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30+ Fun Back To School Sewing Projects

Aug 12, 2021

Here are 30+ fun back-to-school sewing projects, with easy tutorials - and most of them with free patterns! If you'd like to make the first day of school feel really special for your child or grandchild, these easy sewing ideas might be just what you are looking for!

back to school sewing projects

30+ Back To School Sewing Projects

Getting ready for some back-to-school sewing? If you are, I've got you covered! These are quick and easy sewing projects for back to school, things you'll sew in one go, some in even less than half an hour.

Make the first day at school special with a personalized gift for the kids. Here you'll also find my back-to-school sewing projects for items school kids will love, but also a bunch of my favorites from my fellow sewing bloggers.

Not just cute and useful, these are easy back-to-school sewing ideas that might be the thing you are looking for to make for your child when it's time to go back to school. Check them all out and choose your favorite.

Let's start with something every school-age child needs - the backpack. If a must, let's make it super pretty, shall we?

Cute Drawstring Backpack For School or Gym

diy drawstring backpack in teal and blue fabric
Free backpack sewing pattern here at AppleGreen Cottage

Make a cute diy backpack for your preschool or school-age child using my latest free drawstring backpack pattern. This drawstring backpack with pockets comes in two sizes and the tutorial includes a lot of sewing tips. Check it out and sew your kid's favorite new drawstring backpack!

Super Easy Diy Pencil Case

Make sure to use any scraps that are left from sewing the backpack - sew a matching pencil case. This one has made it to my favorite pencil cases because it's so quick and easy:

diy pencil case
Diy pencil case here at AppleGreen Cottage

Small Drawstring Pouch To Sew

drawstring pouch pattern free
This free drawstring pattern comes in 3 sizes

Need a small storage pouch for hundred-and-more little things your kids bring to school? This free drawstring pouch pattern is great as mask storage too!

And if this one isn't your style, here are more drawstring bags ideas to sew, choose your favorite!

Diy Hair Ties!

Diy bunny hair ties - easy and free template!

You can make these diy bunny hair ties so quickly, using the free template. Popular from preschool up to college!

Easy Hair Bows To sew

easy hair bow
Easy hair bow tutorial - for all the girls in your life!

Super cute and so easy! Make tons of these beginner-friendly hair bows. Video included!

felt pencil case
Diy felt pencil case tutorial. Kid-friendly, colorful and scrappy. Fun!

Easy, quick and fun beginner sewing project, and oh these cheerful colors! This felt pencil pouch can be sewn by hand or on your sewing machine. Kid-friendly!

Fun Mini Pencil Holders For School

how to sew a fabric bin
mini bin tutorial

This mini bin is a great pencil holder for your kid's desk.

Sturdy pencil pouch For school supplies

Free pattern - DIY zipper case for school

Need a sturdy and stable pencil pouch that will hold a lot of school supplies? Use my free pattern and make one!

Scrunchie tutorial

easy scrunchies to sew
New, super easy - scruchies. Tutorial here!

Scrunchies are a top fashion accessory again, fun to make and fun to match to your school backpack colors!

how to make infinity scarf
How to make an infinity scarf

Is it starting to get chilly in the morning where you live? Make a light, easy-to-wear and cozy infinity scarf for your school girl.

The Best DIY Earwarmer Headband For This Fall 

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Best Earwarmer Headband pattern - more HERE.

And while you're at it, also make a few of the best earwarmer headbands out there - this pattern covers the ears and does not let any wind and chill in, but also does not make your kids sweat while running around. Also, it's an easy sew. 8 sizes, for the whole family - pattern in my SHOP here.

Free Pattern For Messenger Bag

messenger bag pattern
Free messenger bag pattern

Older kids will love their new messenger bag, especially if made in their favorite prints. Like this diy messenger bag, I made for a basketball fan:

It's perfect as gym bag, too!

iPad Bag Pattern

Or are you looking for a smaller bag? This is my popular smaller crossbody bag pattern - a perfect iPad bag:

Great small iPad bag pattern to make for an older kid

Crossbody Cell Phone Purse Pattern

Or ...even smaller? This is a cell phone purse, probably the best clutterless way to carry a phone, some cards and some change and your keys:

Crossbody cell phone pouch
Aiden cell phone pouch pattern in my SHOP

Free Backpack Coin Pouch Pattern

back to school sewing projects
Backpack Coin Pouch - Free Pattern by Chelsea at Sew Simple Home

Diy Laptop Sleeve

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Diy Laptop Sleeve - Sewing Tutorial by Emily at Life Sew Savory

Diy Mouse Pad Tutorial

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Diy Mouse Pad Tutorial by Heather over at Heather Handmade

Ear Bud Pouch - Free Pattern

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Diy Ear Bud Pouch - free pattern by Anne at Orange Bettie

Sandwich Lunch Wraps Tutorial

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Diy Sandwich Lunch Wraps - tutorial by Havalah at Sisters, What!

Diy Tablet Tote Bag Tutorial

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Diy Tablet Tote Bag tutorial by Vicky at  Vicky Myers Creations

Quick Snack Bag

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Cotton Snack Bag tutorial by Stephanie at Swoodson Says

Wet Bag Clutch

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Diy Wet Bag Clutch by Gemia at Phat Quarters Sewing

And there are so many more back to school sewing ideas here on my blog, so I collected them here in one place, to make it easier for you to just start sewing! Check them out here:

Zip Pocket Lunch Money Pouch 

sewing for back to school
This coin purse makes a great lunch money pouch - pattern here in our SHOP

This coin purse is just perfect as your kid's lunch money pouch. The combination of a zipper and a flap will make sure your coins never fall out! More about the project here.

Felt Circle Fabric Bookmarks

back to school ideas

Fabric Bookmarks with Felt Circles - 4 free PDF designs Grab the template with 4 FREE designs and check out the easy-sew trick that will make your bookmark corners beautiful. (You'll love this little hack!) Also, bookmarks are one of the best back to school ideas 🙂

SUPER SIMPLE CORNER BOOKMARKS TO SEW

Corner bookmarks tutorial here at Applegreen Cottage

Easiest Corner bookmarks to sew - fast! Sew them in batches, they make great teacher appreciation gifts too.

Upcycled diy hanging organizer

upcycled hanging organizer for your home
Diy hanging organizer tutorial - See here what I use these for!

Turn your used placemats into a diy organizer to hang on the door or on the wall - make a cool diy wall organizer with just 4 seams!

Mini Coin Purse - One of MY Most popular back to school sewing Projects!

back to school ideas

Mini Coin Purse Pattern Just the sweetest little DIY coin purse! It's flat, so you can easily slide it into a jacket pocket or carry anywhere attached on your key ring, or clipped on a school bag. A great DIY back-to-school gift! Get the PDF pattern here in my shop.

DIY Memory Game

back to school projects

Matching Scraps Memory Game for Kids Matching scraps can be easily turned into a cute set of fabric cards for a memory game. A great DIY present for back to school for all ages! Check out the tutorial and grab the free PDF template to make your DIY super easy!  

DIY Fabric Marble Maze Game

back to school free pattern

DIY Fabric Marble Maze - Free PDF Pattern and tutorial A free PDF sewing pattern and tutorial for a cute little fabric marble maze toy for kids, a great fidget toy that's easy and quick to make. Download your free pattern now!

A Frog Applique On A Backpack

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A Simple Frog Applique Here's a simple idea to save money and do something creative in a short time - personalize an ordinary backpack for your child. Never made an applique before? I've got you covered! In this case, learn how to applique here and use my free heart applique from this tutorial (and grab the free applique templates you can use on any of your back to school sewing projects!)

DIY Back-To-School Bunting Banner

back to school sewing tutorials

DIY Bunting Banner - Free PDF Template Make your own fabric bunting to hang as decoration to make the first day of school feel special. An easy, step-by-step tutorial with lots of photos and tips for all sewing enthusiasts, including a free PDF template!

Felt-Fish Set (Bean-Bag Toss)

back to school diy gifts

Felt Fish Set Making tutorial These DIY felt fish for kids are made quickly and can be reused for a number of indoor activities to release some of the excess energy children always have on stock. They are perfect for a bean bag tossing game and make an awesome back-to-school gift!

If you are a beginner in sewing and looking for projects to make the first day of school feel really special for your child, these project are just what you are looking for. I hope this helped - happy sewing! Damjana

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  1. Josie

    August 24, 2019 at 2:45 am

    Hello! I'm trying to get a pattern but I need a password since I'm already a subscriber. Where can I find it? Thanks!!

    Reply
    • Damjana

      August 24, 2019 at 5:28 am

      Josie hi,

      you can find the password in every AppleGreen Cottage newsletter. Please send me an email if you require assistance, I'm happy to help. xoxo,
      Damjana

      Reply
  2. Unknown

    August 21, 2019 at 7:41 pm

    Love all the great ideas. easy to understand. the bookmarks are great. we are having a craft fair at church soon and I intend to make some of these. Plus they just make a nice gift for some special people .

    Reply
    • Damjana

      August 22, 2019 at 5:20 am

      Thank you, I love when crafty ideas are put to good use! Happy sewing,

      Reply

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