Purse into basket

This purse was not used and was perfect to transform into a basket.  The outside of the purse was made of knitted vinyl; the bottom was flat and sturdy. I easily removed the interior lining and handles with a thread remover or seam ripper.  After the lining and handles were removed I folded the top half of the purse inside.  The purse’s exterior was a heavy material and did not sag. It is a lovely basket for a few books.