Back to School Sewing Ideas

The end of the school holidays is fast approaching. Time to get some back to school sewing done. It’s just the excuse you need to hide away with your sewing machine when the school holidays start driving you bonkers! and you can get the kids involved in picking their own fabrics. Or even use this as an opportunity to teach the kids to sew!

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Help the kids start the school year right with these back to school sewing projects.

Pencil cases are a great place to start with the back to school sewing – a quick and simple project (helping you get over your fear for sewing zippers!). Here’s a cute tutorial from We All Sew.

Another pencil case option is this cute pencil-shaped pouch by Gwenny Penny.

Some schools require chair bags for the students. Here’s a chair bag tutorial by The Crafty Mummy.

Art smocks are another item to add to your back to school sewing list. I love this art smock pattern (with two pocket options) from Puperita.

Sew your kids a library bag with another tutorial rom The Crafty Mummy. Use waterproof fabric if your school requires that extra protection!

If you’re feeling adventurous, why not make your kids’ backpacks. This is the Back to campus backpack sewing pattern from Diedelbug Handmade.

The Star student backpack from Peekaboo Pattern Shop is another cute backpack design.

Snacks and lunches shouldn’t miss out on the back-to-school sewing fun. Make a reusable lunch bag with this pattern from Cascade Lemonade.

Another lunch option is the Peas and Corn lunch bag pattern from Sew Sweetness.

Merriment shares a tutorial for reusable snack and sandwich bags.

Don’t forget the hair accessories. Sarah Lauren has a simple tutorial for creating this hair bow.

What are you going to sew for your kids for school?

Narelle (Threadistry) (30 Posts)

Narelle is a former engineer turned Mum and housewife. She loves to craft, with sewing being her favourite. She shares her love of sewing at http://Threadistry.com