Originally Posted by garysgal
I bought the pattern and want to make one as well. I read in one of the posts to use cardboard, but could plastic canvas be used instead to make the stiffer bottom?
I use plastic canvas all the time. It is easy to cut to size and goes through the washer/dryer just fine. I usually cut a piece of fabric to sew to the wrong side of the bottom of the outer fabric, I use it like a little envelope to slide the canvas into and it is then sewn into the bag very securely when the lining and top are connected, no slippage. I find plastic canvas at the thrift shop for about 25 cents a sheet. It goes a long way.