what do you use on the bottom of your purses?
03-16-2011, 06:30 PM
#71
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I just finished crocheted bag (crocheted of size 10 thread) and fabric lined. It was very floppy so I cut plastic canvas to fit and tacked it onto the bottom between the lining and the crochet. Seems to have worked out very well.
Inexpensive too (besides, I had it in "stock")
Inexpensive too (besides, I had it in "stock")
03-16-2011, 07:45 PM
#73
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What a coincidence! I was at the fabric store the other day when somebody next to me at the cutting counter brought up that question. The answer was to look in the section with the pellon. There ought to be a roll of very stiff interfacing made especially for the bottom of bags and purses.
03-16-2011, 09:40 PM
#74
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Originally Posted by mamaheath
I just made a purse today and need suggestions as what to put on the bottom of the bag. Those plastic bag bottoms are not big enough. Its just to stablize the bottom of the bag. The one thing I can think of would be a photomat cut down to the size needed. The bag is by Quilts Illustrated and its the Camilla bag.
What can you think of?
What can you think of?
03-17-2011, 03:10 AM
#75
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I use an old game board (Monopoly, Candy Land, etc), cut to size. They are made of very durable cardboard and are coated. Then I place it inside of a pillowcase to fit the board. I don't sew the pillowcase closed, just fold over and tick under the board, so it can be washed when the bag is washed.
03-17-2011, 03:58 AM
#76
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Originally Posted by AKDaffyodil
I use the plastic sheets that come in the ArtBin boxes. They are usually big enough to cut to size for a purse.
03-17-2011, 06:28 AM
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I use 2 layers of mat board that I always ask for after I have a picture framed. I wrap them together with fabric the matches or coordinates with the inside of the bag and just duct tape the bottom where you don't see it.
03-17-2011, 07:31 AM
#78
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Originally Posted by mamaheath
I just made a purse today and need suggestions as what to put on the bottom of the bag. Those plastic bag bottoms are not big enough. Its just to stablize the bottom of the bag. The one thing I can think of would be a photomat cut down to the size needed. The bag is by Quilts Illustrated and its the Camilla bag.
What can you think of?
What can you think of?
03-17-2011, 03:57 PM
#79
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I also use plastic canvas enclosed in a sleeve. Pros: keeps it shape; lightweight (carry enough stuff in my bag so try to avoid any extra weight LOL), washable; inexpensive; easy to cut, can doubled if needed.
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