DIY Make-Up Zipper Pouch

I made an easy make-up zipper pouch using leftover fabrics and was happy with the result. The final size was 26 cm x 12 cm. It's lovely, fluffy, useful and big enough to store all my makeup and skincare products. Materials for the pouch: - Main fabric, lining and polyester batting, 40 cm x 50 cm. - Fabric tags (2x), 9 cm x 10 cm. - Bias tape band, 6 cm wide. - Zipper The sewing process started with topstitching (quilt style) the main fabric and polyester batting together. After that, I sewed the zipper at the main fabric (both sides). I attached and sewed the lining to the main fabric, right sides together. And then, topstitched both sides of the zipper. And cut the excess zipper. I sewed the tags and inserted them in both sides of the end of the zipper and sewed along the lines. I sewed the bias tape bands on both sides. And cut the corners in square shape 4 cm x 4 cm (not including seam allowance). I connected the squares together and sewed them. I sewed the bias ta...
Very cute - you look great in pink.
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ReplyDeleteAbsolutely, thank you Sue :)
DeleteDespite the struggles - and I sometimes think it is better to just not look at instructions and just look at the pattern pieces - this has turned out beautifully. As for the slightly larger back, it really is not that noticeable especially nowadays with bigger and wider shoulders in. Yes, next time alter, but this looks great and the colour and style really sing on you.
ReplyDeleteI also love the way everyone has joined in with the new format Make a Garment a Month. Thank you for being one of our founding sewers.
Thank you for hosting and for lovely and supportive words, Sarah Liz. Hope to wear this shirt in lunar new year :)
DeleteThis turned out so pretty Hana! Love the vibrant color on you and the wrap drapes beautifully. Completely agree with everything you've written about the construction instructions..... but the end result is truly a very pretty top. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Lisa, love your version too. Have a lovely weekend š
DeleteWhat a beautiful top. I loved it on Instagram and even more now seeing more photos. The colour is divine on you!
ReplyDeleteThank you for kind words, Diane. Happy sewing š
DeleteI agree that this is perfect for JOY! You look lovely Hana! I think I may have tried this top last year (?) as well, but had issues with instructions too. You did very well to remedy it and make is wearable.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Vanessa š
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