I personally don't do those carpet bag style purses. The purse I use most often is one I purchased a couple of years ago at Pike Place Market created by a local craftswoman. It's a fabric purse that has various strips of Asian print fabrics quilted on the front. A couple of the strips of fabric, I was told, are from antique kimonos. Since my purse is soft I can fold it over and stuff it in my handlebar bag with my wallet, checkbook and keys still in it.

I'll post some pictures for you later.