Making bags for blossoms -

Granny · February 2, 2008

Do you all make your own or do you buy them? And if you make your own, what do you make them out of? I did see someone posted a pic of some his wife made of curtain material. Any thoughts on bridal netting or the ultra-thin non-woven interfacing? How big do they need to be and how long do you leave them in place?

Thanks!

/Granny, who is "snowed in" and tired of knitting mittens!

grungy · February 2, 2008

I use sheer curtain material, but bridal netting (small mesh) should work as well. The interfacing might work but I would worry about overheating the pollen if you have warm weather. I find 4"x6" to 8"x10" work best for me. Turn under the upper edge to make a tube to run heavy string through to make a draw bag, to close. After your tomato blossom sets you can undo, Rinse out bags in hot water and reuse. Hope this helps.
Cheers,
grungy/Val

kimpossible · February 2, 2008

I used the Search feature and came up with this related thread - I didn't read all the way through it, but there are 20 posts, and ideas for making, and ideas and links for where-to-buy.

http://www.tomatoville.com/showthrea...t=blossom+bags

salix · February 2, 2008

Would bags made of nylon stockings and those velcro type ties work?

squibT · February 2, 2008

I got some bridal favor bags from walmart...perfect...

They are little sacs with drawstrings...kinda like nylon stocking material

neoguy · February 3, 2008

I bought the same thing from Walmart that squib did. Called Sachets and they have a draw string already sewn in. They had two sizes, small and medium. I purchased the medium size, they are approximately 4 1/2" x 6 1/2". I think I paid $5.95 for 12 bags.

I was going to post a pic..... of course the batteries are dead

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cecilsgarden1958 · February 3, 2008

Thanks, I was going to ask about Sachets

CECIL

Magnolias4Ever · February 3, 2008

They are made by Wilton and are right by the cake decorating section (in the arts & crafts dept). Here's a pic:

I think they would work really well.

Judy

Granny · February 4, 2008

For you ladies who are using favor bags, are they like these?

http://www.papermart.com/templates/09-3-20.htm

The price & quantity on these looked pretty good to me - not to mention that they come in different sizes.

bcday · February 4, 2008

Them's the ones, Granny!

The 3x4 and 4x6 are closest to what WalMart sells. I use both sizes but if I were to only go with one I'd pick the 4x6. I don't think you need anything bigger than that. For color I'd stick with white or ivory. It's easier to see through the lighter-colored fabric what stage the blossoms are at or if any fruit has set yet.

February 2, 2008	#1
Granny Tomatovillian™ Honoree Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 507	Making bags for blossoms - Do you all make your own or do you buy them? And if you make your own, what do you make them out of? I did see someone posted a pic of some his wife made of curtain material. Any thoughts on bridal netting or the ultra-thin non-woven interfacing? How big do they need to be and how long do you leave them in place? Thanks! /Granny, who is "snowed in" and tired of knitting mittens!

February 2, 2008	#3
kimpossible Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Z5b SW Ont Canada Posts: 767	I used the Search feature and came up with this related thread - I didn't read all the way through it, but there are 20 posts, and ideas for making, and ideas and links for where-to-buy. http://www.tomatoville.com/showthrea...t=blossom+bags __________________ *So Many Tomatoes ... So Little Time*

February 3, 2008	#7
cecilsgarden1958 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2006 Location: swPA Posts: 629	Thanks, I was going to ask about Sachets CECIL __________________ Hybrids Rule, Heirlooms Drool!

February 3, 2008	#8
Magnolias4Ever Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gulf Coast of Alabama - Zone 8B Posts: 28	They are made by Wilton and are right by the cake decorating section (in the arts & crafts dept). Here's a pic: I think they would work really well. Judy __________________ Judy Beautiful Gulf Coast of Alabama, Zone 8B

February 2, 2008	#2
grungy Tomatovillian™ Honoree Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wynndel, BC, CANADA Posts: 78	I use sheer curtain material, but bridal netting (small mesh) should work as well. The interfacing might work but I would worry about overheating the pollen if you have warm weather. I find 4"x6" to 8"x10" work best for me. Turn under the upper edge to make a tube to run heavy string through to make a draw bag, to close. After your tomato blossom sets you can undo, Rinse out bags in hot water and reuse. Hope this helps. Cheers, grungy/Val

February 2, 2008	#4
salix Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: north central B.C. Posts: 2,310	Would bags made of nylon stockings and those velcro type ties work?

February 2, 2008	#5
squibT Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Nanaimo, BC (7b) Posts: 89	I got some bridal favor bags from walmart...perfect... They are little sacs with drawstrings...kinda like nylon stocking material

February 3, 2008	#6
neoguy Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2007 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 610	I bought the same thing from Walmart that squib did. Called Sachets and they have a draw string already sewn in. They had two sizes, small and medium. I purchased the medium size, they are approximately 4 1/2" x 6 1/2". I think I paid $5.95 for 12 bags. I was going to post a pic..... of course the batteries are dead .

February 4, 2008	#9
Granny Tomatovillian™ Honoree Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 507	For you ladies who are using favor bags, are they like these? http://www.papermart.com/templates/09-3-20.htm The price & quantity on these looked pretty good to me - not to mention that they come in different sizes.

February 4, 2008	#10
bcday Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NY z5 Posts: 1,205	Them's the ones, Granny! The 3x4 and 4x6 are closest to what WalMart sells. I use both sizes but if I were to only go with one I'd pick the 4x6. I don't think you need anything bigger than that. For color I'd stick with white or ivory. It's easier to see through the lighter-colored fabric what stage the blossoms are at or if any fruit has set yet.