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Fall DIY Projects for teens

9 things to make for Fall, most searched first. Every one shows the level, the time and the cost before you start.

Iron-on patch jacket
Fabric and sewing

Iron-on patch jacket

A thrifted denim jacket covered in patches that tell people what you're into before you say a word.

Beginner45 minutes$15 to $35
Paper bat wall swarm
Paper

Paper bat wall swarm

A flock of black paper bats flying across your wall for Halloween, gone in 5 minutes on November 1.

Beginner45 minutes$3 to $6
Embroidery hoop fall wreath
Home decor

Embroidery hoop fall wreath

A wood hoop with faux leaves and dried stems clustered on 1 side, a minimal wreath for a dorm door.

Beginner30 minutes$8 to $15
Reverse tie-dye hoodie
Fabric and sewing

Reverse tie-dye hoodie

Bleach pulls the color out of a dark hoodie in swirls, the moody version of tie-dye.

Intermediate1 hour$5 to $25 with a thrifted hoodie
Embroidered denim jacket
Fabric and sewing

Embroidered denim jacket

Hand-stitched flowers, a name or a little design on a jean jacket, the upgrade that makes it one of a kind.

Intermediate3 hours$10 to $30
Soy candle tins
Candles and soap

Soy candle tins

Scented soy wax candles poured into travel tins, a top seller at school fairs and online.

Intermediate1 hour 30 minutes plus 1 week curing$25 to $40 for 8
Pallet wood sign
Pallets

Pallet wood sign

A rustic hand-painted sign built from reclaimed pallet boards, one of the best things to make and sell.

Advanced4 hours plus drying$0 to $20
Painted faux pumpkins
Paint

Painted faux pumpkins

Dollar store foam pumpkins painted in soft neutrals or bold patterns, fall decor that lasts for years.

Beginner1 hour plus drying$6 to $15
Branch slice coasters
Wood

Branch slice coasters

Rustic wood coasters sawed from a branch by hand and sealed, a woodworking first that people actually buy.

Intermediate2 hours plus 2 weeks drying$5 to $15

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