This DIY tutorial will teach you how to make your own cosmetic bag and brush holder out of oilcloth fabric and ribbon. It's an average size and has an easy design making it simple to sew and construct. The size of this makeup bag is great because it will hold all the essentials and is small enough to travel with.

- 1 yard of oilcloth (Aqua Stella Oilcloth Fabric)

- 1 ½ yards of 2 ½" wide satin ribbon

- Thread

- Fabric scissors

- 9" zipper

- Yard stick

- Fabric marker

- Ball point pins

- Hand needle

First, lay the oilcloth fabric right side up. Then pin all three pattern pieces to the oilcloth and cut. For the brush holder, cut a second piece for the lining. 

First, remove the pins and pattern from the cosmetic bag piece. On the short ends, fold the edge over a ½" and press with your fingers to make a crease. With the zipper open, center it evenly on one end and pin. Stitch along the fold line using a zipper foot. Take the other end, pin, and stitch to the zipper. 

Tip: Pins will leave small holes in the oilcloth, so use binder clips instead to avoid this.

First, fold the bag inside out. Make sure the zipper is open, and stitch with a ½" seam allowance to the bottom.

At each bottom corner, measure 3" across from the side seam allowance to the bottom and mark. Stitch on the lines and cut, leaving a ¼" seam allowance.

Fold to the right side through the zipper opening. If needed, take an object with a pointy end and use it to help pop the corners out. Then push the corners inward to create a flat surface on the bottom. Hand stitch the top corners closed, and the cosmetic bag is complete.

The Brush Holder

The brush holder will help keep all of your brushes organized. It's designed to fit small and large brushes. 

Place the large pattern pieces together with the wrong sides facing each other. Fold the edges inward a ¼" and pin. Stitch along the edge using a 1/8" seam allowance.

Take the small rectangle and fold the edges over a ¼", pin, and stitch around all four sides. Place this piece at the bottom of the large rectangle with the right sides facing up. Pin the sides to help keep it in place.

Take the pattern piece and mark where the stitch lines are. Use this as a guide for stitching the pockets. From each point, stitch a straight line down to the bottom. Finally, stitch along the sides and bottom of the small rectangle. 

Depending on how long you want the ribbon, measure a yard and a quarter to a yard and a half of the ribbon and cut at an angle. Place the center of the ribbon on the back of the brush holder and pin each side. Stitch with a ¼" seam allowance on both sides. Fold the case in half and tie the ribbon to make a bow. The brush holder is now complete.

Oilcloth is the best option because it's water resistant and easy to clean. Clear vinyl or Cordura nylon would also be a great options because they are sturdy and easy to clean.