✂️ DIY Makeup Brush Holder – Easy & Quick Sewing Project for Beginners

If you love sewing simple and useful things, this DIY makeup brush holder is the perfect weekend project for you! It’s quick, easy, and a great way to use up some fabric scraps while creating something beautiful and practical. Whether you’re just starting your sewing journey or looking for a relaxing afternoon project, this brush holder is ideal.

🧵 What You’ll Need

Before you start, make sure you have all your materials ready:

• Outer fabric (cotton or canvas works best)

• Lining fabric

• Infusible fleece or fusible interfacing

• Lace for decoration

• Ribbon for fastening

• Sewing machine, scissors, pins, and an iron

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🪡 Step-by-Step Tutorial

1. Cut your fabricCut both your outer fabric and lining pieces to size — for this project, 31 cm × 15 cm works perfectly. Don’t forget to cut matching pieces from infusible fleece (the pocket piece should be 1 cm shorter on all sides).

2. Fuse the fleeceIron or fuse the fleece pieces onto the outer fabric to give it structure and durability.

3. Prepare the pocketTake the pocket lining and outer piece, place them right sides together, and sew along the top edge. Turn right side out, press, and topstitch for a neat finish.

4. Add lace decorationSew a piece of lace along the pocket edge to add a decorative touch.

5. Mark and sew pocketsLay the pocket onto the lining fabric and draw vertical sewing lines on both sides. You can decide how wide to make each pocket depending on your brush sizes. Sew along these lines to form individual pockets.

6. Add the ribbonSew the ribbon in the middle of the piece to create a fastening tie.

7. Assemble the holderPlace the back piece and pocket piece right sides together, pin, and sew all around — leaving a small opening for turning. Trim corners, turn it right side out, push out the corners neatly, and press.

8. Finish upTopstitch along the edge to close the opening and give your holder a clean, professional finish.

💄 The Result

And that’s it — your DIY makeup brush holder is ready! You’ve just created a practical, beautiful organizer that’s perfect for storing or traveling with your makeup brushes. It also makes a thoughtful handmade gift.

🌸 Why You’ll Love This Project

• Quick to make — takes under an hour

• Beginner-friendly

• Great for scrap fabrics

• Customizable with lace, ribbon, or different fabrics

  
  

💕 Final Thoughts

Sewing doesn’t have to be complicated — sometimes the simplest projects are the most rewarding. This DIY makeup brush holder is a great way to practice basic sewing techniques and end up with something you’ll actually use every day.