Does the start of the school year having you itching to make something new? If so then you may love today’s post. I’ve scoured the web (and my archives) to find 20 cute things to make for Back to School. If you like this post, then you may also like these 25 Halloween Sewing Project Ideas.
Our kids went back to school today! It seems like summer just started and now it’s time for school to start again. I always have such mixed feelings when it comes to the first day of school. On one hand, I love the schedule free days and the opportunity to “lay around” the house all day. On the other hand, after a few days of “laying around the house” my kids have a tendency to get a bit ornery and I’m faced with trying to find things for us to do.
Either way, I love “back to school season”. I love walking into Target and seeing the stacks of pencils and crayons. I love the anticipation of a new year with it’s new challenges. When I was in college, I loved the day that I’d go to the bookstore and pick up my books for the year (I didn’t love the bill so much, but loved rifling though all the books at the BYU bookstore).
If the back to school season has you itching to make something, today I’ve rounded up 20 projects that perfectly embody the spirit that comes with this time of the year.
1. On the Go Reading Pillow or Pocket Pillow-
These fun reading pillows would be great for a “new” reader and make wonderful gifts! They are one of the most popular projects on this site!
This simple Oilcloth pencil pouch is SO easy to stitch that you don’t even need to line it! Just use a rotary cutter to finish off the edges!
Have a student who loves to doodle? Make them their own chalk cloth pencil pouch and they can doodle the day away.
This pouch uses just a bit of chalk cloth so you can cusomize it as you like. Add a name or a fun “word of the day” to the front!
Make every day Shark Week with this fun DIY Shark Pencil Pouch
6. Personalized Pencil Pouch Patterns
Easily personalize store bought pencil pouches with a bit of iron on.
7. Harry Potter Inspired Pencil Pouches
Pretend your going back to school at Hogwarts with these Harry Potter Inspired Pencil Pouches and these Hogwarts House Notebook Covers!
8. Hogwarts Inspired House Notebooks
Know a kid who loves to tote their homework with them all over the house? Make them a handy study pillow so they can stash their stuff easily.
This Ruler Wreath is a fun way to celebrate back to school at your house, and it’s crazy easy to make!
11. Half Square Triangle Quilt
The fun primary colors in this quilt make it perfect for Back to School!
At least “attempt” to stay organized this year with this DIY memo board and Back to School Homework Station! You know what they say “a place for everything and everything in it’s place!”
13. DIY Kitchen Homework Station
Fancy up some simple composition notebooks with your kids favorite characters !
This notebook is so simple but the impact is nothing but!
Tote your lunch in style with this fun bag pattern!
If your little ones aren’t quite ready for a large backpack, this simple drawstring bag may be just right!
Another CUTE lunch tote sewing pattern! I love that this one has lots of room for yummy treats!
19. Hit Snooze – Back to School T-Shirts
These DIY Back to School or “Back to Snooze” t-shirts are such a cute idea for teens and tweens! Click through to even a cut file to make your own!
20. Derby Tote- Simple Book Bag
This simple tote bag may be just what your teen needs to take with them to class!
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