
One of my favorite parts of back-to-school is the preparation in getting ready for a fresh school year ahead. I love shopping for new school supplies, backpacks, etc., but when you can sew, back-to-school is even more fun! It means handmade clothing, pencils cases, lunch boxes and more! I’ve round up some of my favorite back-to-school sewing projects here on The Cottage Mama to provide you with a little inspiration. There’s nothing better than seeing your little one in a handmade 1st day of school outfit and sending them to school in a little bit of sewn love.

Sew an adorable handmade Three-Ring Binder Pencil Case

Sew a fun, fashionable Apple Lunch Box with this FREE Pattern

Create some Ruffle Shorts to go under dresses, skirts and tops

Create a Reversible Vintage Trim Fabric Belt to accessorize any outfit

Sew up some simple knit skirts using the FREE Sydney Skirt Pattern

Sew a batch of Reusable Embroidered Snack Bags

Perfect for preschoolers and budding artists…….sew a Crayon Art Tote

Create a 1st Day of School Outfit using Cottage Mama Patterns





Lindsay Wilkes is the owner and designer behind The Cottage Mama. She creates timeless, vintage inspired sewing patterns for children’s clothes. She is also a fabric designer for Riley Black Designers / Penny Rose Fabrics, author of the book ‘Sew Classic Clothes for Girls’ and can be seen teaching nationwide and online in her video series ‘Lessons with Lindsay’ sponsored by Baby Lock Sewing and Embroidery machines.




new to your site and really like what I see. Not into sewing clothes right now but would like to get back into it so I can make some things for my granddaughter.