Stand-Up Makeup Brush Holder Pouch – Cosmetic Travel Organizer Pattern by My Cup Of Stitching
This one opens flat, stands upright, and actually shows you everything inside, no more fishing around for your eyeliner at the bottom of a crowded bag. The Stand-Up Makeup Brush Holder Pouch by My Cup Of Stitching is a practical, polished organizer that pulls double duty as a cosmetic bag, brush holder, or pencil case.
It’s a confidence-building project that delivers a genuinely useful result, and with two sizes included, you get a complete travel organizer set from a single pattern.
Why We Love It
- Stands upright on its own — the structured base means it stays open and stable on your vanity or in your bag
- Two sizes in one pattern — smaller fabric-lined version (8″W × 4″H) for stationery or everyday carry, larger vinyl-lined version (8.5″W × 5″H) for cosmetics and brushes
- Wipe-clean vinyl lining option — the larger pouch is lined with vinyl, making it easy to clean and ideal for makeup and brushes
- Opens wide for easy access — no more digging; everything is visible at a glance when the zipper opens
- Clear photo instructions included — step-by-step written instructions with photos make this approachable for confident beginners
Size & Skill Level
Finished sizes:
- Smaller (fabric lining): 8″W × 4″H
- Larger (vinyl lining): 8.5″W × 5″H
Skill level: Confident beginner to intermediate — a great next project once you’re comfortable with zippers.
What’s Included
- Step-by-step written instructions with clear photos of each step
- Printable templates for 2″ and 3″ radius corners
- How-to-print instruction file
- Two size variations with different lining options
Perfect For
- Sewists who want a practical, everyday-use project they’ll actually reach for
- Gift-makers looking for a thoughtful, personalized cosmetic gift
- Teachers, students, or anyone who wants a tidy pencil case with the smaller version
- Confident beginners ready to tackle zippers and shaped corners
Tips for Success
- Test your corner radius template before cutting. Consistent rounded corners are what give this pouch its clean, professional finish — take your time with them.
- Interface your outer fabric. Even a light fusible interfacing will help the pouch hold its shape and stand upright more reliably.
- Use a zipper foot for the welt zipper insertion. It gives you the precision you need to stitch close to the teeth and keeps your seam allowances out of the way.
About the Designer
My Cup Of Stitching is a sewing pattern designer known for practical, well-illustrated projects that work beautifully in real life. Their patterns are designed with clear, photo-rich instructions that guide sewists through every step, from cutting to the finished product. The Stand-Up Makeup Brush Holder Pouch is a great example of their style: thoughtfully designed, genuinely useful, and satisfying to make.
