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Old 05-10-2011, 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by mhunt1717
I have used old cutting mats cut to size!
Oooohhhh, good one!
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Old 05-10-2011, 01:20 PM
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Old 05-10-2011, 02:07 PM
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I bought some fusible batting from JoAnn's that is very heavy and makes a great bottom for purses when sandwiched between 2 pieces of material.
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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.
That's what I do. Often you can fnd some even at close-out prices...odd ones that didn't sell with the groups.
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Old 05-10-2011, 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by lynn7448
What material do you recommend to use in the bottom of your purses or bags to provide the stiffness and support?
Go to an xray place and ask if they will give you the plastic that the xray plates come packed in. It's very stiff and they usually throw it out. You will need very sharp scissors to cut it.
I'm in Australia so not sure if it's the same in other countries.
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Old 05-10-2011, 03:29 PM
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I used cake decorating boards. :-o
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Old 05-10-2011, 03:30 PM
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The form board works best for me and so light weight, Marcie
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Old 05-10-2011, 03:42 PM
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I rip the plastic covers off of 3-ring binders and use the cardboard that is on the inside. I will be loading up on used binders in a few weeks because I teach high school and kids will soon be doing their end-of-year locker cleanout! It's absolutely amazing what they throw away!
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Old 05-10-2011, 04:28 PM
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My hubby has made them for me out of left over paneling. They work great.
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Old 05-10-2011, 04:40 PM
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I used a double layer of plastic canvas in my mini bow tuck. Works great and is also very inexpensive.
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