I used an old McCalls pattern for this tote, with a few changes. I emb my design first, not knowing what I would make, so I didn't leave enough fabric for the emb piece to go on the side shaped kind of like this <. So instead of my trim looking like a backward y, it looks like a y. On the inside it has a magnetic snap closure, and I like a zipper for my wallet, so I did a big zip pocket on the inside, so it will hold wallet + a few other things. The pattern had a patch inside pocket which I did use on one, inside side. You can see in the photos. Oh, and here is one photo of me with the bag. This is for the Cutie who says she is not a good photographer, well, as you can see neither is my husband.-lol-Hope you like my tote as much as I like this saying.-Toogie
Hugs Pam
PS...You look marvelous with the new bag. Great job!