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Sew a cosmetic bag: More than 30 beautiful toiletry bag tutorials

24.03.2019 by Sabine Schmidt

Kosmetiktasche nähen: Mehr als 30 schöne Kulturbeutel-Anleitungen

Sewing a cosmetic bag: It's fun! In this post, I have put together the most beautiful and easiest patterns for you, with and without a cutting pattern.

What can I never get enough of? Great pouches that are quick to sew and are also suitable for beginners! Sewing toiletry bags simply makes you happy.

Sewing a cosmetic bag: 30+ beautiful toiletry bag patterns

And in two ways: For the one who sews them, because they can experiment with colors, shapes, and combinations as they please. And for the one who receives them as a gift. Because practical little pouches can be used anywhere, keep things tidy, and look beautiful at the same time!

Especially when you have found the holy grail: The technique for sewing the perfect cosmetic bag! ;)

Sewing a toiletry bag

Lazy cosmetic bag

Different from all the others: Super casual, totally practical. And simply dreamily beautiful. That's how the DOLCiA cosmetic bag presents itself. You can use it not only as a spacious cosmetic bag but also as a bath mat for hotels and swimming pools.

Sewing a lazy cosmetic bag

More for sewing beginners

Sewing a toiletry bag for beginners

Not only a hit as an organizer: A great alternative to the usual cosmetic bags. Milly is a flat-cut bag that has room for everything you need to get ready and take care of yourself.

The sewing instructions are available for free here on SewSimple.

Sewing a toiletry bag

Sewing a toiletry bag for beginners: MALVA pattern

Sewing a toiletry bag

Sewing a toiletry bag is so much fun! Especially when the sewing instructions are so detailed and the pattern is so beautifully simple! This practical cosmetic bag is particularly suitable for sewing beginners!

Sewing little pouches with zippers

Without much effort, but with a really great film: This is how you sew little pouches! The zipper made of metallic vinyl makes the simple pouches a real eye-catcher!

Sewing a toiletry bag

Sewing the Nanami makeup pouch

Whether as a makeup bag, phone pouch, cosmetic bag, or handbag organizer – this cute one is amazing! With our instructions and free pattern, you can easily sew the amazing Nanami makeup pouch!

Sewing a toiletry bag

Sewing a toiletry bag for men

Sewing a toiletry bag for men – that's a plan I've had in mind for a long time. It should be simple. And practical. And maybe even without a pattern? I'll show you how it's done!

Sewing a toiletry bag for men

Boxy Bag: Cosmetic bag without a pattern

Would you like to sew a simple cosmetic bag? The Boxy Bag works great without a pattern. It's finished in no time and is super easy to make!

Sewing a toiletry bag

Pouch with a divider: Towe pattern

Sewing a toiletry bag for beginners: Towe is a stylish pouch with a divider. It's quick to sew and simply looks irresistible. You can download the pattern and instructions for free.

Sewing a toiletry bag for beginners

Sewing a semi-circular cosmetic bag

How beautiful is it, really? This is the flat-sewn version of our legendary Taco bag. No less beautiful. But without a bias tape and without visible seams.

Sewing a cosmetic bag

Sewing a cosmetic bag with little birds

One of my first patterns here on the blog was the cosmetic bag with little bird appliqués. The pattern is lovingly hand-drawn. Almost like a unique piece: Just like the finished pouch! :)

Sewing a toiletry bag

Sewing a toiletry bag from holographic film

Sewing a toiletry bag

A variation of the Boxy Bag. The sewing technique is the same, but this toiletry bag is made not from fabric, but from a stylish semi-transparent film. A real eye-catcher that is quick to sew! By the way: My rotary cutters also feel perfectly at home in this clever little pouch! :)

Sewing a cosmetic bag with a rounded opening

One of a kind: My Rheingold cosmetic bag has a history! The pattern is available to download in 4 practical sizes! Irresistible, right?

Sewing a toiletry bag

Sewing a toiletry bag with a continuous one-way zipper

So simple, so quick, so beautiful: This is the legendary cosmetic bag in 15 minutes. This pretty toiletry bag with a flat base is sewn using only half of an endless zipper. This creates a cool look and a beautiful closure!

Sewing a cosmetic bag in 15 minutes

Sewing a toiletry bag for children

Sewing a toiletry bag

Such a simple bag. And so beautiful too! A wide opening gives you a good overview and makes handling it incredibly easy. The little pouch is quick to sew anyway. Only the rainbow appliqué takes a little time.

Sewing a toiletry bag with a toothbrush pouch

A particularly beautiful gift idea: Sew a toiletry bag with a matching toothbrush pouch!

For beginners, there is also a sewing video in addition to the illustrated instructions!

Sewing a toiletry bag

Sewing a toiletry bag from vinyl

Sewing a toiletry bag

A good idea for air travel or as a small toiletry bag for a festival: A simple little pouch made from vinyl with a zipper. It is sewn without lining, but with bias tape, which gives the finished bag a stylish look. By the way, the bag is also great for neatly storing sewing accessories! ;)

Sewing a toiletry bag with a wide opening

A wide opening and a broad flat base: Ideal for placing in the bathroom. You can see at a glance what the pretty little pouch contains. And on top of that, it is also great for beginners!

Sewing a toiletry bag

Toiletry bag finished with bias tape

What a beauty! Portobella is not only a hit because of its wide top opening. It is also so beautiful because the bias tape with which it is finished gives it an extra touch of charm.

For sewing, you should have a little practice working with bias tape.

Sewing a toiletry bag

Sewing a cosmetic bag with gussets

Sewing a toiletry bag

Gussets give my simple Roos cosmetic bag volume and a beautiful shape! It is perfect for fabrics with a lot going on! The instructions are written so that even beginners can easily make the beautiful zippered pouch!

Sewing a toiletry bag with origami corners

How clever! Our Lizelot zippered pouch is an extremely versatile companion: In the large version, it is a pretty cosmetic bag, in the medium version, a spacious bag organizer.

And in the small version, for example, with an sewn-in carabiner, it is a fabulous key case.

Sewing a toiletry bag

Toiletry bag for beginners 

Especially for beginners: This is Dillie. The pattern shows you step by step how to sew this beautiful bag with a wide base. My friend Susi especially loves sewing this bag in her sewing classes, because even beginners can easily manage the cut!

Sewing a toiletry bag

Sewing a turned pencil case

Why is sewing little bags so popular? Because you can whip up something beautiful in no time? Because favorite fabrics really stand out in little bags? Or because you can never go wrong when giving handmade little bags as gifts?

Sewing a toiletry bag

And if they also come in such an unusual (and unusually beautiful) shape: Perfect! :)

Sewing a toiletry bag for women

You can tell it's going to feel a little festive just by looking at it, can't you?

Our Versailles bag simply has everything: style, size, functionality – and a good dose of glamour & bling. With our step-by-step pattern, you can sew a luxurious toiletry bag and feel like the Dauphine of France!

Sewing a toiletry bag

Toiletry bag freebook

Not just charming as a toiletry bag: The Molly toiletry bag is also great as a utensil holder or organizer!

I love its clean shape!

Sewing a toiletry bag

Sewing a hanging toiletry bag

Sewing a toiletry bag

Practical for small bathrooms or when traveling: Hanging toiletry bags hold everything you need on the go. In between, you can also use them to hide socks, headbands, and cosmetics from prying eyes. :)

Sewing a rugby toiletry bag

Where can you find something like that? Well, right here! The Kosma bag is beautiful, feather-light – and offers plenty of space for everything that is important to you. The same applies to Kosma: You should have sewn with bias tape a few times before you dare to tackle this pattern.

The pattern with sewing instructions is available for download here on the blog.

Sewing a toiletry bag

Sewing a patchwork toiletry bag

It's amazing how beautiful a toiletry bag sewn exclusively from fabric scraps can be! You can also download the pattern for the Alsterprinzessin here on the blog in three sizes.Sewing a toiletry bag

Toiletry bag made of waxed fabric

Especially in the bathroom, toiletry bags made of washable materials are perfect!

Sewing a toiletry bag

And how cool it is when you can make your own waxed fabric! I'll show you how to sew one of these beautiful toiletry bags made of waxed fabric in my pattern.

Sewing a small toiletry bag

A mini bag that still has room for a lipstick, cream tube, and a small bottle of shower gel: This is our Paloma pattern.

Sewing a toiletry bag

Sewing a toiletry bag with compartments (with YouTube video)

Dividing patterns is a great idea. This way, you can wonderfully use fabric scraps while also adding interesting accents and matching faux leather, glitter fabrics, or Snappap to the fabric, for example.

Practical: By using washable materials, the bag can be cleaned in the lower area with a damp cloth.

There is also a detailed sewing video for the bag, where I show you how it's done!

Sewing a toiletry bag

Toiletry bag in 10 minutes

Sewing a toiletry bag

It's amazing how quickly you can sew such a beautiful little bag! The pattern is free, and the pattern pieces? There are none! Because the quick little bag with the diagonally topstitched zipper doesn't need any pattern pieces!

Sewing a large toiletry bag

Everything else pales in comparison! The Big Boxy Bag is the big sister of our Boxy Bag. Whatever doesn't fit in here doesn't have to come along. :)

It is sewn from cotton fabric, cork fabric, or SnapPap. Or a stylish combination!

Sewing a toiletry bag

Sewing a simple toiletry bag

Sewing a toiletry bag

This is the plan: Sew a simple toiletry bag that even beginners can easily manage. That was the idea when I started experimenting with my taco bag! And, let's be honest: It's not only quick to sew, it's also simply a delight to look at, isn't it?

Sewing a simple toiletry bag with a sewing video

One of my first sewing videos was about this beautiful toiletry bag with origami corners! You can download the pattern in the post itself and get started right away!

Sewing a toiletry bag
Sewing a toiletry bag

Sewing a toiletry bag without a zipper

A Japanese Oshin bag is a quick sewing idea that also allows you to use fabric scraps. The cute fabric bags with a drawstring are a great project for sewing beginners!

Sewing a toiletry bag

No matter which toiletry bag you choose: I wish you lots of fun sewing!

Happy simple sewing,

your Sabine

Sewing a toiletry bag

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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.