Ziploc organizer
 

don't even know what to call it. ive seen Ziploc bags sewn on both side of fabric to make a pouch for quilting tools, crafts, cosmetics etc. the one im looking for uses plastic bags that have the zipper on top of each pouch but instead of sewing the bags down, where they would be sewn has 2 (not sure maybe 3) holes. you attach them to the pouch using Velcro strips. the bags are not just hole punched. they are manufactured w/the holes already there and it is reinforced. I don't know if I'm explaining myself clearly. but I know if anyone knows its the ladies on this board. tx.

The plastic bags don't hold up for long term, even the thicker freezer ones. It's best to make the bags from clear vinyl if you are going to the trouble of making an organizer.

I bought the clear pencil cases already with zipper and sewed those into a pretty fabric cover.

Are you taking about the zipper pouches for school notebooks? They have the grommets for fitting into the three ring binder and are fairly sturdy since they stand up to kids wear and tear. You can find them in the office supply section or the back to school displays.

I bought a case of 24 when back to school sales were going on. I got them for .50 each. Very sturdy. The grommets and zipper were worth more then .50. LOL They fit on a big scarf ring and that doesn't take up much room at all hanging on my peg board.

I thought the same things that the actual Ziploc bags wouldn't last that long.

onebyone that might be an idea using pencil cases. its just you know when you see something it just catches your eye.

Oh btw the canvas ones with the vinyl front are the most durable

The Beatle Bag by Abbey Lane sells the insert in 2 sizes.


http://www.abbeylanequilts.com/beatlebag.html


Sandy

I agree with onebyone. I make my own bags out of vinyl and they stand up to heavy use

Like the idea of buying the vinyl pencil pouches....saves making them....hmmm, have to check out the resale shop at next visit......

Ziploc organizer
 

[QUOTE=Sandygirl;7439962]The Beatle Bag by Abbey Lane sells the insert in 2 sizes.


http://www.abbeylanequilts.com/beatlebag.html


Sandy that's an absolutely beautiful bag. thank you for finding it. what phrase did you use to search for.

Check a sporting goods store like Bass Pro Shops. A friend gets the plastic bags used by fly fishermen to store their flies and little bitty things. These have zipper closures on top and reinforced holes ( pre-punched) on the bottom. There are several sizes available. She keeps hers in three-ring notebooks for convenience.

I once used zip lock bags and sewed them to the center of a quilted placemat, then folded it over and tied it closed with ribbon. Cute idea but it didn't hold up for very long. Now I use the pouches with a zipper for a three ring binder and I made a pretty cover for the binder. Much more durable and just as pretty, not to mention handy.

I have some basic sewing supplies in a zippered pencil pouch with three grommets. It's so convenient to see the contents at a glance. Grab and Go supplies..... I use the same approach to having supplies available in my knitting totes. For storage of both my double pointed needles and cabled needles, the separate pouches for each size and type are secured with shower curtain rings. My collection is more extensive so there are three separate groupings. It works like a charm for me. ;-)

I have an organizer that I bought at a quilt guild show that is made with regular ziploc bags. I am careful what I put in it - I usually use it for embroidery threads for a project and only put scissors in that have a point protector. I have had 3 of these for several years and so far no problems with the bags tearing.

This has been my experience as well.

I have the little bags that you can buy for embroidery floss that I store bobbins and thread spools in -- they have a punched hole and I put them on a ring. They aren't very big, but I think they are bigger than the baggies for fishing flies. I make my own vinyl pouches -- JA has the vinyl very inexpensive (especially on sale) and I use my stash to make the pouches.