Here is an easy video tutorial to make a quilted wristlet. They are great little bags that you can customize by making them smaller or bigger, with or without a strap and you will learn how to sew in a zipper. The Crafty Gemini has a bunch of beginner sewing tutorials. Here is the link the her quilted wristlet video tutorial:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BrtcXAzeBU.
Have fun.