My New Striped Purse

To review, my perfect purse must meet a strict set of criteria. Like:

• Fabric, not leather...(to be lightweight)
• Long rather than deep (hate digging)
• Top zipper
• Cross body strap
• Two outside pockets (phone pocket AND key pocket)
• No black lining.

This purse had some possibilities...although I cannot abide the big flap

It DID have the topside zipper

And -- the price was right!!

What if I carefully REMOVE the flap...??

Cut it down to size...

Then reattach to the front of the bag? IT WILL BECOME A DOUBLE POCKET!!

The only problem is I didn't get a picture of the FINISHED PURSE. I gave it to my cousin Linda (who lives by my purse rules)...and she is enjoying it. So NEXT WEEK I'LL TAKE A PICTURE...I see her every Tuesday!!