Beautiful and Functional: Vertical Pockets to Modernize Wristlet Clutch

A Perfect Wristlet Clutch

by Karla Fidoe (Pop of Color Bags)

I've come to think of a purse as jewelry. It adds to an outfit, and can even become a statement piece. Carrying the perfect purse brings my outfit together, and makes me feel like I have it together. Never mind that I realize I only put in one earring and my socks don't match... I know my wristlet clutch is perfect and is sure to draw compliments.

What makes this bag so magical? I've been sewing pockets on the outside of my bags for years. It doesn't matter if it's an over-sized tote or a small clutch, having a pocket
for my phone is more convenient than opening a bag or rooting around in the bottom to find that pesky phone. With a wristlet, most people sew a horizontal pocket and use a magnetic clasp for securing items inside the pocket. Why?

Vertical Pockets up the Ante on Function for a Wristlet Clutch

When you carry a wristlet, you place the strap around your wrist and it dangles vertically. Your horizontal pocket is now open on the side. I end up spending a lot of time checking to make sure my phone hasn't slipped out. Sewing a diagonal pocket means when I'm carrying my wristlet, my phone is vertical and can't slip out. Such a simple change makes a huge, functional impact! Find your perfect wristlet at my #etsyshop Pop of Color Bags.

Perfect Purse

The Perfect Purse to Sew

by Karla Fidoe (owner and maker of Pop of Color Bags)

I hate to ruin the idea of a perfect purse, but the perfect purse is actually TWO bags. What? I know you are asking yourself I how I figure a perfect bag is actually carrying two purses. 

Here is my argument: Every woman has a tote bag for those days you need to juggle 13,000 things to get you through your day. You need your lunch, a few items you plan to return to a store, makeup bag for touch-ups before you meet the gang for dinner, etc. 

But, when you meet the gang for dinner, do you want to be hauling around your whole life with you? No! Hence the need for a second bag. A wristlet clutch is a perfect companion. It's small enough, and weighs very little, to toss into a tote bag. When you get to where you're going, you just pull it out of the tote, and look like you have life in hand!

Need another argument to support my claims? You can give yourself permission to buy both bags you love instead of one!

Find your perfect bags at my #etsyshop Pop of Color Bags.