I just got a bag from our ComCast TV today. The bag is a nice big bag. I would like to but a heavier bottom in the bag. It is 18"x6 1/2".
The one it came with is not strong at all. Also I want to make some bags like this for my knitting and crocheting with embroidery designs and pockets. What would you suggest to use?knitty46
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I have started to use a piece of foam core board (you get it at the craft store - it has paper on the front and back and a "foam" in the middle) in the bottom of my bags (I make lots of bags). I put this under the plastic canvas piece that I have enclosed in matching fabric. Seems to work quite nicely for me.
11271My husband buys the scrapes of thin plexi glass from Lowes or Home Depot and uses a cutter and dremel to smooth out the edges. I use those in the bottom of my quilted purses. I cover them with a fabric sleeve and it works great. Hug & Stitches, Liz
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by knitty46
22 Mar 2012
Thank you Liz I never thought of asking Lowes for the scraps. I have to go tomorrow for a water regulator for my 5th Wheel so I will check into it.
Rhoda
4766Recycle pet food Bags could be used.
They make water proof sturdy shopping totes from them.
From Bev
www.cutoutandkeep.net
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by knitty46
22 Mar 2012
Bev, Thank you already have been using the dog bags for under the puppy pads I use with quilted material.
Rhoda
7875If you are asking about just reinforcing the bottom of the bag for heavier items, I cover a piece of plastic canvas (that is usually used with yarn) cut to size and it has worked out very well.
For substantial bags, I prefer, twill, denim, canvas, or any fabric designated as outdoor fabric.
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by knitty46
21 Mar 2012
Just the bottom of the bag is what I was looking for. Thank you. The bottoms that come in the bag is not strong. Do you cover your plastic canvas?
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