Thread: Purse Bottom

What material do you recommend to use in the bottom of your purses or bags to provide the stiffness and support?

one lady posted that she uses the acrylic from the hardware store that is used for windows. i've used plastic canvas before.

plastic canvas or the cloroplastic corrugated plastic board

Thx. Is one layer of plastic canvas enough?

I buy the cheap vinyl placemats at the dollar store or wally world and cut them to fit in a sewn sleeve to put in the bottom.

Depending on the size, you can use the gallon plastic bottles also.

Originally Posted by noahscats7

I buy the cheap vinyl placemats at the dollar store or wally world and cut them to fit in a sewn sleeve to put in the bottom.

That is a great idea!!!

I've heard of people using Timtex for this because it's fairly stiff.

My son made a wine cabinet for his wife and had some of the board left that you use for the backing.Worked wonderful!

I went to the picture framing department and bought the stiff foam board they use for framing pictures.
I use a spare rotary cutter and mat to cut it.
It gives just enough stiffness to the bottom of the purse.
I make a sleeve for it so it can be removed when washing the purse.
I bought mine at Hobby Lobby, the cost was 99 cents.
Don't remember the size but I have made six Bow Tuck purses so far and still have enough for at least four or five more.

Blessings,
Sandi

I also use the foam board cut to size. I get it at the Dollar Tree and can do about 6-10 bag bottoms with it. Can't beat the price. I also have used the plastic canvas.