The PortaPockets Purse Insert Pattern

Dedicated storage for: Cell Phone           Credit Cards Glasses                    Keys Checkbook               Makeup Paper Money              Change PDA                       Ipod and MORE!

Large Insert- "On-the-Job". To change purses, just lift your PortaPockets out of one purse and drop it into the next. Now its EASY to switch purses every day of you want to!

Overhead View of Large Insert (Full) has 3 extra slots for Credit Cards, and an extra interior elasticized pocket.

Overhead View of Small Insert (Full) Your choice- Small or Large. Now, no matter how much "stuff" you need to carry, you'll be organized and efficient with your PortaPockets!

Small Size= 6"tall X 8"wide X 2.5" Large size= 6"tall X 10.5" wide X 2.5" The exterior elasticized pockets provide for even FURTHER expansion! $10.00 US It's like having a TOOLBELT for your Handbag! Check out what a PortaPockets can do for you! It organizes your personal items making them easily portable between purses. It saves you time! Now its easy to change to a different handbag every day! All of your daily items are easy to see, secure and access. Quit carrying a diaper bag AND a purse. Just drop PortaPockets into the diaper bag and off you go! It protects your valuable electronic items. Even if your purse tips over, they are held in place safely.

Front and Back of PortaPockets Pattern

$10.00 US

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Materials Needed

Fabric needs: (You may need extra fabric if you are using a fabric with a directional print)
(Amounts below are for the SMALL insert, amounts for the LARGE insert are in (purple parentheses).

Exterior Fabric; 3/8 yd., (1/2 yd.) I recommend using quilter's cotton for this design
Lining; 3/4 yd. (3/4 yd.)
Fusible Interfacing; 1/3 yd. (7/8 yd.)
Clear Vinyl; one 4" X 3" piece

Sewing Supplies and Notions:

18"- Single-Fold Bias Tape
1 1/4 yd.-Extra Wide Double-Fold Bias Tape
1 1/3 yd. (1 1/2 yd.)-double fold bias tape, extra-wide
1- 10" (12") (or larger) nylon zipper
0.75 yd., (1 yd.)-Flat Elastic, 1/4" wide
5"-Flat Elastic, 3/4" wide

Here's some cool Purse Inserts made by one of my extraordinary pattern testers, Peg Rice!

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