DIY Makeup Bags

When you travel, do you have a go-to cosmetics bag to stash your makeup or other toiletries? Hopefully you’ve found a bag to fit all of your essentials, to keep them from spilling out into your suitcase. But cosmetic bags like that can get expensive. So, why not sew your own DIY makeup bag?

Little zippered bags and organizers make great, practical gifts. If you are looking for a larger travel organizer, you might want to choose a pattern with multiple compartments to house your shampoo and other bath items. No matter which you happen to need, we’ve got the sewing pattern for you!

PILL CASE (A FREE PATTERN!)
This tiny, Velcro-sealed pouch can hold three prescription pill bottles or a few colors of nail polish and a mini file. Stash your lip gloss and eye shadow inside when you just need a little bit of makeup in your purse for touch ups. This is a great introductory sewing project for beginners, and is a great project for teaching kids to sew!

SEW TOGETHER BAG
This trend-setting bag has a unique design, with three smaller zippers housed inside of the outer zipper you see here! It can house sewing notions like scissors, needles and thread . . . but why not stash your makeup pencils and brushes in this cute DIY makeup bag? Once you’ve conquered this bag, you will have also erased any fear of installing zippers.

CRAFTY COSMETICS CADDY
If you know how to sew straight lines, you can make this DIY makeup bag pattern. The unique design features plenty of pockets so you can store your cosmetics upright in a drawer without losing them. You can just as easily pop the whole container into your travel bag, so it’s ready to be used at your next destination.

MADDIE MAKEUP BAG PATTERN
If you travel with makeup brushes, you know how they can get jumbled in with your other cosmetics. It’s important to keep those bristles clean and looking nice! This detailed bag and brush roll pattern shows how to make a clever cosmetics carrier that rolls up into a convenient little pack. Toss the whole makeup brush roll into your travel bag, or keep it around the house for stashing crochet hooks and knitting needles.

LINED COSMETIC BAG
This boxy bag with handles is fully lined with a zippered top panel. Topstitching and piping details give the bag a really professional, finished look. You can use this DIY travel makeup bag to take your cosmetics on the go, or use it to tote hair rollers and a mini blow dryer. Feature different fabric prints on the main panels and the side gusset for a custom look.