We get regular calls about how to fit items in an organza bag.We always advise our customer purchase a size larger than what “just fits”.Why purchase a size larger than necessary? Usually the larger size is necessary for the bag to close properly and not make it look like you skimped or risk the drawstring not closing properly.
For instance, although you may feel a standard CD jewel case(5” x 5-1/2”) should fit in a 5” x 7” drawstring bag you maybe disappointed in the appearance when you place the item in the bag as the bag will not close tightly and the corners of the case seem to protrude. But… if you place the same CD jewel case in a 6” x 10” bag it will look lovely, the bag will close very nicely and it has the correct appearance.Why?Because of the rigid square nature of the jewel case, the soft organza fabric needs to be able to fold around it for the drawstring closure near the top of the bag to be able to pull tight.
What do we mean by “usable dimensions”?This is the inside area of the drawstring bag that can be used for product(s) and still leave room for the bag to draw closed properly.
Here are just a few recommendations of common products to help guide you in which organza drawstring bags fit some popular gift and favor products.
A single lip balm up to 2-1/2” long or a single pot of lip gloss, lavender for a small sachet, small jewelry, a single tea light candle, birdseed, a golf ball.3” x 2” organza bag holds 10 Hershey's Kisses TM
Multiple lip balms, lipsticks or a pot of lip gloss, a 3 to 4 oz. bar of soap, a votive size candle and small holder, a Christmas ornament, potpourri sachet, jewelry pouch, cosmetics, a bath fizzy, a tennis ball. 4" x 6" organza bag holds 25 to 30 Hershey's Kisses TM
3" tall pillar candles, small (3.7 oz) apothecary style holders and candles, standard household size bar of soap or a bar of natural soap hand cut from a block, perfumes, other toiletries and cosmetics, 5" x 7" organza favor bag will hold 40 to 50 Hershey's Kisses TM
