I just bought the pattern today. Can't wait to try it. Hope to get alot out of your tute when I asemble mine. Thanks for posting.

Having published patterns, the price reflects the hours of work in coming up with and perfecting the pattern, the cost of production, the cost of printing. It is really a labor intensive project, I hope that helps answer your question.
There are sites were you can get patterns for free..
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knlsmith, this is the coolest pictorial I have ever seen, and very thorough. THANK YOU!!! This is the kind of direction I can follow:-) Can you show it next to your hand. I can not see how big or small it actually is.
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I modified the pattern to a size I like. It is more the size of the mini bow tuck. I don't have a pic handy, but I can put a gallon of milk in it to give you an idea of size. Hope this helps. And thanks so much for the kind words.

I don't have any Pellon, I've made 4 or 5 of these just using Warm&Natural that I have on hand (I buy it by the Queen size roll). No problems so far!

My last bowtuck, I used the regular Pellon fleece (about the same wt. as the fusible), and spray basted it. About $4/yd savings on the fleece.

That's what I love about patterns, they are like recipes for chilli. So many different ways to get a great outcome! :)

wow and double wow you did a fantastic job thanks for the help.

I guess this might be a weird question, but I was thinking of getting this pattern, and now wondering does the pattern just have instructions with the size of everything, but not actual pattern pieces to cut out to go by?

No pattern pieces, but it is really easy cutting. All squares and rectangles. I know you can do it! :)

Thanks, I have 2 patterns, the large one and the small one. I look at the pattern and feel over whellmed, but now, I may be able to go step by step and get r done!

Thank You, I am encouraged to do one. :)

I havent purchased pattern yet - wasnt sure if I could actually make one - you tute is a big help though . Love the extra detailing around bottom and the name one it. - I was wondering if you could use the desigh that you did around bottome for the strings on side and maybebe even the handles. Thanks for sharing. I have bookmarked site cheryl :thumbup:

Looking back at your tutorial, when putting in the inside pockets, do we go only by the pattern size for the inner pockets or can we make them how tall from the bottom of the bag we desire, and what is a good distance to stop at from the top of the bag on the inside? Sorry if I make no sense.

You can make them however you like. I would get a newspaper and cut the size you want just to try it out. Also, make sure the top of you inside pocket is at least 1 1/2 to 2 inches from the top of the bag.

Keep in mind that your button should be above the top of your inside pockets where you sew it on.

I don't mind at all! Have fun with it! :)

I thought the pattern instructions left a lot to be desired but I was able to muddle through. Once you get one done, the second, third and so on are a breeze to make.

And I love this purse. All the pockets are FAB!!!

Have always wanted to make one of the bags, after seeing your pictorial I ordered the pattern. Your page is bookmarked now just waiting to receive the pattern. Can start to pick out material. And I have lots of pony beads. Yippee/

Thanks sew much! I had just ordered the pattern last night...I am definitely bookmarking this!

Ok I am in the midst of this all. lol... I have everything cut out, bottoms, tops, and outer pocket finished. Now I need to know do I stitch together my inside lining to bag, and then add inside pockets all around, and stitch up the pockets to only my lining or through the lining and outer bag too? I am getting there. Just need a little clarity at the end here. I hope this is ok?

Put pellon on each piece then put pockets on then ..

Put the inside together, then the outside. Then you put them to each other.

Really good tutorial!!!!! It's one I've been wanting, so I thank you for posting it.

Thank you, I will see how it goes. I hope I understand.

Thanks so much, it will make my first one so much easier!!

Please forgive me if I am a pest, but I have another question. I am confused on my pockets inside. Do I sew the bottom piece for the pockets all the way across to the lining? If I do then how do I sew the places where I stitch up to make the individual lines. Those places will pooch out with not an easy way to sew at the bottom to the lining? Does this make sense? Or are the bottom of the pockets not sewn to the lining just vertically to the lining to make individual sections?

Thanks for the tute.

Sew the bottom of pocket straight across, then flip up and start each pocket section at the bottome of the pocket (top stitching) take you foot of machine.

No problem.

Thank you so much. So this is what helps to take in some of the extra pocket that extends past the sides of the lining. I am glad you are patient with me. I deal with several autoimmune disorders that give me brain fog, and I get confused easily.

No problem. I have a friend with lupus and sometimes her meds and flare ups aren't very fun.

I made mine today in a class at my LQS. From what I was told, there is a newer version of the pattern with much clearer instructions.

Now that I have my pockets done I feel silly what I ask before, but I guess that is why it is so hard the first time. Well, I have most of it done now, but one hopefully last question. I have my lining finished and pushed down inside the outer shell and bottom including finished pockets. I even have my bows on now. So to connect the lining to the outside can I just pin in between where the handles and button flap go and the connected tops turned over together stitch it all around the top? IF I have to turn some of it inside out at this point then I am confused.

Please disregard the post above this, because I have it figured out. I guess I shouldn't have automatically come here to the tutorial every time I had a question, but wasn't sure at first. I am also still learning the board, but having a wonderful time, and with many nice folks. I also hope I can be of help to anyone in any way. Thanks!

I didn't see you're post til now. Glad you figured it out. Can't wait to see it! :)

Thanks so much for your tutorial. Made some of the confusing written steps much simpler.

I have the pattern as well but it looks so complicated and scary but mayb now I will try it with this info, thanks for the tute

Woo hoo! :)

I just bought the tote pattern and hopefully can get it started soon,. Thank you for the steps to vue. Seems like the bag of choice. Anxious to get it done

There's lots of info/help on this thread, ask for help and it will be there! :)

I really appreciate your making the effort to put this great tutorial together! Am bookmarking it for use later!

Made my first Bow Tuck this morning. I was a little worried because I had read so many posts that the directions were confusing. Didn't find that to be the case but did read them through before I started to cut out material. It was fun and my granddaughter loved it. :) :) :)