Bob,
I too have been looking for front bags and keep getting out bid on ebay when they show up. Your 100 GBP equates to about 160 USD for me right now and I just have a hard time stepping up for that much money. I could sew the bags together if I could get a pattern. I’ve got access to an industrial sewing machine for car interior upholstry and gould give it a go. I do have rear bags that I have already studied and have though about giving it a try. A pattern for the front would be nice to have though. Not sure I would want to go into production, but if I’m successful I could knock a small batch out. I’ll be seeing my buddy this weekend who owns this sewing machine. I’ll ask him if I can snag it from him for a while. I’m sure he won’t mind, it’s just sitting in the corner of his garage collecting dust. This machine would be perfect for these bags because it doen’t have a large table base on it. I can also talk to my interior guy and see what vinyl matches are available. I’m sure I could get tan, beige/white, and black. I’d also like to give Middlemores seat covers a go too!
Ian