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    Home » DIY Projects

    DIY Makeup Brush Holder

    by Patti Estep · May 20, 2025

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    Fabric makeup brush rolled and tie with a black ribbon.
    A rolled up makeup brush holder over the same unrolled.

    This DIY makeup brush holder is easy to create. Great for a beginner sewing project to give as a gift or keep for yourself.

    Makeup brush holder rolled and tied.

    Instead of digging in your vanity drawer for your favorite makeup brushes, you can just unroll this makeup brush holder for easy access. It's also great for tossing in your suitcase when you travel.

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    Supplies for makeup brush holder including coordinating fabrics, ribbon and a set of brushes on top.

    How to Make a Makeup Brush Roll

    Supplies

    • Coordinating fabric in two different prints
    • Ribbon or seam binding for the ties  - Approx. 2 feet
    • Coordinating thread
    • Sewing Machine

    Makeup Brush Holder Pattern

    Pattern pieces.

    Instructions

    Step 1. Cut out the pattern pieces as shown above.

    I used two different fabrics that went well together. One pattern for the main pieces and a different pattern for the pocket piece. However, you could use the same fabric for all three of the pieces.

    Pocket fabric top hem pressed over

    Step 2. Press 1/4 inch of the top edge of the pocket piece

    Topstitched edge of fabric

    Step 3. Topstitch in place.

    Preparing fabric pieces for sewing

    Step 4. Next, line up the pieces as shown above, matching raw edges. The pocket piece should lie on the back piece right side up, on top of the right side of the bottom piece (see above). Then place the second main piece right side down, facing the right side of the pocket piece and back.

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    Opening showing right sides together.

    Step 5. Fold the ribbon or seam binding in half and place it inside just above the pocket as shown above. Sew around all edges leaving a 2 inch opening for turning, just above the ribbon.

    Sewing around edges leaving a space for turning.

    Step 6. Trim edges and cut corners.

    Makeup brush roll turned right side out

    Step 7. Next, turn the makeup brush roll right side out.

    Complete makeup brush roll bag open with brushes in pockets.

    Step 8. Press and topstitch around sides.

    Step 9. Sew a line of stitching from the bottom to the top at several intervals, creating pockets for the brushes.  If you want, you can use pins to determine where your sewing lines will be. Make them all the same width or vary the widths to hold different size brushes. 

    Rolled up makeup brush holder and organizer.

    To close the makeup brush roll, start at the end opposite the ties. Roll inward, and when you get to the other side, pull one of the ribbons around and tie for a nice and neat package.

    Wouldn't these make a nice gift?

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    DIY Makeup Brush Holder Tutorial

    Enjoy this easy beginner sewing project to create a makeup brush holder that you can roll up and stow in your vanity drawer or toss in your suitcase for travel.
    Prep Time30 minutes mins
    Active Time1 hour hr
    Total Time1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
    Yield: 1

    Equipment

    • Sewing Machine
    • Scissors

    Materials

    • 4 feet Main fabric for 2-- 20 x 10 inch pieces
    • 2 feet Pocket Piece same fabric or contrasting fabric 1 --6 x 20 inch piece
    • 2 feet Ribbon or seam binding for the ties
    • Coordinating thread

    Instructions

    • Cut out the fabric from the pattern above.
    • Press 1/4 inch of the top edge of the pocket piece, then topstitch in place.
    • Align the raw edge of the pocket piece with the raw edge of one of the other pieces on the print or right side.
    • Then place the other larger piece on top face down aligned with the bottom raw edges.
    • Fold the ribbon in half and place the folded edge in the middle of the side between the pocket and top piece leaving the rest of the ribbon inside.
    • Sew a 1/4 in straight stitch all around leaving two inches on the side open for turning just above the folded ribbon.
    • Trim edges and cut corners.
    • Turn the makeup brush holder right side out and press with an iron.
    • Topstitch all around the edge enclosing the opening.
    • Sew a line of stitching from the bottom to the top at several intervals creating pockets for the brushes. Make them all the same width or vary the widths to hold different size brushes. 
    • To close the makeup brush roll, start at the end opposite the ties. Roll inward and when you get to the other side pull one of the ribbons around and tie.
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    A makeup brush roll in a colorful pattern with a black ribbon tie.
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    About Patti Estep

    Patti is the creator of Hearth and Vine, a home and garden blog filled with projects to inspire your creative side. She loves crafting, gardening, decorating and entertaining at her home in Pennsylvania. When she is not working on a project at home or searching for treasures at nurseries and thrift stores with her girlfriends, you’ll probably find her with family and friends, at a restaurant, or home party enjoying new and different food adventures.

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    1. Carole West

      May 06, 2020 at 9:20 am

      Okay - I think you've convinced me to finally get a small sewing machine so I can make neat projects like these. I could make one for my watercolor brushes and would be so handy also takes up less space to store. Pinning for a summer project - love it...

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        May 06, 2020 at 10:29 am

        Thanks Carole. It would work great for your painting brushes too. Of course you can always hand stitch or use a fusible iron-on webbing to create some of the projects. Then again it might be fun to try and new hobby.

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