Top 10 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.

Tipnut’s Picks: Top 10 Makeup Bags

1. Pyramid Purse: Sewing project. This cute little purse is easy to sew and only takes a few scraps of fabric. Ideal for small gifts, party bags or for carrying jewelery or other goodies in your handbag. PDF available to download (found via whipup).
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.

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.

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