{"id":9818,"date":"2021-03-13T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-13T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=9818"},"modified":"2022-06-19T14:52:41","modified_gmt":"2022-06-19T18:52:41","slug":"pleated-cosmetics-bag-spoonflower","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/pleated-cosmetics-bag-spoonflower\/","title":{"rendered":"Pleated Cosmetics Bag Pattern with Spoonflower Fabric"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"550\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Spoonflower-bags-1.jpg\" alt=\"cosmetics bag pattern\" class=\"wp-image-9940 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Spoonflower-bags-1.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Spoonflower-bags-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Spoonflower-bags-1-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Spoonflower-bags-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/550;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Spoonflower-bags-1.jpg\" alt=\"cosmetics bag pattern\" class=\"wp-image-9940\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Spoonflower-bags-1.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Spoonflower-bags-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Spoonflower-bags-1-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Spoonflower-bags-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, a free pattern with a difference &#8211; there's no pattern! &nbsp;Well, and it's not actually free. &nbsp;Other than that &#8211; it's a free pattern! &nbsp;What on earth am I talking about? &nbsp;Well, I'm not making any sense because I'm just over-the-top-super-excited. &nbsp;You see, I made my own fabric and the fabric includes the pattern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here it is. Ta dah! Looks a bit odd, right? My husband saw it and said, &#8220;Well, it looks a bit <em>patchy<\/em>!&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"452\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/P5040122b-blog-size.jpg\" alt=\"cosmetics bag pattern\" class=\"wp-image-9938 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/P5040122b-blog-size.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/P5040122b-blog-size-300x247.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/P5040122b-blog-size-500x411.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/P5040122b-blog-size-150x123.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/452;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"452\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/P5040122b-blog-size.jpg\" alt=\"cosmetics bag pattern\" class=\"wp-image-9938\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/P5040122b-blog-size.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/P5040122b-blog-size-300x247.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/P5040122b-blog-size-500x411.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/P5040122b-blog-size-150x123.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you ever tried to design your own fabric? \u00a0It's hard! \u00a0Very hard. \u00a0I'm still learning about fabric color theory.\u00a0 I'm certainly no graphic designer, so I started out with some easier patterns in spots and stripes. \u00a0I learned how to <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/ohmyhandmade.com\/2013\/tutorials\/lets-create-a-repeat-pattern-in-photoshop\/\" target=\"_blank\">make repeating patterns in Photoshop<\/a> and used a pre-designed color palette from Design Seeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But rather than design just a plain piece of fabric, I wanted to design it as a pre-filled pattern piece. &nbsp;So the design I drew for the fabric incorporated the pattern pieces and then I filled them with the repeating design. So now I have all the fabric I need to complete 3 different pleated cosmetics bags, including the lining and some embellishments &#8211; all on the same single piece of fabric. &nbsp;Waste = zero. Happiness = 100%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3 little bags. &nbsp;One in spots and stripes, one floral and stripes, and one nautical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"217\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Nautical-4.jpg\" alt=\"cosmetics bag pattern\" class=\"wp-image-9943 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Nautical-4.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Nautical-4-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Nautical-4-500x167.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Nautical-4-150x50.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/217;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"217\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Nautical-4.jpg\" alt=\"cosmetics bag pattern\" class=\"wp-image-9943\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Nautical-4.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Nautical-4-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Nautical-4-500x167.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Nautical-4-150x50.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"217\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Spotty-4.jpg\" alt=\"cosmetics bag pattern\" class=\"wp-image-9946 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Spotty-4.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Spotty-4-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Spotty-4-500x167.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Spotty-4-150x50.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/217;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"217\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Spotty-4.jpg\" alt=\"cosmetics bag pattern\" class=\"wp-image-9946\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Spotty-4.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Spotty-4-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Spotty-4-500x167.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Spotty-4-150x50.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"217\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Floral-4.jpg\" alt=\"cosmetics bag pattern\" class=\"wp-image-9944 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Floral-4.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Floral-4-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Floral-4-500x167.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Floral-4-150x50.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/217;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"217\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Floral-4.jpg\" alt=\"cosmetics bag pattern\" class=\"wp-image-9944\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Floral-4.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Floral-4-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Floral-4-500x167.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Floral-4-150x50.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sewing the Pleated Cosmetics Bag Pattern<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The fabric is available in the Spoonflower shop, so if you like these and want to sew your own, you can <a href=\"http:\/\/www.spoonflower.com\/fabric\/2990056\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">buy this fabric here<\/a>.<span style=\"color: #333333;\"> &nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Buy either the basic combed cotton or the Kona cotton 42 inch wide version.<\/span> &nbsp;<\/span>It comes in a one yard piece, exactly as you see it above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cut out around the pattern pieces. &nbsp;Match up the outer with the co-ordinating lining, or mix and match if you prefer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can follow along and see how quick and easy it is to sew the perfect little bag from this fabric in this video. &nbsp;If you've sewn a zipper bag like this before, you probably don't even need to watch. &nbsp;It's quick and easy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"730\" height=\"411\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5yskjPlH7Gs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" gesture=\"media\" allowfullscreen src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<strong>Subscribe to the YouTube channel:<\/strong>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/apis.google.com\/js\/platform.js\"><\/script>\r\n<div class=\"g-ytsubscribe\" data-channel=\"debyatsoseweasy\" data-layout=\"full\" data-count=\"default\"><\/div>\r\n&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>And here they are. &nbsp;The 3 cute little bags you can make from this piece of fabric, pattern pieces incorporated. &nbsp;The appliques are optional of course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"359\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Spoonflower-bags-032b.jpg\" alt=\"cosmetics bag pattern\" class=\"wp-image-9948 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Spoonflower-bags-032b.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Spoonflower-bags-032b-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Spoonflower-bags-032b-500x326.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Spoonflower-bags-032b-150x98.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/359;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"359\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Spoonflower-bags-032b.jpg\" alt=\"cosmetics bag pattern\" class=\"wp-image-9948\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Spoonflower-bags-032b.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Spoonflower-bags-032b-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Spoonflower-bags-032b-500x326.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Spoonflower-bags-032b-150x98.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>I had a blast designing my own fabric and the bag pattern right onto the fabric itself. Have you ever tried it? &nbsp;What do you think of this as an idea?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How about using this for applique ideas? &nbsp;Seasonal rug mugs and table runners? &nbsp;Christmas items? &nbsp;Just cut out and sew! &nbsp;No need to hunt around for scraps of the right fabrics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Would you be interested in seeing more bag patterns, or other patterns, available right on the fabric like this? Just order and sew and you're good to go!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"326\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Spoonflower-bags-026b.jpg\" alt=\"cosmetics bag pattern\" class=\"wp-image-9949 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Spoonflower-bags-026b.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Spoonflower-bags-026b-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Spoonflower-bags-026b-500x251.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Spoonflower-bags-026b-150x75.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/326;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"326\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Spoonflower-bags-026b.jpg\" alt=\"cosmetics bag pattern\" class=\"wp-image-9949\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Spoonflower-bags-026b.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Spoonflower-bags-026b-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Spoonflower-bags-026b-500x251.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Spoonflower-bags-026b-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.spoonflower.com\/fabric\/2990056\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Buy the fabric at Spoonflower.<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n<h2>If You'd Like To Support Our Site<\/h2>\r\nIf you want to help us continue to bring you a wide selection of <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/free-sewing-patterns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">free sewing patterns<\/a> and projects, please consider buying us a coffee.\u00a0 We'd really, really appreciate it.\r\n\r\n<center><div class=\"ko-fi-button\" data-text=\"Buy me a coffee!\" data-color=\"#ff5f5f\" data-code=\"\" id=\"kofiShortcode661Html\" style=\"float: none; text-align: left;\"><\/div><\/center>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today, a free pattern with a difference &#8211; there&#8217;s no pattern! &nbsp;Well, and it&#8217;s not actually free. &nbsp;Other than that &#8211; it&#8217;s a free pattern! &nbsp;What on earth am I talking about? &nbsp;Well, I&#8217;m not making any sense because I&#8217;m just over-the-top-super-excited. &nbsp;You see, I made my own fabric and \u2026 <a class=\"continue-reading-link\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/pleated-cosmetics-bag-spoonflower\/\"> Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr; <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":309,"featured_media":9940,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","wds_primary_category":0},"categories":[97,14,92,88,62,15,4],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9818"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/309"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9818"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9818\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":73543,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9818\/revisions\/73543"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9940"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9818"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9818"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9818"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}