Costume (and Uniform) Inventory Resources
for Theatre Costumes, Props-Sets, Wigs, Equipment, Uniforms, Patterns and more
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The Ultimate Ditty Bag may be discontinued in 2025 due to very low sales.
I currently have 35 finished bags in stock and have materials for 80 more but will not be making any more after that unless I get orders in the next month or two.
I realize the cost of each finished bag is high but the bags are sewn by a wonderful seamstress here in California and made from very high quality materials. Plus the cost of shipping materials to me, cut fabric and materials to my seamstress, finished bags back to me and the then on to you - really adds up. I have resisted having the bags made in China because I cannot control the manufacturing plus the costs of shipping and I would have to have a very large order each time with a very long lead time. I will continue to offer the Kits until I run out of fabric and notions. I will always offer the Ultimate Ditty Bag Pattern.
Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
The Ultimate Ditty Bag™ & Kit & Pattern
The Ultimate Ditty Bag is designed to identify your performer’s costume pieces and hold small items, undergarments and shoes in the dressing room during a production. Each bag is made of very durable twill fabric that will last for years and years. The detachable laundry bag is a key feature to help collect (and return) garments for washing. The custom numbers help you assign a bag to an actor.
Features:
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Large, 19" x 40", bag with pockets made of 7 oz cotton/polyester twill fabric. It is designed to hang over a heavy duty hanger. Durable enough to last for many years of productions - even with the most rambunctious actors. Hand made in the USA.
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Each bag customized with an easily readable ID number - each bag will have a number on the bag itself and the detachable laundry bag. When you order the bag - please tell us what numbers to use (# 1-99).
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Window pocket to hold a ‘Ditty Bag Card’ printed from the Theatre Inventory Database (Productions Reports / Performance Management). The card will have the assigned ID number, performer’s name, the role name, all the costume pieces that belong to the Ensemble plus a photo from the Ensemble record.
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Small mesh pocket - for small items like jewelry, bow tie, handkerchiefs, etc. There is a snap in the middle to secure it.
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Large fabric pocket - for belts, ties, clean socks, clean t-shirt, etc.
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Large, detachable mesh laundry bag to hold dirty socks, undergarments, etc. It is fastened with snaps so it can be removed and the contents washed and dried in the bag. Once it is out of the laundry it can be re-attached to the correct Ditty Bag as it has the same number.
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Shoe pockets - for 2 pairs of shoes.
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The back has a slit opening so a performer can hang their street clothes inside.
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A custom “Property Of ...” tag on the back where your school/theatre name, phone # or website can be printed. (Give us printing instructions with your order.)
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Easy-to-clean bag - just Hand or Machine Wash - Gentle with Cold Water and line dry. Remember, the window pocket can’t handle the dryer heat!
** Please note - these bags are hand sewn and customized for your school / theatre. Please allow 6-10 days for us to apply your ID numbers and Property of labels after you order. Large orders of 15 bags or more are shipped by Fed Ex Ground - which requires 4-5 business days before delivery.
The Ultimate Ditty Bag Kit !!
This is a KIT with pre-cut fabric and notions plus the illustrated instructions for sewing the Ultimate Ditty Bag. All you need is a sewing machine (and serger is recommended), basic sewing tools (scissors, marking pencil, pins) and thread. The sewing instructions are easy to follow. There are quite a few steps as there are many pockets but most seamstresses with good sewing skills can put together a bag in a few (3) hours. Contact us if you have questions. Each kit comes with tags for the Bag numbers and a property tag (custom printed).
The Ultimate Ditty Bag Pattern available !
If you want to gather all the fabric and notions yourself you can just buy and download the pattern. All fabric and notions needed are listed along with the cutting and sewing instructions. See the pattern in the store here: PATTERN We will print 5 sets of numbers and "Property Of" tags for each order. If you need more numbers - just order them in the store.
Accessories: (not included)
Hanger: We recommend a Heavyweight Plastic hangers. We do not recommend a standard plastic hanger as they will break and metal hangers can bend with the weight of 2 pairs of shoes.
Wardrobe bag: (to cover the Ditty Bag while traveling to competitions) Look for a heavy vinyl or fabric bag that is at least 21" wide and 42 or more inches long. Wawak.com has light weight bags that are very reasonable (Wawak.com). Walmart (in stores) has one for under $10 which will hold two Ditty Bags or a Ditty Bag and a costume. You can print large numbers on Avery labels #6572 from the Theatre Inventory Database to match the Wardrobe Bag with the Ditty Bag.