Because I finished my "purse" a few weeks after I left her place (and on my own), it ended up being a tote rather than a purse. I was happy with how it turned out. With the big size, I use it to tote shopping bags, change of clothing for after-ballet-classes on Saturday, and other fun things.
Here it is-
It's hard to tell from this picture, but I did put several pockets inside. They are even in rows over each other.
I'm sorry I have to miss the 9/29 SGSG sew gathering lesson this time. I'm sure I would have learned a lot again.