Revive a Straw Tote Bag with Miss B

When I found this little straw bag at the thrift store, I knew just what it needed:




A new lining- obviously. (Yellowed vinyl, yuck!) And I had the perfect fabric in my stash at home.



I carefully snipped the vinyl liner out and then used it as a template to cut my two pieces out.




I sewed them together (thanks for letting me borrow your Singer Momma D!)



A stitch straight across both corners created a flat surface for the bottom of the bag. I placed the lining inside the bag and carefully pinned the top hem and finished the edges with the sewing machine.





I sewed the finished lining inside the bag by hand and voila! A fancy new grocery tote.



And is it a coincidence that all these lovely things can fit inside so perfectly? I think not. There is nothing so satisfying as breathing new life into an old abandoned object. Have you finished any DIY projects lately?