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How about making a handmade “lesson bag” for your child’s classes using fabric in their favorite colors and patterns?
In this article, we introduce a variety of handmade lesson bag ideas, including lined and reversible styles, shoulder bags, and backpack styles.
A bag made just for them will surely boost your child’s motivation for their lessons!
We’ve gathered ideas that use simple steps to create cute, high-quality bags with ease, so please use them as a reference.
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[Lesson Bags] Cute & Easy! A Handcrafted Idea Pick-Up (1–10)
Lesson bag with shoulder strap
It’s so convenient when you can sling it over your shoulder and keep both hands free, right? So, here are some handmade ideas for a lesson bag with a shoulder strap.
This one uses quilted fabric for the outer layer and a heavy fabric for the base, making it durable.
It also has gussets, so it holds a good amount.
Sew the bag tape (which will be the handles) onto the outer fabric, then layer the base fabric on top and sew.
Stitch everything together to form the bag shape, and sew bag tape with D-rings on both ends.
Sew the lining, attach the shoulder strap, and you’re done.
Lesson bag with lid
Lesson bags are characterized by their wide openings that make it easy to put things in, but on the flip side, items can fall out easily when tilted.
So how about making a lesson bag with a flap? First, round off two corners of the outer fabric and lining, then sew them together to make the flap.
Sew the outer fabric pieces together and the lining pieces together, and create the gussets.
Sew the bag strap tape and the flap onto the outer fabric, then attach the lining.
Finish by sewing hook-and-loop fasteners onto the flap and the outer fabric.
Thread an adjustable slide (tri-glide) through the bag strap tape so you can adjust the length.
zipper tote rucksack
Here’s an idea for a bag that can be used both as a tote and as a backpack.
The bag opening has a zipper.
There’s a zippered pocket on the outside and one pocket on the inside.
With a gusset of about 10 cm, it looks like it can hold quite a lot.
Sew the pocket and handles onto the outer fabric, and sew the backpack straps and handles onto the lining fabric.
After sewing a pocket onto one side of the lining, attach the outer fabric and lining to the zipper at the bag opening.
Then sew the outer pieces together and the lining pieces together separately, create the gusset at the bottom, and you’re done! You could also add a tag or charm, or make the backpack straps removable.
Lesson bag with zipper
Here’s a handmade idea for a lesson bag with a zipper.
Having a zipper keeps the contents from being seen or falling out, making it convenient not only for children but for people of any age.
Layer the outer fabric with the lining, sew a tall rectangular shape down the center, then cut a slit inside it and turn the lining to the back through the slit.
Sew the zipper into this opening, and attach bag tape on both sides to form the handles.
Sew the outer fabric together and create the gusset, then leave a turning opening and sew the lining as well.
Turn the fabric right side out, close the turning opening, stitch down both ends of the zipper, and you’re done.
Reversible lesson bag
Here’s an idea for a reversible bag that lets you enjoy two patterns with a single bag.
Place the outer and lining fabrics right sides together, sandwich the bag tape (which will be the handles) between them, and sew.
After forming a tube, shift the fabric so the seam sits at the center.
Create gussets at the bottom, sew the remaining edges, then turn the bag right side out and topstitch around the opening.
If you need pockets, sew them onto the outer and lining fabrics first.
Try making it with two fabrics featuring motifs kids love—like cars and dinosaurs, or flowers and hearts!
Lesson tote bag with divider
When you want to carry a lot of items, having dividers makes it easy to see what’s inside at a glance, which is convenient.
This one not only has dividers but also comes with four pockets, so you can store small items as well.
It’s also large enough to fit a tablet or a melodica.
After attaching handles to the outer fabric, attach hook-and-loop fasteners to the divider fabric.
Sew the lining with the pockets to the divider fabric, then sew the outer fabric and lining together to finish.
The hook-and-loop fasteners on the dividers help prevent items from falling out quickly, which is nice.
Adding a zipper would also be a good option.
Lesson bag with inner pocket
Here’s an idea for a handy lesson bag with an inner pocket.
Sew the two outer fabric pieces together and the two lining pieces together to make one piece each, then attach a pocket to the lining.
For the pocket, fold the fabric edges inward by about 1 cm and stitch them down.
Place the outer and lining fabrics right sides together, sandwich the bag handles (webbing) in between, and sew around.
Turn the bag right side out through the opening, close the opening, and topstitch around the bag opening.
Finally, attach a ribbon with wood glue, and you’re done!