I used this to replace the heavy cardboard bottom in a Vera Bradley bag. It's worked wonderfully and has been very durable. It can be cut to size with a utility knife. I bought a tile for $1 at Home Depot.

I use Pellon Heavy Duty Stabilizer (I think the number was 71 F.) You can get it fusible on 2 or two sides, but I prefer just a single side fusing. I make a sleeve for it, stuff it in, sew the top of the sleeve shut and iron it. It's totally washable, very frim and weighs practically nothing. A yard costs about $9 w/o a coupon.

I use the plastic canvas and really like it. I ususally cover it so you don't see it.

Great ideas!!

I use plastic canves in all my hand bags and I have made several,even the Amy Butler travel bag, I have made six of those and just won best of show at our county fair, will post a picture later.

d. swindle

It's called coriplast. I use it to organize fabric.

That's what I use. A bit lightweight, but does OK.

I buy acrylic sheeting from Lowe's to go in the bottom of bags I make. I knit little I-cords in the corners to hold it in place

I have been using lids from plastic packing crates after the box is broken. I cut it with an old rotary cutter. It's free.

I use double layers of plastic 7 count canvas but insert into a premade pocket. I prefer the double layer as sometimes my purse gets heavier with carrying other things After I made the bag I made open ended pocket that I slid the plastic canvas into, and then inserted it into the bottom of the bag. I am getting ready to make another bag and I do like to keep linings lighter in color to find things easily. But since this lining will be darker I am toying with the idea of using a light color scrap to help brighten up so hopefully I can see things.
Dawn NY