What material do you recommend to use in the bottom of your purses or bags to provide the stiffness and support?
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one lady posted that she uses the acrylic from the hardware store that is used for windows. i've used plastic canvas before.
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plastic canvas or the cloroplastic corrugated plastic board
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Thx. Is one layer of plastic canvas enough?
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I buy the cheap vinyl placemats at the dollar store or wally world and cut them to fit in a sewn sleeve to put in the bottom.
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Depending on the size, you can use the gallon plastic bottles also.
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Originally Posted by noahscats7
I buy the cheap vinyl placemats at the dollar store or wally world and cut them to fit in a sewn sleeve to put in the bottom.
I've heard of people using Timtex for this because it's fairly stiff. |
My son made a wine cabinet for his wife and had some of the board left that you use for the backing.Worked wonderful!
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I went to the picture framing department and bought the stiff foam board they use for framing pictures.
I use a spare rotary cutter and mat to cut it. It gives just enough stiffness to the bottom of the purse. I make a sleeve for it so it can be removed when washing the purse. I bought mine at Hobby Lobby, the cost was 99 cents. Don't remember the size but I have made six Bow Tuck purses so far and still have enough for at least four or five more. Blessings, Sandi |
I also use the foam board cut to size. I get it at the Dollar Tree and can do about 6-10 bag bottoms with it. Can't beat the price. I also have used the plastic canvas.
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