My New Handbag
completed February 2, 2003
One thing my wardrobe is missing is a nice selection of small purses and handbags for evenings out. When all I need is a cell phone and a credit card, why drag my big pocketbook with me? So I checked out a book from the library called "Making Handbags & Purses", by Carol Parks. This particular design caught my eye, so now I have a new handbag! (Credit for the design goes to Dee Dee Triplett)
The outer fabric is flannel and the lining is quilting cotton.
A close-up of the closed purse:
The "closure" is the two thumbs, held together with a bit of velcro.
Here is a close-up of the open handbag, showing the lining and the divider (which wasn't in the pattern; I added it).
It's about the right size for a cell phone, car key, credit card and some bills. I can't wait for the opportunity to use it!