Convertible clutch purse

Abstract

A convertible clutch purse is disclosed that converts to a billowy sash and vice versa. The purse is formed of an elongated composite fabric structure having an inner sheet and an outer billowed sheet attached together to form, in one embodiment, a generally oval shaped body. A selectively closable pocket is sandwiched between the inner and outer sheets, wherein the pocket is accessible along one edge joining the inner and outer sheets, and wherein the sash may be folded into the pocket to convert the sash into the clutch purse. An alternative embodiment converts from the purse to a stole or scarf having free ends.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A convertible sash/clutch purse comprising:
 an elongated composite fabric sash having an inner annular sheet and an outer loosely billowed annular sheet attached together to form a continuous generally oval ring shaped body of a circumference sufficient to drape loosely around a wearer's neck and one of the wearer's shoulders; and   a selectively closable pocket separate from and attached to the inner and outer sheets and sandwiched between the inner and outer sheets, wherein the pocket is accessible along one edge joining the inner and outer sheets, and wherein the sash may be folded into the pocket to convert the sash into a clutch purse, wherein the loosely billowed outer sheet of the sash loosely drapes on the wearer and substantially hides content of the pocket when worn around the wearer's neck.   
     
     
         2 . The purse according to  claim 1  wherein the closable pocket includes a zipper closure along a seam between the inner and outer sheets. 
     
     
         3 . The purse according to  claim 2  further comprising a strap extending from each opposite side of the pocket configured to convert the purse to a waist pack.