Bow Tucks bag question!
#21
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: South Central Missouri
Posts: 333
I have tried all the methods over the years, plastic canvas, cardboard, acrylic cut to size at the home improvement centers, etc. but I like foam board ($1 at Dollar Stores) best. It is easy to cut to size, cover with a sleeve and holds up fine in the bottom of my purses. It has a softer feel than the acrylic but still gives a good sturdy bottom. You will love your Bow-tuck. I have made several.
#22
I asked Joann's and Hobby Lobby what they did with the cardboard centers from the bolts of fabrics. Both said that they just throw them away. And both place gave me all that I wanted. It is fairly heavy cardboard. Just don't use your good scissors to cut it. I've carried my Bow Tucks for over a year now (almost daily) and it's been just fine.
#23
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Lansing, MI
Posts: 1,038
Originally Posted by Connie in CO
I would just use plastic canvas,maybe 2 pieces and make a small like a pillowcase to fit the plastic canvas into.Or cardboard.My purse is about 5 1/2wide x 14 1/2 long.Connie in CO
Hope this helps and didn't confuse you.
#24
Originally Posted by jaciqltznok
I am thinking on getting this pattern and want to order the bag-e-bottom to go in it...however the pattern does not list the finished size, so I do not know what size bottom to order for it!
Can anyone who makes these tell me #1- does it need a sturdy bottom insert?, #2- what size it would need to be!
Thanks
Can anyone who makes these tell me #1- does it need a sturdy bottom insert?, #2- what size it would need to be!
Thanks
#25
Originally Posted by Wonnie
Originally Posted by jaciqltznok
I am thinking on getting this pattern and want to order the bag-e-bottom to go in it...however the pattern does not list the finished size, so I do not know what size bottom to order for it!
Can anyone who makes these tell me #1- does it need a sturdy bottom insert?, #2- what size it would need to be!
Thanks
Can anyone who makes these tell me #1- does it need a sturdy bottom insert?, #2- what size it would need to be!
Thanks
#27
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Mississippi
Posts: 323
I read on here that vinyl flooring pieces for certain templates. I got a discarded book of samples and it looks like that will work well. Also, as I was reading this, I think that material would work well in the bottom of bags covered with fabric! It would bend but not break as does the foam core and mat board. I think I will try it.
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