Just a quick post on the first cosmetics bag I sewed. I mostly don’t wear make up at all but as a preschool teacher I have to have my daily load of hand moisturizer, nail kit, tissues and whatnot. This bag does the job of carrying them all. A bag in my bag, is what it is.
The pattern is from So Sew Easy. It’s an easy project that’s perfect for beginners especially if you’re new in sewing pouches and bags like me. I also find it perfect for fabric scraps so yeah, this pattern is a keeper. Big thanks to So Sew Easy for sharing.
I only had light interfacing in my stash so I cut two for each front fabric to stabilize the bag. It did the trick but next time I’d sew it also using a fusible fleece as recommended.
The blue fabric is a leftover from my Flutter tunic which I finished sewing ages ago. I haven’t blogged about it yet because I’ve been so lazy and just not up for a detailed photo shoot. The lining is of course from a shift dress I’ve sewn in summer. The pattern requires a 9-inch zipper. I had a much longer one so I cut it and sewed the teeth at the 9-inch mark.
Because it’s my first ever cosmetics bag, I took it out at grandpa-in-law’s garden for a couple of photos. I don’t know which is prettier – the cherry tree in autumn or this bag. Or both. 🙂
Pattern: Cosmetics Bag by So Sew Easy
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Marielle Does 
Love your fabric choice. It looks so bright and cheery
Thank you!
Quick question–did you use interfacing or fleece?
Hi Abi, this one is done with interfacing. I’m making one now with fleece and I think it’s a better stabilizer, at least with these bags.
I just made this bag! Thanks so much for sharing it! I made some adjustments, though, but it’s a really good tutorial. Very helpful.
Wow Abi you’re fast! Hope you can post your bag and share the adjustment you made. Enjoy the weekend! ☺
Thanks for sharing! I’ve made many a makeup bag in my day…they always turn out misshapen. I’ll check this out:)
Pretty. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you, Lisy!