Lizabeth's Bag Pattern

"Lizabeth's Bag" is almost perfect. She's mid-size, has a beautiful hourglass figure (at least the lower half), offers plenty of options, and is sure to gather compliments wherever you carry her. Take a quick look at the samples above and you will see that "Lizabeth" can be simple (sans exterior pockets) or you can add pockets on the front, back, and/or inside. The simple no-pocket version of "Lizabeth" goes together quickly and is perfect for a single fabric including the laminates that are now so popular. Attach the front "apron" and you've instantly created two roomy front pockets just right for stowing your cell phone and keys. For secure storage, add the easy-to-apply zipper pocket on "Lizabeth's" back. Inside, you'll find wall-to-wall customizable compartments to keep everything organized and in its place. Another neat feature of "Lizabeth's Bag" is the handle system. Traditionally, purses have been constructed using a two-handle arrangement with one strap on front and one on back. But, sometimes two handles present a problem - aka "the dreaded slipping strap." In order to avert this disaster, we have designed our girl so the two handles converge into one shoulder strap, therefore, no slipping. And, to top it all off, we have even made the shoulder strap adjustable. It just doesn't get better than our "Lizabeth!"