Cloth Drawstring Bags For Pipe Storage

[sumusfumus]

So....my pipe collection is growing in number. I dislike storing naked pipes in a dresser drawer, without some sort of protection against scratching, denting, rubbing the finish on bowls and stems. I want to slip my individual pipes into soft, cloth (flannel) bags....approximate size 4" X 7"-8".
I cannot find long, but narrow, cloth, drawstring bags. I could use at least 15 bags. Most bags are too wide for the length I need.
Any ideas as to where to look for such bags? I do not want to have bags custom made.
Thanks for any help.

Frank

 

[cosmicfolklore]

They are called pipe socks. We used to have a forum member whose wife was making them for other members. But, it has been a while since the post, and I don't remember who the member was. But, you could do a search for "pipe socks".

 

[swb118]

Look up Don Warren on Etsy. He has flannel pipe socks for sale.

 

[mso489]

Pipe socks come with many new pipes, although they are not always a correct size, for example with some churchwardens. I doubt it is what you have in mind, wanting to have your collection look snappy, but of course there are always actual socks which come in a wide variety of lengths and thicknesses of material, and would certainly protect your pipes well. There are no drawstrings, but they could be done up with twist-ems, yarn, or just folded over. I know that's a homely fix, but at least it is an immediate one. And it is something to do with those single socks missing a mate. I'm sure the made-for-the-purpose versions would be handsome and just right.
... I joke, be sure to wash the socks first, or you could have a real ghosting problem on your hands!

 

[sumusfumus]

Thanks for the leads on "pipe socks" I got some browsing to do for "pipe socks". Thanks guys.
MSO...made my day and made me smile....."ghosting", indeed! IMO, heavy Latakia blends are just as nauseating, but for a different reasons.
Frank
BTW, while browsing around, I came across "flat-ware sleeves" made to protect fancy silverware, etc. The long bags/sleeves are perfect for churchwarden pipes.....being long and narrow. Made from flannel.

 

[winton]

My son needs a pipe sock for his churchwarden. Perhaps I should suggest to my wife that she make on for him. Anyone that quilts, can certainly make this work.

 

[cossackjack]

Frank

Check this website:

Black Velvet 9.75" x 4" Drawstring Pouch
A little longer than you may need.
I use Microfiber Sunglass Pouches which are usually 6.5-6.75" long, but can be purchased inexpensively in bulk lots of 10, 50, 100, or 200 pieces on eBay.
For Churchwardens I have used Riflescope Zippered Cases/Sleeves