Then serve
the other end in a similar manner, and smooth each seam along.
We now take a piece of stout millboard (an old ledger book cover will
do if large enough), or, if purchased with the frame, ask for a two
pound board: this will cost about 4d., and be sufficient for several
bags. Cut it quarter of an inch less than the bottom all round, and
see that it fits before gluing it in. To do this, place one end within
the seams at one end of the bag, and by lifting it in the middle press
in the other, when the stiffening will lie within the four seams at
the bottom. Having fitted it satisfactorily, take it out again and
glue it well with some good hot glue. This must be neither too thick
nor too thin. The best way to prepare it is to lay some glue in cold
water for twelve hours. It will absorb sufficient water in that time,
and can be boiled up without any further preparation. The quicker it
is fixed after the glue is put on the better. A brush similar to a
paint brush will be the best to apply it with, and need not cost more
than 6d. After the gluing, lay it aside for a few hours to allow it to
thoroughly set, during which time the making of the handles can be
proceeded with. On some bought bags these are very common, and seldom
last more than a few months; the usual plan being to take a piece of
rope about the size of a clothes line and roll a piece of brown paper
round it, covering it afterward with a piece of basil leather.
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