DIY SUP bags

Recently we were able to purchase our brand new inflatable stand up paddleboards. We are super excited to get out onto the water and give these baby's a try. However March in Montana is just not a super great time for this since the lakes are still frozen over. This would make us look like a pro though beacuse there would be no balance issues and we most likely wouldn't fall off! LOL!

We are flying to Costa Rica at the end of April and our thoughts go immediately to paddle boarding in premium weather and water conditions. These boards weigh in at 35 lbs. with the paddle and pump included. We could easily check the boards onto our flight. All we need now is a bag to store them in that would be easy to carry along with our luggage. I came up with an idea that I think might just work.

I found some duck fabric on sale for $4.99/yd. ($10.99/yd. regularly). I drew out my plans and made a list of all of the accessories that I would need. I came up with these items. Remember these are purchased for making 2 bags. 2.75yd of the main fabric (blue here), .75 yd of a different color for your pocket (here I chose white for mine and black for his). 1.5yd of  2" webbing (again white for me and black for his), 1.75yd of 1" webbing (white for me and black for his) and 1" parachute snap buckle closures, 22" zippers (white for me and black for him), and a spool each of upholstery thread.

 

First I sewed the pocket that I want on the outside of the bag. It needs to be large enough to fit the pump into. I included the zipper for easy access. It is also large enough to throw in extra supplies like the hose to the pump, the patch kit and any other little items you may want to bring along. It has a rectangular top and bottom. Sew the pocket onto the blue fabric first before assembling the blue bag. You will tuck the edges under for a clean edge and sew an outside stich that shows. Measure the SUP rolled up, height and width and cut you fabric 12" taller for the dry bag type roll closure. Mine ended up being cut 47"h x 43" w. Then I cut an 11"x11" bottom.  After assembling and sewing the bottom onto the blue bag, sew only half way up the back seam of the length of the blue bag. The leapord print ribbon that you see in the picture of items to buy is the girly touch to add to my straps and pocket. I added the 2" webbing straps. 2 along the back so that it can be carried like a backpack. Use a box stitch so that it is secure. Now finish sewing up the the back seam of the blue bag. The 1" webbing will be sewn around the top edge, around the perimeter of the top of the bag with a clasp male on one end and the female on the other end. The bag is complete.

 This looks like the Cookie Monster! LOL!!