My old purse was really showing its wear and I have been wanting to make a new one for quite a while. I even bought fabric a while ago, but decided it wasn't what I wanted anymore.
Here it is with the fabric I bought for the lining:
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I'll have to figure out what to do with that fabric, now.
Here is the post that shows my now old purse (and matching laptop bag).
I was at JoAnn's a week or two ago (I go there pretty much weekly) and found some heavy fabric - not quite as heavy as home decor, but still heavy so I broke down and bought some. I should have bought more, but I think I had three yards. Next time I think I'll just buy it all, because I went back to get some more and it was gone!
I've been thinking of how I want to make my new purse for a while. I liked the last one, but it was too small (it started out larger, but the corners wore and I had to re-do it and cut an inch off each side).
I also knew I wanted a separate compartment for my Kindle Fire, and the top needed to be closed instead of open. That way if it falls over in the car it doesn't all spill out. I also knew for sure that I wanted to put small pockets on the short sides, because that's were I put my cell phone.
I had made another one a couple weeks ago, but it was too big. So I thought maybe I'd use it for a carry on bag when we go to Hawaii in December. Turns out, I ended up purchasing a set of luggage that has the smallest bag that resembles a purse, so I'll just use that. Anyway, that bag was too big, so this one I reduced the size by a couple inches each way and it's much better!
Here it is!!!
It has a zippered compartment on the back to hold my Kindle Fire.
The inside has all the small pockets I always put in, in addition to a zippered compartment!! That was something new!
Of course, I also had to make some "accessories" - sun glass holder, tissue holder, small pouch for my dental floss/tooth pick things, and a business card holder.
And a wallet! Made a few changes to this, too. I added more slots for cards, etc and it's not quite as wide as the other one. I also kept a plastic slot on the front for my drivers license.
The back has a zippered compartment for change, and behind that is where I keep my money.
The inside (with a place for my pen!): (Yes, that is an AARP card! Todd turned 50 this year so we're now members! lol )
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Think we have enough checking accounts? We have a total of four - they are all joint accounts, but a couple we use specifically for Todd's business, I have one for my sewing business and then the regular one for household bills.
There's also space underneath the cards for more storage (deposit slips, etc).
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(That long list is what we can purchase for Todd's business that are tax deductions.)
Everything is still pretty stiff, but as I use it more and more, it will loosen up.
And speaking of my Kindle Fire - I just HAD to make a new cover for it to match!!! lol It's not quite as bulky as the other one, so it fits in my purse a lot better.
I did still make the front so I can fold it over and it props up itself. The other one I was using had elastic that covered up the speakers, so I made sure this one doesn't do that.
Overall I'm very pleased with everything. I really LOVE this fabric!!!!
Have a wonderful week!!!!!