{"id":19597,"date":"2015-08-23T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-08-23T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=19597"},"modified":"2019-04-07T10:46:52","modified_gmt":"2019-04-07T14:46:52","slug":"the-pockets-aplenty-purse-potm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/the-pockets-aplenty-purse-potm\/","title":{"rendered":"The Pockets A-Plenty Purse &#8211; POTM"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19913 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Featured-small1.jpg\" alt=\"Pockets A-Plenty Purse \" width=\"550\" height=\"550\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Featured-small1.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Featured-small1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Featured-small1-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Featured-small1-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/550;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19913 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Featured-small1.jpg\" alt=\"Pockets A-Plenty Purse \" width=\"550\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Featured-small1.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Featured-small1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Featured-small1-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Featured-small1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript>I've got a very special pattern for you this month. \u00a0It's another bag, but this one is just a little bit different, with some new techniques for you to try out and a different look to most that have come before.<\/p>\n<p>You'll need accurate cutting and sewing skills for this one and there is a little hand-sewing involved. \u00a0It's worth the extra effort though to make such a pretty end result, and a bag that can be used in lots of different ways.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19919 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/various-104c.jpg\" alt=\"Pockets A-Plenty Purse \" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/various-104c.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/various-104c-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/various-104c-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/various-104c-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19919 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/various-104c.jpg\" alt=\"Pockets A-Plenty Purse \" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/various-104c.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/various-104c-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/various-104c-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/various-104c-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>This pouch wristlet is a must have.\u00a0 It is perfect for everything you need to carry around. It\u2019s fully lined and roomy enough for your long wallet, your smartphone etc.\u00a0 The strap is optional, and this bag also makes a great cosmetics bag, because it stands up nicely by itself and has a flat base.<\/p>\n<h2>Features of the Pockets A-Plenty Purse:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>With slip and zipper pockets so you can keep everything organized and secured.<\/li>\n<li>Great design with a contrasting strip that disguises a slip pocket in the front.<\/li>\n<li>The zipper at the back is also situated in the middle of a contrasting strip making the pouch back just as pretty as the front<\/li>\n<li>Open-wide zipper closure with zipper tab<\/li>\n<li>Flat bottom so it stands on its own<\/li>\n<li>Optional detachable strap<\/li>\n<li>Finished size 9\u201d wide x 5 \u00bd \u201d high x 2 \u00bd\u201d deep<\/li>\n<li>Full video tutorial as well as the usual step by step photo tutorial<\/li>\n<li>Cutting directions table and labels to keep you organised<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19920 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/various-108c.jpg\" alt=\"Pockets A-Plenty Purse \" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/various-108c.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/various-108c-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/various-108c-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/various-108c-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19920 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/various-108c.jpg\" alt=\"Pockets A-Plenty Purse \" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/various-108c.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/various-108c-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/various-108c-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/various-108c-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h2>Watch me make one<\/h2>\n<p>With 45 minutes of video tutorial on this bag, its quite a long project, but I want to make sure you are with me every step of the way to get the best possible result. \u00a0You can see more details of the bag at the start of the video before we go onto the sewing section.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"730\" height=\"411\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Rp-MSHCp2Fo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" gesture=\"media\" allowfullscreen src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<strong>Subscribe to the YouTube channel:<\/strong>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/apis.google.com\/js\/platform.js\"><\/script>\r\n<div class=\"g-ytsubscribe\" data-channel=\"debyatsoseweasy\" data-layout=\"full\" data-count=\"default\"><\/div>\r\n&nbsp;\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><div id=\"mab-1992357\" class=\"magic-action-box mab-type-sales-box mab-id-19923 mabstyle-mab-lead use-mab-button-default mab-fields-layout-default mab-responsive\" data-mabid=\"19923\" data-trackid=\"19923\" data-type=\"sales-box\" data-track=\"1\" ><div class=\"mab-pad mab-wrap mab-aside-left mab-aside-type-image\"><div class=\"mab-aside\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Featured-small1.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"200\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/550;width: 200px;\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Featured-small1.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"200\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/550;width: 200px;\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Featured-small1.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"200\" style=\" width: 200px;\" \/><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/div><div class=\"mab-content\"><div class=\"mab-heading\">Buy the Pockets A-Plenty Bag pattern<\/div><div class=\"mab-main-copy\"><p>You can download the pattern from my design account on Payhip. \u00a0Add it to your cart and check out. \u00a0The pattern will be saved in your Pattern Library safely until you are ready to sew, then you can download and print it at any time.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"mab-main-action-wrap\"><a class=\"mab-main-button mab-button-type-css3 mab-button-0\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/l\/plentybag\" style=\"\" >Download the pattern<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"clear\" style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Materials needed:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Main Bag \u2013 1\/2 \u00a0yard<\/li>\n<li>Lining\u00a0 \u2013 1\/2 yard<\/li>\n<li>Contrasting fabric \u2013 Piece 10 x 10 inches<\/li>\n<li>Light weight Interfacing\u00a0 \u2013 \u00be yard<\/li>\n<li>1 x 12\u201d zipper<\/li>\n<li>2 x 8\u201d zipper<\/li>\n<li>Optional &#8211; 1 x 1.2cm \/ <a href=\"http:\/\/tidd.ly\/6199e582\">\u00bd inch swivel hook<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Optional \u2013 8 inches of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&fst=as%3Aoff&keywords=steam%20a%20seam&linkCode=ur2&linkId=SWD3E3DJGXV273AW&qid=1435530095&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Asteam%20a%20seam%2Cp_76%3A2661625011&rnid=2661623011&tag=soseea-20&linkId=WHM5A3LGVE4UW2MY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Steam A Seam<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19921 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/various-110c.jpg\" alt=\"Pockets A-Plenty Purse \" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/various-110c.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/various-110c-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/various-110c-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/various-110c-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19921 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/various-110c.jpg\" alt=\"Pockets A-Plenty Purse \" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/various-110c.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/various-110c-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/various-110c-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/various-110c-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p><strong>Skill level \u2013Intermediate<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You should ideally have experience in cutting and sewing bias binding edges, and in neat hand stitching.<\/p>\n<h2>The pattern tester versions and feedback<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Betty Anne<\/strong>\u00a0of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BloominBetty\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Kitchen Closet\u00a0<\/a>&#8211;\u00a0<span data-sheets-value=\"[null,2,&quot;I thought it was a very nice looking, good structure and well put together bag. The little accent pieces really stood out, and I like lots of pockets.&quot;]\" data-sheets-userformat=\"[null,null,769,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,4,0]\">I thought it was a very nice looking, good structure and well put together bag. The little accent pieces really stood out, and I like lots of pockets. \u00a0<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Another fantastic Bag Deby, I really enjoy sewing your patterns , this one was a good refresher for my hand sewing, all the little details and extra time put into this bag , made for a beautiful result.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-value=\"[null,2,&quot;I thought it was a very nice looking, good structure and well put together bag. The little accent pieces really stood out, and I like lots of pockets.&quot;]\" data-sheets-userformat=\"[null,null,769,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,4,0]\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19895 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Betty.jpg\" alt=\"Pockets A-Plenty Purse \" width=\"650\" height=\"614\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Betty.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Betty-300x283.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Betty-500x472.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Betty-150x142.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/614;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19895 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Betty.jpg\" alt=\"Pockets A-Plenty Purse \" width=\"650\" height=\"614\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Betty.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Betty-300x283.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Betty-500x472.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Betty-150x142.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Louise<\/strong> &#8211;\u00a0<span data-sheets-value=\"[null,2,&quot;I really liked the outside pocket zipper and inside pocket zipper. Not to thrilled with bias tape, one of my least favorite sewing thing. But it turned out very nice. I'm glad you suggested the hand basting, I like handbasting to hold things in place before stitching. Lots of people thing hand sewing of any type is awful. Thanks!&quot;]\" data-sheets-userformat=\"[null,null,769,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,4,0]\">I really liked the outside pocket zipper and inside pocket zipper. Not to thrilled with bias tape, one of my least favorite sewing things, but it turned out very nice. I'm glad the instructions\u00a0suggested the hand basting, I like hand-basting to hold things in place before stitching. Thanks!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19896 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Louise.jpg\" alt=\"Pockets A-Plenty Purse \" width=\"650\" height=\"614\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Louise.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Louise-300x283.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Louise-500x472.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Louise-150x142.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/614;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19896 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Louise.jpg\" alt=\"Pockets A-Plenty Purse \" width=\"650\" height=\"614\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Louise.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Louise-300x283.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Louise-500x472.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Louise-150x142.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p><strong>Sue at <a href=\"http:\/\/fadanista.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fadanista<\/a><\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/fadanista.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u00a0<\/a>&#8211;\u00a0<span data-sheets-value=\"[null,2,&quot;I thought this would be a really useful bag and I loved the design, with the sturdy base and sides. I like bags with lots of pockets and this one doesn't disappoint!&quot;]\" data-sheets-userformat=\"[null,null,769,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,4,0]\">I thought this would be a really useful bag and I loved the design, with the sturdy base and sides. I like bags with lots of pockets and this one doesn't disappoint!\u00a0<span data-sheets-value=\"[null,2,&quot;The instructions are very clear and the pattern worked brilliantly. I only needed to make a decision about how to finish the top.&quot;]\" data-sheets-userformat=\"[null,null,769,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,4,0]\">The instructions are very clear and the pattern worked brilliantly.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19899 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Sue.jpg\" alt=\"Pockets A-Plenty Purse \" width=\"650\" height=\"522\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Sue.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Sue-300x241.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Sue-500x402.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Sue-150x120.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/522;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19899 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Sue.jpg\" alt=\"Pockets A-Plenty Purse \" width=\"650\" height=\"522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Sue.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Sue-300x241.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Sue-500x402.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Sue-150x120.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p><strong>Margaret<\/strong> &#8211;\u00a0<span data-sheets-value=\"[null,2,&quot;What a lot of pieces.\\nI love how detailed everything was.\\nNever had anything with labels before, nice idea.&quot;]\" data-sheets-userformat=\"[null,null,769,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,4,0]\">What a lot of pieces.\u00a0I love how detailed everything was.\u00a0Never had anything with labels before, nice idea. \u00a0<span data-sheets-value=\"[null,2,&quot;Learned some different techniques. have always decided away from top zippers as never had much luck. \\nThe finished product looks amazing and professional.&quot;]\" data-sheets-userformat=\"[null,null,769,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,4,0]\">Learned some different techniques. Have always previously decided away from top zippers as never had much luck, but the finished product looks amazing and professional.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19897 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Margaret.jpg\" alt=\"Pockets A-Plenty Purse \" width=\"650\" height=\"614\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Margaret.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Margaret-300x283.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Margaret-500x472.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Margaret-150x142.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/614;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19897 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Margaret.jpg\" alt=\"Pockets A-Plenty Purse \" width=\"650\" height=\"614\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Margaret.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Margaret-300x283.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Margaret-500x472.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Margaret-150x142.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p><strong>Lori<\/strong> &#8211;\u00a0<span data-sheets-value=\"[null,2,&quot;Cute shape, love the pockets on front and back...&quot;]\" data-sheets-userformat=\"[null,null,769,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,4,0]\">Cute shape, love the pockets on front and back&#8230; A little tip for the gussets. \u00a0<span data-sheets-value=\"[null,2,&quot;On gussets, tried 1st side as instructed, but difficult...so on 2nd side I sewed corner to corner bottom edge 1\/4\\&quot; and tacked at beginning and end...then I used zipper foot to sew on both sides and binding..was little bit easier, no hand stitching involved.&quot;]\" data-sheets-userformat=\"[null,null,769,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,4,0]\">I sewed corner to corner bottom edge 1\/4&#8243; and tacked at beginning and end&#8230;then I used zipper foot to sew on both sides and binding..was little bit easier for me, no hand stitching involved.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20012 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Lori.jpg\" alt=\"Pockets A-Plenty Purse \" width=\"650\" height=\"257\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Lori.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Lori-300x119.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Lori-500x198.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Lori-150x59.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/257;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20012 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Lori.jpg\" alt=\"Pockets A-Plenty Purse \" width=\"650\" height=\"257\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Lori.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Lori-300x119.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Lori-500x198.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Lori-150x59.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p><strong>Theresa<\/strong>\u00a0of the DIY Page &#8211;\u00a0<span data-sheets-value=\"[null,2,&quot;The already printed pattern piece labels really made a difference in keeping track of the pieces. I like to keep my essentials in an organizer that I can move from pocketbook to pocketbook but also wanted one that I could use as a small purse too. This fits the bill perfectly. \\n\\nI did make my strap wider to show off my the one inch daisies. The hand sewing was much easier than trying to struggle with the sewing machine.&quot;]\" data-sheets-userformat=\"[null,null,769,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,4,0]\">The ready-printed pattern piece labels really made a difference in keeping track of the pieces. I like to keep my essentials in an organizer that I can move from pocketbook to pocketbook but also wanted one that I could use as a small purse too. This fits the bill perfectly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>I did make my strap wider to show off my the one inch daisies. The hand sewing was much easier than trying to struggle with the sewing machine.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19900 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Theresa.jpg\" alt=\"Pockets A-Plenty Purse \" width=\"650\" height=\"575\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Theresa.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Theresa-300x265.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Theresa-500x442.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Theresa-150x133.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/575;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19900 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Theresa.jpg\" alt=\"Pockets A-Plenty Purse \" width=\"650\" height=\"575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Theresa.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Theresa-300x265.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Theresa-500x442.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Theresa-150x133.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p><strong>Sheri<\/strong>\u00a0of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sassypantssprouts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sassypants Satchels<\/a> &#8211;\u00a0<span data-sheets-value=\"[null,2,&quot;I loved the contrasting panels on the bag, gives it a lot of punch! I liked the shape and thought it would be a great make-up bag.&quot;]\" data-sheets-userformat=\"[null,null,769,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,4,0]\">I loved the contrasting panels on the bag, gives it a lot of punch! I liked the shape and thought it would be a great make-up bag. \u00a0<span data-sheets-value=\"[null,2,&quot;Thanks for an awesome and challenging pattern! I debated between calling it intermediate or advanced, I think it's partway in between. Those gusset corners and the bias tape, although normal bag-making skills, are always a challenge to get looking neat in the end. But it all worked....&quot;]\" data-sheets-userformat=\"[null,null,769,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,4,0]\">Thanks for an awesome and challenging pattern! I debated between calling it intermediate or advanced, I think it's partway in between. Those gusset corners and the bias tape, although normal bag-making skills, are always a challenge to get looking neat in the end. But it all worked well.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19898 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Sheri.jpg\" alt=\"Pockets A-Plenty Purse \" width=\"650\" height=\"250\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Sheri.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Sheri-300x115.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Sheri-500x192.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Sheri-150x58.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/250;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19898 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Sheri.jpg\" alt=\"Pockets A-Plenty Purse \" width=\"650\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Sheri.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Sheri-300x115.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Sheri-500x192.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Sheri-150x58.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><div id=\"mab-1992358\" class=\"magic-action-box mab-type-sales-box mab-id-19923 mabstyle-mab-lead use-mab-button-default mab-fields-layout-default mab-responsive\" data-mabid=\"19923\" data-trackid=\"19923\" data-type=\"sales-box\" data-track=\"1\" ><div class=\"mab-pad mab-wrap mab-aside-left mab-aside-type-image\"><div class=\"mab-aside\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Featured-small1.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"200\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/550;width: 200px;\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Featured-small1.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"200\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/550;width: 200px;\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Featured-small1.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"200\" style=\" width: 200px;\" \/><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/div><div class=\"mab-content\"><div class=\"mab-heading\">Buy the Pockets A-Plenty Bag pattern<\/div><div class=\"mab-main-copy\"><p>You can download the pattern from my design account on Payhip. \u00a0Add it to your cart and check out. \u00a0The pattern will be saved in your Pattern Library safely until you are ready to sew, then you can download and print it at any time.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"mab-main-action-wrap\"><a class=\"mab-main-button mab-button-type-css3 mab-button-0\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/l\/plentybag\" style=\"\" >Download the pattern<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"clear\" style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11600 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Pin-Me.jpg\" alt=\"Pin Me\" width=\"275\" height=\"84\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Pin-Me.jpg 275w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Pin-Me-150x46.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 275px) 100vw, 275px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 275px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 275\/84;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11600\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Pin-Me.jpg\" alt=\"Pin Me\" width=\"275\" height=\"84\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Pin-Me.jpg 275w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Pin-Me-150x46.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 275px) 100vw, 275px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19917 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Pin-me-small.jpg\" alt=\"Pockets A-Plenty Purse \" width=\"500\" height=\"714\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Pin-me-small.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Pin-me-small-210x300.jpg 210w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Pin-me-small-455x650.jpg 455w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Pin-me-small-105x150.jpg 105w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; 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You&#8217;ll need accurate cutting and sewing skills for this \u2026 <a class=\"continue-reading-link\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/the-pockets-aplenty-purse-potm\/\"> Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr; <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":19913,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","wds_primary_category":0},"categories":[97,14,87,62,91,4],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19597"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19597"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19597\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":55965,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19597\/revisions\/55965"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/19913"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19597"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=19597"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=19597"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}