Zippered Purse

I thought I'd try the zippered purse in the Bend the Rules Sewing book, which went ok, but you had to hand stitch in the lining, which didn't give me the neatest or strongest stitch. So I think I would adapt the pattern to machine sew in the lining for a more satisfactory product, and it would be faster to make as well. But I think it's good to follow patterns, and work out how to make them better for yourself, as everyone has their preferred way of working.