I love her patterns but they can be complicated. When I couldn't understand one of the steps in another of her patterns I skipped it for the moment. Then I continued on to another section. It became evident later on as to where and how the piece was supposed to go. I think the first bag made was the most frustrating...then I got the hang of it for similar steps in some of her other bags.
The results are worth the effort - your bag is lovely!!