Back to School Cones (Schultüten) are given to students on their first day of school in many European countries. Traditionally filled with candy, school cones are meant to "sweeten" the start of school. We like to fill ours with school supplies instead of candy. Afterwards, we hang the bag in the bedroom and use it as storage and decoration.

This is our most-popular, longest-selling, heirloom-quality fabric Schultüte. Each one is made to order by request with our current fabric availability. Made with cotton fabric, it is lined with fabric as well. A drawstring closure holds everything inside. No two are alike - unless you request it!

*One block-style initial name comes standard on each bag, please let me know which letter you would like and what color!*

LISTING OPTIONS:
1) Size (14", 18", 24" length)
2) Drawing type: Ruffle or Not
3) Cone Color
4) Personalization - block-style letter

Other special request? Want a specific color? Perhaps script writing as opposed to a block initial? Send any questions my way! I'm happy to create a custom listing to your specific details. Larger or smaller sizes can also be accommodated by request. Please message me and I will set up a private listing for you.

APPROXIMATE PRICING ON CUSTOM SCHULTUETE:
$65 small 14" cone, one letter, no ruffle
$75 small 14" cone, one letter, with ruffle

$80 regular 18" cone, one letter, no ruffle
$90 regular 18" cone, one letter, with ruffle

$90 extra large 24" cone, one letter, no ruffle
$100 extra large 24" cone, one letter, with ruffle

Common Add-ons:
+$7/ each additional block-style letter (4 max)
+$7 lace/ribbon

HOW TO MAKE A FABRIC CONE LESS FLOPPY:
Each order comes with instructions for adding a cardboard insert to stiffen the fabric cone. The WyseWorks Etsy store also sells custom sized cushion inserts to use the school cone as a pillow:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1025264716/add-on-schultuete-pillow-cushion

SHIPPING:
Ships 2-3 business days in a USPS Priority Mail envelope by default to US addresses. If you need some other option, please contact me.

CARE:
Machine wash and dry with like colors.

BACKGROUND:
I began making these fabric Schultüten for my American-German kiddos in 2011. Finding Schultüten in the US wasn't possible. And it was very expensive to ship traditional German cardboard Schultueten across the Atlantic Ocean! I decided to make them myself. I didn't want to waste time, money, and materials on a disposal, single-use item. So, I upgraded the design to fabric. Over the years I’ve tried to explore classic childhood themes while blending a bit of Americanism into the design.

DIY:
Interested in making one yourself? Check out this link for the DIY Pattern and Instructions:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/807332325/diy-pattern-14-schultute-using-fat