Swoon purses, Emmaline Bags, Blue Calla - these companies usually have a few free patterns on their websites - free is a good place to start if you're new to purse making.
I've made many a bag, and many of them more than once. I find the actual purse is so personal as to what one likes, arrangements of pockets and slots, size, style (cross body vs clutch vs handbag vs shoulder bag vs backpack - you get the idea!)