Sew cosmetic bags like a pro! Top free patterns and tips

This tutorial by Polka Dot Chair is a total classic. It is a go-to handmade gift because it stitches up so quickly. This pattern is perfect for using up your favorite fabric scraps. The best part? You can scale the measurements to make this bag in any size you want.

Sew Can She offers this very easy pattern with clear step-by-step photos. It is a handy pouch for makeup, school supplies, or tools. The unique feature is that the zipper opens all the way past the pouch ends. The side corners fold down and snap into place for a really polished look.

Heather Handmade created this pattern specifically with beginners in mind. It works great as a travel toiletry bag because it opens wide. You can see everything inside without digging. She recommends using canvas for the outside to give the bag a sturdy, professional shape.

If you love the look of quilted fabric, check out this tutorial by Simple Simon and Co. These bags are made from simple rectangles, making them fast and easy to finish. They are fully lined and look very high-end. Be warned: once you make one, you will probably want to make ten more.

Noodlehead is famous for great bag patterns, and this one is no exception. This tutorial includes a size chart for small, medium, and large versions. The “open wide” design makes it super easy to search for your favorite lipstick. You can even try a patchwork version to use up tiny scraps.

Sweet Red Poppy provides a professionally drafted PDF pattern in two sizes. This design features a fully lined interior with no exposed seams. It gives you a very clean, professional finish that won’t fray over time. It is perfect for makeup or even as a pencil case.

Want to take your skills to the next level? See Kate Sew has a tutorial for an accordion pouch with six sections. This is an advanced beginner or intermediate project. It is essentially six pouches joined together with handles. It is the ultimate organizer for a large makeup collection.

Christine’s Crafts proves you do not always need a printed pattern. This tutorial shows you how to make a cute lined bag just by cutting rectangles. It is simple, effective, and great for people who want to start sewing right this second without a printer.

Anuri’s Journey offers a fun sewing project that is perfect for beginners. This tutorial walks you through making a classic makeup bag with boxed corners for extra room. It is fully lined and uses fusible interfacing to give the pouch a professional, sturdy structure.

Alex Manning provides a downloadable PDF pattern in small, medium, and large. This tutorial uses the zipper gap method, which many sewists consider the best way to get clean zipper ends. There is also a video tutorial to walk you through the steps.

If you are tired of squares and rectangles, try this round pouch by Sewingtimes. It has a cute half-moon shape that fits perfectly in a handbag. The finished size is about 7 inches wide, making it ideal for daily essentials.

For a touch of elegance, these quilted bags from Tilda’s World are so beautiful! They are very roomy and look incredibly smart. The instructions describe the small bag, but measurements for medium and large sizes are included at the end.

Made for Mermaids offers a free pattern for a spacious travel bag. They suggest using clear vinyl or vinyl-coated fabric for the lining. This is a game-changer for makeup bags because you can easily wipe away any spills or leaks.

Melly Sews has a unique drawstring design. This round bag opens flat so you can see every single item at once. It has a Velcro flap to keep everything secure when you pull the strings. There are no buttonholes required, making it a great project for practicing curves.