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    Old 05-01-2010, 06:36 AM
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    I purchased a kit for a quilted pocketbook and the pattern calls for a cardboard insert for the bottom. I don't really want to use cardboard because then I can not wash it. Any suggestions would be great.

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    Old 05-01-2010, 06:37 AM
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    Originally Posted by betc
    I purchased a kit for a quilted pocketbook and the pattern calls for a cardboard insert for the bottom. I don't really want to use cardboard because then I can not wash it. Any suggestions would be great.

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    Old 05-01-2010, 06:41 AM
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    I made some purses that called for cardboard. I made them removeable and in a little pillowcase so that could be washed.
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    Old 05-01-2010, 06:43 AM
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    I had the same question. Good idea on the removable base. Great question.
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    Old 05-01-2010, 06:48 AM
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    I've used a double layer of the plastic mesh you do cross stitch on with wool (sorry can't remember it's exact name right now)
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    Old 05-01-2010, 06:57 AM
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    I think making it removable sounds like a good idea no matter what you decide to use. Even plastic doesn't like to be banged around in a washer and dryer too much.
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    Old 05-01-2010, 07:02 AM
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    Plastic canvas makes great bottoms for purses and totes.
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    Old 05-01-2010, 07:26 AM
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    You can use needle point mesh, you can sew it in and doesn't clunk around in the dryer.
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    Old 05-01-2010, 07:29 AM
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    Maybe, a piece of vinyl. There has to be something around that you can "cut" up--like a vinyl plate or something.......
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    Old 05-01-2010, 07:35 AM
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    I made the rumbleford bag and we went to a print shop and got the perferated sign board to put in the bottom, also making a removable pillowcase for easy laundering
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