Materials
To make a Large bag (10"x11" finished, good for diapers and/or wet clothing):
22"x12" rectangle of PolyUrethane Laminate (PUL)
zipper longer than 12"
thread
To make a Small bag (9"x6.5" finished, good for wet wipes, mama pads, travel containers of shampoo, etc.):
15"x9" rectangle of PolyUrethane Laminate (PUL)
zipper longer than 9"
thread
Zipper note: I like to use zippers longer than what I need, I find that it is easier to manipulate the placement of the zipper pull this way. I buy grab bags of zippers from fabric warehouses or fabric.com- nylon zippers will be better to use with your PUL wetbag than metal (due to rust risks).
Thread note: Poly thread will be a better choice than cotton. I also use a slightly longer stitch length- about a 3 on my machine.
Needle note: I use ballpoint needles when working with PUL
Sewing
Step 1
Start by sewing your zipper right sides together to short end of PUL.
Step 2
Topstitch seam allowance to zipper tape.
Step 3
Bring bottom short edge up to meet top short edge, right sides together and stitch to zipper.
Step 4
Fold fabric back to make 'flap' and stitch down zipper tape
Step 5
It should look like photo above when zipper is closed
Step 6
Lay pouch, right sides together, in such a way as to be able to sew side seams- see picture. Sew side seam backstitching at beginning and end. I have to hand crank my machine over the zipper teeth so as to not break the needle.
Step 7
Do same to other side seam. Clip corners of seam allowances to reduce bulk when flipping right sides out.
Finished!
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