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Sewing a purse

I've been thinking of sewing a purse so that it will be as I want, instead of what I might purchase. I might want it about 16 wide and 18 deep with pockets on the inside front & back and smaller pockets on the inner pockets to hold my phone and glasses. And I want a cloth loop on the inside to snap on my van keys to make then easy to get to. It will probably be at least 4 weeks before I get a chance to make it and it is in the planning stage right now. I want to have a flat bottom about 3 inches wide and I'm also thinking about making one of those organizer things you can take out and put into another purse. Does anyone have any suggestions to what else might be useful? Thanks for any suggestions! Barbara

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I'd probably fall over carrying a purse that size. Seriously, that's a big bag, and not very wide for the height and depth. It would be able to hold about

1.5 x the contents of a standard paper grocery bag.

I'm also thinking the bag is going to want to flop over on a side every time you set it down, and it's also a lot of room for stuff to have to dig through when something is lost in the bottom of the bag.

FWIW, when I have to carry glasses with a handbag or computer bag, I prefer a case that attaches to the shoulder strap. They seem to be less likely to get squashed there.

And have you looked at some of the designs at

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? They're usually pretty well thought out. Kay

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Kay Lancaster

I'd probably fall over carrying a purse that size. Seriously, that's a big bag, and not very wide for the height and depth. It would be able to hold about

1.5 x the contents of a standard paper grocery bag.

I'm also thinking the bag is going to want to flop over on a side every time you set it down, and it's also a lot of room for stuff to have to dig through when something is lost in the bottom of the bag.

FWIW, when I have to carry glasses with a handbag or computer bag, I prefer a case that attaches to the shoulder strap. They seem to be less likely to get squashed there.

And have you looked at some of the designs at

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? They're usually pretty well thought out.

Kay

Thanks Kay for the thoughtfulness! About the size, those I gave were just off the head and I hadn't really thought it all out. I appreciate your input! Yes I will check out lazygirl! Thanks again! Barbara

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Barbara, I've made 4 lazy girl purses and the one I hope to start this week will be the Lazy Girl City Bag. They are very easy to do. Juno

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Barbara, I've made 4 lazy girl purses and the one I hope to start this week will be the Lazy Girl City Bag. They are very easy to do. Juno

Thanks for the input! Barbara

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