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DIY:

How to Make / Sew a Quilted Make-up Bag

By Judi Harris

          
          First let's make 
      a pattern. 
          
          Fold a computer size piece of paper in half 
      and cut on your fold line. Using one of the pieces of paper mark your 
      pattern with the following words: You will need a "Fold Line" mark on the 
      8 1/2" side. The other 3 sides can just have a thick cutting line. Write 
      "Make-up Bag" on your pattern piece, and write "Cut one on fold for 
      fabric, muslin, and quilt batting."
The other piece of paper can be your 
      pattern piece for the make-up bag lining. Write on that piece, "Cut 2 of 
      lining".  There is no need for a fold line for your lining.
 
          Cut out your fabric, muslin, 
      batting, and lining, according to the directions on your pattern pieces. 
      Make sure where the fold line is that your fabric is folded there and you 
      do NOT cut there.
      Sandwich the quilt 
      batting in between the muslin and the fabric. Place the fabric PRETTY SIDE 
      UP.

          Quilt the three layers 
      together anyway you would like.  I have my new students quilt 
      diagonal lines as you can see in the photo.
            
      Cut a strip of color 
      coordinating fabric 3" X 12".  Press each long side 1/4" to the ugly 
      side of the fabric as shown in the photo.
            
      Pin the strip in place down 
      the long center of the PRETTY SIDE of the bag as shown in the photo.
      Top stitch along each side of the strip of 
      fabric to hold in place.

      Pin one of the lining pieces 
      to one short side of the bag. Straight stitch using the pressure foot as 
      your guide.
            
      Do the same to the other side.
      This is what your bag will look like when 
      spread out.

      Fold the bag PRETTY SIDES 
      TOGETHER in half by placing the two linings together. Pin around the bag.
      Leave a 4" opening where the linings are 
      together. This opening is so that you can turn your bag later.
Do not stitch at the fold.
Stitch around the sides and top of the bag. 
      DO NOT FORGET TO LEAVE YOUR OPENING!

          Trim seams and clip corners if 
      need be.
            
          Pull the bag PRETTY SIDE OUT 
      through the opening where you didn't sew.
      Pin the opening closed as shown in the photo.  
      Either hand sew or machine sew the opening closed.

          Tuck the lining inside the 
      bag. Press the seam at the top where the lining and bag meet.
            
          Top stitch around the top of 
      the bag as shown in the photo.
            
          This next step is for the bow. 
      You can use ribbon for this next step or make your own. If you are using 
      ribbon just make a bow and hand sew it onto the center of the bag.
      Cut an 8"X2" strip of fabric for the bow. Fold 
      the strip 3 times to create a small skinny ribbon. Stitch down the center.  
      Make a bow and hand stitch to the center of the bag.  

          Add Velcro to the center 
      inside of the bag as your closure. 

          Your MAKE-UP BAG is done!