You did a great job and your fabric is perfect for a tote! I too feel $40 is not enough. I have been making the purse size Bow Tucks and love how they come out too. I couple of people wanted to buy them for $45-50 but the ones I have made so far I made for me and for gifts. They are not cheap to make (if you use good fabric) and they do take time to do a good job.