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06-19-2011, 07:55 AM

#41

lynnsv

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I use foam core board,too. Found plastic canvas too flimsy for bigger purses

06-19-2011, 08:08 AM

#42

lynnsim

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I have several sheets of the plastic grids from mother's stash. When I find them again, I'l going to try....

06-19-2011, 08:43 AM

#43

grammysharon

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Ditto. Works great and you remove to wash.

Quote:

Originally Posted by rfmikelson

foam board covered with a pillow case of the lining fabric.

:lol: :lol: :lol:

06-19-2011, 08:47 AM

#44

SewExtremeSeams

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Great ideas everyone, thank you! :-D

06-19-2011, 08:56 AM

#45

reeskylr

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Quote:

Originally Posted by earlylace

thats what I do too.

Quote:

Originally Posted by noahscats7

I cut up plastic $1 placemats and make a sleeve of lining fabric for it..

That and Plastic Canvas.

06-19-2011, 09:51 AM

#46

pugmom

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Mr. Grumpy cuts fiber board and I insert it into a fabric envelope.

06-19-2011, 10:03 AM

#47

watson's mom

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Quote:

Originally Posted by lalaland

I use plastic canvas and cover it in fabric. I leave an opening so I can remove the plastic when I wash the purse or tote. If it's a big tote for something like groceries, I don't put anything in the bottom, just box the seams.

same here, it works fine for me and I've had this one bag for about 8 years.

06-19-2011, 10:14 AM

#48

buslady

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joannes sells sheets of white foam oard, i bought when on sale bogo. the girls in my group have used cardboard from boxes, use sleeve made of lining material hemmed and just folded over so can remove to wash, just replace if need to.

06-19-2011, 10:35 AM

#49

marthahelen

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sunni

What do you put at the bottom?

thanks
robin

Found this hint on the message board. I cut up an old warped cutting mat to the right size.

06-19-2011, 10:54 AM

#50

redbug

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Location: Inverness Fl.

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Quote:

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!

I do the plastic milk jug too, cover it with the lining, here I thought I was being so clever, might know someone on this board would think of it to We are just so smart (pat on back here)