Seamsters Help with Laptop/Handbag pattern
 

Wanting to make a laptop/Handbag for a plane trip in November. Has anyone found a pattern that has a "wallet-type" pocket on the front of a handbag? I'm looking to make a bag that will accommodate my laptop but really be a handbag. There are many for sale but tend to be heavy and large. I also want to have a cross-body strap so that I will be hands free. Thank for your input.

There are some nice patterns here http://so-sew-easy.com/best-free-mes...-bag-patterns/ and plenty more free ones if you search on google :)

Thanks, Woody, this is a really good site. Appreciate your help. Yolanda

When taking my laptop, I like to travel using a backpack, that way my hands are free. Inside the first zippered pocket, I use a simple slip-in card style wallet that is easy to pull out for id use and credit card use.

If you want to use a quilted tote, there's a thread on this Professional Tote pattern: http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...e-t270227.html

You might check out this site. Lots of freebies as well as some you can purchase.

http://pursepatterns.com/free_bag_patterns.html