In this chic make-up bag made of cork you have brush & Co. always at hand. With our template and sewing instructions you can easily sew your personal beauty assistant yourself.
Photo: Deco & Style
Cork is experiencing a revival
Cork is a recyclable material and is currently making a comeback. No wonder, because cork is not only sustainable, but also very decorative and versatile. The cork fabric for the make-up pouch is just as stable and tear-resistant as leather.
You need it for the make-up bag:
- patterns
- Computer, printer and paper
- 30 cm cork (double layered)
- 30 cm lining material in pink (double layered)
- 30 cm zip in pink
- paper scissors
- French chalk
- fabric scissors
- pins
- Sewing machine and matching yarn
And this is how it's done:
1. Print and cut pattern (to be found in the instructions for downloading under the article).
2. Put the cut 4x in the fabric break (2x outside pocket, 2x food), pin it down and draw with tailor's chalk. Add 2 cm seam allowance, then cut out.
3. For each piece stitch the short corner edges together, then put the pieces right to right and stitch the bottom and side edges.
4. Turn both pieces of fabric back to the right.
5. Iron the upper edges of the lining 1 cm to the outside, with the outer fabric 1 cm inwards.
6. Place pieces of fabric together so that the lining is inside.
7. Place a zippered side between the folded edges, fix with needles and stitch. Repeat on the left side.
8. Seal the zipper end with a cross seam, cut back excess and lay inside.
Here you will find the instructions including patterns for download.
