When Making Purses or Totes???
#72
I found a great tutorial at
http://nicolemdesign.blogspot.com/20...fast2fuse.html
She recommends Peltex or Fast2fuse and shows how to make a base that she sews to the lining before sewing the bag together. I especially like that because before I used different materials in the "pillowcase" manner, but always was losing things underneath them. This eliminates that problem, since it is hidden between the two layers. I have also had corners begin to wear through when I used harder materials.
Her method works great!
http://nicolemdesign.blogspot.com/20...fast2fuse.html
She recommends Peltex or Fast2fuse and shows how to make a base that she sews to the lining before sewing the bag together. I especially like that because before I used different materials in the "pillowcase" manner, but always was losing things underneath them. This eliminates that problem, since it is hidden between the two layers. I have also had corners begin to wear through when I used harder materials.
Her method works great!
#75
I have used all these materials. The bagg E bottoms are just too pricey, I've gone with very stiff cardboard(free) or plastic canvas. I make a sleeve for cardboard ones and stitch in the canvas.
Plywood too heavy, plexiglass-can't cut to size anymore. Hope this helps. I've sold many of my bags, just let the customer know what's in the base.
Plywood too heavy, plexiglass-can't cut to size anymore. Hope this helps. I've sold many of my bags, just let the customer know what's in the base.
#77
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Posted this not too long ago without searching. What I use for the bottom of my BT and other bags is game boards. I had several games lying around that weren't being used as pieces were lost/missing. They are usually very sturdy, and I can cut them to the size I need. Works great. They are pretty easy to cut with your ruler and rotary cutter if you go over it several times instead of trying to do it in one swoop. My way of recycling. lol
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#80
now that is a great idea............never thought of that. I have seen so many games sold at yard sales but was never interested in them. This changed the way I search now.................thanks.......
Posted this not too long ago without searching. What I use for the bottom of my BT and other bags is game boards. I had several games lying around that weren't being used as pieces were lost/missing. They are usually very sturdy, and I can cut them to the size I need. Works great. They are pretty easy to cut with your ruler and rotary cutter if you go over it several times instead of trying to do it in one swoop. My way of recycling. lol
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