Lined bag with handle and matching zipper coin purse

I got this mushroom fabric a while back and finally decided to make a bag and coin purse out of it!
Both the bag and zipper purse are lined and have pockets in them.

I wouldn't consider myself an 'expert' seamstress, more beginner/intermediate so if you know the basics of sewing and have a sewing machine (well it would be easier to have a sewing machine), you can make this too!!

The final BAG is approximately 13x9 inches with the pocket being about 5.5x5 inches

The final COIN PURSE is approximately 6.5x4.5 inches with the pocket being about 3.5x2 inches

Note: For those of you who don't sew regularly, I'd recommend back-stitching wherever you are ending a line of sewing. This will strengthen the hold.
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For the BAG you will need:

4 pieces of fabric that are 15x10 inches (2 lining, 2 outer)
2 pieces of fabric that are 7x6.5 inches for the pocket (1 lining, 1 outer)
matching thread
sewing machine (for ease)
iron/ironing board
cord or something for the purse handle

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For the COIN PURSE you will need:

4 pieces of fabric that are 7x5 inches (2 lining, 2 outer)
2 pieces of fabric that are about 4.5x3 inches for the pocket (1 lining, 1 outer)
a lightweight 5 inch zipper (or a longer one that can be trimmed)
matching thread
sewing machine (for ease)
iron/ironing board

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Step 1: Bag with the Handle-cloth and POCKET

Cut out the lining and the outer cloth for the bag (15x10 inches). The lining I used is red, with mushroom coth on the outside. Set this aside.

For the Pocket:

1. Cut out the pocket from the cloth and lining, making both pieces 7x6.5 inches (1 from the lining, 1 from the outside cloth). I've found that it is sometimes easier to cut both the lining and outer cloth at the same time (pic 2)
2. With right sides together, sew all the way around the edge of the pocket, leaving about 1-1.5 inches open so you can flip it right side out afterwards. Trim off excess cloth (pic 3, 4)
3. Turn the pocket right side out through the little open hole, do this slowly so you don't rip a stitch. Now you have a lined pocket for your purse! Press the pocket to make it easier to handle and then slip stitch or whip stitch the open area (pic 5).
4. Now to put the pocket onto the lining! Center the pocket on the right side of one piece of the lining (mine had about 2.5-3 inches on the bottom/top, with 4.5 inches on each side). Sew along all sides except the top (pics 6, 7)
5. You now have a pocket for your bag!!