Cosmetic Bag

A first for me, I made up this little cosmetic bag and decided to try my hand at drafting a pattern for you.

It is my first time doing this so I hope it will work out ok.

The cosmetics bag is made from linen and lined in cotton. The linen I used actually came from IKEA. They carry it in 3 colors I think and it worked great for this project. Although it is a little lively. Kind of like cutting yellow but as long as it is ironed well before you do any cutting and use lots of pins it works good even for theses small detailed projects.

So here is the how to. The pattern pieces are in a PDF just click and download.

Download Cosmetic_bag_pattern

(Sorry the pictures are so bad, it was sunny one second, overcast the next. And I didn't have time to sit and wait for perfect lighting)

You will need 2 shades of fabric plus a contrasting color for the lining. About 15-20cm of the main color and the lining should do. For the piping detail a ribbon or a few centimeters of a leftover fabric will do. A 10cm (4") zipper (some bias-tape optional)

Start by cutting out all the pattern pieces and pressing them, Then sew a zig zag around all edges. The piping is folded in half and sewn together with a zig zag.

Now you are ready for assembling the pieces. Start by making the pleats on the main piece by lining up the marks and laying the fold towards the outside edge of the piece. Baste in place before continuing.

Now pin the top of the bag to the main piece, right sides together, lay the piping between the two layers and sew together.

Trim away any extra piping and press the seem towards the top of the bag.

Now fold down and press about 0,5cm (1/4") of the top towards the back. Do the same to the lining. You may have to adjust the fold to ensure that this piece is the same or just a few mm shorter then the front of the bag.

Then pin the zipper between the two layers and sew in place. Do one side at a time. When you do the second side open the zipper and turn the bag inside out as you get close to the end where the zipper is closed.

Now turn the bag inside out and sew down the sides. If you want this is also a good time to ad a piece of bias-tape to cover this seem since it will be unfinished inside the bag.

Fold the two bottom corners so you create two triangles and sew straight across to create a 4,4cm (1,5") flat bottom for the bag. Trim away the two corner "ears" finish by covering with bias-tape or a zig zag.

Turn right side out. And there you have it.

Oh and did you notice, it has a big sister? It is a different pattern and it is a bit more complicated so we'll see if I get the urge and draft it up later.

Have a great day!

I just created a flickr group where you can share photos from this pattern. I would love to see what you are making.

 

Comments

[Laurie]

Hi, I love this adorable bag! Is there a pattern for the larger bag? I would love to make one!!!

[Steffi]

Hello my name is Steffi
I found this Great bag.
I would like to Large Sew the pocket.
Could I get the pattern by e-mail.
I like the beautiful and the opening of the zipper is a little lower at the Great bag.
Thanks in advance
And dear greetings from Germany

[Siv Jane]

Thank you so much, and yes they are. Enjoy sewing and share pictures on the flickr group when you are done. I would love to see the result:)

[Penny]

Gorgeous purse, are seam allowances included?

[yologear]

A great tutorial for making cosmetica pouches. This pouches are used as make up purses , even wallets and purses . Ladies love to use this type of bags and wallets . They are stylish too.

[Siv Jane]

It looks lovely cornaline, you should post your pictures to the flickr gallery. :) thank you for sharing.

[Cornaline50]

Thanks for this tutorial !!! I made it today, but in bigger.
You can see it in my blog :

http://pooksfamily.over-blog.com/trousse-de-toilette-romantique

Bye

[Doutrelugne]

Bonjour Siv Jane!
Un tout grand merci pour ce tuto impeccable,
des explications bien claires,de nombreuses
photos et un super patron!!! Et toutes mes
félicitations pour cette ravissante pochette!
Elle est "de toute beauté"! J'ai les lins ikéa
à la maison;reste plus qu'à la réussir aussi bien que vous...
Quand vous aurez réalisé le tuto de la grande soeur, puis-je vous demander de penser à moi??
Ce serait vraiment gentil! Merci encore.
Amicalement,
Fanou

[Tina]

Is there a tutorial for the larger bag? - I would love to make these for presents - they look great!. Really easy tutorial for someone new to sewing like me!

[Encarna]

Lovely i will try it and see what i get. Thanks for sharing :)

[Siv Jane]

Thank you Keri, I would love to see pictures!!

[Keri Kelley]

I HATE zippers, and this tutorial taught me a much easy way to sew them!! Thank you!

[anne]

Really nice! Thanks for sharing your the pattern. I think I am going to try it.

[Anita]

These are beautiful bags, you did a great job, I'm impressed! Your pattern makes it look so doable!

[Zena]

^_^ I Love them! They're so cute... And also like the perfect colour match!! Can't wait to see the big one tutorial! Thanks for sharing!!! Kisses from Spain

[Jos]

Absolutely gorgeous! Did you ever publish the tutorial for the bigger one?

[Kali]

Love this tutorial, can't wait to see the big bag tute!

[Zamora Shoes]

Wow I'm definitely going to make bags like this!

[Mel]

Hi. This tutorial is amazing - it has very clear pictures and instructions. I have linked you on my blog: http://mel-allwrappedup.blogspot.com.au/p/link-love-to-amazing-free-craft.html.

mel@allwrappedup

[Siv]

Absolutely I will let you know when I have it ready.

[Kristal]

I would really like to have the pattern for the bigger bag as well!! This is so adorable :)

Could you email it to me if/when you get the pattern done for it? Thanks!