Make. Pleated Purse

This is the pleated purse pattern from My Spare Time.  True to form, I made a few modifications.  However, the main sections of the bag are straight from the pattern.

Modifications:

I changed the pleats.  I wanted the pleats to all be in the middle.  I just like the way that looks.

I used a contrasting color for the top instead of the same outer fabric. 

 

The added a little bit of stitching to the pockets so they would have some compartments.  I stitched right down the middle on one of the them and a little off to one side for the other. 

There is quite a bit of room in this bag considering it doesn't use a lot of fabric. 

 

For next time:  I am planning on making more of these bags.  There isn't a lot I would change, but one thing I would do is add interfacing to the outer top.  The magnet fastener is a little heavy and I think it would help keep the top of the bag from sagging in.