Nancy's Hipster

My sister gave me a Vera Bradley hipster and as I looked at it, I thought, "I could make that!"  So I drafted my own pattern and used the Bradley bag as inspiration.  I had some leftover black and white fabrics and used those.  The only things I had to purchase were two zippers, velcro, and black piping.  I didn't want to purchase new fabric since this would be my prototype and in case it didn't work, I didn't want to waste any money.
There are some things I would change if I make it again.  The Bradley bag has binding on the inner seams.  I tried that, but there were so many layers that my machine didn't want to handle it well.  If I make another one, I will make the outside of the bag and then make a lining separate as I usually do when I make bags.  I think that looks much nicer and finished.  I didn't like the zipper installation for the main panel either.  It was very difficult and somehow the zipper tape ends didn't match up.  At least it zips though.  I have another way of putting in zippers and I would do it that way next time.  I really tried to follow exactly how I think the Vera Bradley bag was made and I don't really like how it was done.  I think I can think of a better way.

This is the front flap of the purse.  It has a zipper pocket and is quilted. 

It has binding around the edges.

This is the back of the purse.  It is quilted and has a quilted pocket.

This is the inside view of the purse.  It has a plastic pocket for photo ID. 

Inside are four pockets for credit cards.

There is a zipper at the top (really was difficult to put this in due to thickness of multiple layers).