Back to school sewing - 8 projects for sewing inspiration

School is already back in session where I live, which seems so early! I could swear when I was a kid we started later but I'm old and things have changed, I suppose. Lately I have been sewing totes - my kid uses one to take their laptop to volunteering, and to carry their crochet projects around.

I just finished this one yesterday from leftover fabrics from other projects and bedsheets from Goodwill. I have my Warm Up America projects in one tote and I'll probably use this one to carry around a different knitting project. Who doesn't love a chicken patterned fabric?

The first thing I've made with scrap fabric squares. Some of my corners don't line up, but I definitely learned from this project!

Here are some of my favorite back-to-school projects I'm seeing over on Pinterest.

1. The totes - I do the bottom corners a bit differently, but the detailed instructions are great! https://www.seasonedhomemaker.com/simple-tote-bag-tutorial/

2. This little Japanese knot bag would be so cute on a backpack or as a keychain - https://www.arosetintedworld.co.uk/japanese-knot-bag-make-this-cute-mini-bag/

3. Who doesn't need a chapstick holder? https://shychameleoncrafts.com/diy-chapstick-holder/

4. I want one of these storage pockets that attaches to a book or a planner - https://theseamanmom.com/notebook-pencil-holder-pattern/

5. This simple drawstring pouch would be helpful to organize small items in a backpack - https://sewspiratrice.com/how-to-sew-a-drawstring-bag-with-lining/

6. This simple lanyard would be good for kids with keys or as a teacher gift - https://www.allfreesewing.com/Accessories-to-Sew/Super-Easy-Lanyard-and-Key-Chain-Wristlet-from-Fiskars

7. Scrappy bookmarks - https://forum.lettucecraft.com/t/scrappy-fabric-bookmarks-with-tutorial/4640

8. This pencil pouch would be great for storing school supplies or other small items - https://blog.clover-usa.com/2023/08/08/back-to-school-pencil-pouch-sewing-tutorial/