Expandable 'Reading Under a Tree in the Park' Bag

Had a simple easy going weekend.  Other than getting a few groceries and walking the hound in the woods we have stayed in the whole time.  He's studying like the clappers for his finals (which are exams on everything he has learned over that last 5 years ERK!!!)  and I have been pootling around the garden and sewing a new bag.  I dreamt up the design during a picnic we had in our overgrown garden. I wanted to make a nice beach/holiday/reading under a tree in the park kind of bag that can carry loads (if you need to) or it can be adjusted to be a neater niftier size for nipping around town.

Zippered front pocket for your sunnies and camera.  The bag handles are piped with Flexi-tube which make the handles a bit posh and much easier to grab then floppy fabric handles.

You can cinch in the sides with the ties which not only looks pretty; the ties make the bag adjustable in size. The ties have eyelet openings (even though you can't see them in the pic). 

Softly rounded and gathered bottom.  Yep girls, we're all headed that way; I know my bottom is :)

Inside is another pocket for the wallet, phone and keys.  Fastening is a mag snap.

This bag can grow on you - ties are undone to show expanded side.  You can chuck in loads of beach gear, food, books and/or craft gear for a nice day out in the sun.  Or take it shopping instead.

It's those scruffy jeans again!  Just so you know, they have been laundered since I photographed myself in them last time.  One day I will wear clothes as (reasonably) smart as the bags I sew...

Sadly I can't keep this bag (or give it to you) because it is a birthday present for a lovely friend.  Hey, I said no peeking!

What do you think folks?  Would you like to see this design is as a (paid for) PDF download?  I wouldn't charge much - I never will for my own pattern designs - I don't think it's very nice (or very helpful to charge loads).  So yeah, I'd love to know what you think :)