https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/makeup-bag-2 • Posted by Nicole D.
This bag uses up scraps of fat quarters to made the exterior and a fat quarter fused with fusible vinyl to make the easy clean interior. This makeup bag is part of a travel set I made using a pack of 5 coordinating fat quarters. The set includes this makeup bag, a toiletry bag, and a makeup brush roll.
This bag uses up scraps of fat quarters to made the exterior and a fat quarter fused with fusible vinyl to make the easy clean interior. This makeup bag is part of a travel set I made using a pack of 5 coordinating fat quarters. The set includes this makeup bag, a toiletry bag, and a makeup brush roll.
CUT THE INTERIOR FABRIC Cut 2 pieces measuring 14" x 9" for the interior
Fuse fusible vinyl to the right side of the interior fabric pieces following manufacturer's directions.
CUT THE EXTERIOR FABRIC Take your fabric for the bottom band of the exterior. Cut two 14" x 5.5" pieces.
Cut pieces of fabric measuring 4.5" tall with various widths. Arrange the pieces how you like them. The final width will need to be 14", so make it a few inches wider to account for seam allowances. Sew together the fabric pieces with a 1/4" seam allowance.
Press seams open. Cut off any excess fabric so that each piece measures 14" x 4.5".
OPTIONAL: ADD PIPING Find your fabric for the exterior bottom. Mark a line a 1/2" inch down from the top edge of the fabric. Align the corded part of the piping just below the 1/2" line and pin into place. Baste the piping in place above the 1/2" line (inside the seam allowance). Repeat for the other exterior bottom piece.
SEW TOGETHER THE EXTERIOR Place the exterior top and bottom right sides together. Pin. With your zipper foot, sew with a 1/2" seam allowance, close to the piping cord (if using). Repeat with the other two exterior fabric pieces.
Press seams up.
One the wrong side of your exterior fabric, fuse fusible fleece following manufacturer's directions. Repeat with the other exterior piece.
Topstitch along piping using your zipper foot.
SEW THE ZIPPER Lay an exterior piece right side up on your work surface. Align the zipper wrong side up as shown, with the zipper pull to the left, 3/4" away from the edge. Finger press or pin the excess zipper tape up. Baste in place, stopping 1" from the end of the exterior fabric.
Lay an interior piece wrong side up on top of the zipper. Using your zipper foot, sew in place with a 1/4" seam allowance, starting at the zipper pull end and stopping 1" from the end of the fabric. Be sure to backstitch to lock your stitches. Press exterior fabric and interior fabric away from zipper teeth. Remember to use a lower iron setting and paper when ironing the vinyl side. Do not topstitch yet, that will be done later.
Lay the other exterior piece right side up on your work surface. Align the other side of the zipper tape with the top edge. Make sure to pin or finger press the excess zipper tape up on the zipper pull side. Baste into place, starting at the zipper pull end and stopping 1" from the end .
Lay the other interior piece wrong side up on top, aligned with the edge of the zipper tape. Using your zipper foot, start at the zipper pull end and sew with a 1/4" seam allowance. Start at the zipper pull end and stop 1" from the end of the fabric. Backstitch.
Press the exterior and interior fabric away from the zipper teeth. Take care when ironing the vinyl side. Do not topstitch yet..we'll get to that in a little bit. Unzip your zipper halfway.
FINISHING THE EXTERIOR Fold your exterior pieces right sides together. Fold your interior pieces right sides together. Pin the sides only.
Sew the sides with a 1/2" seam allowance. When you get to the zipper end, tuck it to the inside, taking care not to sew it.
Pin and sew the bottom edge of the exterior with a 1/2" seam allowance.
We are now going to box the exterior to give it its shape. Draw square boxes that are 2.5" tall and 2.5" wide on each corner of the exterior. Cut.
Pinch the corners together as shown. Pin and sew with a 1/2" seam allowance. Trim the seam to reduce bulk. Repeat with the other corner. Turn your bag so that the exterior is right side out. Push out the corners using a dull point, such as a chopstick or knitting needle.
FINISHING THE INTERIOR Box the interior fabric by cutting out a 2.5" square from each corner.
Enclose the bottom edge of the interior with bias tape, and sew into place.
Pinch together the corners of the interior. Encase the edges with bias tape and pin into place. Sew in place. Repeat with the other corner of the interior, making sure that the bias tape on the bottom seam is pointing the same way.
Push the interior lining to the inside of the bag. We're almost done...
Topstitch below the zipper all the way around the bag. This is important so that the vinyl does not get caught in the zipper teeth. Go slow and take your time, the vinyl has a tendency to stick a little.
MAKING THE ZIPPER END TAB Cut off a 3" piece of bias tape and unfold it. Fold in the ends by a 1/2" and iron. Fold in half lengthwise, wrong side out, and sew up the sides along the original crease of the bias tape. Snip the corners. Turn right side out and press. Trim any excess zipper, so that the zipper extends out about an 1.5". Slip the fabric cover over the zipper end. Sew in place along the edges, taking care not to sew over the metal stop of the zipper. And you're done!