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08-28-2011, 10:12 AM

#61

Muffie44

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Join Date: Aug 2011

Location: Central MO

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Dawn227

I use double layers of plastic 7 count canvas but insert into a premade pocket. I prefer the double layer as sometimes my purse gets heavier with carrying other things After I made the bag I made open ended pocket that I slid the plastic canvas into, and then inserted it into the bottom of the bag. I am getting ready to make another bag and I do like to keep linings lighter in color to find things easily. But since this lining will be darker I am toying with the idea of using a light color scrap to help brighten up so hopefully I can see things.
Dawn NY

Thanks for the description; am keeping track of all the tips and appreciate so much the help. This purse will have quite the bottom.

08-28-2011, 12:27 PM

#62

Goatmom

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Join Date: Mar 2011

Location: Ovid, CO (NE corner)

Posts: 331

Love the idea of using the placemats. I'll remember that when I start making more bow tuck purses.
Thanks!
Jennifer

08-28-2011, 03:38 PM

#63

pattypurple

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Location: Jonesborough TN

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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!!!

I agree, this corrugated plastic that they use for election signs etc. is very light and sturdy. I cut it with an old rotary cutter. I got an armful of scraps from my local sign shop for $10

08-28-2011, 04:57 PM

#64

carroll campbell

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Join Date: May 2011

Location: Oklahoma

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Very interesting to read. I have been wondering what to use. Sone good ideas on this board.

08-28-2011, 04:59 PM

#65

Jeanniejo

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Join Date: Apr 2010

Location: Southern , Virginia

Posts: 1,518

I use foam board from WM.

08-29-2011, 07:31 AM

#66

colleen1978

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Join Date: Jun 2010

Location: Madison, WI

Posts: 299

I use plastic canvas but I saw on this board a while back that someone cut up an old cutting mat and used that.

08-29-2011, 02:30 PM

#67

toodie11

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Join Date: Oct 2010

Location: Sioux Falls, SD

Posts: 476

Some one told me to use those political campaign sighs they are water proof and can be cut with heavy kitchen shears. Haven't tried yet but have one waiting to use.