Poor pattern instruction is why I have stayed away from making bags and totes. I guess I was the lucky one to get the bad pattern design years ago and the bag was never finished. To many hours trying to figure out where each pieces went. No notches or numbered pieces. Left a bad taste. I have not tried again. I do have a dozen or more patterns here for bags but have not tried any of them. So sorry this one was such a challenge. I do hope the author/designer gets back to you. The bag is pretty and your colors are great.