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Old 06-18-2011, 06:40 PM
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Such a good question! I am waiting to see all the great responses here too. I am thinking about ordering those bag e bottoms, but they seem pricey.
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Old 06-18-2011, 06:48 PM
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Plastic canvas-sewn in under the lining. Or the dollar store's, bendable cutting mats- 2 per package. Just cut them to size. It depends on how stiff I want the bottom to be.

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Old 06-18-2011, 07:07 PM
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I get scrap plastic sign material at the local sign shop.
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Old 06-18-2011, 07:11 PM
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I use plastic canvas and cover it in fabric. I leave an opening so I can remove the plastic when I wash the purse or tote. If it's a big tote for something like groceries, I don't put anything in the bottom, just box the seams.
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Old 06-18-2011, 08:11 PM
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thats what I do too.

Originally Posted by noahscats7
I cut up plastic $1 placemats and make a sleeve of lining fabric for it..
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Old 06-18-2011, 08:52 PM
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I just use matte board.
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Old 06-18-2011, 08:55 PM
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Originally Posted by tyoung
Such a good question! I am waiting to see all the great responses here too. I am thinking about ordering those bag e bottoms, but they seem pricey.
I've used them, but I move them from bag to bag. I don't make a cover for them, just put them in whatever I'm using that day.
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Old 06-18-2011, 09:47 PM
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I use plastic canvas
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Old 06-18-2011, 10:30 PM
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I be used plastic canvas, cardboard covered with tape whatever stiff and durable!
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Old 06-19-2011, 02:39 AM
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Originally Posted by rfmikelson
foam board covered with a pillow case of the lining fabric.
:thumbup: Me too !
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