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08-27-2011, 05:34 AM

#31

debcavan

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Quote:

Originally Posted by AmyBaby

Not sure if this would work in your application, but my friend Karen used plastic canvas in her tote bag.

http://sewmuch2luv.blogspot.com/2011...g-upcycle.html

I used timtex in the Amy Butler bag I made and it seemed to work ok - just a bit hard to turn at the end.

http://www.amazon.com/C-T-Publishing.../dp/B002V3EOV0

I have used the plastic canvas, covered to match and sewn right through it (longer stitch and sew slowly)

08-27-2011, 06:08 AM

#32

It'sJustMe

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Quote:

Originally Posted by hazeljane

I occasionally use this plastic cutting sheets- If I can find them in the dollar store. usually they come in a pack of 4- flexible cutting boards. You cannot sew through them. I envelope them in the liner fabric and tack them in place.

I have used these also. Dollar Tree has 2-packs, each measuring 15"x12"...and, they are, you guessed it - $1.00 !!

08-27-2011, 06:30 AM

#33

JudyG

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I use old political yard signs. Works great. And seeing as how there are always elections going on, not hard to get hold of. I just ask my neighbors who put signs in their yard if I can have them after the election is over.

08-27-2011, 06:47 AM

#34

GrannieAnnie

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Muffie44

Managed to bend foam core in purse bottom; bag-e-bottoms are too heavy as like to make light weight purses and totes. Any new ideas?

My choice for a bottom is multi layers of Craft backing ironed onto the bottom panel. Let just one or two layers extend to the stitch line and the next couple extend to just shy of the stitch line.

This is washable and will not break like plastic canvas or some other plastic bottoms.

08-27-2011, 07:09 AM

#35

deerhaven3

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I've bought plastic canvas too, however, the one's I've found are only 13 1/2" long, so if your bag is larger than that then those don't work. Using cheap placemats is a good idea.

08-27-2011, 07:12 AM

#36

quilter309

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I use plastic from the bottoms of my old reusable grocery bags. Heavier than a disposable cutting board, lighter weight than a lot of other things.

08-27-2011, 07:56 AM

#37

Delilah

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I use the plasticore that everyone is making signs out of these days. Looks like cardboard but plastic, very light weight, great stuff! You can even use old campaign signs if you cover them with fabric.

Quote:

Originally Posted by PaperPrincess

I get left over sign material. Some of it is solid plastic, some have 'channels'. Go to your local sign shop and ask if they have any scraps, usually inexpensive, sometimes free!!!

08-27-2011, 08:10 AM

#38

BellaBoo

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I use the short laminate wood flooring samples. It is light weight and the right size for most of the bags I make. Lowe's will give me the samples that have been discontinued free if they have any left. DH cuts them to the length I need if I need a shorter one and if I need a longer one well, they just snap together!

08-27-2011, 08:43 AM

#39

dphelps

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I just did an overnight bag with the bottom using a layer of buckram, fusible fleece and two layers of fabric quilted together, It made a sturdy bottom and I liked the look. I have also used plastic canvas cut to the size of the bottom. I have foam board to use but do not want to use it on anything I feel may be washed.