Summer is half over so it is time to start thinking about back to school. Get those kiddies on their way in style with these 10 Back to School DIY ideas.
As we turn our sights to fall, our first thoughts are back to school! There are so many things that we can make that will be awesome and trendy when accompanying a child to school. Nana has found 10 of the best!
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Whether you crochet, sew or quilt, you can start working on some of these awesome back to school DIY projects!
Locker caddy
Made from felt with optional darling appliques you can design this caddy to suit your needs. Easily adaptable for use with school supplies, sewing supplies, as a kitchen or office organizer and more. Designed by
Nikol Lohr and available on Makezine, the instructions make an 8″x24″ caddy, sized for a half-height locker.
Pencil case
This cute granny square zippered pouch is just the perfect size for pencils. Super easy to make using scraps of yarns, this stylish pencil case is fully lined with a zippered closure. Skip to my Lou offers a tutorial that helps with making this zippered pouch.
Lunch bag
Nana featured these lunch bags on “Nana’s Favorites” website and they have become a very popular project.
This easy to sew lunch bag pattern makes a cute quilted lunch bag
Backpack
Nana also featured this fashionable crocheted back pack.
This backpack is easy to crochet and easy to decorate to match your or your loved one’s personal style.
Quilted file folder
This quilted file folder is a great way to keep homework organized. Make it in your child’s favorite character fabric, school colors or fabric you just love. Designed by Nicole of the Sewing Rabbit Team, this folder will cushion their school supplies as they travel on the bus.
Laptop Sleeve
This easy DIY is perfect for transporting your laptop to school or the office! You can create this quilted laptop sleeve using a variety of fabrics, from quilting cotton to canvas. Change the size to fit your tablet!
TEXTBOOK COVER
Sewrella designed this textbook cover, made to look like notebook paper! You could easily stitch the school subject name on the binding part of the cover – “Math” “Science” or “English. Adjust the stitches and/or rows to make a size to fit any textbook. 24/7 Cotton yarn by Lion Brand, does not have much stretch so it will move and mold to your book fairly well. For best results start the pattern with your textbook handy
MEMO BOARD
Stay organized this year with this DIY memo board from Polka Dot Chair.
Keep school papers, homework assignments and more at your fingertips. Great to remember that important item as you head out the door.
BACK TO SCHOOL THEMED QUILT
Who needs a box of pencils and crayons when you can have a quilt full of them? Here is an adorable quilt pattern featuring writing crayons and pencils, and it would be perfect for any student or teacher that loves school.
PONCHO
Go back to school in style with this warm and comfy poncho. Back to school brings fall’s cooler weather and when a coat is too warm but a sweater is needed, this fashionable poncho will be perfect to grab as your child heads out the door. Another favorite from “Nana’s Favorites”
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