When Making Purses or Totes???
#31
I have found that you iron on two or more layers of a heavy interfacing on the (wrong side) bottom of either the outer fabric or lining makes a firm bottom for a purse. I don't like pillowcase bottoms because mine always seem to come up and the junk in the bottom of my purse hides under them. If I need a firmer bottom for a tote, I finish the bottom of the bag, then sew a piece of lining fabric over the bottom (on the inside), then just slide a piece of plastic into it.
#32
Depends on the bag. Sometimes I do a double quilted layer at the bottom, other times I use cardboard in a pillowcase covering. My friend works in a pharmacy and I get the heavy duty cardboard from her.
#33
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Absecon N.J.
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I have a Vera Bradlely purse, I washed it and took the bottom out first,it had a sleeve of cardboard underneath it!!! They sure didn't spend money on expensive materials!! I tried it and it does work fine...also used vinyl placemat cut up...works great too!
#35
Originally Posted by sunni
What do you put at the bottom?
thanks
robin
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robin
#36
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.
#38
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Bradenton, FL
Posts: 9
I went to a window blind store and they had plastic vertical slats left over from jobs and they gave them to me. they can be cut to size with scissors. sometimes I cover them with fabric. Also my husband cuts plexiglass for me to fit the purses.
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