Very nice tote, despite your sewing mishap, I once sewed through my thumb, not easy to do, but I'm very talented that way. LOL. I like the longer handles too. I had to make a new purse with the longer handles when I had shoulder surgery, and I couldn't use my cane and carry a bag. Always a good excuse to make a new bag. Now I need to make a smaller one so I won't be tempted to carry so much "stuff" in my bag. Although when DH hands me stuff to put in my purse that doesn't help either.