4.5 years later...

In 2008, I made a version of my standard-size boho bag for a friend's daughter: http://vulpesera.blogspot.com/search/label/child%27s%20bag

Not only is lovely Malia still using it (showcased here cradling a foster pup) - the integrity of the item is strong and it has has held up beautifully:

Thank you for the update, Aly!