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National Sewing Month: It’s Back to School Season

September 3, 2011 by AllFreeSewing 25 Comments

Dear Readers,

It’s National Sewing Month! To celebrate, AllFreeSewing.com is hosting a special blog series throughout the entire month. Check back daily for posts featuring our favorite projects, new sewing videos and tutorials, guest blogs from talented designers and more. We’re also giving away a HUGE sewing prize at the end of the month. You won’t believe how EASY it is to WIN!

Leave a comment on any of the blog posts with the headline “National Sewing Month”. Your comment will count as an entry into the giveaway. You are free to comment as often as once per blog post (for a total of 30 chances to win!). At the end of the month, we’ll pool all of the comments together and pick one lucky winner to win the mystery grand prize. And trust us; you want to win this one!

Whether you’re already a sewing enthusiast or new to the craft, our hope is that this September will encourage you to create wonderful sewn projects.

Here’s Today’s Post:

Now that I’m no longer in school, I really love this time of year. That dread of returning to homework, tests and papers has been replaced with a deep sense of nostalgia. This year, instead of fantasizing about new supplies and freshly-pressed outfits, I think I’ll craft away my back to school blues. Thankfully, AllFreeSewing‘s latest eBook, 6 Free Sewing Projects to Make for Going Back to School, is filled with back to school projects that you can wear or use immediately.

I like that this eBook is filled with ideas for everyone. Whether you’re crafting for a kid or an adult, you’ll find crafty ideas in this eBook. Also, the projects cater to a variety of skill sets, so you can try something more difficult or go back to basics.

Lunch Sack

My personal favorite project in this eBook is the Lunch Sack. Last year I decided to “go green” and carry a reusable tote to work each day instead of using (and then throwing away) a plastic bag. This project is a great option if you want to keep your food the correct temperature and save the environment from unnecessary waste. It’s honestly so easy to make this project – beginners can show off their work with pride!

 

Here are some more back to school projects to get you in the fall spirit:

  1. Bow Backpack
  2. School Supply Caddy
  3. Pencil and Notebook Folders
  4. Back to School Desk Bag

 

Are you excited for back to school season? Why or why not?

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  1. Jennifer says

    September 3, 2011 at 2:00 pm

    I’m excited … we homeschool and this year we’re studying the Far East … fun!

  2. Michelle jadaa says

    September 3, 2011 at 5:18 pm

    back to school in itself doesnt affect me anymorebut as the weather cools off i start to thinks about sewing a winter wardrobe.

  3. Sue D says

    September 5, 2011 at 7:07 am

    I am excited because my granddaughter started kindergarten this year.

  4. dyanna says

    September 5, 2011 at 8:29 am

    My son is starting preschool and I am so excited for the fun he is going to have!

  5. Christine says

    September 5, 2011 at 9:14 pm

    Awesome. I need to make the hubby a new lunch sack. Will give this a try!

  6. Cassandra says

    September 6, 2011 at 12:20 pm

    My babies are not in school yet .. I just like to make new stuff 🙂 I really want to make my daughter a cute lil back pack and a lunch sac for my hubby !! These are my next 2 projects 🙂 Wish me luck (pick me!,pick me!)

  7. Bobbi Dunn says

    September 6, 2011 at 12:57 pm

    mine are in jr high and high school 🙂

  8. Chanda Kim says

    September 6, 2011 at 1:28 pm

    Love the lunch sack!

  9. Laurie M Parrack says

    September 6, 2011 at 3:59 pm

    Back to school is a wonderful thing if you are a mom like me. The thought of the kids being gone at school is a wonderful thing.

  10. Becca says

    September 6, 2011 at 6:34 pm

    Not too excited for back to school. NO longer have any kids at home, and Now it means my daughter is far away, instead of at home. But we still enjoy the get ready for school projects, now for a dorm room instead of a locker.

  11. Lisa says

    September 8, 2011 at 5:19 pm

    I no longer have kids at home but stil love school supplies and all the gadgets- the caddy is my favorite and I think it will make lovely gifts for teachers, grandchildren, teen volunteers,=.. I live it!

  12. amorette says

    September 9, 2011 at 11:03 am

    the homemade backpacks are very cute, and i love the clothes from oliver + s!

  13. MC Varano says

    September 12, 2011 at 2:48 pm

    So much variety in only six designs! 🙂

  14. Beth R says

    September 12, 2011 at 3:29 pm

    The lunch sack looks great, especially since it is insulated.

  15. Crafting with Cookie says

    September 12, 2011 at 7:33 pm

    We homeschool and the children and I were excited to start back.

  16. Lija says

    September 13, 2011 at 8:49 am

    This will be fun for my Kindergartener to help me make!

  17. Casual Crafter says

    September 17, 2011 at 5:11 am

    We homeschool, and do enjoy back to school time. Not too much changes, but our days become a little more intentional, and we find more time to do activities like crafts and projects.

  18. Kitten With A Whiplash says

    September 18, 2011 at 11:27 am

    Cool gituar shirt!

  19. IRIS says

    September 20, 2011 at 12:20 pm

    “back to school” doesn’t affect me since my daughters are grown and out of the house. BUT, it does remind me that Christmas is just a few short months away! Time to get stitchin’!

  20. Cheryl says

    September 22, 2011 at 1:36 pm

    I wonder how successful one might be in approaching the makers of sports team fabric things for their “seconds” and otherwise unsellable fabric left-overs so one’s school-age child could have a special backpack or book tote with an applique of the team’s logo or such. You can always get something from the thrift store or a yardsale that you could cut up to get the valued applique material too. And if not “sports”, how about the child’s favorite TV show as inspiration for some embellishment?

  21. CoutureCat says

    September 23, 2011 at 2:00 am

    As usual, no disappointments here…
    great blog site, great info!!

  22. Stacie Sawicki says

    September 23, 2011 at 10:29 am

    My little ones are not yet in school but will hopefully get to start preschool next year!
    I love the great ideas for back to school projects and can’t wait til I can make some for my boys 🙂

  23. Teresa says

    September 23, 2011 at 6:17 pm

    Cute! Good for holding crafting supplies as well I would think.

  24. Kim says

    September 27, 2011 at 10:06 am

    I really want to try the lunch sak.

  25. Katie says

    September 29, 2011 at 3:49 pm

    The bow backpack is pretty cute.

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