Best ways to place flat images on surfaces

Hi Guys,
Since my English isn't always that good, I forgot about the terms how to describe this but the situation is this:
I have a drawing (vector outlined) in Illustrator of for instance a stork (with baby bag) and I would like to put a logo on the bag which the Stork is holding.
What is the best way and can you tell me some tips and tricks how to get the vector logo in the right shape of the bag on which the logo should come.
Many thanks,
Bob

You could use an envelope to distort the logo.
See the manual on how to apply envelopes.

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