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Title: Bag Making
Post by: Stitches on August 16, 2017, 11:01:31 AM
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
Title: Re: Bag Making
Post by: b15erk on August 16, 2017, 11:04:04 AM
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
Title: Re: Bag Making
Post by: Ohsewsimple on August 16, 2017, 11:43:33 AM
What a clever idea Jessie!   :)
Title: Re: Bag Making
Post by: Catllar on August 16, 2017, 17:15:33 PM
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.
Title: Re: Bag Making
Post by: Hachi on August 16, 2017, 19:22:09 PM
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).
Title: Re: Bag Making
Post by: Stitches on August 16, 2017, 20:40:53 PM
Thank you for all your help
Title: Re: Bag Making
Post by: Lizzielogs on August 17, 2017, 18:55:47 PM
I buy plastic place mats from the £1 shops and cut them to size!
Title: Re: Bag Making
Post by: Stitches on August 17, 2017, 19:41:12 PM
Thanks lizzie