It seems like summer just flew by, doesn’t it? It’s already time to start gearing up for Back to School, but don’t worry – we’ve got your inspiration covered with this roundup of over 100 DIY projects for back to school fun!
This list is pretty intense. It covers everything from pre-school to college dorms… Wow, that’s a bunch! So, before you need to head back to school, be sure to check out these projects and send a little handmade off to class with your little one. (no matter what their age!)
100+ Back to School Projects
Bags & Backpacks – Hold all their gear in comfort and style!
2. Back to school backpack (pictured)
4. Cardcaptor Sakura Egg Backpack (pictured)
6. DIY Backpack
8. Liberty bags
10. Little hitchhiker backpack
11. Making a backpack
12. Messenger bag
13. Messenger bag from cargo pants
14. Monster backpack
15. Nerdy book clutch
16. Notebook bag (pictured)
17. Nothing but a hound dog backpack
18. Owl tag along toddler backpack photo worthy
19. Rectangular backpack
20. Retro rucksack
21. Satchel
Lunch Time – Pack a healthy snack and some love from home.
25. Bento box pictured
26. Furoshiki
27. Insulated lunch sack
28. Leather lunch bag
29. Leather lunch tote
30. Lunch box pattern
31. Lunch box tutorial
32. Lunch sack
33. Mushroom lunch sack (super cute!)
34. Notebook lunch bag
35. Simple lunch bag
36. Snack baggies
37. Snack bag tutorial
38. Zipper lunch box
Nap Time – Let them rest comfortably with something all their own.
39. Nap mat
40. Nap mat with applique name
41. Pillow lounger
School Supplies – From notebook to pens, they’ll be ready for any assignment!
42. 3-ring zipper pouches (loops)
43. 3-ring zipper bag (grommets)
44. Binder bandolier (great idea!)
45. Book jackets
47. Cereal box notebooks
48. Crayon roll
49. Fabric covered notebook (pictured)
50. Fabric journals
51. Feather plume pens
52. Felt notebooks (pictured)
55. Notebook cover
56. Pencil toppers
57. Pencil wrap (pictured)
58. Pen holding bookmark
59. Pom pom pens
61. See through bag (pictured)
62. Sleeping bag pencil pouch (I LOVE this one!)
64. Travel art roll
66. Washi tape notebooks Me & washi tape are perfect together!
67. Zippered school supplies case
68. Don’t forget our list of over 100 zipper pouch patterns!
In the Classroom – You’ll be the teacher’s pet when you whip up some creativity for the classroom.
69. Crate stools
70. Locker/cubby tote (pictured)
For the Dorm – Send your kids off to college in style.
72. Braided T-shirt rug
73. Craft room chair
74. Dorm bed canopy
75. Dorm bed headboard
78. Folding chair makeover (pictured)
79. Laundry hamper
80. Ottoman
Storage & Organization – Keep track of paperwork and supplies for homework time.
81. Art tote
82. Book slings (pictured)
83. Construction paper holder
83. Mail organizer
84. Pencil holders
85. Wall organizer
Learning at Home – Whether you’ve got a preschooler, a homeschooler, or you just want some after-school fun; it’s all here.
87. Felt weather board
88. Kids’ art bunting (use that art they bring home from school!)
89. Lap desk
90. Matching game
91. Puzzle pockets
92. Rag quilt letters & numbers
93. US scrap map ,  Wall mapÂ
Miscellaneous – Even more goodies & gear to start the year off on the right foot.
94. A+ T-shirt
95. Award necklace
96. Apple bookmark,  Button bookmarks, Mustache bookmark
97. Chapstick holder (pictured)
98. Embellished shoes
99. Friendship bracelets
100. Key fobs (pictured)
101. Little lanyard
102. Pen holding bookmark
103. Pocket heart
104. Portable first aid kit
Don’t forget to print off this shopping guide and grab a few extra goodies for your sewing space while shopping for the kiddo’s.
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Comments & Reviews
You put together the best project lists. The only problem I have is not having time to try all of the 100+ projects. Thank you!
So glad to hear that you enjoy them Patti. Hope you carve out more time to sew. I know I’m always trying to find it myself!
~Heather
Hi! So wonderful bags, but I cant find all the patterns? One of them is the Mushroom lunch sack . Please can you help me? Thank you kindly