Polka Dot Drawstring Bag with Vintage Crochet Parasol Applique, Gift #3 Completed

I have always liked pink and brown together and am happy to have found the vintage applique to use too.

I have been in love with this pink vintage crochet parasol applique since the first time I saw it.  When I spied this pink and brown polka dot fabric and a pinkish salmon solid a monochromatic color scheme came to mind.  I had two gross grain spools of ribbon on hand one more orange and one more pink and decided on the pink, so I sat down this afternoon and made this draw string bag.

I started as I usually do by tearing the fabric to the dimensions I need.  I had already laundered and dried it weeks ago.  Next I did the same for the lining fabric and proceeded.  After sewing the seams and making box corners at the bottom I did the same for the lining.

Since I was in the mood to do something a little different and I like drawstring bags that is where I went next.  I dropped the lining down into the bag so the wrong sides were together and pinned the top.  Next I folded to the the outside both the lining and bag 1/4" and sewed them down stitching along the folded edge.

Next I pinned on the applique and stitched it in place through both the bag and the lining.

I sorted through my labels and found just what I wanted to say and attached it on the opposite side of the bag inside on the lining.

I choose the pink gross grain ribbon and stitched 2 pieces together to double the strength of it.  Finally I turned the top of the bag to the outside 2" making a contrasting solid pink case to insert the ribbon into.  I marked 2" to leave openings at the 2 side seams and sewed the front and back casings closed, stitching right on top of the last row of stitching I made when I turned the edge under 1/4".

I grabbed a large safety pin and attached it to one end of my finished ribbon and drew it through easily.  When I had it all the way through I sewed the ends together securely.  I pulled the ribbon through to hide where I had sewn it together and adjusted it until I had equal straps on both sides.  All done!!