You are doing a wonderful job. did you mention who the book was that you were getting your patterns from? I love lots and lots of pockets and when the purses are made of fabric they can be washed and hung to dry. I just ordered me a new sewing machine and I just can't wait until it arrives to get started making me a new purse and some small things, I'll be a new sewer and I hope that it will be simple enough for me to catch on to it.