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[For Boys] Cool and Stylish Handmade Lesson Bag Ideas
Kids want to bring stylish, cool bags to lessons, kindergarten, daycare, and school! In this article, we’ve gathered handmade ideas for lesson bags that fulfill those wishes for boys.
We’ve picked out how-to guides for functional lesson bags—like zippered types that won’t spill even when swung around energetically, backpack styles that can be carried safely without tying up the hands, and larger sizes that are easy to use even for kids who struggle to fit their lesson items into a bag.
Use these ideas as a reference!
[For Boys] Cool & Stylish Handmade Lesson Bag Ideas (1–10)
Backpack with zipper pocket
Backpacks can hold items of various shapes, making them perfect for outings and field trips.
So why not try making one by hand? This idea features an outer pocket, which is handy for storing things like handkerchiefs and tissues.
Start by making the pocket.
Once the pocket is finished, sew it onto the outer fabric, then sew on the side panels, bottom piece, and back panel to form the main body of the backpack.
Make the lining in the same shape, combine it with the main body, and you’re done.
If you can’t find a backpack in a pattern you love, use this as a reference and try making your own.
Overalls-style lesson bag
Overalls are popular as a stylish fashion item.
Let’s incorporate that look into a lesson bag design! The overall shoulder straps become the handles, which is super cute.
First, sew a piece of fabric cut in the shape of overalls onto the outer fabric, then sew it into a bag shape.
Leave an opening for turning, place the outer piece inside the lining that you’ve also sewn into a bag with an opening, and stitch the overlapped bag openings together.
Turn the fabric right side out, close the turning opening, attach the handles, and you’re done.
This idea is made to fit A4 files, but feel free to make it in whatever size you like.
Shoulder bag with lid
Here’s an idea for a lidded shoulder bag that toddlers can use.
It has an 11 cm gusset so it can fit a lunch box, making it handy for outings, picnics, and various other occasions.
There’s one pocket on the outside and one on the inside, and the shoulder strap length is adjustable.
The parts to make are four: the main bag body, two pockets, and the lid.
Each piece is lined.
Sew on loops with rectangular rings to the main body for threading the strap through, and attach the pockets to both the outer and lining fabrics of the main body.
Once all the parts are made, sew them together to complete the bag.
Lesson bag with zipper
Many lesson bags have open tops, but this one features a zipper.
Once the zipper is closed, nothing falls out, making it easy to use even for toddlers and elementary school children who tend to tip their bags.
Basically, you sew the bottom fabric and the outer fabric together to make a single panel, then attach the handles, zipper, and lining to form the bag.
If needed, cut and sew both ends of the bottom section to create gussets.
It’s an idea that even beginners at sewing can easily copy.
Water-repellent lesson bag
Here’s a handmade idea for a water-repellent lesson bag using laminated fabric.
Don’t preschoolers and elementary school kids often go without an umbrella in light rain? In those moments, a water-repellent bag is really handy.
Plus, this idea includes gussets and a zipper, making it extremely practical.
Sew two outer fabric pieces to the zipper, then cut both corners of the piece that will be the bottom to create the gussets.
Place the fabrics right sides together, sew to form a bag shape, attach the handles, and you’re done.
Make the handles from laminated fabric as well, and stitch them onto the outer fabric.
Drawstring backpack with a zippered pocket
A drawstring bag is handy for quick outings, and if you add handles, it can also be used as an elementary school gym clothes bag.
This idea includes a zippered pocket on the outside, making it great for boys who like to keep everything together.
Start by making the pocket.
Once the pocket is done, sew it onto the outer fabric of the main body, sandwich in the tabs, and sew it right sides together with the lining fabric.
After creating the cord casing, turn the fabric right side out, thread your favorite cord, and you’re done! There’s no lining, so it’s a quick project to make.
body bag
A body bag that you can wear across your body is handy to have since it can be used together with a backpack or a school satchel.
Some elementary school kids might even use one to carry a handheld game when they go out to play.
In this idea, you’ll make the outer pocket, the main body of the bag, and the belt, then assemble them.
It’s lined, and the belt is adjustable, which is a nice bonus.
There are quite a few steps, but if you’re comfortable using a sewing machine, it shouldn’t take too long.