I make my inside pockets one long strip that actually goes into the side seams....sew in between to accommodate cell phone/small pads/pens/etc. I reinforce my pockets with batting but make sure the portion that goes into the side seams does not have batting. I actually kind of stitch in the ditch and topstitch the pocket before I sew it to the inside lining... I always add a good size key fob and hook. I am actually thinking at this point of adding key fob on each side since I get tired of having to fight with two sets of keys (house and car) on the same key fob hook...LOL...I enjoy making totes for loved ones and have made many. I never use a pattern just make up as I go...Love using Batik charm squares and using simple embroidery stitches as quilting around the squares. Wish I knew how to upload pictures to this QB but I don't. Everyone here has been so helpful.