basic-purse-organizer

THE BASIC PURSE ORGANIZER

No Pattern Required

If you enjoy changing purses often, you’ll love our idea for an inside lining organizer with pockets for all the items you normally carry. It snaps into any bag you make with our simple Basic Purse directions. And the lining is just as easy to make. Add as many pockets as you want and any size you choose.

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BASIC PURSE ORGANIZER

1.Cut muslin fabric according to the Basic Purse directions following step #1 and #2. Iron Craft Fuse to the wrong side of the fabric.
2.Lay the fabric flat, right side up. Plan your pockets. You can include as many as you choose, in any size. Here’s a list of we did:
•one centered 5”X5” pocket on the bottom side, 6” from the edge
•four pockets in varying sizes (approx. 5.5” deep)across the top side. We lined the top edges of all pockets to give them more body.
3.When all pockets are attached, follow steps #3 through #8 of the Basic Purse directions.
4.Pin the snap tape to the right side of the organizer aligning the edge of the tape to the edge of the organizer. Place the edge of the tape against the side seam stitching. Use a zipper foot to sew down both edges of the tape.
5.Pin the opposite strip of snap tape to the wrong side of your finished Basic Purse by placing the edge of the tape against the side seam stitching, and aligning the edge of the tape to the edge of the hem. Once in place, the tape will be not be visible because it is on the under side of the purse hem.
6.Turn the hem at the crease you made in step #2. Machine stitch around the bag 2” from the top edge.
7.Snap your organizer into your purse.

Our layout includes 5 open pockets. Note that the depth of the pockets at the top varies. Each is tailored for the item it will hold. If pockets are too deep, retrieving the item will be difficult. All of our items stick out slightly from the pocket.

Use a zipper foot to sew down both edges of the tape.

Snap the organizer into your purse.

Optional Structure

If you prefer a purse with more body, you can achieve it with plastic mesh. Here’s how to create a three sided structure that sits between the outer purse and the organizer offering body and flexibility.

• BOTTOM - Cut one piece of plastic mesh 4” X 9.25”.
• SIDES - Cut two pieces of mesh 9.25” X 9.75”.
• Attach the two side pieces to the bottom piece using yarn and overlapping stitches.
• Place the 3 sided structure into the purse between the organizer and the outer purse fabric. Push the mesh firmly, and all the way to the bottom until it is seated properly.

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Attach the side pieces to the bottom using overlapping stitches.

Tip

We used tape with metal snaps for this project but we recommend the kind of tape used in baby’s clothes. The snaps are plastic and have a stronger hold than the metal type.

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