Sewing Retro: Evening Bags

Who wouldn't like a fun little bag like this?
Vogue Accessories 7354
Vogue Patterns

I bought this pattern off e-bay for about $4.00 with shipping. It's on the Vogue Pattern website for $7.77 plus shipping. I'm interested in it because I think these bags would be perfect when wearing all black. That Little Black Dress Paired with a cute little round vintage looking red crushed velvet bag. I was also thinking a an emerald green Asian print would be awesome with just about any solid color dress or outfit.

When I first looked at the pattern I really didn't think I wanted to fool with making accessories. I'm one of these people that carries one purse until it falls apart or the strap breaks. Then I buy another purse. The idea of accessorizing left me with the 80s.

Not one of these purses needs more than 5/8 of a yard. Most of them are 1/2 yard. How many times have I come across a beautiful scap of material at a yard sale, flea market or even at a fabric store?

Now when I find that mod '60s fabric in a pile at an estate sale, I will definitely reconsider the investment! It's in the bag.