It has been over a year, maybe two, since I have made a purse. I made my Mom one for Christmas (I think) one year, and she has used it for a very, very long time. It started to wear out and I offered to make her another one in 2020-ish but she said my Aunt had made her a purse, and she needed to use that one instead. Well, about two weeks ago, she told me she needed another purse exactly like the one I made her before. Deep breath. I have not sewn in so long! But I gave it a whirl.
At first, I hated cutting it out and was confused by the first instructions. Once I stopped trying to fight it and slowed down and read them properly, it was a lot of fun!
My mom is super happy. I made a few adjustments, like a shorter flap. Once it softens with use it will fall lower. It is the Coneflower pattern by Blue Calla patterns. It has two separated interior spaces, two compartment slip pockets, and a zipper pocket inside.
We are cat loving people!