15 Bright and Cheery Summer Sewing Projects to Make Your Summer Even Better!
Summer is quickly approaching, which means we need to figure out what summer sewing projects we want to make. I don’t know about you, but summertime is a huge inspirational time for me, and I love to create new things during the warm months of the year.
In this post, we will look at some gorgeous and ingenious summer sewing patterns that will help you bring your creativity to the next level this summer.
What Can I Sew for a Vacation?
Summer is a fantastic time to go on vacation, whether to the beach, visit family, or travel abroad to see the sights and experience other cultures. For those who enjoy sewing and creating one-of-a-kind items for themselves and others, vacations are the perfect time to make something completely new and fresh for the trip.
For those who may need a little help figuring out what to make for your upcoming travels, I’ve compiled a list of some fun sewing ideas. Later in this post, we’ll look at specific examples of some of these ideas to give you a clear vision of what’s possible with a bit of fabric and thread.
- Swimsuit: There are hundreds of swimsuit patterns available on Etsy.
- Cover-Up: Wouldn’t it be SO cute to sew a matching cover-up for your swimsuit?
- Travel Bags: DIY luggage is a fun way to make custom carrying bags.
- Clothing: It’s the perfect time to try a new style and maybe make something you wouldn’t normally wear.
- Neck Pillow: If you’ve got a long flight ahead, it’s worth bringing a neck pillow to support your head while you snooze.
- Crossbody Bag: When traveling, you always need your essentials with you. A crossbody purse is a perfect companion for vacation.
- Card Holder: Along with a good purse, it’s good to have a designated spot for all your credit cards, driver’s licenses, hotel room cards, and other cards you need while traveling.
- Zipper Pouches: Pouches in different sizes are great for carrying all kinds of stuff, such as kids’ toys, makeup, toiletries, and other miscellaneous items.
Beach Sewing Projects
For those who love to travel to different beaches, you need to bring quite a few different items to have a fun day at the beach. I’ve gathered some beautiful and unique beachy patterns to inspire you for your summer sewing projects.
Do you like to collect seashells at the beach? This fantastic free tutorial will show you how to make the perfect seashell-collecting bag for the beach. These bags are also great for kids to carry their toys to the beach.
You may want a bag designated for beach items if you go to the beach often. This free tutorial will show you how to make a convertible tote bag from a beach towel.
How cute is this beach wrap? This super simple tutorial shows us how to make this beautiful wrap for the beach. The maker recommends using a jersey since it doesn’t fray and has a great stretch.
Melissa from The Polka Dot Chair made this beautiful bag. She wrote this free tutorial for this beach tote and included excellent photos for each step to help you make this bag, even if you are a beginner sewist.
If you’re spending all day at the beach or by the pool, chances are you want to bring some type of electronics, books, or something that shouldn’t get wet. This free tutorial lets you make handy waterproof pouches for your phone, tablet, or other protected items.
What to Sew for Summer?
Okay, now that we looked at some beachy patterns, let’s check out some summer sewing patterns that will get you into a carefree, summery mood. All these sewing projects suit beginner sewists; you can make them in a few hours.
This excellent free pattern from Heather Handmade shows us step-by-step how to make a bucket hat. Protecting your skin from the sun is super important; this hat will help shield your face from the sun’s rays. The tutorial includes a pattern that lets you make hats for your family, even little babies.
This is a genius idea! Working on your garden for an extended period can be rough on your knees, but it can be much easier with a gardening kneepad. This is a free tutorial from Life Sew Savory. There are easy-to-follow instructions, and this looks like a fun, simple summer sewing project.
These gorgeous coasters are from Amy Smart’s Diary of a Quilter blog. She includes a free downloadable PDF template for the strawberry pieces in the tutorial. How cute would these be for family gatherings and parties?
Here is a fantastic tutorial for a sunglasses case from The Polka Dot Chair. This glass case will protect your sunglasses when you must stick them in your purse. It’s pretty annoying to throw your glasses in your bag, pull them out, and see a scratch on the lens. Lol!
There’s just something super special about making your own clothes. This tutorial shows you how to make this simple yet beautiful flowy skirt. I’m adding this tutorial to my summer projects list for sure.
Okay, how cute would this top be with the skirt from #5? This is a free tutorial for a simple cami top with adorable tie sleeves. This is an excellent beginner garment-making project.
Here is a super neat tutorial showing us how to make a bag that folds into a small pocket. This would be handy when you go to garage sales, grocery shopping, or other shopping. You can stick the folded bag into your purse and unfold it when needed.
These are such great ideas, especially for little ones! This is a quick and easy sewing project, and you could make several in less than 30 minutes. You can use scrap quilting cotton and an old hand towel to make these handy little freezie pop holders.
Grass holds a surprising amount of moisture, and it’s no fun to get a soggy bottom when having a picnic, am I right? This tutorial shows you how to make a waterproof picnic blanket from a vinyl tablecloth and flannel fabric. You can make this quick and simple project in less than an hour.
This tutorial is an excellent idea! You take a straw basket and add fabric and embellishment to create a bright and cheery summer tote that you can use as a purse, shopping bag, or decoration in your home. This bag has MAJOR cottage-core vibes, and I love it!
I hope you enjoyed looking at these gorgeous summer sewing projects as much as I had fun hunting them down! Which one do you think you’ll try to make this summer? Let me know in the comments below!
Happy Stitches!
