dljennings

i used a worn out cutting mat... cut it up, made a sleeve and felt like i was truly practical...

and, had an excuse to finally get a new mat!

oops

Before retiring my DH got me a stack of old desk calendars.The ones that fit on tops for memos etc.
Used the monthly pages for packaging and the back for purse bottoms. The ones I got are Heavy and all you need for bottoms of purses once they are covered.

Dingle

As I said before I use the plastic canvas and make a sleeve to slip it in. For the folks who glue the end of the sleeve. Why do you do that? These bags are washable so I figure if the sleeve gets dirty you can throw that in the wash too. Can you still wash it if it's glued shut? Just wondering. :D

reader 0129

I had an old, too small, cuting mat that I had a guy at work cut up into different sizes. He even rounded the corners so they don't poke through.

sue in OH

bernie

good idea using plastic place mats for the bottom of bags.

sewsista

I use verticle blind left over panels! They are flexible,4" wide and you can cut them what ever length you need. I also use a fabic cover, which is removable. They have a nice soft curve to them which helps the purse stand up.

auntiehenno

WOW Thanks for sharing all of your adive on this subject-

Judie

I use Luann.. I think that's how you spell it.. It's a very thin plywood. It's generally used on the back of a dresser or something like that.. It's thin and strong.. east to cut.. I just measure, cut, cover it with lining fabric and put it in the purse or tote.. Works great!

OHSue

That is a really good idea! Thanks for sharing that one. :thumbup:

patsyo56721

I use plastic canvas and I get mine from JoAnn's, Michaels or Hobby Lobby.