Sew Perfect: Purse Organizer

If you've ever been around me when I'm leaving the house, you might think I am a tad bit absent-minded. I can't find my keys or I have on socks but no shoes. I completely forget to bring my sports bag when I'm going to the gym, and I don't remember it till I'm in the building. I leave things all over the place. Hairbrushes. Sweaters. Underwear. Tennis Balls. You name it, I've forgotten it or left it somewhere. It's kind of ridiculous.

In the face of these apparently uncontrollable tendencies, I am going to let you in on a little secret. This carelessness is just a facade to hide my hilarious wit and razor sharp intelligence. The more you underestimate my limitless capabilities, the more likely you are to leave me alone when I'm doing the things I enjoy...like arts and crafts.

So, today, when I decided to make this purse organizer, it was purely for the joy of crafting and not because I desperately need to be able to vacate my apartment without looking under every piece of furniture I own. Really for really reals, people.

Check this out. Handsewn purse organizer with fabric from Hobby Lobby. I got the idea from the www.pincstuff.com diary. There is a pattern for it here, but I took a little poetic license when making mine.

Three hours, two Say Yes to the Dresses, one What Not To Wear, and two A Baby Stories later, wah-la! And it's purty too. There are little pockets for all of my stuff, and it curls up like a snake to fit into my small Ann Taylor Loft bag. I'm thinking of adding a pink ribbon to tie it together later.