Originally Posted by BettyGee
Originally Posted by GrannieAnnie
Originally Posted by ube quilting
I sew through plastic canvas all the time when i make bottoms for tote bags. I make a fabric pillow case for inside the bottom of the bag and put a piece of plastic canvas in it to make it sturdier. I tuck the open end to the inside and run it along the sewing machine to close it. I set the stitch length to #3. Never had a problem.
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this quilter is wanting to use the plastic canvas for a reinforcement for snaps-------------not at all the same application.
Oh, I misunderstood too. Pellon makes a craft fuse material that would cut into circle and make good backing. I used it for making Kindle covers to protect the screen and it is very sturdy, but you can cut it to shape.
That's what I use--very substantial. And I think Pellon simply calls it "craft backing" I usually do 3 or 4 layers for the bottom of my purses, each layer cut a tad short of the seam so I can still sew the seams. Washes wonderfully!