What a wonderful present! She will love those pockets on the front of the bag. I have a purse that has those and they make it so easy to get to a little something in a hurry. Lipstick, keys, receipt.

Awesome bag. Thank you for the link

Great bag, I love making bags and seeing how others make theirs.

When my girls went off to college, I made them several tote bags. The idea was to keep things needed for a class in a tote and be able to grab it quickly! I also made a padded sleeve for their laptops so they could slide it into the bag quickly. (Notice the emphasis on quickly because I knew they would always be running late!). I also made the boys khaki colored messenger bags and they both still use them.

Wanted to add that with kids' tote bags, I make a removable bottom insert (a stiff fabric covered piece). This can be removed to throw the bag in the washer.

Great job on the bag! Also love your sewing area.

Very professional looking bag that will get much use.

That is a great looking bag!

That bag looks great. Congratulations to your DGD, too.