Multi-tasking in purse form.  This is the Betsy Bag, from the pattern by Betsy LaHonta.

The amazing tan fabric that looks like leather?  It is actually a paper product called Kraft-tex.

It can be washed and dried, cut and sewn.

The top of the bag can be tucked in so it behaves like a purse.

Then pop that out and move the handles and voila!  It’s a tote.

There are drawstrings so I can keep all my birds from flying away.

I just happened to have (not kidding) two hot pink cord locks in my collection.

The lining has ukuleles all over.

Added bonus – I got to use lots of shiny hardware!