ditty bag
Mariner's small satchel
A ditty bag is a small bag for holding odds and ends, especially personal items or sewing supplies.
The term originated with sailors, who used such bags to store needles, thread, and small tools aboard ship.
The meaning has broadened to any small drawstring or zippered pouch for miscellaneous gear: She kept her toiletries in a ditty bag.
Stitching supplies container
- needlePointed implement for sewing
- threadFiber for stitching
- thimblePitted cap for stitching
- scissorsPivoted twin-blade cutter
buttons · safety pins · straight pins · palm · razor · comb · soap · toiletries
Small flexible bag
- sackRough fabric bag
- duffelCylindrical fabric bag
- carryallLarge multipurpose bag
- holdallRoomy fabric travel bag
tote · zippered pouch · grip · musette · wallet · reticule · catchall
Seafaring crew member
- marinerOne who navigates ships
- seafarerOne who navigates oceans
- deckhandShip's manual laborer
- boatswainShip's deck petty officer
ship · vessel · berth · sea chest · rigging · splice · knots · galley
Limited in size
- portableAble to be carried
- pocket-sizedSmall enough to carry
- handyUseful and nearby
- convenientEasy to use
lightweight · travel-sized · miniature · petite · little · neat · tidy · organized
sewing kit
Stitching supplies container
scissors · buttons · safety pins · straight pins · palm · razor · comb · soap · toiletries · shoe polish
pouch
Small flexible bag
holdall · tote · zippered pouch · grip · musette · wallet · reticule · catchall
sailor
Seafaring crew member
boatswain · ship · vessel · berth · sea chest · rigging · splice · knots · galley · shipboard
small
Limited in size
- portableAble to be carried
- pocket-sizedSmall enough to carry
- handyUseful and nearby
convenient · lightweight · travel-sized · miniature · petite · little · neat · tidy · organized · compartmentalized
- small pouchespouch, coin purse, drawstring pouch, velvet pouch, change purse
- drawstring bagsstuff sack
- sailor gearsea chest, peacoat, oilskin, bell-bottoms, sextant
- pouchescoin pouch, leather pouch, drawstring pouch, velvet pouch, zip pouch
- antique vesselsamphora, urn, crock, jug, pitcher
ditty bagsteamer trunk
Large rigid voyage luggage
duffel bag · footlocker · sea chest · suitcase · rucksack
ditty bagtoolbox
Container for implements
filing cabinet · cargo container · tackle box · warehouse · medicine cabinet