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    Old 01-10-2012, 09:36 AM
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    I use Pellon 71F, a very heavy, fusible interfacing. I make a sleeve to match the lining of the purse/tote, then slip the Pellon in and fuse it well. This stuff is super heavy, works really well on the bags, but when I have a large tote, I ususally double it. I like having it match the purse, especially if it's for someone else, ergo the sleeve.
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    Old 01-10-2012, 09:52 AM
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    I just used an old plastic place mat cut to the size need for tote, then glued the material around it or a sleeve would be ok, as you can sew it shut.
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    Old 01-10-2012, 10:23 AM
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    I've used an old cutting mat within a sleeve.
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    Old 01-10-2012, 11:15 AM
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    Lazy Girl Designs has several sizes of bottoms for her bag patterns. While they are not cheap, they are interchangeable. I find that I prefer a certain size purse so I make a variety in that size and the bottoms can be traded out. (PS-I think her purse patterns are awesome too!)

    http://www.lazygirldesigns.com/produ..._E_Bottoms/c53
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    Old 01-10-2012, 12:22 PM
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    If you have or your guilt shop has old cutting boards you can cut them and they can be removed from the sleeve before washing. It has worked great for me.
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    Old 01-10-2012, 01:42 PM
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    I read the other suggestions, which were great, and although I haven't finished my purse yet, I plan to use the somewhat thin plastic cutting boards, then cover with fabric. I also thought of plastic binders, as well as plastic canvas.
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    Old 01-10-2012, 02:24 PM
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    I use foamcore board. I just make a fabric sleeve and slip it into that to put in the bottom of the purse.
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    Old 01-10-2012, 02:26 PM
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    I like to use three or four layers of craft backing. I use only one piece over whole bottom including seam allowances. The other pieces I just iron inside the seam allowances

    I don't like plastic canvas because it can break.
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    Old 01-10-2012, 03:34 PM
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    Originally Posted by pattypurple
    If you have a sign shop nearby go in and ask for their scraps. The corrugated plastic, like campaign signs are made from, is very lightweight but strong. I got an armload of various sized scraps for $10 and have been using it for almost a year (and I make lots of purses/bags). I've tried foam core, but it bends. Plastic canvas isn't strong enough to suit me.
    I use an old rotary cutter to cut the plastic. Make fabric sleeves to put it in and leave one end open so it can be taken out when the bag is washed.
    I've used this and love it. One big advantage is that it will not be ruined if something wet gets on it like the foam board. Great in diaper bags.
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    Old 01-10-2012, 03:42 PM
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    I use the plastic canvas & I also use the foam material that looks like corrogated cardboard. That may be foam core. They also make yard signs out of it. The kind that the metal wire stands just slide into.
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