23 Sewing Projects for Back to School

Learn how to sew a clear vinyl zipper pouch with a free sewing pattern. This beginner sewing project is great for organizing!

Learn how to sew four easy bookmarks with a free sewing pattern. Use scraps of fabric for a quick beginner sewing project to encourage reading!

Learn to make a box zipper pouch with a free sewing pattern. This beginner sewing project is a great toiletry bag for travel or organizing!

Learn how to sew an easy DIY pencil pouch with scraps of fabric and a zipper. This is a great beginner sewing project that teaches how to sew a zipper!

Apples remind me so much of school, so an apple garland is a great way to decorate! I also love putting it out on my table for a nice dinner!

Make a cute cat shaped, mini zipper pouch with this free cat zipper pouch pattern. It’s perfect for Halloween or as a handmade gift for anyone who loves cats!

Learn how to sew a zipper pouch with a free sewing pattern. This easy sewing project is great for beginners and makes a great handmade gift!

This is the fastest backpack ever becuase it's an upcycling project! This backpack is not for big kids with heavy books, but it's perfect for little kids and lightweight things.

Make your own fabric mouse pad that matches your office! Make one to send off with your college student! This is a great scrap fabric project!

Make a small circle zipper pouch that can clip onto a backpack or purse! It's great for orgazining those small necessities!

If your child needs to bring snacks to school then make these snack pouches that can store all kinds of food! They are reusable so you don't have to buy any baggies! (I always, always forget!)

If your toddler has preschool this is the perfect backpack for them! It's small, and the flap is a great way to showcase their favorite fabric!

I love a good tote bag, and this one looks extra nice with leather handles! It only uses half a yard of fabric and leftover leather pieces!

I always need a bag to tote stuff here and there, and this free backpack pattern is perfect. It is a great medium size, and I used canvas so that it would be extra sturdy. I also added a small inner and outer pocket to hold the little things!

With all the reading done for school these bookmarks and book weights are so helpful!

What a cute little coin pouch for organizing and keeping little things safe. I love that they look like little backpacks! I know my girls would use them for their small dolls too!

I love reducing one use items in our kitechn so these sandwich wraps are perfect! I love that they are reusable! These would be great for a college student so they never have to buy plastic baggies!

I always have a use for a tote bag! This one is great because it has a specific pocket just for a tablet!

Make a pencil case for pencil organization! This tutorial is so fast and easy!

This monster is eating your earbuds! Wouldn't any child love this fun face and easy storage option!

Keep your laptop save with this DIY laptop sleeve! I love the nice leather look!

Make a really fast drawstring bag with this great tutorial! Drawstring bags big and small are great for holding all those school items!

These bags are so great for teen girls! It would keep them organized and help them feel more confident!