Easy Essential oils pouch sewing tutorial
Carry your favorite oils in a cute and convenient case with this easy to make essential oils holder. Essential oils require a soft but protective case to keep your bottles safe when traveling and also keep them away from sunlight and this easy to sew essential oils carrier fits the bill perfectly.
I travel a few good times a year and I always find it that having my favorite essential oils in my handmade essential oils holder plays a vital role in making me feel relaxed and less stressed (traveling stresses me out so much with all the flights, the luggage, looking out after my daughter etc).
I can’t carry the entire box of essential oil as it’s taking too much space so I thought I should make a smaller and lighter version. This handsewn essential oil bag is a cute red and white carrier that rolls and closes with a button. My tiny essential oil pouch is taking such little space in my luggage and it’s safe as I made it pretty well padded with all the soft fleece and the cotton batting I used for sewing this pouch. It’s also easier to find in my luggage or bag thanks to it’s bright color and the round shape. And my beloved oils are always protected from sunlight which might cause damage to their quality.
How to sew an essential oils holder
Materials:
- Soft felt or fleece in red 8″ x 15″
- Batting 10″ x 15″ (you can use fleece onstead)
- Strip of batting for the strap (I forgot to measure but I think it’s about 10″)
- Button
- Matching thread (I used contrast for making the tutorial easier to understand)
- Seam ripper
- Pinking sheers
- Buttonhole foot (to be honest I cheated, I made the buttonhole without any foot, I just set my machine for the buttonhole stitches and it worked just as great.
Directions:
- Start by cutting your red and white panels.
- Match them at one edge and sew with a 1/4″ (1/2 cm)
- Match the top edges and finger press the bottom edge.
- Fold the bottom edge enough to cover a bottle of essential oils
- Sew around the sides and cut along the seam with pinking sheers (for design purposes)
- Sew a small pocket to accommodate a bottle (mine was about 1 and 1/2″), then skip 1/2″ on the right side, pin and sew (this is to make room for rolling the pouch). Continue until you make pockets for all the bottles (at this point I realized my pouch could fit 6 but I decided to go with 5 as these are my most favorites so I cut the extra fabric with pinking sheers)
- At this point you can just cut the flap and use the carrier as is or continue to make the pouch the way I made mine
- Fold the flap over, finger press and sew a line on the crease, on the inside (on the white fabric)
- Continue to sew along the lines you made for the pockets
- Cut a strip of white fleece or batting, fold in half twice and sew the edges then cut with pinking sheers.
- Pin one end of the strip to the pouch, to the outer fabric (red felt)
- Sew a button on the outside
- Put the bottles in your pouch, fold the flap over the bottles, roll the pouch and tighten with the batting strap you just created. Make a mark where the strap overlaps the button
- Make a buttonhole over that mark and cut open with a seam ripper (here’s how to sew a buttonhole with your sewing machine)
- And you’re done! Easy peasy essential oils pouch to carry all your beloved oils whenever you’re traveling away from home.
Tips
- To add extra protection, you can sew a layer of clear vinyl sheet between the red felt and white fabric. This will keep your bottles protected from any possible leaks.
- Use different color combinations to personalize your essential oils holder.
- Instead of a button, consider using Velcro as a closure for ease of use and quick access to your essential oils. This can be especially useful when you’re in a hurry or have limited time to unroll and reroll the pouch.
- Practice sewing with scrap fabric if you’re new to sewing or trying out new techniques. This will help you perfect your sewing skills before working on your actual project.
Sewing project variations:
- You can make the pouch longer to accommodate more bottles (just remember to make bigger pockets too).
- You can sew another strip of fabric at one end, loop it around and use a button or velcro as closure. Or you could also add a handle to carry your essential oils pouch with one hand.
- Use different colors for the inside and outside panels, even contrast for front and back like I did.
- Make embellishments on the outer fabric using embroidery techniques or add appliques if you’re skilled in that area. This will give your essential oil carrier a personalized touch.
- Include a small compartment or pocket to hold accessories like essential oil droppers or small funnels. This addition can help prevent losing these items and make your pouch even more functional.
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Frequently asked questions:
Can I make this essential oils holder with different fabric?
Yes, you can use any soft and durable fabric for this project. Just be sure to use batting or fleece for padding.
How many bottles of essential oils can fit in this holder?
The tutorial is for a pouch that holds 5 bottles, but you can adjust the size to fit more or less depending on your needs.
Is this project suitable for beginners?
Yes! This essential oils holder does not require complicated stitches and can be completed in less than 30 minutes. It’s a great project for beginner sewers looking to practice their skills.
This cute essential oils holder makes a great present for a friend in love with essential oils. My essential oil organizer is also a great way to use up some of your fabric scraps, particularly soft felt, batting or fleece (I used felt and batting but you can use fleece too). It takes less than 30 minutes and it doesn’t involve any complicated stitches so it’s an awesome project for beginner sewers! My essential oil bottle holder holds 5 bottles of essential oils from Young Living but you can adjust the size to fit yours.
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Essential oils holder sewing tutorial
Materials
- Soft felt or fleece in red 8" x 15"
- Batting 10" x 15" you can use fleece onstead
- Strip of batting for the strap I forgot to measure but I think it's about 10"
- Button
- Matching thread I used contrast for making the tutorial easier to understand
Tools
- Seam Ripper
- Buttonhole foot
Instructions
- Start by cutting your red and white panels.
- Match them at one edge and sew with a 1/4" (1/2 cm)
- Match the top edges and finger press the bottom edge.
- Fold the bottom edge enough to cover a bottle of essential oils
- Sew around the sides and cut along the seam with pinking sheers (for design purposes)
- Sew a small pocket to accommodate a bottle (mine was about 1 and 1/2"), then skip 1/2" on the right side, pin and sew (this is to make room for rolling the pouch). Continue until you make pockets for all the bottles (at this point I realized my pouch could fit 6 but I decided to go with 5 as these are my most favorites so I cut the extra fabric with pinking sheers)
- At this point you can just cut the flap and use the carrier as is or continue to make the pouch the way I made mine
- Fold the flap over, finger press and sew a line on the crease, on the inside (on the white fabric)
- Continue to sew along the lines you made for the pockets
- Cut a strip of white fleece or batting, fold in half twice and sew the edges then cut with pinking sheers.
- Pin one end of the strip to the pouch, to the outer fabric (red felt)
- Sew a button on the outside
- Put the bottles in your pouch, fold the flap over the bottles, roll the pouch and tighten with the batting strap you just created. Make a mark where the strap overlaps the button
- Make a buttonhole over that mark and cut open with a seam ripper (here's how to sew a buttonhole with your sewing machine)
- And you're done! Easy peasy essential oils pouch to carry all your beloved oils whenever you're traveling away from home.
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