30 back to school sewing projects

Need a little inspiration for your back to school sewing projects? These back to school ideas are the perfect fit and are so easy to sew, even for beginners!

Tackle the school year and gear your kids up for school by sewing something for your kid! Some of these back to school sewing projects are so easy, even kids can make them if they’re a little familiar with sewing!

I’ve rounded up a few simple sewing projects that are perfectly school appropriate to share with you today! I’ve hesitated to make this compilation because we’re so not excited to go back to school in person, considering the current situation! But then I realized me hiding my head in the sand will not change things and we’ll need to get ready for school no matter what our feelings are!

These back to school sewing projects are so simple, easy and quick, you’ll be ready in no time! It seems like this is the year for face masks so I’ve listed one of my most favorite masks too, as well as ways to keep your little one’s ears safe when wearing those for a long time. There are also patterns and tutorials for clothes (such as leggings, skirts and dresses), pouches, small bags for snacks and lunch pack and much more. Check out these great back to school DIY’s!

Back to school sewing projects

Back to school Accessories

• Reversible fabric headband – If you’ve been looking for new ways to style your hair, then look no more cause I’ve got the perfect idea: a fabric headband pattern! Super cute and super easy! And the best part is they are reversible so you can wear them many ways and fit many styles!

• Cute knot headband – This simple DIY headband is a great project to get kids hooked on sewing! This is a great project for scrap fabric!

 

• Butterfly hair bows – This project is not only a great scrap buster and mood changer, it’s also a super cheap way to update your little girl’s wardrobe! This butterfly hair bow can be used as a hair tie as I did, hair clip or a cute detail for tops, dresses and headbands!

• Knot hair ties – Girls love adorable and vibrant hair accessories, making these knotted hair ties an ideal choice for your little one! Resembling charming little bows, they can be effortlessly styled in just a matter of minutes.

• Get your kids ready for the rainy days with this DIY backpack rain cover!

• Fitted face mask – If the pandemic taught us anything it’s that we we need to be prepared and have at least one face mask handy at all times! Schools are the perfect environment for virus transmission, and students are often more vulnerable to infections due to their lower immunity. This 3 layers fitted face mask is made out of quality quilted cotton, fits the face perfectly, is comfortable to wear and offers plenty of room to breath. Plus the kids won’t lose it thanks to the way the elastics are sewn, behind the head instead of ears.

• Ear savers for face mask – The elastic ties on masks can become painful when wearing them for many hours straight. If you’re choosing a mask with ear loops, these ear savers will help your kids’ ears safe from irritation.

• Headband with side buttons for face masks – If you’re not a fan of the ear savers or aren’t sure your kid won’t lose them, this headbad with side buttons are a great replacement. This headband pattern is also great for those trying to keep hair out of their face but also a nice and easy last minute handmade gift idea!

Clothing items for back to school

• Girls leggings pattern – Leggings are the most comfortable thing to wear while on the move, so kids always love them! They are great for sports, playtime or for wearing around the house. This pattern comes in sizes 2T to 16!

• Easy pillowcase dress – These type of dresses are so much fun to make, not to mention cute as a button! I find them also crazy easy to sew and super comfy! So comfy and easy that I made one for myself too (check it out here if you want to mirror your daughter’s look).

• Flutter sleeve dress – Another tutorial that is crazy easy and if you’re more experienced, a pretty quick project! Your little one will love this cute and comfortable dress!

• Elastic waist skirt – Do you have 20-30 minutes to spare? That’s all you need to make this simple elastic waist skirt pattern, perfect project for beginners as well as kids starting to learn sewing! My daughter made about 80% of this skirt, under my supervision and she was so excited about making her own clothes!

• Paper bag skirt – This paperbag skirt is so sweet and cute and it’s perfect for an active girl since there’s enough room to move, so comfortable! It’s also super simple to make since the skirt is basically a tube, gathered at the waist.

• Box pleated skirt – You may be tempted to suspect box pleats are hard to create and sew but trust me, not much gets easier than these pleats! They are probably the simplest and fastest of the pleats family and because they are so wide, take less time to make.

• Reversible apron – Great aid not only for the kitchen but for art classes too, this reversible apron looks so adorable, every little girl will be excited to wear it!

Back to school bags & pouches

• 6 Pocket tote bag – This 6 pocket tote bag is fun to make, super functional with plenty of pockets and in the perfect size, not too large, not too small!

• This personalized messenger bag would be perfect as gym bag too!

• This DIY tote bag has a pocket for a tablet, plus a couple of slip pockets for keys and mobile phone!

• Or maybe this Denim tablet case?

• Quilted snap bag for lunch or snacks – This cute snap pouch is quilted from small pieces of scrap fabric and is super fun to make and a great gift idea! I made this bag for my little one as a lunch bag and it’s been her companion for the entire school year, she loved it!

• Reusable sandwich or snack bag – Before the quilted bag above, Ellie’s lunch bag was this cute DIY reusable snack bags that is waterproof, reusable and food safe! Great for snacks or breakfast/lunch on the go and so easy to wipe clean with a damp cloth!

• Quilted zipper pouch – This quilted pouch is super fun to make, chic and so useful to have around! Perfect for keeping all those school supplies organized!

• Lined zipper pouch – This small zipper pouch is so useful and was incredibly easy and fun to make, especially with the fabric choice I had.

• Cat coin purse – This practical accessory is perfect for cat lovers and can be easily made with a few simple sewing supplies. Kids will love using this cute purse to keep their coins and other small items safe!

Back to school organizers

• School supplies organizer – This super duper school supplies organizer is sewn with felt in just a few minutes! Be ready for any occasion and tidy up with this amazing DIY school supplies organizer!

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

• DIY pen holder – With just a few simple supplies and a bit of creativity, you can whip up a holder that not only fits your style but also keeps your pen right where you need it—attached to your notebook, ready for whenever you need to jot something down.

• Notebook pencil holder pouch – Does your kid need a neat way to keep pencils, markers and pens organized? Check out this cute notebook pencil holder that doubles down as a bookmark!

Easy bookmarks to sew

• Corner bookmarks –  These fabric corner bookmarks are not only easy and cost-effective to create, but they also introduce a cute and practical element to any book. Moreover, you have the freedom to customize them with your preferred fabrics and patterns!

• Heart fabric bookmark – These wonderful DIY bookmark ideas are the perfect gift for a person who loves reading. They’re insanely affordable, made out of small scarps of fabric. My fabric bookmarks only need minutes to be ready for use, about 5 minutes for each. So you’ll be able to whip up a ton of these cute bookmarks in no time!

I hope you enjoyed this collection of back to school sewing projects and found something useful for your own needs! I would love to know your thoughts so please leave a comment below.