I find the outside - side pockets a very user friendly option on a bag - I make lots of bags....
Great for keys, phone, sunglasses or regular glasses, or a water bottle too.
This is the first pattern I've done that has used elastic to make them expandable, so we'll see how the elastic stands up to use.
The fabric choices were deliberate departure for my usual more "cutesy" type of fabric, as I wanted this to be a more serious/professional one.
Thanks for the compliments.
For anyone considering but afraid to attempt this - the directions and pictures are really very good, and taking a step by step approach leads to success.