If I had one wish in doing this bag, it's that I had used three more sheets of interface so that it was really crisp and had a really good shape without having to put things inside of it. It's too floppy without good thick interfacing. I bought lightweight cotton interfacing because it was all they had in the little fabric shop I like to go to nearby, and since their shop is going through hard financial times, I felt like too much of a jerk to go find thicker interface elsewhere!
But otherwise, I'm so happy with it. My first project I've ever sewed was also a tote bag and that came out.... well.... it's just nice to see how much I've progressed in a few months time. XD
I used this owl fabric for the outside, pink polka-dot for the lining, and light-weight cotton interface because... that was all they had in the stores. So that's why the bag is a little limp. ;;
Squared off corners for a nice stable base!
I'm thinking about adding a big pink fabric bow near the right strap. I made one, but I'm having trouble finding a way to fasten it really securely without the stitches being really ugly and ruining the cute effect. Ideas?!