Sew a lazy-day makeup bag: A round makeup bag with a drawstring is lightning-fast to sew with my pattern. You keep a full overview because it can be opened up wide.
You surely know that I love fun makeup bags, pouches, and cases. They are wonderfully quick to sew and make enchanting gifts for your loved ones! And, honestly: no occasion is too small to whip up a new makeup bag. The joy of the recipient is always worth it. The Dolcia makeup bag is great for traveling because it takes up little space in your suitcase. You keep a clear view because it can be opened up wide. Afterwards, you can simply hang it up by the cord. 
By the way, you can even use it as a little bath mat if you feel like it when you’re at the pool or in a hotel. Afterwards, you can simply toss the lovely thing into the washing machine. By the way: Because DOLCia is so uncomplicated, it is also very well-suited as a makeup bag for children!
Sew a lazy-day makeup bag
If you, like me, are into peacock fabric, I discovered this super beautiful peacock canvas* for you at Hemmers:
What makes the DOLCiA makeup bag so special?
Whether as elegant gift packaging, a container for trinkets, or as a cute makeup bag: you can't go wrong with Dolcia. With my instructions and pattern, you can sew a chic drawstring makeup bag in no time—and in 2 practical sizes! You can sew the makeup bag from any non-stretchy fabric. My tip: the bag also looks great sewn from oilskin fabrics*! Then it’s water-repellent. You have many options for the closure. You can close Dolcia with Velcro, a magnetic clasp, or a snap fastener. Kam snaps or a button with a buttonhole are also possible.
How big are the finished makeup bags?
Dolcia makeup bag small
- open: Ø 36 cm
- closed: Ø 20 cm
DOLCiA makeup bag large
- open: Ø 56 cm
- closed: Ø 30 cm
The beautiful round ornaments* naturally fit the shape of the tab perfectly. You can order them online in many colors and shapes.
What you need to sew it
Dolcia makeup bag small
- For the bag
- 40 cm each of outer fabric and lining fabric (cotton fabric* non-stretchy)
- 40 cm Vlieseline H250* or H630*
- 3 cm Velcro for sewing on*
- alternative: magnetic clasp for sewing on* For the drawstring
- 2 x 56 cm bias tape, 7 cm wide, folded in half lengthwise
- 2 x 100 cm cord* (Ø 5 mm) or satin ribbon* (12 mm)
- 2 cord locks with 2 holes* (Ø 5 mm)
DOLCiA makeup bag large
- For the bag
- 65 cm each of outer fabric and lining fabric (cotton fabric* non-stretchy)
- 65 cm Vlieseline H250* or H630*
- 3 cm Velcro for sewing on*
- alternative: magnetic clasp for sewing on*
- For the drawstring
- 2 x 90 cm bias tape, 7 cm wide, folded in half lengthwise
- 2 x 90 cm cord* (Ø 5 mm) or satin ribbon* (12 mm)
- 2 cord locks with 2 holes* (Ø 5 mm)
You will also need:
- water-soluble marker* or chalk pencil*
- sewing thread* (for topstitching, feel free to use a contrasting color!)
- rotary cutter*
- fabric scissors*
- patchwork ruler*
- sewing machine
- pins*
- possibly sewing pin*
- safety pin*
What else do I need to keep in mind if I want to sew the round makeup bag?
A seam allowance of 1 cm is included in the pattern. Print the pattern at 100% without page scaling in A4 and tape it together if necessary. Transfer the markings from the pattern onto the fabric. Important: If you would like to sell products sewn according to my patterns, a commercial license is absolutely necessary. You can easily download it in my shop here on the blog.
Are you now in the mood to sew such a practical lazy-day makeup bag for yourself? Then get to the machine! Feel free to leave me a comment if you like. :) Happy simple sewing, your Sabine 
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