Top 14 Makeup Bags: Free Tutorials

Makeup bags are perfect to give as gifts and they’re quite handy for more than just cosmetics. I took my time selecting these bags, making sure there’s a nice mix of everything: Some simple, some zipped, some larger, some small. There’s one felted pattern (knitting) and the rest are sewing tutorials. For a treat I also included two makeup brush rolls at the bottom.

Envelope Style Makeup Bag Tutorial By uptherainbowcreek.blogspot.com

Tipnut’s Picks: Top 14 Makeup Bags

1. Envelope Style Makeup Bag Tutorial: (as seen in picture) Quick & stylish makeup bag that has no zipper, closes with a strip of velcro and embellished with a decorative button.
2. Quilted Cosmetics Tote: Sewing tutorial. Bucket bag tote style, super cute!
3. Felted Cosmetic Clutch with Tassels: Knitting pattern. This sure brings me back in time, it has a nice vintage feel to it. Snap closure. Love the hot pink!
4. Makeup Bag Tutorial: Sewing project. Zip top closure, more traditional style of bag. Nice and roomy, perfect for traveling.
5. Little Boxy Pouch Tutorial: Sewing tutorial. This little bag is 4.5 inches long, 3 inches high and 2 inches deep, just right for a lipstick and a compact.
6. Pouch With Central Zipper: Sewing tutorial. This is just like a pencil case and has a central zipper and lining.
7. Simple Makeup Bag: Sewing tutorial. Simple instructions for a simple yet adorable bag. Velcro closure, short strap.
8. Zippered Wristlet Bag: Sewing tutorial. Nice little bag that’s perfect for carrying around a few cosmetics.
9. Makeup Bag Tutorial: Sewing project. This bag’s style is similar to a shoe bag, top fabric strap for easy carrying. Zipped closure.
10. Straight Sided Triangular Cosmetic Bag: Sewing tutorial. This is a smart looking bag, it differs from other triangular shaped purses as the sides are straight up and down rather than angling in toward the bottom.
11. Lined Zippered Makeup Bag / Pouch: Finished bag measures 7.5″ x 5″.
12. Toiletry / Make Up Bag Tutorial: Here’s a bag that’s cute and big enough to hold all you need when travelling.
13. Cosmetic Bag: Nice and big, box shaped, and colorful and quirky without being obnoxious.
14. Potholder Makeup Bag: Yep, that’s right–make a cut little zippered makeup bag from a potholder, it’s easy!

Makeup Brush Rolls

• The Make-Up Brush Roll: Sewing project. A nice tutorial showing you how to make a makeup brush roll, the idea is similar to a knitting needle or crochet hook roll.
• Makeup Brush Carrier: Sewing pattern. This is another roll style, tie closure.

Check out this Vintage Weekend Kit Pattern too, I think it’s pretty cool and it’s perfect for travel.

Updated: Originally Published November 22, 2008

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