Wet Bag

I made this wet bag from PUL fabric I purchased when I was awaiting the arrival of my granddaughter that was over 2 1/2 years ago! How time flies! 

I watched a YouTube video and it reminded me of the fabric so I decided to make a Wet Bag for Ana's swimsuit. I thought it would be a great thing to have so everything else in the big bag would not get wet when she changes from a wet swimsuit into clothes.

Here is how I made it:

I used a 9" zipper and fabric that measured 7" x 22". I used some extra fabric to create the handle - I did not measure this piece, just cut and sewed.

Pin the fabric to the zipper with right side facing down and the zipper facing up. The fabric fits just inside the end/beginning of the zipper. Sew this with the regular sewing foot with the edge of the foot up against the zipper.

Once this is complete, flip the fabric so the right side is facing up and top stitch the fabric just as you did the first time. You may need to help the fabric stay near the zipper - this fabric is slippery and at times, hard to handle.

Now take the opposite end of the fabric and pin as you did when you first started and repeat the first two steps (sewing the fabric to the zipper and then top stitching).

This is what it looks like after you bring the fabric up and sew it onto the zipper.

This is what it looks like when you top stitch the second time

Now to add the handle and sew the sides ...

I tucked the handle into the side where the zipper opens ...

BEFORE you sew up the side, make sure you unzip the zipper (about 1/2 way) or you will not be able to open your bag! Trust me on this!

Sew up both sides. Clip corners if needed and turn the bag inside out. Voila! Your finished bag. I top stitched the sides of the bag to give it a more finished look.

I made the bag below with fabric that measured 12" x 38". This bag is big enough to hold lots of wet items. For little ones, it could hold clothes in the event of an accident or swimsuits for a couple of children.

I hope this is helpful. If you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment or send me an email.

Have a great day!