I'm making my 2nd one and I'm doing it basically with out looking at the pattern except for the measurements of the pieces and it is an easy pattern to follow. I put a pocket on both sides of this one as there is one pocket on the outside and i like an extra pocket on the outside. I will be making more to give for Christmas gifts. The one I'm making now is for my DSIL who ordered another purse and it is so pretty. I just have to find the right color fot he lining and the pockets for the lining is easy too. Very good instructions wiht diagrams so you can see how things are placed, but the handles are right at the top of the bag when pinned down so I would pin those about an inch above the top so when you turn the bag, you can stitch those in better. Mine are right at the top and not much handle to stitch in place and they may not stay in. So I would pin the handles on so there is enough to double stitch them in if needed. Have a great day, Huggies, Fay