Originally Posted by
alleyoop1
You can purchase plastic purse bottoms, but I have found that using a piece of foam board covered with fabric works just as well. Some people also use plastic canvas but it has some 'give' to it and isn't stiff enough for me. Foam board is usually available at Walmart in the 'back-to-school office-supply' section. Michael's also carries it, I think.
I, too, use foam board. I love the weight and it's easy to cut with an old rotary cutter blade. You can make a lot of purse bottoms from one piece. I got mine at Hobby Lobby.