I always save the clear zippered bags that sheets, comforters, etc. come in to use for storing sweaters in the summer, children's puzzles, toys, heirloom baby clothes, or anything that comes to mind. Great storage for just about anything!
By vickie guy from Earle, AR
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At times we buy sheets,shower curtains, or cloth curtains, and most of these items come in very tough little plastic envelopes - some with zippers, some with snaps.
Save the zippered bags that linens and drapes come in to keep knitting and crocheted projects in that are in various stages of completion.
I have both a girl and a boy, with lots of toys and a lot of parts. I always save the plastic zip-up tote bags that sheets and comforters come in...
I save the plastic packages that my sheet sets and comforters come in. They have zippers and I use them to store everything from my sewing supplies, laces, fabric, hair rollers and other comforters after I launder them.
Save the zippered plastic bags that bedding and curtains come in to store or organize items. My young grandchildren often need a clean change of clothes when we are on the go.
Save those sheet zipper bags for storing your Christmas decorations.
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I need some ideas for uses for the plastic bags that drapes and tablecloths come in. They are square and zippered. I have also gotten comforters in them. I do reuse them for storing the comforters but I have found I have a few from drapes and they seem too good to throw away, but I can't think what to do with them.
I use mine to store all of our extra sheets, tablecloths with matching placemats, etc. I like that they can stack in my linen closet and it keeps them together, and they don't get the nasty smell that the plastic storage bins gives.
I have a huge amount of toys for my grandchildren (and other little visitors) to play with. Many are the small variety......little cars........little people........toys from McDonald happy meals...etc. I semi-sorted the toys according to type and put each group in one of the clear, heavy, zippered bags and then just tossed the bags into the big toy box. We have bags of dinosauers, bags of plastic BUGS, bags of little dolls, bags of little people, bags of farm animals, bags of Nascar cars, bags of horses and cowboys, bags of soldiers, etc.etc.
My daughter used to use one of these bags to send my granddaughter's naptime pillow and blanket to school for the week when she was in kindergarten. This helps reduce the chance of the children passing lice back and forth.
Store your seasonal silk flowers & greenery.
I use them for extra sheets, blankets, etc. But also this year I had extra bags from purchasing new drapes so I used them to store Christmas decorations.
As a knitter and crocheter I use the bags in different sizes to store the pattern, yarn, hooks or needles of the 2-3 projects in progress. This keeps them all together as well as keeping them cleaner.
I like to keep a blanket or two in my car during winter incase of emergencies these are goos for that it keeps them clean and compact. Also good in summer for beach towels etc.
I use them to put tools in them so i can hang them up. It is easyer to find things.
I use the small ones for tolitries when we go on vacation. We go camping, so the big ones hold clothes, coats, blankets etc.
I use them to put shoes into that we aren't wearing at present. Like another season.
I didn't want that Hodge-Podge look I've always had with this container and that, so I began to save those zippered bags until I had enough to place all my extra linens in, complete with a large label inside
I like to use different containers only for a particular item, like old plastic string pulled beach bags for zippers/lace/elastic, and an old collection of cheap clear plastic shoe boxes for patterns/ribbons/patches/cloth tape/doll clothes/embroidery thread and hoops/misc. I have an old small metal box with drawers for buttons/snaps/etc. this way I don't have to look so hard for whatever I need, should I ever need them.
They would not make good attic storage since the temperature fluctuates there. I'd advise keeping them for indoor closets.
I don't have too many blankets to store since it's Winter, but I will keep saving those clear zippered ones for the blankets in the Summer because I can truly keep them fresh smelling/clean/labeled, and stacked well high on their own shelves. You can't go wrong saving and using them, believe me.
God bless you. : )
My family has always used this types of bags for storing sweaters, jackets, etc. in the summer months. Especially sweaters or other clothing that you don't want moths or crickets to possibly eat up. These types of bags work really well for this.
I use those for hot wheels, fast food toys, and all the other little odds and ends that my son has collected over the last few years that always seemed to get lost in his toyboxes. I just fill them up and put them under the bed or in the closet, which actually helps save money on new toys as well because then he forgets he has them so when he gets bored with the toys that are out, I can just pull out the bags and he acts like they're all new toys. I actually got this from my mother who used to periodically store about half our toys then when we got bored, she would just switch them out.
I use one for our 'football game' bag. I store stadium blankets, gloves and hats (and extras for friends who forget theirs), seat cushions, binoculars, ponchos for rain and snow, chapstick and anything else that seems to be essential. We grab it and go!
I use mine for when I'm traveling for toiletries and to keep things together in the suitcase like socks, underwear.
I also put shoes in them so the shoes won't get on the clothes.
How about taking them with you to the pool or beach to bring back wet bathing suits and/or towels?
When my daughter was young we used one for her barbies and furniture and another to corral the giant Lego blocks.
Now I use them to store material, and other sheets and blankets for dust free storage.
Forgive me if this question has been asked before, but I was wondering if anyone has any tips on how they re-use the packaging that curtains come in? They are thick plastic and have a zipper at the top. I have used the large ones to store blankets and clothing. This time I have small ones (smaller than a sheet of paper). Just looking for ideas and suggestions to spark my own imagination. Thanks.
By khilde from SD
My husband keeps a small zipper bag in the truck that holds his reference book he uses often. I've used them to store many things in so they won't get lost and need to be kept together like my pet clipper attachments. Some of these bags have a hole in the end to hang on a hook or nail which is convenient too. They're also useful for keeping bathing supplies in when taking a trip.
When my young son went to camp, I used these smaller bags to hold shower supplies. They are great for carrying kid-sized shower flip flops, a travel sized shampoo and a small soap to the shower house. You can also make a "get-ready-for-the-day" bag with toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, Q-Tips, a comb and folding water cup. Thread a colorful shoelace through the zipper pull, so that the bag can be hung up on the towel hook. (Make sure that the shoelace is well-knotted for hanging.)
The larger bags can hold sheets and towels for their cabin.
I use them for project bags to keep all the items together that I need when crafting.
In my laundry room, I have one of these very sturdy bags clipped to a skirt hanger (the type with strong metal clips). In it I toss plastic bags that are to be recycled. When it is full, I put the "junk" bags into one throwaway bag,and take it to the local recycle place (a nearby grocery which recycles plastic bags), since our trash collector doesn't accept such; this leaves my laundry room plastic bag emptied and ready to start over.
Like irisbird, I use them for organizing crafting and sewing items. One bag holds a variety of leftover trims and laces and another has zippers that were purchased on clearance for future use. Others are used to hold craft projects that are in process. One with knitting, another with cross stitch, and another with sewing. These are stored in a tote bag so that when I am ready to do some hand work, I can quickly select whatever I want.
I've used them for holding makeup, toileties, etc. to put in my overnight luggage when I go out of town. Good in case shampoo, etc. leaks.
They are useful for taking to the beach, camping, park, bbq supplies like long matches, pix that haven't been put into a book yet, recipe cards, seeds, etc.
Some are large enough to keep single strings of holiday lights, tinsel and garland.
I keep some of my computer supplies in them, like extra cords, power packs and even routers with all their cords and instructions.
Great for keeping writing supplies like envelopes, stamps and addy labels clean & dry.
If you know someone in a hospital or convalescent center it is great for giving them writing supplies {you can put the addy labels on the center of the envelopes so they are pre-addressed for the person} and misc greeting cards, small crossword or other books.
Good for keeping in the car with small toys for the kids as well as first aid supplies in the trunk, keeping batteries together. I reuse them for just about everything and even let my friends know not to throw them in the trash but pass them to me if they have no use for them.
I have used them to organize scarves and stockings in my dresser. Also for keeping holiday linens like napkins or doilies dust free in storage.
Wow, these are all such wonderful ideas. I posted that I wanted feedback and everyone of these ideas has been very helpful. I just love this site. Thank you to all for not only this topic but the hundreds of other topics.
Good Idea to use if you carry a diaper bag. Use it to keep clothes dry incase a bottle leaks. Or keep your adult things in like a checkbook, wallet, pocket callendar and pens. When your not using the diaper bag just pull the clear bag out!
I use them all the time. They keep nylons neat, socks, hair stuff, beach items, braclets the big ones, bows, tags, greeting cards, prescriptions, little soaps, open game pieces. pens, markers, crayons. Have fun.
out in RI
I once worked for a company that would not allow us to bring in bag or purses of any kind unless it was clear plastic type. The clear plastic zipper top packages I had also had handles. It came in quite handy. Same thing applied for my daughter. When the schools insisted on clear bags she used one of these bags to keep small things in. For example lip glosses, Student ID card, lunch money.
I use them in my linen closet to hold cloth napkins, handkerchiefs, etc. They are great
Those thin ones are great to store warranty and receipts, documents.
I have a lot of the small bags that sheets come in from Wal-Mart, they snap and some have elastic. I would like to know if anyone has a craft idea to use them for. They are the ones that the sheet sets or just single sheets are folded tightly in. Any ideas would be appreciated.
By Deborah M
I've used these bags often. What use I get depends on the plastic (soft and pliable or brittle) - if soft and pliable I've used the bags to sew travel grooming/make-up bags, drop-over covers for toiletries in the bathroom, and jewellery bags.
It's easy to cut and sew, I've rarely even needed to use a specialty thread, needle, or presser foot. When I have used specialty, a good heavy duty polyester thread through a jeans needle and a roller or teflon foot makes short work of nice strong seams/topstitching, and keeping seaming even on two layers.
If the plastic is brittle I usually just leave the bag as it came from the shop and use it to store table linens - so easy to stack and keeps the linens clean whilst in the cupboard. Brittle plastic is usually thinner and sewing just causes it to tear.
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Save all of those new clear plastic bedding bags from your holiday gifts. I have done this for years and used them mainly for groups of toys.
I reuse bags from Blanket, Sheets and Comforters to store items in my garage. They often are clear which allows you to see what's inside them. They also stack pretty well. - Al
I save the clear, zippered bags that so many things come in. I use the smaller ones for my applique projects, the larger one to store my quilt materials.
