kmpres 5 First, what sold this bag for me was the large number of pockets, strong padded construction and sturdy strap handles. What sold it for my wife was the purple color more than anything else. Not that I mind as it was to be my gift to her, and since she will be the one using it, she should get the final say in what she wants. This bag more than any other on Amazon has the most pockets allowing the user to store just about his/her entire sewing kit in it along with the sewing machine itself. Velcroed to the underside of the top flap are two large removeable pockets, both with their own zippers. The side pockets are also zippered and big, and the biggest one, the front pocket, contains sewn in clear plastic pockets to help you organize your collection of spools, tools, bobbins, foot pedal and whatever else you may keep in your kit. It appears to be well made and should last a lifetime. I would not trust this bag with your precious sewing machine inside the baggage hold of an airline (its best to use a sturdy box or hard suitcase with lots of internal padding for that) but it should do very well as a day-tripper in the back of your car for family trips, sewing bees and quilting parties.