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Things to Sew for Boys

Practical designs with a dash of imagination – find the perfect balance in these cool things to sew for boys. Outfits, toys and bags feature basic shapes for a quick win or more complex patterns for an ambitious project. Custom details let personalities shine through. Handy items get plenty of use too. Keep reading for ideas to spark your creativity and make special handmade gifts.

Boys are notoriously difficult to sew for and cool things to sew for them are few and far between. We’ve gathered tons of fun and engaging project ideas that both you and your little guy are sure to love. From adorable stuffed animals to ultra-handy backpacks, these designs have function and creativity covered. Don’t worry if you’re new to sewing – the step-by-step instructions make each cool thing to sew for boys totally approachable.

Scoodie [Scarf with a hood]

Guys tend to not care if a jacket or a sweatshirt doesn’t have a hoodie and whether the collar is high enough to keep their neck protected from the wind and the cold, but you can make sure that the man or boy precious to you always has a hoodie and a scarf on him with this cool scoodie that’s a combination of the two.

by Hellosewing

DIY Phone Pillow Stand

Little boys and adult men equally enjoy using their phones or tablets to watch the game, movie, or their favorite show, which makes this little pillow that is a phone and a tablet holder you can make from scratch and give to the guy as a thoughtful gift he’ll use a lot.

by Hellosewing

Fleece Ear Warmer Headband

Give a guy with a cool haircut a winter hat and the odds are, he won’t use it no matter how cold his ears get, but give him this cool headband that’s actually an ear warmer and tell him he looks like Jordan with it and he’ll have it on his head the whole winter.

by Hellosewing

Kids bean bag chair

Give your little guy a piece of furniture that he’ll love the most out of everything else in his room and save some money by not buying it in the store as you make this amazing bean bag chair that you can decorate with a rug or a matching pillow that goes on top.

Hooded towel

Never again will your tiny gentleman protest when you reach for the towel to dry his hair after a bath or a swim in the pool because he’ll adore his new hooded towel you can make with this pattern since it resembles a superhero cape like Arrow or Doctor Strange.

by Hellosewing

Sliding Pencil Case

This cool sliding pencil case is one of the best things to sew for boys because it’s cool and handy with its design that features a sliding contrasting half that lets you turn it from a long portable pencil case to a short desk pencil holder with just one movement of the upper half up or down.

by Hellosewing

Dice bag

Here’s something that looks like your ordinary pouch with a drawstring threaded through the opening edge but to a guy who loves to play Dungeons and Dragons, it’s a fascinating helpful accessory that can keep his dice safe and in one place when it’s time to roll them because he can just shake them inside instead of throwing them off the desk accidentally.

by Hellosewing

Tool belt

Your little handyman needs to keep all his plastic tools neatly organized in one place so they’re ready when it’s time for some imaginary construction work, and with this rectangular holder with a wide pocket and a ribbon strap on top, he can have them on standby and just tie them around his waist and start building or fixing.

by Makeit-loveit

Small Cell Phone Pouch

Not so long ago we all wore little phone bags around our necks and nowadays they’re coming back which makes a lot of sense because this handy fabric phone case with long neck straps and a closure flap with a button or a magnetic clasp keeps your phone nearby, stain-free, and away from the spot you’re sitting on.

by Hellosewing

Toy bag and play mat

Boys usually aren’t fans of cleaning up their toys after playtime is over but with this practical item, that is guaranteed to change since they can keep their toys inside the bag with a drawstring closure, then spread out the bag into a mat as they play, after which they can just pull the drawstring up and pick up the toys back into the bag simultaneously!

by Fabricmill

Stuffed ball

Create a stuffed ball or animal from this project.

Stuffed balls are far superior to inflatable ones because they do less damage, they last longer, and they are more fun to play with for kids, and now you can make them from scratch with this pattern, featuring a stuffed body with six segments you can make in different colors that you stitch together into a ball.

by Hellosewing

Scarf with pockets

Make a unique scarf for your little guy that will make him the coolest dude among his friends thanks to the fun and practical addition, pockets that are on each end of the scarf, and that can hold his hands when he needs to warm them up quickly.

by Agirlandagluegun

Matchbox car organizer

Help your boy keep his beautiful cars on display in style with this large rectangular wall hanger with a triangular top edge and six rows of contrasting pockets that keep each of his little toy cars visible but safe, complete with some custom writings on the space between each row of pockets.

by Pickupsomecreativity

t-shirt quilt

Every boy hates saying goodbye to his favorite t-shirt, especially if it’s a shirt of his favorite team, but thanks to this pattern and your sewing skills, he won’t have to part with them because you’ll just slice them up into blocks, and stitch them into a lovely manly quilt he can keep on his wall or on his bed.

Dog backpack

Maybe it’s not the good time to get your kid a dog but you can still get them this adorable rectangular backpack that has a zipper closure, a lined interior, and amazing decorative features of dog ears, a snout, and eyes that make the friendliest dog face on the backpack.

by Mellysews

Dino tails

Nurture the love for dinosaurs your future paleontologist has with this fun and cute dinosaur costume addition, a long stuffed dinosaur tail that has little triangular scales along its center seam and a belt on the opposite end that your kid can put around his waist and live out the fantasy of becoming a dino!

by Andreasnotebook

Bow tie

Use this pattern to equip all the boys in your household with an accessory that every gentleman must have in his wardrobe, a bow tie that you can make in four different styles, each one suitable for a different level of formality, in one or two contrasting colors.

by Hellosewing

Lumber jack hat

No hat does a better job at keeping your head and ears warm than a lumberjack hat, and now you can sew one for your kids thanks to this pattern, featuring a flannel exterior and a fur lining, with an upwardly folded flap above the forehead and those characteristic side flaps that cover the ears.

by Deliacreates

Drawstring backpack

Adults or kids, it doesn’t matter in this case because everyone needs at least one drawstring bag in their lives, kids for toys or gym equipment for school, and adults for almost anything since the bag is so versatile, so this pattern comes in handy as it helps you make such a bag quickly and easily.

by Hellosewing

Fabric checkerboard

Surprise a board game enthusiast with a present they’ll love and use often as you utilize this pattern to sew a portable roll-up checkers board out of fabric that also acts as a chess board and a tic-tac-toe board since it has the fields for it on the back.

by Tamarasjoy

Basic boys wallet

It’s time for your boys to switch from childish wallets to classy ones that you can make with this pattern, featuring a fold-up style, three card pockets on each side when you open the wallet, and a fun decorative hole with a rivet on the center of the wallet.

by Noodle-head

Boys t-shirt

Boys go through shirts like a bull through a red flag, but with the pattern we have here, you’ll be ready for that since you’ll be able to sew shirts in twelve different sizes and three different lengths of sleeves, with each variation of the shirt having a crew neckline.

Comes in 12 sizes (regular and slim versions available)

Necklines: Crew Neck

Sleeve Lengths: Short// 3/4 Sleeve// Long

 

by Doitbetteryourself

Wearable blanket

Give your kid a cool new thing to wear around the house during those cold winter days as you put this pattern to use and make a blanket that’s almost like a sweatshirt, with a hoodie, elasticated cuffs, and a straight bottom hem that goes below the knees so they can snuggle up into the blanket when they sit on the couch.

by Doitbetteryourself

Be it your boys, your hubby, your brother, or your dad, with all these patterns you will be able to make the perfect gift for their upcoming birthdays. Don’t forget to come back and tell us how your projects turned out and how the boys liked it. And feel free to subscribe for fresh updates! Have fun sewing toys for boys!