How to Make a Cosmetic Bag from a Placemat

With some simple no-sew tricks, you can repurpose a placemat into a handy cosmetic bag for storing beauty products. This easy upcycling project saves money and keeps placemats out of landfills.

What You Need:

1 vinyl or fabric placemat

Fabric glue, hot glue gun, or double-sided tape

Scissors

1 zipper slightly longer than placemat width

Step-by-Step Instructions:

Step 1: Thoroughly wash and dry the placemat if pre-used. Trim to a square if needed using scissors.

Step 2: Lay the zipper flat along one edge of the placemat, with zipper pulls extending equally off each end. Glue into place using fabric glue or hot glue, pressing firmly to adhere.

Step 3: Fold the placemat in half, enclosing the zipper inside. The right sides should face out. Make corner folds for a box shape if desired.

Step 4: Running your finger along the inside edge to define a crease, apply glue or double-sided tape then firmly press closed.

**Step 5 **: Allow glue to fully dry if needed. Then simply fill your unique upcycled cosmetic bag with beauty products!

With this easy no-sew tutorial, you can give placemats new life as cute cosmetic cases! Customize sizes and fabrics to match your style.