the desert. What I don’t love is carrying everything with me. Even on short hikes near home, it’s important for me to have my phone, wallet/i.d., and car keys with me. The problem is, workout clothes don’t usually have adequate storage for all of these things. Especially my giant phone! I’ve seen running belts, but haven’t wanted to pay for one without knowing how much I’d like using it so I decided to make my own and I LOVE it!

How to Make A Running Belt

Want to make a running belt to take on your own adventures? It’s SUPER easy and doesn’t require you to get out your sewing machine if you don’t want to! You’ll just need a super stretchy shirt and fabric glue. I used a seamless tank that I accidentally bought a size too small. It’s long and was too tight around my arms, but the tightness makes a perfect running belt.

Cut a piece of fabric a little over twice the width of your phone.

Turn inside out and fold down the top (I’m using the hemmed edge, but you don’t have to).

Glue the bottom to the folded part. I used a washable fabric super glue.

Make sure to leave enough space for your phone to fit through. I set my phone out to know where to stop gluing.

You could add some contrasting piping, secure the edges with stitching or any number of things to spruce up your belt. I just left mine as is!

To use, you just step into it and put whatever you want inside! I like to put my small wallet (or i.d.), car keys and phone in it.

It stays up and doesn’t bounce around, even when running or jumping.

You can’t even see it if you’re wearing a longer shirt!