Hi,
I love my bow tuck bags....have a couple of the mini ones made and one big one, I prefer the mini bow tuck for everyday use. Big one is just that, too big for my use.
I have one variation that I do on my bow tuck bags and only do it as it simplifies it a tiny bit.
When I sew the top piece and the bottom piece together, I also sew the front pocket on at the same time, in the same seam. Just easier than drawing the line and measuring down to sew it etc. Either way is perfect!
My bags have held up great and I use them a lot and have quite a bit of stuff in them, love those pockets!
Enjoy your pattern, you'll make more than one I bet!
Bev