Are you tired of rummaging through your makeup bag to find that one lipstick or brush? A double-layered cosmetic bag can be the perfect solution to keep your beauty products organized and easily accessible. Follow our DIY tutorial below to create your own!
The finished measurements of this bag are approximately 9″(22.5㎝) W × 6″(15㎝) H × 5″(12.5㎝) D.
You may watch the full video tutorial on my Youtube channel.
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Seam allowances are 3/8″ unless otherwise specified.
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To make this you will need:
Main Fabric
② 9¾″ × 5¾″ (24.5㎝ × 14.5㎝) Outer layer
④ 9¾″ × 5¾″ (24.5㎝ × 14.5㎝) Lining
③ 9″ × 5″ (22.5㎝ × 12.5㎝) Fusible fleece
Upper Side
① 20½″ × 2¾″ (52㎝ × 7㎝) Outer layer
① 20½″ × 2¾″ (52㎝ × 7㎝) Lining
① 19¾″ × 2″ (50㎝ × 5㎝) Fusible fleece
Lower Side
① 20½″ × 4″ (52㎝ × 10㎝) Outer layer
① 20½″ × 4″ (52㎝ × 10㎝) Lining
① 19¾″ × 3¼″ (50㎝ × 8㎝) Fusible fleece
Upper Back
① 7⅛″ × 3¼″ (18㎝ × 8㎝) Outer layer
① 7⅛″ × 3¼″ (18㎝ × 8㎝) Lining
① 6¼″ × 2⅜″ (16㎝ × 6㎝) Fusible fleece
Lower Back
① 7⅛″ × 4⅜″ (18㎝ × 11㎝) Outer layer
① 7⅛″ × 4⅜″ (18㎝ × 11㎝) Lining
① 6¼″ × 3⅝″ (16㎝ × 9㎝) Fusible fleece
Handle
① 3¼″ × 10¾″ (8㎝ × 27㎝) Outer layer
① Zipper Roll 41″(104㎝)
④ Zipper Head
1⅝″ Wide bias tape 70¾″(180㎝)
The pattern for making this can be drawn by yourself by watching my YouTube video.
Fold the handle fabric in half, wrong sides together to make a crease. Then fold each edge in toward the middle and press. Stitch along both long edges of the strip, 1/8” from the edge. Place the handle on the right side of the main fabric and sew.
Layer an outer (side panel) piece face up, then the zipper face down along one edge, and then the lining face down. Sew with an allowance of about 3/8″.
Open out, press pieces away from and top stitch on both 1/8” away from the zipper.
Align the end of the zipper panel between the outer and lining of the back panel. Sew with an allowance of about 3/8″.
Use the same process to sew the zipper panel to the other side of the back panel.
Turn right side out. Stitch the both sides of the back panel.
Mark the quarters of the top and side panel.
With assembled outer layer right side up, center zipper right side facing down along the edge. With sharp scissors make small snips on the zipper tape. The small snips will help the zip adapt to the curved edge of the pouch and make the inserting the zip easier. Sew with an allowance of about 3/8″.
Place the lining, right side down on top. Sew with an allowance of about 3/8″, leaving an opening.
Turn right side out. Topstitch on 1/8” away from the zipper. The top pocket is ready.
Place and sew the wrong sides together of the outer and lining of the middle panel and bottom panel.
Place the right sides together of the bottom panel and side panel and sew with an allowance of about 3/8″.
Finish the seams with bias tape. Turn right side out. The bottom pocket is ready.
Place the wrong sides together of the middle panel and the bottom pocket and sew with an allowance of about 3/8″.
Align the top pocket with the middle panel and sew it. Please refer to the video for details.
Finish the seams with bias tape. Turn right side out.
By following this tutorial, you can make a beautiful and practical double-layered cosmetic bag that will keep your beauty essentials organized and easy to find. Experiment with different fabrics and embellishments to make it truly your own. Happy sewing!
