Purse Bottom
#24
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Join Date: Mar 2011
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I use a piece of cardboard box or cardboard they wrap fabric on, most stores are happy to give them to you, and wrap it with fabric, like a gift, which I glue down. Let the glue dry completely then just put it in your finished purse and it is easily removed if you want to wash your purse.
#25
There's something similar to foam core, but more durable. It's just as light. It's called Rag Board - thicker and stiffer than regular mat board. Ask your local frame shop to cut you a piece to size. (Micheal's keeps it on hand; others may not.)
#26
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Chariton Iowa
Posts: 144
I have used Plastic Canvas, I did not care for it as I did not think it was sturdy enough. I now use a think plastic that the Amish use on their dress bonnets I don't know what the name of the product is, I buy if from my Amish ladies. Light weight, comes in black or white, and is flexitble with the bag.
#27
I've use plastic cross-stitch canvas. Over the years I tried other things but always went back to plastic canvas. Overall I like the firmness of this product. If I have a cutting mat that is no longer usable, I will cut that up and use as well.
#28
One of the best totes I made had a bottom made from a piece of adhesive vinyl floor title. I covered it in left over batting and made a sleeve out of lining fabric. It doesn't crack...isn't heavy...and holds the purse shape. any of the hardware stores have this. We had some left over from a home project
#30
Originally Posted by erstan947
Would plastic canvas work? It is lightweight and easy to cut to the shape you need. Just a thought.
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