Make a professional-looking hanging cosmetic bag from scratch with this step-by-step tutorial. You’ll learn pattern drafting for the 8¾″(22㎝) W × 6″(15㎝) H × 3¼″(8㎝) D size, smart cutting layouts, and clean sewing techniques for the flap handle, buckle connection, top hanging hook, and mesh zipper pocket. Perfect for intermediate sewists who want a practical toiletry organizer for trips or gym days. Finish it fast and skip buying another pouch!
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The finished measurements of this bag are approximately 8¾″(22㎝) W × 6″(15㎝) H × 3¼″(8㎝) D.
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Seam allowances are 3/8″ unless otherwise specified.
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To make this you will need:
◆ Main Panel
① 14⅝″ × 3″ (37㎝ × 7.5㎝) Outer layer
① 14⅝″ × 15⅝″ (37㎝ × 39.5㎝) Outer layer
① 14⅝″ × 17¾″ (37㎝ × 45㎝) Lining
① 13¾″ × 2¼″ (35㎝ × 5.5㎝) Fusible fleece
① 13¾″ × 14¾″ (35㎝ × 37.5㎝) Fusible fleece
◆ Flap
① 9⅛″ × 9⅞″ (23㎝ × 25㎝) Outer layer
① 9⅛″ × 9⅞″ (23㎝ × 25㎝) Lining
① 8¼″ × 9⅛″ (21㎝ × 23㎝) Fusible fleece
◆ Zipper pocket
① 9⅛″ × 2″ (23㎝ × 5㎝) Outer layer
① 9⅛″ × 8¼″ (23㎝ × 21㎝) Mesh Fabric
◆ Side panel
② 4″ × 4¼″ (10㎝ × 10.5㎝) Outer layer
② 4″ × 4¼″ (10㎝ × 10.5㎝) Lining
② 3¼″ × 3⅜″ (8㎝ × 8.5㎝) Fusible fleece
◆ Handle
① 8″ × 2¾″ (20㎝ × 7㎝) Outer layer
◆ Others
① 8″ (20㎝) Zipper
① 14″㎝ (35) Zipper
① 2㎝ (3/4″) Wide Webbing Strap 27㎝ (10¾″)
① 2㎝ (3/4″) Wide D-ring
① 2㎝ (3/4″) Wide Side Release Buckle
① 4㎝ (1⅝″) Wide bias tape 140㎝ (55⅜″)
Cut the interfacing into the shape of the pattern. Attach the interfacing to the center of the wrong side of the fabric. Cut by adding 3/8” from the edge of the interfacing.
Place the handle on the right side of the flap and sew.
Sew the zipper pocket outer layer to the top of the 8″ zipper, and sew the mesh fabric to the bottom. Place the right sides together of the zipper pocket and flap and sew the 3 sides with an allowance of about 3/8″. Then, turn it right side out.
Place the flap between the top and bottom of the main panel outer layer and sew them.
With assembled lining right side up, center zipper right side facing up along top edge. Place the outer layer, right side down on top. Pin in place. Using your zipper foot, sew along top edge using a 3/8″ seam allowance. Open out, press pieces away from the zipper.
Attach the outer and lining to the other side of the zip the same way. Open out, press pieces away from and top stitch on both 1/8” away from the zipper.
Place the side panels on both ends of the zipper on the main panel and sew. Align the center of the side panels with the center of the main panel, and place the right sides together. Sew with a 3/8″ seam allowance.
Fold the bias twice, cover the seam allowance, and sew.
YOU ARE FINISHED!
Happy sewing!
