Learn how to sew a DIY makeup bag with a wide base and built-in divider for easy organization. This zipper pouch features a center zipper pocket and side panels to keep your items secure. Perfect for everyday use or as a handmade gift, this tutorial is beginner-friendly and highly functional.
The finished measurements of this bag are approximately 7⅛″(18㎝) W × 4″(10㎝) H × 4″(10㎝) 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 11½″ × 13″ (29㎝ × 33㎝) Outer layer
① 11½″ × 13″ (29㎝ × 33㎝) Lining
① 10¼″ × 12¼″ (26㎝ × 31㎝) Fusible fleece
◆ Pocket panel
② 6¼″ × 3⅜″ (16㎝ × 8.5㎝) Outer layer
② 6¼″ × 3⅜″ (16㎝ × 8.5㎝) Lining
② 5⅝″ × 2⅝″ (14㎝ × 6.5㎝) Mid-weight woven fusible interfacing
◆ Side panel
② 6″ × 7⅛″ (15㎝ × 18㎝) Lining
② 5⅛″ × 3¼″ (13㎝ × 8㎝) Mid-weight woven fusible interfacing
◆ Others
① 5⅝″ (14㎝) Zipper
① 19¾″ (50㎝) Zipper
② 5⅛″ × 1⅝″ (13㎝ × 4㎝) Lining
② 1¼″ × 2″ (3㎝ × 5㎝) Zipper Tab
② 1¼″ × 1¼″ (3㎝ × 3㎝) Zipper end Fablic Outer layer
② 1¼″ × 1¼″ (3㎝ × 3㎝) Zipper end Fablic Lining
Cut the fabric and interfacing into the shape of the pattern.
Open the zipper and sew it on top and bottom of the outer layer.
Place the lining, right side down on top. Pin in place. Using your zipper foot, sew along top edge using a 3/8″ seam allowance.
Turn it right side out through the hole that we left not stitched. And then insert the zipper pull.
Turn inside out and sew both corners with a 3/8″ seam allowance. And cut off the remaining zipper.
With assembled outer layer right side up, center zipper right side facing down along top edge. Place the lining, right side down on top. Pin in place. Using your zipper foot, sew along top edge using a 3/8″ seam allowance.
Flip the layers so the outer bag pieces are right sides together, and the lining pieces are right sides together. Turn right side out and sew the both sides.
Fold the side panel in half, insert the zipper pocket inside, and sew.
Place both ends of the side panel on the side of the pouch. Secure the side panels with whip stitch.
YOU ARE FINISHED!
Happy sewing!
