DIY Oilcloth Brush Roll

To coordinate with my makeup bags that I shared yesterday, I also made a brush roll to hold my brushes for travel. I don’t know about you, but my brushes are something that I like to have for a very long time, so keeping them in good condition is important to me and I cringe when I toss one into a bag of makeup. I used the gold polka dot oilcloth to make this super simple project. Once rolled with the elastic band in place, it will then fit right into the top of my matching makeup bag. This could also be made for craft brushes, don’t you think? Enjoy ~ Lia

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1. Lia October 7, 2014 at 10:24am
  
  Thank you so much!!
  
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maria August 29, 2014 at 6:37pm

HEY Lia I Love all your diys.Can you tell me where you buy your oilcloths from?

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1. Lia September 2, 2014 at 11:03am
  
  I get it at a local store but you can find it on this site too: http://www.oilclothbytheyard.com/collections/dot
  
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Evie January 26, 2014 at 4:21pm

Well done! I really love the pattern you chose =)

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1. Lia January 29, 2014 at 12:50pm
  
  Thanks Evie! I love your blog!
  
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  1. Evie January 30, 2014 at 12:25pm
    
    Thanks, that’s so nice to hear!
    
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JaneEllen January 23, 2014 at 1:13pm

Hi Lia Hope your week is going well. Thanks for sharing another wonderful project. Your talents are never ending and now you make make up brush rolls. I could really use this for my craft brushes as you suggested.
I don’t use make up brushes except for an inexpensive blush brush I use when we go to town. After I use it each time I wrap brush part in clean piece of paper towel and then in a plastic bag to keep it clean.
This looks great and as soon as I can find pretty oil cloth like you used I’ll make some of these as gifts, granddaughters and daughter use make up brushes and they all have birthdays coming up really soon. Maybe oldest son’s girl friend could use one also.
As always great project and thanks so much.

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1. Lia January 25, 2014 at 7:25am
  
  Thanks JaneEllen! Yes these do make great gifts. The oilcloth is so fun to sew.
  
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Lynda Cresswell January 22, 2014 at 10:27pm

Brilliant idea! You could also adapt this slightly and make yourself a paintbrush roll for your watercolour or oil painting brushes. Really enjoy your site, great ideas and very inspirational to read especially on dark winter days!

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1. Lia January 25, 2014 at 7:27am
  
  Thanks Lynda! Yes, this could be used for any kind of brush. You could even use it for pencils or calligraphy pens.
  
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Libby Boyle January 22, 2014 at 7:08pm

Yep, I think I need to make this too for my book club girls. So easy. Now I need to find some lovely fabric. Recently I bought a pinking wheel for my rotary cutter. Much easier on the wrists.

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1. Lia January 25, 2014 at 7:30am
  
  They are going to love them! I love the pinking wheel. You can get the continuous zig zag easier too.
  
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