I quilted the fabric to make this and now I want to put something in the bottom for stability. Does anyone have any suggestions for what I could use?

How firm do you want the bottom? I've used thick plastic canvas before. Or you could even use a little batting a fabric wrapped balsa wood if you want it to be able to stand up by itself.

Hi and welcome to the board from Iowa.

I am in love with the main fabric of the bag! haven't made a bag, so can't advise you, though!

i have used sturdy cardboard when it wears out change it

I bought some plastic canvas and may try that. It doesn't seem very thick even though I bought the thickest that Joann's had. Maybe I could sandwich some stiff interfacing between two pieces and then cover with lining fabric. Thanks for the welcome. I am in Virginia.

cathyvv, the fabric came from Hobby Lobby, it is printed duck and I used the solid pink inside. I really like it also.

I buy Art Bin boxes at Joann's. They come with sheets of plastic for dividers, but I use them (cut to size) in the bottoms of purses and bags. Works great! I also use them to cut out templates if the need arises.

Welcome to the board!

My sister in law uses those clear plastic panels normally used to hang under a light in a drop ceiling. Her husband cuts them to size. Then she rounds the corners and puts them in a fabric sleeve.

Someone on the board here recommended worn-out cutting mats. Apparently they work great for bag-bottoms. BTW, LOVE your fabric choices!!

I use the self stick floor tiles . I out two pieces together and make a sleeve or just one leaving the paper on it.

Wow that's a cute bag!

I have used foam type poster board, sturdy and very light weight. Hobby lobby has it

Beautiful bag ..... and welcome from Illinois,

If you have old school or office binders (the ones with the cardboard and covered in vinyl) not being used, measure the bottom of the purse and cut out a rectangle from one side of the binder. Sturdy, and a little waterproof too. Cover with coordinating fabric that is removable and washable.

I have used matte board that you use for framing pictures.

I love your bag!

I used 2 layers of the plastic canvas and put them in a envelope style covering made from the lining fabric.

I too use the foam core board. I've found it at Wal-mart.

I have used wood,plastic ( the kind people use for counted cross stitch ) and my new favorite is the heavy packaging stuff that comes in a package of meat. I wash it well, let it dry and cut it to the size I need. Then I cover it with fabric and stitch it into the bag bottom. Works like a charm and it's free!

A piece of an old cutting matt works. Wecome!

Just luv the fabric!!!!

You could use a thin piece of plexi-glass (it comes in varying thicknesses and you can find it at building centres, sometimes hardware stores and they can cut it to size for you).

I would take a file and round the cut edges a little to keep it from rubbing the fabric.

Very pretty purse, love the colors.

I generally use 2 layers of mat board (from the frame shop) and tape them together and cover them in a fabric that coordinates with the lining of the bag. I just wrap the fabric around to the back of the board piece and tape it (with duck tape to be sure it holds) because you'll never see it.

I purchase the white science fair project board, cut it and make a slip (pillowcase) for it and place it in the bottom. Works great.

I've used kitchen cutting mats (used for cutting up veggies) from the dollar store and they've worked well.

I get scraps of corrugated plastic from our local sign company. They just throw them out, so I have a stack saved up for the bottoms of my tote bags.

I cover plexiglass with matching fabric

I would use two pieces of plastic grid and whip them together, then cover with fabric

Whatever you use, round the corners slightly. The squared off ones will come through the fabric eventually. I learned this from my sister who has Vera Bradley bags with holes in the bottom corners.

I've used plastic canvas for some of my tote bags, and someone on QB mentioned using the inexpensive plastic cutting boards, cutting them to size, then covering with fabric. You could also add a layer of batting along with the fabric to cover it. It's a beautiful bag, and looks very professionally made.

That's a great idea! Thanks.

And welcome to the board from Minnesota!

We have been using Elmer's Acid Free Board and just make a sleeve for it. You can get it at JoAnn's.

I use timtex -- I have a bunch of scraps from making bowls-- and it keeps its shape even after it gets wet. I make a sleeve for it and put it in the bottom.

I use plastic canvas and cover it with the purse lining material.

Ditto. froggyintexas

Some of the ladies that come in our shop use plastic canvas.

My hubby cuts me pieces of acrylic.

Use the verticle blinds. or plastic canvas. If you use the blinds they will have to be cut and rounded off at the ends.

I use some heavy weight cardboard or thin wood and wrap in in the fabric, kind of like a pillowcase. I then put double sided velcro on the bottom of the bag and the piece I have just covered to help keep the 'bottom' in place.
I just hate it when things get under the 'bottom' of the back and hide. :)
HTH