[Hand Sewing] Easy crafts recommended for elementary school students. Let's handmake something cute!
Why not start some crafts that even elementary school children can enjoy safely? With simple hand-sewn projects using felt and fabric scraps, you can create lovely pieces with just the basic stitches.
Here, we introduce cute items like bi-color tassels, floral hair ties, and an adorable chick mascot.
The materials are easy to find, making it simple to give it a try.
Cherish children’s “I want to make it!” spirit, and share the joy of handmade creations together while having fun.
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Practical Handmade Accessories and Bags (11–20)
Small pouch in the shape of a tetra pak (mouth-opening style)
How about making a tetra-shaped snap-open pouch that’s perfect for holding sweets or small items? Cut the fabric into triangles, place a plastic board cut into the same triangular shape inside, and layer another triangular piece of fabric on top before sewing them together.
Make four of these parts, then sew them together to form a tetra shape.
Leave one side unsewn so you can open it to put things in and take them out.
Finally, attach a cord so you can hang it from a bag, and it’s complete.
Because it contains a plastic board, you can easily open the mouth by pressing the two ends of the unsewn opening together without needing a zipper or snaps.
rosette
If she’s an elementary school girl, chances are she has at least one favorite idol or anime character, right? So let’s handcraft a rosette, a must-have item for supporting your fave! The frilled ribbon part of a rosette might seem tricky, but there’s actually a handy tool called a rosette supporter.
With this, even elementary schoolers can make one easily—give it a try! Once you’ve prepared the base and the basic frill, decorate it to your liking.
Use ribbons, gems, and other parts in your oshi’s color to finish it off cutely!
Mario character-style strap
These are straps inspired by Mario characters—a game beloved by kids and adults alike.
First, prepare two pieces of felt cut into the shape of the character you want to make.
Layer the two pieces and sew around the edges using a blanket stitch.
At this point, be sure to sew in the loop where the strap hardware will go.
Once you’ve sewn most of the way around, leave a small opening, add stuffing, then sew it closed.
For details like Mario’s eyes and mustache or the green spots on Yoshi’s egg, prepare felt in the appropriate colors and shapes, and glue them onto the finished base with craft adhesive.
Finally, attach the strap hardware, and you’re done!
gather mask
Until not long ago, masks were generally thought of as white, but now there are plenty of colorful ones, aren’t there? How about trying to handcraft a mask using fabric you like? You might worry that fabric masks aren’t very functional, but this design includes a nose wire, and you can insert a nonwoven filter between the two layers of fabric and easily replace it.
Gathering the fabric on both sides might be a bit tricky, but if you sew carefully you’ll be fine—you can even make it without a sewing machine.
Hand-sewn eco bag
How about trying to make a handmade eco bag? These days you need an eco bag almost everywhere—convenience stores, supermarkets—and it’s inconvenient not to have one.
You can make it by folding a single piece of fabric, so all you have to sew are the sides and the handles.
The pattern’s curves can be drawn freehand, and you can pin the pattern to the fabric and cut it out as is, which makes it a nice, casual project.
Your family and friends will surely be happy to receive one as a gift! It also folds up small, making it easy to carry—another big plus.
Simple small items made with towels
You’ve got a favorite patterned towel, right? How about using that favorite towel to make a bag or pouch that can be used in two ways? Fold a face towel in half, fold and sew both ends, insert D-rings and sew both sides, then thread a cord through and attach swivel snap hooks at the ends—voilà, you’ve got a drawstring bag that can be worn as both a backpack and a shoulder bag! And with a small towel and a zipper, you can also easily make a gusseted pouch.
It’s so simple that you’ll want to start making them as soon as you find a cute patterned towel!
Pocket tissue case with ribbon
Would you like to try making a pocket tissue case out of felt? It has a big ribbon on the back, making it eye-catching and very cute.
You can sew the whole thing by hand, so you don’t need a sewing machine.
First, make the ribbon parts.
Fold the ribbon into four layers, add tucks, then wrap the center with felt and stitch it in place.
Next, make the main body.
When sewing the body, stitch the large ribbon in at the same time, turn it right side out, and it’s already done.
Since you’re using felt, there’s no need to finish the edges, so even beginners at crafting should be able to make it quickly.
