# I need to find small zippered bags to organize the inside of my purse... **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [October 21, 2008, 9:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-to-find-small-zippered-bags-to-organize-the-inside-of-my-purse/468868 "2008-10-21T09:27:25Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![OpalCat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/8edcca/32.png) [@OpalCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OpalCat)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2008, 9:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-to-find-small-zippered-bags-to-organize-the-inside-of-my-purse/468868/1 "2008-10-21T09:27:25Z")
You know the kind of thing… rectangular, simple, maybe the size of a 4x6 index card… zipper on one side… useful for sorting out things in one’s purse. One for makeup, one for loose change, one for nail clippers and chapstick and whatnot, one for pens… Except I have no idea what they’d be called and my Google fu is experiencing epic fail tonight. Most importantly it has to be cheap. I’d make them myself but I’m 100% swamped with school and it will never happen 😕 Anyone know what I’m talking about? ---
**Author:** ![Drain\_Bead](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e47774/32.png) [@Drain\_Bead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drain_Bead)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2008, 11:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-to-find-small-zippered-bags-to-organize-the-inside-of-my-purse/468868/2 "2008-10-21T11:48:38Z")
> **[TOM BIHN Clear Organizer Pouch, Travel Accessory, Multiple Sizes](https://www.tombihn.com/products/clear-organizer-pouch)** > > Made out of leftover fabrics, these pouches come in a wide variety of colors that we choose for you. Fun, huh!  > Clear Organizer Pouches add an extra pocket of organization to any bag. Using a small-but-tough plastic snaphook, the Clear... Something like these? My husband has one of the larger ones for use as a toiletry bag in a carryon. It’s damn near indestructible. ---
**Author:** ![Moirai](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/96bed5/32.png) [@Moirai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moirai)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2008, 2:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-to-find-small-zippered-bags-to-organize-the-inside-of-my-purse/468868/3 "2008-10-21T14:39:36Z")
Linens & Things and Bed Bath & Beyond both have lots of little mesh and fabric zippered bags that would be perfect. I also check the “travel” section of the drugstores. I scored a great one a couple of years ago- a small, leather zippered pouch for small things. If I find some on my next trip to the store, I’ll email you pics and if you like 'em, you can have 'em. Might be a few days, though… ---
**Author:** ![Ellen\_Cherry](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ellen_cherry/32/3600_2.png) [@Ellen\_Cherry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ellen_Cherry)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2008, 2:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-to-find-small-zippered-bags-to-organize-the-inside-of-my-purse/468868/4 "2008-10-21T14:55:10Z")
Try searching on cosmetic bags, too. [Here are some](http://www.amerimark.com/cgi-bin/amerimark/cat_item.html?cm_mmc=cpc-_-Amerimark-_-Pricegrabber-_-14920&prod=14920&media=G00799&days=XVQ). ---
**Author:** ![Cowgirl\_Jules](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/4af34b/32.png) [@Cowgirl\_Jules](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cowgirl_Jules)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2008, 3:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-to-find-small-zippered-bags-to-organize-the-inside-of-my-purse/468868/5 "2008-10-21T15:28:38Z")
A lady I know from another board makes these and sells them on [Etsy](http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=21767), a craft site. ---
**Author:** ![Heffalump\_and\_Roo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/heffalump_and_roo/32/7691_2.png) [@Heffalump\_and\_Roo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Heffalump_and_Roo)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2008, 3:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-to-find-small-zippered-bags-to-organize-the-inside-of-my-purse/468868/6 "2008-10-21T15:29:11Z")
If you want to have the zippered pouches incorporated into the bag, you might want to take a look at these from the [Bagg Lady](http://www.bagglady.com/). ---
**Author:** ![DogMom](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e9c0ed/32.png) [@DogMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DogMom)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2008, 3:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-to-find-small-zippered-bags-to-organize-the-inside-of-my-purse/468868/7 "2008-10-21T15:36:52Z")
I use Ziploc sandwich bags as organizers. They’re not classy, but they’re cheap, easily replaceable, _and_ they have the benefit of showing me exactly what’s inside each one without having to open it. Great for failing memory days. ---
**Author:** ![BiblioCat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ed8c4c/32.png) [@BiblioCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BiblioCat)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2008, 3:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-to-find-small-zippered-bags-to-organize-the-inside-of-my-purse/468868/8 "2008-10-21T15:39:52Z")
Target and K-Mart have these kind of bags, in the cosmetic aisle. They’re a couple of bucks each. ---
**Author:** ![Sailboat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sailboat/32/461_2.png) [@Sailboat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sailboat)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2008, 4:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-to-find-small-zippered-bags-to-organize-the-inside-of-my-purse/468868/9 "2008-10-21T16:15:24Z")
Maybe check your local head shop? Sailboat ---
**Author:** ![OpalCat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/8edcca/32.png) [@OpalCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OpalCat)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2008, 4:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-to-find-small-zippered-bags-to-organize-the-inside-of-my-purse/468868/10 "2008-10-21T16:50:14Z")
> [@Heffalump\_and\_Roo](#): > > If you want to have the zippered pouches incorporated into the bag, you might want to take a look at these from the [Bagg Lady](http://www.bagglady.com/). No, I have a purse I like. I want bags that I can take out that have my stuff sorted into them. I’ve used ziplock bags but they aren’t durable enough and shred within a few days. A lot of the suggestions and links on this thread are really helpful! I’ve looked in the purse section of stores before but all I can find are like little leather clutch purses and stuff, and I absolutely refuse to buy anything leather. ---
**Author:** ![Carol\_the\_Impaler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/6a8cbe/32.png) [@Carol\_the\_Impaler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Carol_the_Impaler)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2008, 9:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-to-find-small-zippered-bags-to-organize-the-inside-of-my-purse/468868/11 "2008-10-21T21:37:12Z")
I second Target. I bought a set of zip-top black mesh bags there a few months ago for that exact reason, to be able to organize my purse but still be able to see what’s in the little bag thing. Got them cheap, a set of three in different sizes, where the cosmetic bags are. They’re stiff, too, which is good because then they don’t slouch down to the nether regions of your purse, never to be found when you need them. ---
**Author:** ![OpalCat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/8edcca/32.png) [@OpalCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OpalCat)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2008, 10:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-to-find-small-zippered-bags-to-organize-the-inside-of-my-purse/468868/12 "2008-10-21T22:09:08Z")
I found a clear one and a non-clear one at CVS as well as a pencil case type one that I put my little notebook and all my pens & pencils and the Sharpie that I always have on me into. My purse is so much more organized!