ProudGrandma Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 I just bought 2 sets of queen sheets from Wal-mart and they came in these cute little cloth bags with snaps for closures. Maybe you know what I am talking about. Anyway, there is NO way to get the sheets back in there for storage (although that would be awesome)...however, it is too nice of a little cloth bag to trash. The closure isn't good enough to contain small pieces of anything..but surely someone here would have an idea for me...or am I really just being way too frugal and I should just throw it away? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theYoungerMrsWarde Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 I can't bring myself to throw them out, either. There are some ideas on Pinterest for things to do with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudGrandma Posted May 16, 2013 Author Share Posted May 16, 2013 how do you find those ideas...what do you type into the search box...cloth sheet bags? or what?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa in SC Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 I think you could use them for something. Reusable gift bags, perhaps? Do you travel? If so, you could roll your panties and place them inside for neater packing. You could roll and store extension cords inside. You could make little car kits out of them with small packs of Kleenex, a granola bar, a juice bag,a couple of bandaids, a small notepad, a pen...whatever you think would be handy. You could use them to keep plastic spoons and forks, paper napkins, and the little condiment packets in the car if you brown bag it to an event. I don't know...I could probably keep going. Maybe I'm too frugal? :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbecueMom Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 I just bought sheets yesterday and tossed those bags. I tried to give them to the kids to play with but they just fought over them and tried to put them over each other's heads. But now that I think about it, I need something to store DH's ties in. Might go dig that out of the trash now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRAAB Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 That is not being too frugal. I hate waste so I'm always looking for ways to re-use things. My girls have a couple of those little bags and put their colored pencils in them since they're always taking them everywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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justasque Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 Goodness, that's not being too frugal. (And those who don't need them - donate rather than trash - some folks will buy that kind of thing from a thrift, making it a win-win for the buyer and the thrift's charity.) Store matchbox cars or action figures, hang on a hook. Store a young child's dance gear. Put around a non-stick pot so it doesn't get damaged in the cabinet. Fill with toiletry samples and give to a women's shelter. Store scraps of fabric. Use as gift wrap. Store a mess kit for camping. Use as a shoe bag when traveling. Store plastic cutlery and napkins in the car. Make a first aid kit for the car. Put an extra kid outfit in it for the car. Sew on different handles to make a tote bag. Give to a child to decorate and keep their treasures in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicAnn Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 I saved ours too, and I had the same thought- that I was being "too frugal". Anyway, I keep our for snack bags in the car, to hold treasures from nature walks, and to keep crayons in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 If you tell me you are using them for a "family cloth" I will call you too frugal. :lol: Other than that, NOPE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyoSylvia Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 I kept mine too. I am certainly frugal but certain things just look useful and that bag had "the look." :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dm379 Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 We have one as a lego bag. It's good for unmatched socks too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 I gave one of those to my 4yo; he keeps his little treasures in it -- a favorite Lego figure, small car, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justasque Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 It's good for unmatched socks too. Hijack - Free yourself from collecting unmatched socks, waiting wistfully for their partners to show up! Simply return each one to the owner's drawer, where it will eventually meet its mate (if the mate is not there already). Really! It's very freeing. Life is all about the simple pleasures. ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbecueMom Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 Hijack - Free yourself from collecting unmatched socks, waiting wistfully for their partners to show up! Simply return each one to the owner's drawer, where it will eventually meet its mate (if the mate is not there already). Really! It's very freeing. Life is all about the simple pleasures. ;-) We tried that, until we found out the cats were opening drawers, digging around for the unmatched socks, and dragging them off, never to be seen again. I keep them on a closet shelf now. New use for sheet bags: cat storage. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Tess in the Burbs Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 I keep them. But so far they haven't been used... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyof4ks Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 I use one to keep extra socks who have lost their mate. It fits nicely on the hangers that shorts are hung upon, and I store it on my rod in the laundry room. I used another of those little bags in the kitchen to hold plastic grocery bags before we went to reusable bags. Those little sheet bgs are cute and handy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sobeknofret Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 I'm a knitter and I use them for holding projects I'm working on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nd293 Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 I have held onto the plastic type of bag for swim gear. But they tend to tear very quickly. I imagine it would be the same for the fabric ones - do they have adequate seem allowances, or will they soon split at the seams? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 I have never been accused of being frugal, but I keep the stupid bags, too. :blush: They're probably in a stack in the linen closet somewhere, but I don't really know because I have never, ever, ever used them for anything. But I keep saving them. I hope I don't end up on Hoarders some day. For all I know, it starts slowly, beginning with saving those little cloth bags......... :eek: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamabear2three Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 now I want to go buy new sheets so I have a fun bag to use! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakarimom5 Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 If you tell me you are using them for a "family cloth" I will call you too frugal. :lol: Other than that, NOPE! :blushing: When I used family cloth that's what I kept it in. Now I use one for mama cloth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeannie in NJ Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 i used to save things just in case I might find a use for it someday. I would usually forget about it. So now I just toss things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 toiletries bag nut milk bag put wool balls in them for your dryer tuk a bathing suit in one for a day trip I can think of a lot of ways to use them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 toiletries bag nut milk bag put wool balls in them for your dryer tuk a bathing suit in one for a day trip I can think of a lot of ways to use them. Show off. :glare: ;) ;) ;) ;) . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amo_mea_filiis. Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 We all have those bags on our beds for stuff. Dd keeps a book, her diary, a pencil, and a few little treasures in it. Ds keeps his beloved book light and little iPod in it. I use mine for my phone and kindle. I didn't even think "too frugal." I thought "oh how cool! Perfect for bedside treasures." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandylubug Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 my girls stuff the bags with stuffing and use them as pillows for their stuffed animals. Then again, my girls are weird and actually play with the stuffing material as well. One day it is mashed potatoes or cotton candy. The next day their baby just "puked" in the floor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Spam reported. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 I keep them too. I think I gave them to the kids to play with. No idea where they are now. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Hijack - Free yourself from collecting unmatched socks, waiting wistfully for their partners to show up! Simply return each one to the owner's drawer, where it will eventually meet its mate (if the mate is not there already). Really! It's very freeing. Life is all about the simple pleasures. ;-) that's what I do now, too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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