organza bags

Quigs · March 31, 2009

Hello,

I'm new here and been reading these forums for a couple days...loads of valuable information! Actually, I followed a link to a thread here from another forum posted by none other than Carolyn Male, herself! I had no idea T-Ville existed.

Anyhoo, I have a question about organza bags. I'm currently looking to buy some and have noticed a variety of sizes offered. Is there a certain size I should be obtaining or a standard?

I'd also like to save seeds from peppers both sweet and hot alike. I'd assume the bagging method can be used on them too? Would a smaller size be more appropriate for peppers? Sorry, I know this is a tomato forum but it's relative.

Like I said, I'm really enjoying this place and a big thanks to Carolyn for alerting me of this place, inadvertantly!

Q

VGary · March 31, 2009

Q, I was in the Hobby Lobby Store several weeks ago with my DW and discovered Tuile on a 6 1/2 inch roll which had twenty-five feet on it. We figured that 25 yards equals to 900 inches. Divide into 8 In. length and it will make 112.5 bags. All you need to do is cut the fabic to desired size(we wanted four in. size) and seam two sides. Use trash twisters to secure until fruit forms and remove. Tag with bright colored yearn. Wash/rinse bags and reuse. Cost on sale $2.00.
Michael's Crafts or other sewing/craft type stores may have something similar.
Good luck!
Gary

Quigs · April 1, 2009

Thanks Gary! Problem is, I'm not much of a tailor and don't have a sewing machine. Good info though!

Anyone else? I was trying to gather some opinions here. 50 views and no other options?

I might add that I would probably need around 100, but what size/s?

C'mon folks please help a newbie with some sage advice here!

Thanks,
Q

newatthiskat · April 1, 2009

Doesn't take being a tailor. There is iron on hem tape or fabic glue that you can use. I would proably use the fabric glue on tule. Lots of ways to work around not having sewing machine. You can cut out circles and just use a twist tie around the top bunching the top amount together. You can cut out a bigger square and tie top together that way. No sewing at all just might have a little bunch of fabric at the top. Also somewhere on here I read about just taking guaze and wrapping it around the blossom. No rocket science. Just want to protect bloom from
promiscuous insects

Kat

neoguy · April 1, 2009

Walmart sells sachet bags, I bought the ones that are approximately 4"x6". You can probably find em cheaper on line.

Here is a link to a previous discussion.

http://www.tomatoville.com/showthrea...soms%26quot%3B

ContainerTed · April 1, 2009

The same material found in the organza bags and bridal veils is also on sale at Wally World for $1.50 a yard. Many colors to pick from. A quick non-precise cut with scissors and few stitches on a sewing machine and a ball of yarn (your favorite color) and a darning needle to let you close the bag which you custom sized to your particular needs.

I got the yarn on sale and already had a darning needle, so my total cost for 48 blossom bags is less than $6.00. This is still less than the cost of one bundle of 8 sachet bags from Wally World.

Yes, I know how to sew.

Ted

seymour_man · April 4, 2009

I have been looking here. I think I am going with the 3x5 unless someone tells me differently.

http://stores.shop.ebay.com/CELESTIA...__W0QQ_armrsZ1

TZ-OH6 · April 5, 2009

I asked some pepper people on another forum about bag size and they said it was easier to bag a branch, or even the whole plant using the fabric rather than making small bags. You don't need to sew, you could use some sort of glue (hot glue?, Goop would work) or even duct tape to hold the edges together. You could even staple the fabric into bags.

Personally, I use the 5"x7" drawstring sachets from Walmart. I don't think I would like to use a smaller size for tomato bud trusses because they grow quite a bit after bagged.

Polar_Lace · April 6, 2009

Me asking the Walmart employee, "Do you carry the 5"x7" drawstring sachets.

Walmart employee, "We no longer carry the 5"x7" drawstring sachets. They now give us the 4"x6" ."

Me, "Who gives them to you?"

Walmart employee, "The people who send us the restocking stuff."

Me, "Does anyone here do the ordering for the store?"

Walmart employee, "NOoooo, (in a sweet little cutesy way) we just put the things they send to us on the shelves for people to buy."

Me, "I wonder who it is then?"

Walmart employee, "The Corporation! They make the decision of what is going to sell, what sells best for this location."

Me, "No wonder you can't find the things you really want. No one has to think about things. They just buy what's put out and go searching around for other things at other stores."

Walmart employee, "Huh?"

Me, "Nevermind." Walking in the other direction....

I wonder about some of those employees, do they understand what is going on around in the world these days?

~* Robin

garnetmoth · April 6, 2009

I figure the bag only has to last until fruit-set, so im making due with what is on hand- We went to a Halloween themed bridal show and got candy in lil organza favor bags. Ive also got some colorful plant ties (to mark off the fruits) and some by-the-yard organza loose, ill try round-cuts too.

habitat_gardener · April 8, 2009

Another idea is nylon stockings. I found a bunch of unopened packages at a rummage sale for ten cents each.

amideutch · April 8, 2009

We have over here what is called Tomato Vlies or fleece. Same stuff floating row covers are made of. Except these are in tube form and you slide it over the plant and tie off at the top and secure the bottom. I use it here at work for my surrogate garden when I plant out my seedlings so they are protcted from the elements until the plants are established and we are past the last frost date.
As somebody said before you can just cover the whole plant and these vlies bags would do that and protect the flowers from cross polination. Or you can buy floating row cover 5'x25'=125sq. feet for $10.00. Cut off a piece, fold it over and staple the two sides and slide over the blossoms and tie the open end. Or cut bigger piece and make a bag that will cover the whole plant stapling together as before. Done deal. Ami

ContainerTed · April 8, 2009

In the women's hosery department are boxes of 20 "footies" (like socks for men - only ?nylon?) that sell for about 5 dollars. Lots of sizes to choose from.

Ted

Polar_Lace · April 8, 2009

Hi Ted,

I found out that the dollar store sells womens knee high stockings 6 pair for $1.00! - What a shame I didn't notice this before. I bought 30 organza bags, 5"x8" online.

Blah!!

~* Robin

cleo88 · April 17, 2009

I am going with eBay.
Do a search on "organza 6x9" or "organza 5x7" and you will find bags. They also have 6x15 inches which is for wine bottles.
Not as cheap as Walmart, but you don't have even get up from your desk chair!

March 31, 2009	#1
Quigs Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: House Springs, MO Posts: 3	organza bags Hello, I'm new here and been reading these forums for a couple days...loads of valuable information! Actually, I followed a link to a thread here from another forum posted by none other than Carolyn Male, herself! I had no idea T-Ville existed. Anyhoo, I have a question about organza bags. I'm currently looking to buy some and have noticed a variety of sizes offered. Is there a certain size I should be obtaining or a standard? I'd also like to save seeds from peppers both sweet and hot alike. I'd assume the bagging method can be used on them too? Would a smaller size be more appropriate for peppers? Sorry, I know this is a tomato forum but it's relative. Like I said, I'm really enjoying this place and a big thanks to Carolyn for alerting me of this place, inadvertantly! Q

March 31, 2009	#2
VGary Tomatoville Honoree Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Louisville, Kentucky Posts: 460	Bagging Plants Q, I was in the Hobby Lobby Store several weeks ago with my DW and discovered Tuile on a 6 1/2 inch roll which had twenty-five feet on it. We figured that 25 yards equals to 900 inches. Divide into 8 In. length and it will make 112.5 bags. All you need to do is cut the fabic to desired size(we wanted four in. size) and seam two sides. Use trash twisters to secure until fruit forms and remove. Tag with bright colored yearn. Wash/rinse bags and reuse. Cost on sale $2.00. Michael's Crafts or other sewing/craft type stores may have something similar. Good luck! Gary __________________ *"We believe we mere debtors to God in relation to each other and all men, to improve our Time and Talents in this Life, in that manner in which we might be most useful." Shaker Covenant 1795*

April 1, 2009	#4
newatthiskat Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: texas Posts: 1,451	reply Doesn't take being a tailor. There is iron on hem tape or fabic glue that you can use. I would proably use the fabric glue on tule. Lots of ways to work around not having sewing machine. You can cut out circles and just use a twist tie around the top bunching the top amount together. You can cut out a bigger square and tie top together that way. No sewing at all just might have a little bunch of fabric at the top. Also somewhere on here I read about just taking guaze and wrapping it around the blossom. No rocket science. Just want to protect bloom from promiscuous insects Kat

April 1, 2009	#6
ContainerTed Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: 6a - NE Tennessee Posts: 4,538	The same material found in the organza bags and bridal veils is also on sale at Wally World for $1.50 a yard. Many colors to pick from. A quick non-precise cut with scissors and few stitches on a sewing machine and a ball of yarn (your favorite color) and a darning needle to let you close the bag which you custom sized to your particular needs. I got the yarn on sale and already had a darning needle, so my total cost for 48 blossom bags is less than $6.00. This is still less than the cost of one bundle of 8 sachet bags from Wally World. Yes, I know how to sew. Ted __________________ Ted ________________________ Owner & Sole Operator Of The Muddy Bucket Farm and Tomato Ranch

April 6, 2009	#9
Polar_Lace Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Z8b, Texas Posts: 657	Me asking the Walmart employee, "Do you carry the 5"x7" drawstring sachets. Walmart employee, "We no longer carry the 5"x7" drawstring sachets. They now give us the 4"x6" ." Me, "Who gives them to you?" Walmart employee, "The people who send us the restocking stuff." Me, "Does anyone here do the ordering for the store?" Walmart employee, "NOoooo, (in a sweet little cutesy way) we just put the things they send to us on the shelves for people to buy." Me, "I wonder who it is then?" Walmart employee, "The Corporation! They make the decision of what is going to sell, what sells best for this location." Me, "No wonder you can't find the things you really want. No one has to think about things. They just buy what's put out and go searching around for other things at other stores." Walmart employee, "Huh?" Me, "Nevermind." Walking in the other direction.... I wonder about some of those employees, do they understand what is going on around in the world these days? ~* Robin __________________ It's not how many seeds you sow. Nor how many plants you transplant. It's about how many of them can survive your treatment of them.

April 1, 2009	#5
neoguy Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2007 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 610	Walmart sells sachet bags, I bought the ones that are approximately 4"x6". You can probably find em cheaper on line. Here is a link to a previous discussion. http://www.tomatoville.com/showthrea...soms%26quot%3B

April 4, 2009	#7
seymour_man Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 48	I have been looking here. I think I am going with the 3x5 unless someone tells me differently. http://stores.shop.ebay.com/CELESTIA...__W0QQ_armrsZ1

April 5, 2009	#8
TZ-OH6 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mid-Ohio Posts: 848	I asked some pepper people on another forum about bag size and they said it was easier to bag a branch, or even the whole plant using the fabric rather than making small bags. You don't need to sew, you could use some sort of glue (hot glue?, Goop would work) or even duct tape to hold the edges together. You could even staple the fabric into bags. Personally, I use the 5"x7" drawstring sachets from Walmart. I don't think I would like to use a smaller size for tomato bud trusses because they grow quite a bit after bagged.

April 6, 2009	#10
garnetmoth Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: cincinnati, oh Posts: 492	I figure the bag only has to last until fruit-set, so im making due with what is on hand- We went to a Halloween themed bridal show and got candy in lil organza favor bags. Ive also got some colorful plant ties (to mark off the fruits) and some by-the-yard organza loose, ill try round-cuts too.

April 8, 2009	#11
habitat_gardener Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: California Central Valley Posts: 2,543	Another idea is nylon stockings. I found a bunch of unopened packages at a rummage sale for ten cents each.

April 8, 2009	#12
amideutch Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Germany 49°26"N 07°36"E Posts: 5,041	We have over here what is called Tomato Vlies or fleece. Same stuff floating row covers are made of. Except these are in tube form and you slide it over the plant and tie off at the top and secure the bottom. I use it here at work for my surrogate garden when I plant out my seedlings so they are protcted from the elements until the plants are established and we are past the last frost date. As somebody said before you can just cover the whole plant and these vlies bags would do that and protect the flowers from cross polination. Or you can buy floating row cover 5'x25'=125sq. feet for $10.00. Cut off a piece, fold it over and staple the two sides and slide over the blossoms and tie the open end. Or cut bigger piece and make a bag that will cover the whole plant stapling together as before. Done deal. Ami __________________ Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘...Holy Crap .....What a ride!'

April 17, 2009	#15
cleo88 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Sharon, MA Zone 6 Posts: 225	I am going with eBay. Do a search on "organza 6x9" or "organza 5x7" and you will find bags. They also have 6x15 inches which is for wine bottles. Not as cheap as Walmart, but you don't have even get up from your desk chair!