Somebody Stop Me!

I made a little lined, zippered pouch using a method I found on Craftster, but it didn't come out so great. So, I made up my own way of making one and here it is! I need to make another one so I can "perfect" the method. I want to use interfacing next time so it's stiff. Also, I want a smaller zipper, but apparently they don't come any smaller than 7"?? This is really my first foray into zippers, so I don't know. Perhaps I can get them shortened at the store...