When Making Purses or Totes???
06-19-2011, 04:05 AM
#26
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Originally Posted by Mkotch
Timtex
Cardboard
two layers of batting
Plastic milk jug cut to size
template plastic
old cutting mat
outdoor political campaign signs
the sky's the limit!
Cardboard
two layers of batting
Plastic milk jug cut to size
template plastic
old cutting mat
outdoor political campaign signs
the sky's the limit!
06-19-2011, 05:02 AM
#27
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Location: N Texas
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I just completed a tote that was 4" x 15.5" on the bottom. Canvas plastic that I have was not long enough. Pattern called for plexiglass. Went to Home Depot & Lowe's. Neither would cut the plexiglass for me and I don't know how. Finally found a 1/4" thick wood they call craft wood in the lumber section. It was about 20" long. Width was fine. I drew a line and hubby cut it. He sanded it and rounded the corners and sanded them. I made a fabric sleeve out of the lining and used velcro to close it so it can be removed for washing. I plan to get scotchgard to use all over the tote prior to using it. It will repel dirt and be easier to clean.
06-19-2011, 05:05 AM
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What tool/how do you cut your own plexi glass?
Originally Posted by leatheflea
It depends on the bag. On simple totes I use plexi glass bought by the sheet that I cut to size. Smaller purses I just use a heavy stabilizer thats like cardboard, its fusible and holds it shape very well. I have been know to use the fabric boards that fabric comes on at our wal-mart, they only sell precuts and that fabric is really stiff.
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