School may be out for summer but that doesn’t mean we can’t spend some time preparing for an awesome next term with sewing projects and patterns to make all the school essentials you need. We know the summer is a busy time of the year, aside from the hustle and bustle of every day life, there’s also holidays, play-dates and camp to factor in to the equation. Bringing together 19 step by step sewing patterns for school, we hope to inspire you to make instead of buy classroom essentials like schoolbags, lunch-bags, painting aprons and pencil cases. All Makerist sewing projects include step by step instructions, so whether you’re a seasoned seamstress or total beginner, we’re there with you every step of the way.
Aside from being a super on trend design, this rucksack has lots of pockets, making it convenient as well as cute!
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Put your own stamp on this project by using your little one’s favourite fabric design.
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This sewing pattern is like a miniature sleeping bag for your stationery!
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This is a classic backpack style, meaning it’s just waiting to be customized and become that special bag!
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This simple sewing project is an essential item, drawstrings are perfect for gym and swim gear and can be packed away easily.
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This spacious backpack is perfect for older students (and adults alike!) as it’s a broader size and is big enough to hold a laptop.
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This pencil case has two zippered sections and a handy carry handle. Click here for the pattern.
This sewing pattern contains the step by step instructions for two backpack sizes, one small and one regular size.
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You can easily make a couple of these quick bags in an afternoon, you can never have too many!
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Make this in either adult or child size and it’s perfect for students of any age!
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A super quick sewing project to make a school smock, perfect for protecting clothes from paint.
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This rucksack is surprisingly simple to make and features an extractable inner pocket as well as full pockets on the sides and front.
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This is an ideal pattern for a nursery bag as it’s a small, tidy and lightweight bag that still has plenty of room for snacks!
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This is a sportier bag, with snap buckles and a drawstring opening. Make in waterproof materials for the ultimate year-round bag.
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Keep clothes and uniforms clean and tidy with this easy to make apron.
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Keep cool things cool and hot things hot with this nifty lunch-bag pattern.
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This sewing pattern includes three designs: a mouse, a pig & a wolf. Click here for the pattern.
Keep your little one’s packed lunch safe and sound in this lunch tote.
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Remember how much of a statement a schoolbag was in school? They were the medium through which you showed your personality. With classic DIY sewing patterns for school, you can create special handmade supplies for your children, which is infinitely more personal than anything you could buy! For more inspiration and sewing patterns, head to our website. Happy crafting, everybody!
