It's a lining

With the help of my sons, who greatly enjoyed playing with the contents of the rec room closet as I dug through it, I found my long ignored sewing machine and took it for a spin. After much finagling, which I should have photo-documented so I could remember what I did, I ended up with this:

Here's a better shot of the handles:

The handles are quite heavy for the bag, so I may need to get something to put in the bottom to make it sturdier. All in all, I am pleased with the finished product. As for my sewing skills, let's just say it is a good thing that the wrong side of the lining is hidden.