Chaylor-Fenneli Clutch Purse Interior

[Bob Blea]

Thanks Mike and Chief! Mike, I was stuck on the idea of having the attachment point on the back that I didn't even think of having it right on the top, attached to the carved outer part, until you posted your ideas. Thanks, I think I like that idea the best. Doesn't require any modification of the interior. I'll try to mock this up in cardboard and see what my wife thinks of it. When it comes to purses she is my design and usability expert!

Chief, I had considered putting the snaps in the interior but after talking to Springfield and also based a bit on Ferg's comments, I'm not sure there is room inside to allow for them. It looks from the way they did the seams that it might be hard to fit the snaps inside without punching though the seams.

After Aaron's post I had the idea to insert a D ring between the layers and lace around it. I first tried it with the D ring right on the edge as shown in the picture.

That didn't work to well and I tried setting the ring further back, using a round ring, etc., but never got the lacing to look all that great. I'm thinking adding the attachment tabs on the very top makes the most sense. That design could come with either a short purse handle for carrying by hand or a shoulder strap. I think maybe we're on to something!

Thanks all for your help!

Bob