Roll-Top Dry Bag

A roll-top dry bag is a simple bag that is rolled at the top and then snapped for the closure. Rolling the top allows the air to be squeezed out for a compression option to save space. The top can be rolled more or less times depending on how much is included inside the bag.

I used yarn to store inside the bag in the photos. For reference, I rolled the top down six times (so clearly I could fit more yarn inside this bag).

For this project I followed the following free tutorial: https://youtu.be/eceP-Lbgt-0

Supplies I used for this project:

1 square ripstop fabric piece 27” x 27”
One 1” Strap Buckle Fastener
2x webbing 9.5” long
1x webbing 12.5” long

I did not use seam tape for my project (as suggested in the video). I utilized french seams for this project as well (as mentioned in the stuff sack project above). I left the side seam extending from the outside of the fabric. I forgot to put the wrong sides together at the first sewing step (so I left the french seam on the outside to keep the right side out).

For the step where the buckles are sewn to the webbing, I like to use a zipper foot. I also shift the sewing needle to be closer to the edge for a closer seam.

I know one application I will enjoy using this bag with is traveling. I can have one bag to hold clean clothes and a second bag to hold dirty laundry. The compression element with rolling down the top is great to save space with travel (and I love the idea of also using this as a pillow for the car or while camping).

Continued in my next post...

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