How to sew a DIY eye shaped clutch + makeup bag

I honey giving DIY gifts for the holidays, especially when information technology comes to my friends. Merely what to make is always the tough function. Obviously, I've washed the tote bag gift thing before (who hasn't?!). But let's confront it, anybody and their mother has a zillion totes in their closet. No need for another.

I do love the idea of gifting some kind of functional bag that can then business firm other smaller gifts, etc though. So, I partnered with Q-tips to come upwardly with a creative (and functional) gift idea that the ladies in your life will really savour AND use on a regular ground. PLUS, I'yard fairly confident that no i on your gift list owns something similar already… it's a DIY eye clutch and makeup bag!

Now, I don't want to become besides excited here, merely I truly love this little guy. I've been calling him my lazy middle clutch because the drooping eyelid makes him look sleepy / lazy. It'due south the fiddling things, people.

Here's how to brand your own DIY middle clutch / makeup bag…

DIY eye clutch. Click through for the sewing tutorial.

Materials:

– sewing machine
– thread that matches your fabric
– mid-weight (semi sturdy) fabrics in four colors (or paint your ain colors onto one large piece of textile, similar we did for a totally custom look)
– white material paint
– Q-tips Precision Tips
– scissors
– designer's chalk to mark fabric
– direct pins
– attachment

How To:

1. Start by sketching out the eye shape, iris, pupil, and eyelid that yous desire for you clutch. *It must be at least 2 inches in diameter smaller than the zipper y'all've selected. Then add another 1/2 inch all the fashion around for seam allowance.

2. Transfer the sketch (that at present has the seam assart) to the cloth. And then cut out the pieces.

3. Now, center the educatee on the iris (right side up) and identify onto the large eye shape (also right side up). Direct pin information technology together.

iv. And then sew the educatee and iris to the large middle shape. Try to stay every bit close to the edge every bit possible. Quick tip: Apply the paw/balance bike to control the speed of the needle to get a more authentic circle shape.

five. Side by side, attach the bottom portion of the eyelid to the piece that you merely finished sewing using the aforementioned procedure (you can utilise the foot pedal instead if you prefer).

6. Side by side upward is the attachment…With the zipper right side up and the clutch front end right side upwards, fold the tiptop edges of the eyelid (that hasn't been sewn down) and pin that onto the attachment. Then top sew the eyelid (and zipper at the same time). And then utilise the same process for the backside of the clutch.

7. Next, making sure the zipper is open, plow the clutch within out then that the correct sides are facing one another on the within. Then sew the bottom of the eye to attach the back of the clutch to the front end.

8. Cut vents on the lesser to make it more round, then turn it right side out once more.

nine. Now it'due south time for the finishing touches. To add together a catchlight to the centre, add a little bit of white fabric paint toQ-tips Precision Tips and utilize it just every bit you would a paintbrush. The pointed end is perfect for creating the small circle catchlights in the pupil expanse. AND you can throw the Q-tip away when you lot're washed using information technology (instead of having to launder out a brush, etc). Let the pigment dry and information technology's ready to use.

How to sew a DIY eye shaped clutch + makeup bag

This size clutch is perfect for pocket-size beauty essentials (similar Q-tips travel pack) and other makeup items, similar lipgloss, nail polish, etc. Yous could even utilize it as a mini wallet, etc.

DIY eye clutch and makeup bag

DIY eye clutch and makeup bag

How to sew a DIY eye shaped clutch + makeup bag. Click through for the sewing tutorial.

Concept, photography and styling past Brittni Mehlhoff
Sewing by Melissa Issa-Boube

Think you'll give this clutch a try?

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