Each purse is listed separately and includes the size, materials required, gauge, trimmings and instructions. Some of the bags are made in the round while others are made in rows and pieces joined during the finishing process.

The chenille purses would be fast to crochet. Although bead to the surface is not included in the instructions, you could easily stitch on beads using beading thread and sharps needles. I found the "Emily" to be endearing. I could see also making a drawstring at the top instead of a frame and stitching on bead embellishment to the surface. It is fat at the top and works down to a point, a very attractive design and one seen frequently in the 1850-1880’s time period. The "Violet" on page 10 does include bead trimming instructions. There are instructions for a variety of fiber embellishment to some of the bags.

Each row or round is listed separately which makes it easy to keep your place. Standard crochet terms and abbreviations are included.. I have not made any of the purses yet, however, I believe beginners will easily be able to make most of the purses with the exception of the last one, "Prudence", which includes front post double crochet. This stitch is explained..

There is information about the gauge and making a gauge swatch, as well as a stitch guide with illustrations of all the stitches included in the patterns.