I am just wondering if you could make a couple to sell and then you would not feel bad buying the pattern. I watch that QVC sometimes when they are selling fabric bags. They sell for lots of money, much more than what it would cost to make one. And, most importantly, it would be a custom colored one you made.
I personally love to make bags and wallets. They are so fun and very practical. I made all of my sister in laws a bag for christmas last december, and they were a Big hit.