Pleats, Please!

This was my first attempt at pleats. I think I was successful. The smaller bag was also my first successful attempt at putting in a zipper that looks worth a crap. I'm very proud. I want to make more bags using this pattern.

Also, isn't the fabric awesome?

Front and back of the big bag:


Inside of the big bag (lined with red):


The little (zippered!) pouch:


Inside the pouch:


Please excuse the ugliest carpet ever.