My kid sister and I were discussing RFID fabric for leather card sleeves she was making. Hmm, I thought, good idea but I’m sticking with my bag addiction. What could I do to add a little something-something to them? Aha! Water-resistant* fabric!

Who can’t use a water-resistant travel bag tucked into our backpacks? We carry pens, eye drops, mascara—heck, you can tuck a chocolate bar inside in case it melts! 

Insets show the interior fabric. Please click to enlarge photo.

Map Fabric, Africa, Padded & Green Water Resistant Lining, Mermaid Charm $18.00 (W25)
Map Fabric, Africa, Padded & Green Water Resistant Lining, Mermaid Charm 10.5×10.5, $18.00 (W25)
Pink, Yellow, Orange Flowers, Water Resistant Lining, Green & Pink Buttons, Butterfly Charm (W19)
Pink, Yellow, Orange Flowers, Water Resistant Lining, Yellow & Orange Buttons, Butterfly Charm 6×6, $8.00 (W19)
Water Resistant Travel Bag sewn with vintage camper fabric
Water-Campers-License Back 9.5×5.5, $11.00 (W7)
Dots on gray-blue fabric bag
Dots on gray-blue 9.5×5.5, $11.00 (W10)
Make-up, Black Ribbon, Water Resistant Lining, Shell Charm (W23)
Make-up, Black Ribbon, Water Resistant Lining, Shell Charm 7×8, $12.00 (W23)
Sewn with marble-looking black and gray fabric; Water Resistant Travel Bag
Poofy Black, Gray & White Marble 6x3x2.5, $7.00 (W11)
Eiffel Tower, Water Resistant Lining, Pink & White Buttons, Eiffel Tower Charm (W22)
Eiffel Tower, Water Resistant Lining, Pink & White Buttons, Eiffel Tower Charm 9.5×6, $12.00 (W22)
Map Fabric, USA, Padded & Green Water Resistant Lining, Lady Liberty Charm (W24)
Map Fabric, USA, Padded & Green Water Resistant Lining, Lady Liberty Charm 10.5×10.5″, $18.00(W24)
Eiffel Tower, Water Resistant Lining, White & Pink Ribbon, Pink Button, Crown Charm (W21)
Eiffel Tower, Water Resistant Lining, White & Pink Ribbon, Pink Button, Crown Charm 9.5×6, $12.00 (W21)
Multi-colored Paisley, Water Resistant Lining, Green Ribbon, Blue Button, Mermaid Charm (W17)
Multi-colored Paisley, Water Resistant Lining, Green Ribbon, Blue Button, Mermaid Charm 6×7.5, $10.00 (W17)
Pink, Yellow, Orange Flowers, Water Resistant Lining, Butterfly Charm (W18)
Pink, Yellow, Orange Flowers, Water Resistant Lining, Yellow & Orange Buttons, Butterfly Charm, 6×6, $8.00 (W18)
Multi-colored Paisley, Water Resistant Lining, Purple Ribbon, Green Button, Fish Charm (W16)
Multi-colored Paisley, Water Resistant Lining, Purple Ribbon, Green Button, Fish Charm 6×9.5, $12.00 (W16)
Pink, Yellow, Orange Flowers, Water Resistant Lining, Pink Button, Butterfly Charm (W20)
Pink, Yellow, Orange Flowers, Water Resistant Lining, Pink Button, Butterfly Charm 6×6, $8.00 (W20)

Creating Water Resistant Travel Bags

I checked a number of sites, but found the best deal on Amazon—Ottertex brand. What incredible colors. Not convinced it would be easy to sew ripstop fabric, I decided to put it between two layers of cotton. Success!

My first batch of water-resistant* bags have three layers of fabric. Soon, I’ll be whipping up new ones that are two layers. The water-resistant fabric is neon pink—fuchsia—bright salmon. Pick your descriptive word. Bright pink is what I’m going with!

REI—a favorite for my outdoor gear—offers this definition of waterproof vs. water-resistant. (While you’re on their site, check out their Smartwool sock collection. See why I have a sock fetish!) (PS. Another plug for the REI Co-op—it only costs $20 to join. For life!)

Order by number in parentheses (ex W1, S2, TT1). To order, email me at RM @ MusingsFromaRedhead.com

I keep stressing *Water-resistant, not waterproof! There is a difference, eh? I wouldn’t want you to drop a bag in a lake and think—hey, what’s happening here? Although, that’s a good idea. I’ll give it a try and let you know how well it holds up!

Don’t forget to check out my Travel Journals to go with the colorful bags!