Quilted Purses
#31
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Lowell, MA
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I've had great luck using plastic canvas for the bottoms of purses - it's stable, and washable. I use a layer of batting on both sides, then cut and stitch a "cover" to put over the canvas and batting, then whipstitch closed. I can even use the machine to stitch around all 4 sides without a problem, as I think it makes it look more professional.
#33
Lately I have been trying my hand at making quilted purses and have come across some great patterns. My only challenge is something to insert for the shape of the purse to make it more sturdy so it does not collapse. Has any one ever tried cardstock paper; all suggestions welcome ........Thanks
#35
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 738
I go to my Ace Hardware and purchase a thin craft board. I bring it home and cut it to fit the bottom of the purse. I round off the corners of the board and make a pillowcase about two inches longer than the board so may be folded under the board. This works great for me. I found that foam board and plastic canvas still bow and are not much support.
#36
The tote bags I make are usually from drapery or upholstery fabric. I tend to use some of those "why did I buy this" fabrics as the linings. In most cases there is no need for additional stiffness.
The very large one I made from regular quilting cotton would have been much better with either a fairly stiff Pellon or a fusible like Craft Bond inside.
The very large one I made from regular quilting cotton would have been much better with either a fairly stiff Pellon or a fusible like Craft Bond inside.
#39
I go to my lumber yard and ask them to cut the size I want from lightweight plexiglass. I ask them to round the corners and some will and some won't. If they don't I bring them home and use my husbands grinding wheel on them.
#40
I use soft and stable with peltex. For my bottom insert I use old cutting Matt. It is already measured easy to cut and firm enough .. For more firmness just tape two layers together. Wrap in light batting. That is applied with double stick tape. One old cutting Matt makes many purses and totes. I am still using up a 36 by59 that I bought years ago.
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