Ready to take your makeup organization to the next level? Our fabric cosmetic bag tutorial is just what you need! Say goodbye to messy makeup drawers and hello to a beautifully organized collection. With clear, easy-to-follow instructions, we’ll guide you through each step of creating your very own cosmetic pouch. Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or a beginner, this project is perfect for anyone looking to add a touch of style to their beauty routine.
The finished measurements of this bag are approximately 9⅛″(23㎝) 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:
◎ Pouch Panel
② 13½″ × 8¼″ (34㎝ × 21㎝) Outer layer
② 13½″ × 8¼″ (34㎝ × 21㎝) Lining
② 13½″ × 8¼″ (34㎝ × 21㎝) Fusible fleece
◎ Front Panel
① 9⅛″ × 7½″ (23㎝ × 19㎝) Outer layer
① 9⅛″ × 7½″ (23㎝ × 19㎝) Lining
① 9⅛″ × 7⅛″ (23㎝ × 18㎝) Fusible fleece
◎ Brush Pocket
① 4¾″ × 6¼″ (12㎝ × 16㎝) Lining
① 6¾″ × 9⅛″ (17㎝ × 23㎝) Lining
◎ Back Panel
① 9⅛″ × 13¼″ (23㎝ × 33.5㎝) Outer layer
① 9⅛″ × 5⅜″ (23㎝ × 13.5㎝) Lining
① 9⅛″ × 6¼″ (23㎝ × 16㎝) Lining
① 9⅛″ × 3¼″ (23㎝ × 8㎝) Lining
① 9⅛″ × 6″ (23㎝ × 15㎝) Mesh Fabric
① 9⅛″ × 12⅞″ (23㎝ × 32.5㎝) Fusible fleece
◎ Handle
① 9½″ × 2⅜″ (24㎝ × 6㎝) Outer layer
◎ Others
② 8″ (20㎝) Zipper
③ Magnetic Buttons
① 1⅝″(4㎝) wide bias tape 63¼″(160㎝)
① 4¾″ × 1⅝″ (12㎝ × 4㎝) Mid-weight woven fusible interfacing
Fold the pocket fabric in half. Sew on 3 sides, leaving an opening. Turn it over through the opening. Topstitch the side with the opening.
Place the pocket on the lining of the front panel as shown in the photo above and sew.
Attach a bias tape to the top of the mesh fabric. Place it on the zipper and sew.
Place a zipper pocket on the lining of the back panel.
Place the other linings on top and bottom and sew.
Attach a handle to the outer layer of the back panel.
Attach magnetic buttons to the front outer layer of the pouch and the lining of the front panel.
Attach the magnetic buttons to the outer layer of the front panel and the lining of the back panel.
Place the wrong sides together of the outer and lining of the front panel and sew the edgs. Use the same process to sew the back panel.
Attach the bias tape to the edge of the front and back panel.
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.
Sew the bottom together the front of the pouch and the front panel.
Sew the bottom together the back of the pouch and the back panel.
Flip the layers so the outer bag pieces are right sides together, and the lining pieces are right sides together. Sew the sides and bottom, leaving an opening on the lining.
Combine the seams so that a flat base is formed. Sew with an allowance of about 3/8″.
Turn it right side out by pulling the fabric through the opening. And sew up this opening.
YOU ARE FINISHED!
Happy sewing!
