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The Emporia => Access All Accessories => Topic started by: Stitches on August 16, 2017, 11:01:31 AM
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I am making a tote bag to carry sewing things to our sewing group. I would like to make it with a solid firm base ,but dont know what to use or where to get from .Any help .many thanks
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Stitches, last time I made a tote, I used an old Lever Arch file as the base - it's lovely and flat, and very sturdy.
Jessie
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What a clever idea Jessie! :)
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I've used old X-Ray film, also used the stuff you get for little ones to embroider onto - sort of plastic with holes in it.
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I have used plastic mesh canvas like this one (https://www.bobbingirl.co.uk/products/bag-bottom-ultra-stiff-three-sizes) before for a duffel bag. But if you are just making a tote bag, you may be able to get away with using something you have at home like others mentioned. I have used a cereal box before for a smaller bag. I cut two pieces of the bag bottom out of a cereal box and wrapped it with packaging tape (so that it doesn't get soggy easily when wet).
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Thank you for all your help
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I buy plastic place mats from the £1 shops and cut them to size!
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Thanks lizzie