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DIY School Supplies: 50 Back to School Essentials

March 26, 2018 by AllFreeSewing 3 Comments

The neighbors are outside grilling, fireworks are going off, the pool is crowded, and the school bus is coming around the corner…wait, it’s already time to get ready for going back to school? We know—it feels way too soon! Luckily, we have put together a collection of DIY school supplies that includes sewing projects for all of the back to school essentials that will have you ready for the new school year in no time.

PLUS! Make that backpack the coolest in school by adding some patches. Our page on How to Sew a Patch includes a helpful tutorial as well as tips and tricks.

DIY School Supplies: Back to School Essentials

Clockwise from Top Left: Mini Quilt Lunch Sack, How to Quilt a Moleskin Cover, I-Heart-School Backpack Pattern, Cool and Compact Lunch Bag Tutorial

We have tracked down a complete list of back to school sewing projects to help you and your child get ready for the next school year! No matter what you’re looking for, there are sewing projects for everyone. If your kid loves cats, try sewing them this adorable Cat Backpack Free Pattern. If your child wants a casual and simple messenger bag, this Push the Envelope messenger bag tutorial will be a hit. Don’t forget to make a Quick Pencil Case, lunch sack and snack bag, and some DIY organizers for your budding scholar!

DIY School Supplies: 50 Back to School Essentials

Backpack Patterns

DIY School Supplies: Backpack Patterns

Clockwise from Top Left: Plaid DIY Backpack, The Kennedy Bag, I-Heart-School Backpack Pattern, Dr. Seuss Inspired Book Bag

Which backpack you have is a big fashion statement, which is why we have fourteen sewing projects to choose from! Perhaps your child wants to show the world their passion for reading with this Dr. Seuss Inspired Book Bag or appear effortlessly cool with this Basic Messenger Bag. Whether you’re looking for a drawstring backpack, a heavy-duty knapsack, an adorable cat-shaped backpack, a book tote bag, or the classic messenger bag, we have a backpack in every possible style to choose from so your child can show off their own personal style!

Backpacks:

Darling Drawstring Backpack

Pretty Little Backpack Tutorial

Cutie Patootie DIY Backpack Pattern

First Day of First Grade DIY Backpack

Dr. Seuss Inspired Book Bag

Plaid DIY Backpack

I-Heart-School Backpack Pattern

Backpack Back to School

Bunny-fied DIY Backpack

Cat Backpack Free Pattern

Messenger Bags:

The Kennedy Bag

Basic Messenger Bag

Don’t Shoot the Messenger Bag

Push the Envelope

DIY Pencil Cases

DIY School Supplies: DIY Pencil Cases

Clockwise from Top Left: Felt Pencil Case, Fox Pencil Case Pattern, Nifty Knotted Pencil Case, Denim Patchwork Pouch

As a quick DIY school supplies project, try sewing your child any one of these pencil pouch patterns that will definitely come in handy! We have everything from the classic Felt Pencil Case to this rad Watermelon Pencil Case Tutorial that just shouts summer. But I think our real winner here is the Monstrous Pencil Case that makes anyone wish for an excuse to carry a bunch of pencils and erasers around in this wild pencil case! Be sure to make one of these to get the prestigious Coolest Parent Ever Award!

Denim Patchwork Pouch

Patchwork Pencil Case

Quick Pencil Case

Nifty Knotted Pencil Case

Felt Pencil Case

Triangle Pencil Case

Fox Pencil Case Pattern

Great White Pencil Case

Monstrous Pencil Case

Watermelon Pencil Case Tutorial

DIY Lunch Bags

DIY School Supplies: DIY Lunch Bags

Clockwise from Top Left: Mini Quilt Lunch Sack, Cool and Compact Lunch Bag Tutorial, Reusable Fabric Sandwich and Snack Bags, Cutlery Zip Bag

Lunch sack? Check. Snack bags? Check. Sandwich bags? Check. Cutlery bag? Check. And finally, water bottle holders? Check! Not only do we officially have sewing projects for everything lunch related, but we have a wide variety of designs as well. Make this Colorful No Sew Lunch Bag from duct tape for a super simple (and sturdy!) lunch bag that your child will love. For a more elegant and rustic option, we suggest you sew this Mini Quilt Lunch Sack that features a modern quilted design. Or, for a really funky option, try this Cool and Compact Lunch Bag Tutorial that will make your child the coolest kid in school for having a see-through lunchbox!

Lunchboxes:

Mini Quilt Lunch Sack

Stylish Lunch Sack

Insulated Bag Tutorial

Colorful No Sew Lunch Bag

Lunch Sack

Cool and Compact Lunch Bag Tutorial

Clear as Day Vinyl Lunch Bag

Lunchbox Accessories:

Embroidered Reusable Snack Bag

Snack Time DIY Sewn Bag

Reusable Fabric Sandwich and Snack Bags

15 Minute Fabric Lunch Wrap

Cutlery Zip Bag

One-Hour Water Bottle Bag

Adjustable Water Bottle Bag

DIY Classroom Organizers

DIY School Supplies: DIY Classroom Organizers

Clockwise from Top Left: How to Quilt a Moleskin Cover, Fabric Document Envelope, Binder Pouch Tutorial, Envelope It

Help your child keep track of their schoolwork with these clever DIY organizer sewing projects! These DIY school supplies are must-haves: protect your books with this cool Reversible DIY Book Cover, or make this Load-It-Up Laptop Slipcase so that your kid will never lose track of their laptop cords and accessories again. These DIY organizers are so handy you might want to make a few extra ones for yourself!

Book Covers:

Composition Book Cover

Reversible DIY Book Cover

How to Quilt a Moleskin Cover

Binder Organizers:

Binder Pouch Tutorial

Make Your Own Binder Cover

Envelope It

Fabric Document Envelope

School Supplies Tote

Pencil and Notebook Folders

Laptop Cases:

Load-It-Up Laptop Slipcase

Easy Laptop Case Tutorial

Push the Envelope Laptop Case

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What’s your favorite DIY school supplies project to make? Let us know in the comments below!

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Comments

  1. Burnetta Bennett says

    August 24, 2017 at 1:14 pm

    Loved the little floral green “packpack” but couldn’t find the pattern anywhere.

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  2. Kelly says

    November 12, 2017 at 12:56 pm

    It’s the one called the Kennedy Bag

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  3. Kelly Mahan says

    March 28, 2018 at 6:54 pm

    I love how it’s possible to DIY so much of the kids’ materials! They love having such unique stuff with them and that just warms my heart with love and motivation!

    Reply

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