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Sewing a cosmetic bag with faux leather: The popular "Alsterprinzessin"

01.12.2018 by Sabine Schmidt

Kosmetiktasche mit Kunstleder nähen: Die beliebte "Alsterprinzessin"

Our faux leather cosmetic bag is a true classic – and super easy to sew, too. Download the eBook, watch the sewing video, and get started! It couldn't be easier! ;)

Once upon a time, there were three princesses, each with a special talent – that’s how our modern bag fairy tale could begin. Except that our "Alsterprinzessin" cosmetic bag has even more talents than that.

You know the feeling: everyday life is hectic, bags are big – and you NEVER find what you need when you need it. We have the solution for you – in a single eBook!

Sewing Video: Faux Leather Cosmetic Bag

Three Sizes of the Faux Leather Cosmetic Bag

Our versatile "Alsterprinzessin" cosmetic bag comes in three sizes:

Mini: Height: 14 cm, Width: 20 cm, Depth: 6 cm

Midi: Height: 17 cm, Width: 26 cm, Depth: 8 cm

Maxi: Height: 20 cm, Width: 32 cm, Depth: 10 cm

The metallic faux leather* is from Amazon, as are the metal charms* I used to decorate the cosmetic bags.

The charms are attached using clear nylon thread*. I use the one from Clover; it’s easy to sew with and doesn't break.

Alsterprinzessin Mini

As an Alsterprinzessin Mini, it’s a sweet companion to hold your jewelry, keep your phone safe, or even serve as a wallet.

The gorgeous metallic zippers* are actually from Simone’s Etsy shop (well-known here on the blog by now). Highly recommended!

Kosmetiktasche mit Kunstleder
Kosmetiktasche mit Kunstleder

Alsterprinzessin Midi

As a Midi, the Alsterprinzessin is a practical cosmetic bag for weekend trips and pajama parties.

It’s a true all-rounder and, for example, works wonderfully as an organizer for your handbag – so everything is always in its place.

Kosmetiktasche mit Kunstleder
Kosmetiktasche mit Kunstleder

Alsterprinzessin Maxi

As an Alsterprinzessin Maxi, this bag is a true space-saver, with plenty of room for shampoo, body lotion, and shower gel.

Don't even think about buying small bottles – this toiletry bag easily fits large bottles, too.

Kosmetiktasche mit Kunstleder
Kosmetiktasche mit Kunstleder
Kosmetiktasche mit Kunstleder
Matching the metallic-look faux leather: the copper zipper
Kosmetiktasche mit Kunstleder
Clean work: deluxe edge finishing
Kosmetiktasche mit Kunstleder
Mini & Maxi
Kosmetiktasche mit Kunstleder
Rocking it: Midi in bright pink!

I am totally in love with these sweet little bags! Thank you, Manon!

Kosmetiktasche mit Kunstleder nähen
Sibling bliss: Mini & Maxi

Happy simple sewing,

your Sabine

P. S.: By the way, the chic Alsterprinzessin can also be sewn from the new, sustainable trending material Tyvek, take a look:

Kosmetiktasche mit Kunstleder nähen
Kosmetiktasche mit Kunstleder nähen
Kosmetiktasche mit Kunstleder nähen
 

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Sabine

I come from Siegen-Wittgenstein, where I spent my childhood breaking in cows, jumping off haystacks and scraping a D- in needlework class.

Today, being creative feels like indescribable happiness to me – and it grows even more when I can share it with others. Since 2016 I have been celebrating my passion for sewing on this blog, and I love that sewing connects so many people.