Beautiful Pattern but Frustrating Directions!

I sewed the large tote. The pattern itself is awesome HOWEVER, I would not recommend the English-language instructions unless you have a good amount of experience sewing bags or are very good at ignoring written directions and just following the pictures. The written directions definitely seem like they were translated from German to English by a machine and not a person familiar with common English-language sewing parlance. For example, the instruction use “left side” for the wrong side of the fabric throughout. And there are many other examples of confusing or straight up nonsensical directions. It can be a very frustrating experience trying to figure out what is meant.

I also chose to add an iron-on interfacing and a separate fabric lining to my bag, which added another layer of difficulty and required some of my own improvisation—particularly on the zipper—to sew. (Although I did appreciate the lining cutting pattern!)

I’m very happy with my final product. The whole thing looks so finished and professional! But it was definitely a challenge to get here. Beginners beware! (And maybe listen to the directions and don’t do a separate interfacing and lining.)