Now that's a bag

I saw it on Pinterest, and it was so adorable. The pattern looked easy. Let's give it a whirl, I said to myself. I bought some new fabric, and some fusible fleece (never heard of that before) and got to work... 

It whipped up in no time. I had it finished in two evenings. Was it easy? Yes. Would I make it again? Probably not, at least not without modifications. I don't like the front pockets, although they were appealing in the photo. I don't like how the fusible fleece makes it so stiff it can stand up by itself. And it's too big for me. I like a smaller bag. But this one is going to a good friend with 3 little ones, and I'm sure there will be room for all the swimming gear in this tote!