My kids recently headed back to school which, among other perks, means I get to go shopping ALONE!!! Oh, the glorious minutes of slowly wheeling my cart down the aisles at Target, am I right??! I can now spend ample time in the cosmetics section and during my last trip, I picked out a few new personal products from Target’s up & up line. Of course, new cosmetic products require a new cosmetic bag, and I’m going to show you a really quick method to sew yourself one today! Plus, I get to tell you about a few fun products and give away a huge Target GiftCard®, so stick around!
Let’s start with the super simple cosmetic bag tutorial! You will need:
- main fabric – 12″ x 16″
- lining fabric – 12″ x 15.5″
- two-sided, sewable fusible web such as Heat ‘n’ Bond Lite – 12″ x 16″
- 14″ zipper
- small piece of remnant fabric – 7″ x 3″
Step 1: After cutting your fabric pieces to size, follow the package instructions to fuse one side of the fusible web to the wrong side of your main fabric piece. Peel off paper backing.
Step 2: Place lining fabric, wrong side down, onto the fusible web/backside of main fabric. Center the lining fabric – you should have about 1/4″ excess of the main fabric on each side. Fold the excess main fabric/webbing over the side of the lining fabric and iron (following package instructions) to fuse the two pieces of fabric together. Be sure no excess fusible web comes into contact with your iron. Fuse the two brics across their entire width.
Step 3: Open the zipper. Place the zipper stop approximately 1/2″ from the top edge of your fused rectangle. The folded edge should lie close to the zipper teeth. Pin in place if desired (I just held it and sewed). With a zipper foot on your sewing machine, sew the fabric piece to the first side of the zipper as shown above.
Step 3: Wrap the fabric piece around to form a tube and sew the other folded edge to attach it to the other side of the zipper. You will likely need to have the zipper open to maneuver the project in your sewing machine. Be sure that the top edge of the both sides align so that the zipper is straight.
Step 4: Lay your project flat in front of you as shown above. Measure to center the zipper exactly. Pin the project together to hold the zipper centered in place. Measure 1.5″ along each side from the corresponding corner and make a mark.
Step 5: Using your marks as a guide, cut through both layers of fabric to remove a 1.5″ square from each corner. Set aside for a moment.
Step 6: With your 7″ x 3″ fabric remnant, fold and press it in half along its length. Press each side in to the center crease and refold to form a strip with no raw edges along its length.
Step 7: Edgestitch down each side as shown.
Step 8: Cut the strip into two pieces – one measuring 2.5″, the other measuring 4.5″ in length. Fold the longer strip into a loop and pin it to the top layer of your cosmetic bag, centered over the zipper, and at the end opposite the zipper pull (when closed). Baste in place using a 1/8″ seam allowance. Be sure you sew the loop only onto the top layer with the zipper.
Step 9: Pin the smaller strip in a loop centered over the zipper pull as shown. (Your loop will be slightly larger than the one shown.) Baste in place using a 1/8″ seam allowance. Be sure you sew the loop only onto the top layer with the zipper.
Step 10: Almost done…here’s your bag with the tabs basted in place. Now, turn your bag inside out and trip any excess fabric or zipper.
Step 11: Recenter the zipper. Sew using a 3/8″ seam allowance through both layers of the bag along each of the open ends.
You can serge to finish the raw edges neatly as they will be visible on the inside of the bag.
Step 12: Lastly, open up each cut square around the corners and match the raw edges to form a straight line (they will actually be a tiny bit off because of the seam from the previous step, but it works just fine). Sew to form the boxed of corners. Serge these seams if you wish.
Turn the bag right side out through the open zipper and get ready to fill it up!!
I wanted to share a few of the up & up products with you that I have been enjoying. Do you buy products from Target’s up & up line? I’ve found that Target makes an up & up product for most of the everyday products that I use and the quality is on par with the name brands. I like to save a little money and still get good quality items; I love that I can depend on the up & up brand for this. So, a few new products to introduce to you… These cleansing towelettes for sensitive skin are fabulous! They’re thick and plush so I can really wipe my makeup off without worrying about them tearing. They remove waterproof mascara (hooray!!) and are fragrance and oil free. So far, I haven’t had any skin reactions to using them and I love having them on hand!
Also, I got my hands on one of these dispenser pumps. Have you ever used one of these? I filled it with nail polish remover and it makes life so much easier!! Seriously love!
Did you know you can buy nail polish drying spray?? I didn’t – I thought the nail salons had an exclusive supply! I tried out this up&up nail enamel dryer and it worked really well. The directions say to wait only 1 minute after painting your nails and then give them a spray. My nails were dry to the touch when I tested them about 30 seconds after spraying with the dryer. I would say they still weren’t ready for heavy use, but this product will be so handy, particularly for when I paint the girls’ nails! The spray has a really refreshing baby powder scent – a nice finish to all the strong chemical smells involved in nail care!
Now that you’re all set with your new cosmetic bag and some fun product recommendations to try out, it’s time to give away a $100 Target GiftCard®. To be entered to win, just leave a comment below telling me what is your favorite Up & Up product!
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Comments & Reviews
Emily says
I love Up & Up! My favorite product right now is their SPF 30 facial moisturizer.
Linda Claussen says
It’s nice to be able to have a bag like this for a man that is not black.
betsy l says
We use the Up&Up brand a lot! Our go-to brand for paper plates and bandaids.
Kelley H says
My favorite Up&Up product is the nail drying spray! That is new to me and I think it’s a huge help when painting nails! I can’t wait to try it!! Thanks for a great giveaway!!
Bonnijean Marley says
The Up and Up product we use most is the sunscreen.
Heidi G says
We use the vitamins and snacks and I will definitely try the nail spray.
Lisa Brown says
like the up & up stippling brush and the up & up powder brush
Annie says
I have been using their cleansing towelettes for a while, I like the thickness too! Also I use their disinfecting wipes and hand sanitizer.
Lisa Brown says
https://twitter.com/LuLu_Brown24/status/509000695287414784
Julie Wood says
These are my favorite Up & Up products. I love the:
Up & Up Continuous Mist Spray Sunscreen SPF 50 – 10 oz
up & up™ Apricot Blemish Scrub – 6 oz.
up&up Paper Stick Swabs – 1000 Count
Julie Wood says
https://twitter.com/JewelWood/status/509002263591780352
steve says
My favorite is the Listerine.
Sandra says
I love the cleansing towelettes, they are great to use right after the gym or a workout.
Dee says
Up & Up products are great values. Love the dryer fabric softner sheets – work great with much more subtle scent. Can’t ever pass by what I call “grandma’s corner” section as you enter Target. Lots of fun inexpensive things!
kristin says
my favorite up & up product is the exfoliating facial towelettes. but if you’d asked me around school shopping time, i’d say ALL OF THEM. 😉 thanks for the giveaway, stef!
Elena says
I like UP& Up paper towels
Elena says
https://twitter.com/ElenaIstomina/status/509010414009462784
Rosellen Ralph says
I haven’t used any up and up products but would love to!
TIna says
I know it is totally lame, but my favorite up&up product are the disinfecting wipes.
I use them to wipe my kids lunch bags, so I basically use them once a day…
I prefer the yellow ones with lemon scent.
Jane says
I keep Up & Up towelettes in my car. When grandkids are around towelettes are used often!
LINDA says
HI, really like their SPF 30 facial moisturizer.
Thanks for sharing a great tutorial (it’s a keeper!) +Giveaway too!
Cheryl says
One of my favorite up&up products are the lavender bloom scented dryer sheets. I love the fragrance! I also use the paper towels and the Ibuprofen and tissues & more! Cute zip bag-I plan to try it today-my day off;)
Kelly Jo says
I haven’t found an up & up product I don’t like! I like their kids vitamins especially – the same stuff as the name brand, but way cheaper and no artificial dyes or flavors!
Kelly D says
I like the Up & Up brand mouth wash. I would also like to try their disinfecting wipes.
Kelly D says
tweet
https://twitter.com/Kellydinpa/status/509041815174266881
Sharon J. says
I love up & up’s diapers! (well, I love using them for my kids…)
Sharon J. says
https://twitter.com/smjudd8/status/509043759645200384
Stacie Aho says
The Up & Up bandaids are awesome, such cute patterns, my son is demanding bandaids for the smallest boo-boos!
Rachel says
I don’t grocery shop at target much, so I don’t currently have a favorite Up and Up product, but I’ve heard great things! Especially about their diapers.
Anna G says
My favorite Up & Up items would have to be their diapers and coated paper plates. Up & Up diapers were the only off brand diapers that any of my littles could wear. Their heavy duty coated paper plates are awesome too and are on my monthly Target rotation list.
Tiffany says
I love up & up unscented baby wipes!
Meghan Brearley says
My favorite Up & Up product is the body wash! Better than some of the name brand stuff I’ve used and way cheaper!
Mami2jcn says
I like the Up & Up unscented baby wipes.
Mami2jcn says
tweet–https://twitter.com/mami2jcn/status/509078031991062529
Terri C says
I use so many up and up products, but I do like the face cleaning cloths too. I have very sensitive skin and I can use these! Thanks Target!
Emily says
Love your bag! I use up and up trash bags and diaper cream and tissues daily.
Nicole says
My favorite Up & Up product is the Daily Facial Cleanser. Work great with my skin!
Nicole says
Posted to twitter: https://twitter.com/lil_lady_dz/status/509113236394766336
Natalie says
I tweeted under @yarbr012: https://twitter.com/yarbr012/status/509134655707435009
Natalie says
My favorite up and up product at target would be the disinfecting wipes!
Barbara P. says
I love Up and Up products and use them often. Love their hand soap, shower soap, and sanitizing wipes. Thanks so much for the opportunity.
Kayla says
I love up and up!! I buy so much its hard to say what my favorite is…I probably buy the most cosmetic cotton rounds! I use them with cleanser to take off my makeup and they don’t fall apart like so many cottan pads!!
heather says
My very favorite Up & Up product is the All Purpose Cleaner with Bleach I love that stuff and use it all of the time in the kitchen and bathrooms.
Kenya N. Curry says
My favorite product(s) would have to be their kitchen/pantry supplies like food storage bags and similar items 🙂
Stacey Dalton says
My favorite UP&UP product right now are the sensitive baby wipes
jennifer says
i love so many up and up products, but I’d have to say that the ones that have saved us the most money are DIAPERS! And wipes. Diapers are my favorite.
Robin says
I have not tried any up&up products, but I would like to. I love Target, but the nearest one is about 40 miles from me.
Maren says
I love the up & up cotton squares.
the cape on the corner says
well, i didn’t know that drying spray was a thing. huh. i use the up and up cotton balls and nail polish remover. thanks!
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danielle says
I love the hand soap & cleaning supplies!
Jessica w says
their laundry detergent
Jessica w says
I tweeted https://twitter.com/jessrwarfield/status/509404301043982336
Jess M says
There are too many to pick just one favorite but the nail polish remover is on the top of the list!
Rebekah says
I use the up & up basics – bleach, tissues, cotton ear swabs, etc. No need to pay more money for basic necessities!
Julie says
Ohhh, love the tutorial!! I was just thinking yesterday that I needed to look for a new cosmetic bag!! Thanks for sharing!!
Madeline says
I like their up&up Multipurpose Lens Solution for contacts.
Madeline says
Tweet link: https://twitter.com/shala_darkstone/status/509651727583166465
sandra says
children’s ibruprofen
Anne says
I need to make some of these to give to my daughter’s friends for birthday gifts and such. I’ve got a Craft Gossip post scheduled for this evening that links to your tutorial:
http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-boxy-cosmetic-bag/2014/09/10/
And I had no idea there was such a thing as nail drying spray! Gonna get me some of that!!
–Anne
Rachel says
I am fully committed to their nail drying spray, it’s so great for moms who don’t have a lot of time to let nails dry when doing a home mani!
Vincent says
I like the Make A Size Paper Towels.
Shannon says
I love the Up & Up baby wipes! There just as good as name brands and actually they are better than one of the name brands.
Vicki Sprain says
Definitely any type of Up & Up pain reliever-so much cheaper! Thank you for the great tutorial for the cosmetic bag!
Cindy says
My fav are Up & Up paper towels.
Cindy says
https://twitter.com/benz1171/status/510204583508193280
Amy Parker says
I’ve been REALLY impressed with their toilet paper! It very soft and much thicker than what I have bought in the past!
Amy Parker says
Tweet: https://twitter.com/amy_hartley/status/510234286583455744
Sandra says
up and up diapers
melle@featheredruffles.com says
I’ve been using the Up and Up facial cleaning cloths for a while. I also really like the face soap I get from them. It appears to be the same as the more expensive Neutrogena I normally use.
melle@featheredruffles.com says
and a tweet!
https://twitter.com/FeatheredRuffle/status/510278323222495232
livivua says
i like their cotton swabs and cotton pad
yes.4eva.r(atgmaildotcom)
Jessica Beard says
I like getting the Target Up & Up diapers for my two sons.
Jessica Beard says
https://twitter.com/JBeard25/status/510584525341343744
Lauren says
I like up & up’s paper towels.
Shanna says
Definitely the disinfecting wipes. So much cheaper than name brand, and just as good!
Ashley H says
I like the baby wipes.
Victoria says
I love up & Up spray sunscreen! This tutorial is great.
Suzy says
I love the baby formula, saved me so much money. I also love their diapers and wipes!
Janice Cooper says
I like the up & up make a size paper towels
Janice Cooper says
https://twitter.com/disneyfan40/status/511284505446219777
Danielle Meek says
I love Up & Ups disinfectant spray and would love to try the nail drying spray!
D Schmidt says
We use a variety of Up&Up items in our home but my favorite are their freezer bags, trash bags and toilet bowl cleaner!
D Schmidt says
tweeted for a second entry
https://twitter.com/mummytotwoboys1/status/511312928373366784
mummytotwoboys@yahoo.com
Amber @ rick•a•bam•boo says
I love Up & Up products. I usually buy toilet paper and paper towels. Plus all of our over the counter meds and vitamins. I have a question about the bag. Is it big enough for make up brushes? I always seem to have bags that my brushes stick out of.
girlinspired says
Yes! It will fit all your makeup brushes!
Scooter says
Up & Up is a great brand. I LOVE the Oil Blotting sheets. I keep them everywhere for my oh-so oliy skin.
Nadinne says
Up and up plastic food storage bags! They’re BPA free mad high quality.
Jessie C. says
I like Up & Up facial tissue.
tcarolinep at gmail dot com
Jessie C. says
-https://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/511353236809580544
Elle says
We use a lot of Up & Up products but mostly their food storage bags, hand sanitizer, wipes and paper towels.
Elle says
https://twitter.com/PrettyHotPink6/status/511607489574363136
latanya says
I like their diapers
latanya says
https://twitter.com/sweetums82/status/511684379068727297
One Frugal Girl says
I like their baby wipes!
onefrugalgirl AT gmail DOT com
One Frugal Girl says
Tweet: https://twitter.com/OneFrugalGirl/status/511717769956818944
Kimmy Ripley says
We love the Up & Up diapers and baby wipes.
Cheryl says
I have not tried any yet, but I would like to try the disinfectant wipes first.
Katherine says
I think the nail polish drying spray will soon become my favorite
Katherine says
https://twitter.com/mkjmc/status/512003679235608576
jeni says
Love Up&up brand! My favorite is the suncreen!
Nora N says
I dont think i have ever used up and up brand….I would love to try the nail polish spray! I always mess mine up before they get a chance to dry. Lol
Julie L says
My favorite up and up product is the hand soap!
Emily Smith says
My favorite Up & Up product is their non-acetone nail polish remover. It works great and the smell isn’t as bad as others that I’ve tried.
Rene Bolton says
I use quite a few Up & Up products, but my favorite is the gauze pads. I not only use them for bandage purposes, but also to put between my dishes to avoid scratch marks!! They work great!
Melissa L. says
My favorite Up & Up product is the wipes! Thanks for the chance!
Julie M says
Love the Up & Up makeup remover and the sunscreen.
Loriel says
My most go-to Up & Up item is definitely the snack-size storage bag. We have 3 children and it is so much more affordable to purchase snacks in bulk and then divide into the pre-measured snack bags. The measurements are perfect for portion control for both adult and kid snacks. For my preschooler I even use them for storing crayons in my purse for use at restaurants or waiting areas. In fact, I even have a supply of bandaids in a baggie which I keep in our stroller pocket for those bicycle crashes which do occur. My daughter uses the snack-size bags for her hair accessories when packing for a trip.
Thank you for the tutorial! I have 5 neices who would love to have a personal bag for Christmas.
anna pry says
i like the paper products and the disinfecting wipes pryfamily5@gmail.com
anna pry says
i tweeted https://twitter.com/thepryfamily5/status/513507115101474816 pryfamily5@gmail.com
Erika says
We love the diapers!
chambanachik(at)gmail(dot)com
Debra C says
Nail polish drying spray. chedeb5353@hotmail.com
BusyWorkingMama says
Their mouth rinse is probably my favorite product. Thanks for the chance.
rachel says
I like their baby lotion. Smells so nice 🙂
Samantha Daleo says
My favorite Up & Up products are the disinfecting/cleaning wipes.
Angel Jacklyn says
I’M THINK IM GOING TO LIKE THAT NAIL POLISH DRYING SPRAY! afjackly@oakland.edu
Angel Jacklyn says
https://twitter.com/kytah00/status/515286542366298112
Tina M says
i like Disinfecting Wipes.
Tina M says
https://twitter.com/HappyTina0115/status/515300247224872960
Barbara says
Disinfecting wipes are my favorite! I want that dispensing bottle, too!
Rebecca says
I like to use their baby wash.
Nicole says
Up & Up paper towels are my fave!
Deb Anderson says
So many favorites, but one I always remember to buy is the water filtration pitcher filters. Up & Up works just as well and priced a lot lower.
Anne says
Is it weird to say that trash bags are my favorite? Honestly, I love Target’s up & up Flex Fit Tall Kitchen Drawstring Bags. They’re a good buy, especially when they’re on sale, and they work great. If details matter, then a small detail like a dependable trash bag makes a big difference to me.
Anne says
I shared the link to your clever homemade cosmetic bag and this fun Target promotion via Twitter:
https://twitter.com/NotherAnneOther/status/517761158288510976
Deborah McDonough says
What a great opportunity, thank you so much! (Comment #1 for entry)
Deborah McDonough says
Here’s the link to my tweet about this contest! (Second entry)
https://twitter.com/dcmcdonough/status/517888416693108736
Susan Smith says
My favorite up and up products at Target are the disinfecting wipes and paper towels
Susan Smith says
https://twitter.com/susan1215/status/518163574532100096
Linda Claussen says
Target is my store of choice, and I love this bag pattern! Thank you!
Stephanie Phelps says
I buy and love the up & up® Lemon Scent Automatic it works great!
Stephanie Phelps says
I tweeted
https://twitter.com/my4boysand1/status/518547339766943744
Gina M says
I love their disinfecting wipes!
Thanks for the chance to win!
wildorchid985 at gmail dot com
Gina M says
tweet–https://twitter.com/WildOrchid985/status/519274796274950144
Denise L says
My favorite Up & Up product is their childrens’ Zyrtec. My son uses it everyday!
Denise L says
Sorry here’s a tweet with the proper #terms 🙂 https://twitter.com/dmarie824/status/519942875098796032
Please disregard the first tweet!
LAMusing says
I like the disinfecting wipes.
Norma says
I haven’t tried the products yet.
Lee says
I’d like to try the Up & Up disinfectant wipes.
Lee says
I tweeted
https://twitter.com/leedhowell/status/521155066687148032
Dee says
My favorite up and up product at Target are definitely the disinfectant spray and wipes. Thanks for the chance! 🙂
Dee says
tweeted 🙂 https://twitter.com/DeeGee13/status/521172884027637760
shelly peterson says
I haven’t used this brand yet but would like to try the would like to try the up&up Kids’ 3-in-1 Wash.
cshell090869 at aol dot com
shelly peterson says
tweeted
https://twitter.com/cshell202/status/521244237820874752
cshell090869 at aol dot com
Aurelie Red says
Hi Stef, yeah I use Up&Up products, my fav products are the disinfectant spray and wipes, so useful !
Thanks for the giveaway 😉
Aurelie Red says
My tweet https://twitter.com/AurelieRed/status/521628090288832512
Birdiebee says
A favorite up&up product of mine is the Mint Dental Floss. It works really great.
Birdiebee says
Tweeted.
https://twitter.com/birdiebee52/status/521814026058080256
maria cantu says
I like the large trash bags drawstring closure.
Debbie B says
i like using the up & up bleach and the disinfecting wipes
Debbie B says
i posted a tweet here: https://twitter.com/bellows22/status/522192715942207490
Eugenie says
I use lemon rinds from used up lemons to clean surfaces.
Kerry says
I like the disinfecting wipes!
Kerry says
tweeted: https://twitter.com/KerryBishop/status/523543918978166784
Erica Best says
I like UP& Up paper towels
Erica Best says
https://twitter.com/purplelover04/status/523887854418550784
Rebecca Graham says
I like the nail polish drying spray.
angie says
I have not tried this brand, but would love to try their
up & up® – 5ct Fine Tip Permanent Marker – Assorted.
My hubby is addicted to Sharpie and I wonder if these are
just as good but much cheaper!
angie says
I tweeted here: https://twitter.com/MsTofuFairy/status/524616615242264577
ewhatley says
I love their disinfecting wipes
Carmen N says
Thank you for the bag tutorial! Our favorite product has been the diapers
Shannon says
I like the cleaning wipes. We always have them on hand!
Amanda Sakovitz says
their napkins
Thomas Murphy says
My favorite is the mouth rinse.
Tabathia B says
the up and up tissue
tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com
Tabathia B says
tweet https://twitter.com/ChelleB36/status/525059536323743744
tbarrettno1 at gmail.com
Ellie Wright says
My favorite is the baby wipes.
Ellie Wright says
tweeted
https://twitter.com/eswright18/status/525071991922262016
Laura J says
Oh I really love their Up & Up Dishwashing soap! I was having so much trouble with other dishwashing soaps leaving a white stuff left on my dishes, this Target brand does not do that! I LOVE IT!
Laura J says
I tweeted
https://twitter.com/ilovemybeagle22/status/525083749638488064
Sonya Morris says
Love the cosmetic bag! You made it look so simple to do that I think I could make one!
My favorite up & up item is their diapers! They are inexpensive (for diapers anyway) and hold up great on my active little guy.
Sonya Morris says
Link to tweet:
https://twitter.com/catholicfanatic/status/525110470106030080
Thank you!
Rebecca Thomas says
I love their Hand sanitizer!
Rebecca Thomas says
https://twitter.com/rebeccathomasrd/status/529314862124789760
Deborah Anderson says
I buy up&up replacement water pitcher filters. Work just as well as “name brands” and cost less.
Ashley Tucker says
I use a lot of up&up products..I like the disinfecting wipes.
Ashley Tucker says
Please disregard first tweet- corrected one https://twitter.com/ajoy1332/status/533926703689502720
Alton says
Looking for a cute toiletries or cosmetic bags tutorial that are big enough to fit all your essentials?
laya gaga says
Wow!! Wonderful tutorial. Brilliant work. I like it.
Melody says
Awesome and easy bag! Mine is so cute! Thanks for the tutorial!
Juliette Green says
Hi! I’m a single mom living in Washington D.C, I found your article to be soooo Usefull!
pernos de madera galvanizados says
I’ve been absent for a while, but now I remember why I used to love this blog. Thanks , I’ll try and check back more frequently.