When I went to Chicago about 6 weeks ago I picked up a new makeup bag at Forever 21 (which isn’t on their website) and decided I also wanted a new brush roll. I could have very easily went to etsy, but I just decided I wanted to make one. So that’s what I did . . .
I found Kate’s tutorial and decided to follow that because just grabbing a placemat at Target seemed easier than choosing a fabric. I did not put the straps in because I just don’t need them. This is basically to organize my brushes, eyelines, and tubes that I use every day so I don’t have to dig for them every morning.
Step 1: once your place mat is ironed out and flat fold the bottom half up about 3-4 inches – however tall you want the pockets to be – and sew the ends together. I used a zig zag – because I forgot to check the setting if I’m being honest, but I do notice that this seem is a little stronger hold for whatever reason (I’m a rookie at sewing so there probably is a reason I just don’t know it) so it worked out best for the ends.
Step 2: Measure each pocket for whatever size you would like. I used my brushes as a template to see how big each one needed to be. Once I had enough for all my brushes I made about 2 more in each size and then left a large spot open at the end for tubes.
Step 3 : Sew straight line for each pocket – I chose not to go the whole way up, out of laziness, but I did go the whole way down.
Step 4: fill and enjoy! BOOM!
I love it, it works perfectly for what I need it to do, rolls easily, and the grey makes it easy to clean.
What makeup organizational tools do you use?
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I love this! I cannot sew….at all. So I usually just call my sister and tell her what I need. I will have to refer her here. lol
August 19, 2014 at 10:34 amI was the same way about a year ago and then I decided I wanted to learn and I loved it so much I asked for a sewing machine for Christmas! I can’t stop now!
August 20, 2014 at 9:10 amOh this is so cute! I just love the fabric you used! I’d love to make one of these for myself in the future.
August 21, 2014 at 6:05 pmThanks for linking up with Jack of All Trades!
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August 22, 2014 at 9:44 amThis is so cute! Could definitely come in handy for traveling too! Great job! Found you through The Peony Project! đŸ™‚
August 21, 2014 at 11:13 pmdefinitely! thanks for stopping by!
August 22, 2014 at 9:44 am