9 Creative Ways To Repurpose Those Gorgeous Bed Sheet Bags Around The House

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If you have trouble throwing things away, the bags that sheets come in may pose a problem. They're made of the same fabric and pattern as the sheets and come with Velcro or drawstring tops, making them appear not only cute but quite functional. However, once you've removed your sheets and placed them on the bed, the bag no longer serves a purpose. 

You may think of using the bag to store matching sheets in your linen closet, but this poses problems. Like sleeping bag covers, it's really hard to get the sheets back in the bag once removed. And if you do get them back in, they'll be a horribly wrinkled mess when it comes time to use them (a better option is to keep your linen sets organized by storing them in the matching pillowcase, which is much roomier).   

The good news is there are plenty of ways you can repurpose those gorgeous bed sheet bags around the house. Just remove the sheet label, pull out the stitching, and use as-is or put you sewing knowledge to good use. These bags are perfect for keeping small items safe in your purse or drawers and can even be used as custom gift bags or decorative storage. 

Lining those cute bed sheet bags with heat-resistant fabric makes them perfect for storing hair straighteners and curling irons. Instead of leaving your hair styling tools on your sink all day to cool, you can immediately put them back in the drawer while still hot, or throw them directly into a suitcase on a travel day. Flip your bed sheet bag inside out and sew in a layer of Insul-Bright Insulating Thermal Lining or heat-resistant fabric like an ironing board cover. Keep the bag's Velcro intact for closure, or use no-sew KAM snaps. 

It's important to keep a disaster survival kit in your home in an easily accessible area. You can use bed sheet bags to store supplies such as a RHINO RESCUE mini first-aid kit, flashlights, batteries, bottled water, canned food, a can opener, a multipurpose tool like a Swiss Army knife, and any supplies that are applicable to your family (diapers, wipes, feminine products, and necessary medications). These are great to have on-hand in case of a power outage, but can also be thrown into a backpack if you need to leave the house. 

Use the large comforter bags to give your laundry basket a chic DIY upgrade, or the smaller, twin-size sheet bags to line a small trash can. Just like the sheets they come with, the bags are washable, so you can absorb spills, odors, and moisture from soiled clothes or trash; keeping your receptacle clean. It's an eco-friendly trash liner. However, the re-usable bags are best used in a craft room or office to hold paper and fabric trash, rather than in a bathroom or kitchen. 

Drawer sachets have a lovely scent to keep the inside of your furniture and the clothes stored therein smelling beautifully fragrant instead of musty. All you need to do is fill your bedsheet bag with some rice and 10 or so drops of your favorite essential oil or sprigs of dried herbs like rosemary or lavender. Those with sewing skills can turn a bedsheet bag into several drawer sachet squares, or you can fill the bag with the sachet ingredients and use the bag's drawstring, or a rope to close for a no-sew option. 

Since the sheet bag perfectly matches your bed sheets, it feels a shame not to use it in the same room. Save the cardboard insert that comes with the bag so it can stand up on its own. It makes a great decorative storage item as-is, or it can be used as a liner to elevate your storage baskets. It serves a practical purpose, but will also look cute in the process by automatically matching your room's décor. 

Whether your bed sheet bag has a drawstring or Velcro enclosure, it will make a cute, reusable gift bag. Place your gift in the bag, fill with tissue, then close. Add a matching gift tag for extra wow factor. The internet is filled with reusable gift bag sewing tutorials and places to buy fabric gift bags, but using your leftover bed sheet bag will save you both time and money. 

Want to isolate your black socks from your white or your boxers from your briefs? Have a craft drawer that needs a separate place for fabric squares or a certain color of yarn? Use your bed sheet bag to keep small items from mingling with other items that are forced to share drawer space. It'll de-clutter and organize your drawers, and it costs a lot less than anything found at The Container Store. 

Purse liner is yet another "liner" use for your discarded bed sheet bags. You can sew the liner to your purse, or use a no-sew option such as HeatnBond iron-on adhesive. Another option is to simply keep all of your purse's contents inside the bag, then grab the whole thing each time you change purses. You'll never say "I left it in my other purse" again.

Keep a homemade heating pad in your kitchen to alleviate headaches, cramps, arthritis flare-ups, or joint pain. Fill your bed sheet bag a little over half-way with uncooked rice, dry beans, corn barley, or oatmeal, then sew the end shut to prevent its contents from spilling as you use it on your body. Microwave two to three minutes when needed (always test on the inside of your arm before using to prevent burns). Please only use 100% cotton bed sheet bags for this heat-related project.