This is a pattern for a cloth purse that will fit all your needs. Pockets on the outside for cell phones and keys. No more searching for things - and it will be light to carry. Make it as fancy or as fun as you want.  Purse bottom is 4" by 11". Purse body height is 6" from zipper to where it sits on the table.  Zipper closure and a zipper is used for the handle only as a decoration (optional). Pattern instructions include detailed color photographs.

Materials Needed:

• 1/3 yd of base fabric (heavy) - if you choose handles in fabric you will need 1 5/8 yd)  2 buttons will be required if you have handles all in one.
• 1/4 yd of decorative fabric for pockets (If you choose to do all one fabric get 1/2 yd)
• 1/2 yd of lining (inside pockets and purse)
• 1/2 yd of interfacing
• 9" zipper to match base fabric
• 20" zipper in contrast for handle (optional)
• 1 8 1/2" x 11" sheet of plastic needle canvas or craft foaM (for bottom)