Bag bottoms
#23
I use 2 layers of plastic canvas - have been very lucky to find it at garage sales or thrift store. I did use cardboard one time, thankfully it was my purse! I accidetally knocked over a cup of soda on the car seat where the purse was sitting - destroyed the cardboard and had to make a new bottom for my purse.
Have also recycled some plexiglas for purse bottoms - I did sand the edges and slightly round the corners so they would not wear through the fabric covering. No problem so far and one of the purses I've used for about a year now.
Have also recycled some plexiglas for purse bottoms - I did sand the edges and slightly round the corners so they would not wear through the fabric covering. No problem so far and one of the purses I've used for about a year now.
#27
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Location: Fort Wayne, IN
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I own a sign shop and we have a material called PVC. It comes in different thickness but I use the 3mm and cut it to size and then round the corners. I had bought a Bag E Bottom when I made my first Margo purse. They are expensive !! This material works just great even without being covered with fabric. It won't bend like corrugated plastic or foam board.
Try your local sign shops or a plastic distributor. They will most likely have scraps since the material comes in 4' x 8' sheets.
Try your local sign shops or a plastic distributor. They will most likely have scraps since the material comes in 4' x 8' sheets.
#30
Originally Posted by JoAnnGC
I use foam core poster board from Hobby Lobby or the local dollar store. I make a fabric sleeve to fit snugly over it and then hot glue or slip stitch the open end closed. This is inexpensive and can be cut easily with an exacto or razor knife.
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