From summer HAT to a Cotton Linen + Sashiko BAG

I crocheted the hat for athi since May but I have not got a chance to finish the beam part. After looking at it every day with guilt, I picked it up and  decided to stitch the navy gingham linen with white sashiko threads, no design was drafted. I just hand free stitched the gingham with free mind. The size of the bag was already decided by the size of athi's hat, the hat turned to be the bottom of the bag. Before I have finished the top part, the postman delivered a leather handle which was originally bought for my friend tote bag. The quality of the handle is so good, it is about 1 " wide, it is perfect for this bag.

I made the mistake when I ordered this handle, I thought the price I paid was for 2 handles, so Fran has to wait for her bag, The handle fits lovely with this supposed to be hat-bag. I am quite happy with the result although it took me quite a while to finish it off.

the circumference of the bag is 19 " and  about 9.5 " tall, the handle is about 12" length.
the crocheted hat is made out of organic cotton yarn in moonstone color,
I lined the soft fusible fleece between Gingham and the inner fabric which is medium heavy weight cotton linen in dusty blue.
I can't help to hand stitching the Gingham part with Sashiko thread in white, I just love these threads so much.

I used the black cord drawstrings with the golden oval shape ends. it is time to list the bag on etsy!!!