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Sewing your own wet bag...

kjmamakjmama
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As I was awing all the wet bags on amazon it occured to me that I could make that myself.  But rather than special ordering the lining the pro's use what about using a good sturdy and mold repelent shower curtain?  Has anyone made a wetbag before or do you think this would work?

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  • LoveInCowboyBootsLoveInCowboyBoots member

    You can get PUL at Joann's (it's $9.99 a yard, but I bought mine with a 50% off coupon), but I guess I don't see why the shower curtain wouldn't work. It may just be easier to use PUL though?

    The only other advice I have is to use a walking foot and a ball point needle (I think that's what they're called). I got two small wetbags out of a fat quarter of fabric and just lined the fabric with PUL and added a zipper. Easiest thing ever and I have had no problems with my super cheap wetbags. And I can use any fabric I want. :)

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  • mrsmikeymrsmikey
    I think the sell pul at Joanne's and fabric stores, so you shouldn't have to order it I don't think.  But IDK, I've never made one.  Could you dry the shower curtain in the dryer?  I wouldn't want a wetbag I couldn't machine dry if I wanted to.
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  • jwpbridejwpbride member
    I would think the shower cutain would be too plasticy to sew... Well, I'm sure you COULD sew it, but PUL is much MUCH easier to deal with.
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  • sarahelizabeth624sarahelizabeth624
    when you sew with PUL on the inside and then the fun fabric on the outside, how do you sew the seams to prevent wicking?  Wet bags are on my list of things to sew.
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  • DaniGirl0517DaniGirl0517 member

    They have PUL at JoAnn's?! When did that happen?

    Anyway you can sew the cheap vinyl curtains as I've made extra long shower curtains to go floor to ceiling but I wouldn't want this for a wet bag since you can't put it in the dryer.  With PUL since it has one cute side and one waterproof side would you need a liner?  Just curious.  Definitely use a ball point needle!

    Oh and as far as the seams go, I'd say first do a french seam and maybe try and use a pressing cloth and run the iron over the seam.  I don't know if that would work (the iron) but the expensive ones have seams that were melted...

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  • littleanomalylittleanomaly member
    My mom is making mine (after seeing how ridiculously expensive they were online and then calling me to lecture me on buying something that she can make for much cheaper) and we got PUL at Hancocks. She's making it a lot fancier than I asked, I just wanted the plain PUL with a drawstring. She's putting cloth on the outside, a small handle for if I want to hang it somewhere and a zipper. I'm super excited.
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  • Meg41208Meg41208

    I forget which EFFer's blog this is- but here's a tutorial on how to make a wetbag: 

    https://onceuponbaby.blogspot.com/2010/01/kitchen-wet-bag-tutorial.html 

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  • DaniGirl0517DaniGirl0517 member
    imageMeg41208:

    I forget which EFFer's blog this is- but here's a tutorial on how to make a wetbag: 

    https://onceuponbaby.blogspot.com/2010/01/kitchen-wet-bag-tutorial.html 

    Bookmarked!  Thanks.  It looks to me like the straps could just as easily attach over the handle on the back of the seat or a stroller or...you get it.  Very nice.
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  • Meg41208Meg41208
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    I forget which EFFer's blog this is- but here's a tutorial on how to make a wetbag: 

    https://onceuponbaby.blogspot.com/2010/01/kitchen-wet-bag-tutorial.html 

    Bookmarked!  Thanks.  It looks to me like the straps could just as easily attach over the handle on the back of the seat or a stroller or...you get it.  Very nice.

    Or you could just change the placement of the handle to the side of the bag or just do one handle... then it could be a diaper wetbag. 

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  • LoveInCowboyBootsLoveInCowboyBoots member

    imagesarahelizabeth624:
    when you sew with PUL on the inside and then the fun fabric on the outside, how do you sew the seams to prevent wicking?  Wet bags are on my list of things to sew.

    Using a ball tip needle will separate the fabric instead of puncturing it, which keeps it from leaking. I sewed my first ones with a regular needle and have had zero leaking/smell issues and I've been using them for 2 months. 

    Also, DaniGirl - It's a seasonal item that they keep through the summer I believe.

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  • kjmamakjmama

    Thanks for all the great ideas!  I figured that I would line dry rather than put it in the dryer so that would not be an issue.  I guess getting the actual PUL might be a better idea. 

    The ball tip needle - good call!

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