45 Fun Summer Sewing Projects • Heather Handmade

Make one of these great summer sewing projects for all the fun activities you’ll be doing like swimming, biking, hiking, and exploring! There’s something for everyone to make!

I love summertime and having my kids home from school. We have so much fun playing, hiking, swimming, and biking.

I’ve put a big list together of all the things you can sew for the summer! Each sewing project is something that will help you or something lightweight you can wear. A lot of these have free PDF sewing patterns to help you make it!

Which one is your favorite?

Do you love to sew? Try one of these fun sewing projects!

What is a PDF sewing pattern?

A PDF pattern is a sewing pattern designed on the computer and organized so that it can be printed on several letter or A4 size pieces of paper.

I love using PDF sewing patterns because if the pattern gets ruined or if my children or I changed sizes, I can always print it again. It’ll never be destroyed since I have a digital version!

How do you use a PDF sewing pattern?

Open the PDF on a computer and click print. When printing make sure that the scaling is set to 100% or no scaling so that the pattern prints at the correct size.

Once the pattern is printed it can be taped together to get the full size. Then the pattern can be cut for each pattern piece size or individual sizes can be traced so that the pattern can be used again and again. Learn how to use PDF sewing patterns.

Summer Sewing Projects

How to Make a Garden Kneeler

Learn how to make a garden kneeler with a useful sewing pattern. This beginner sewing project makes gardening comfortable and easy on knees.

DIY Reusable Water Balloons

Learn how to make DIY reusable water balloons using sponges and scraps of fleece fabric. It’s a quick summer sewing project that is fun to play with!

Free Beach Bag Sewing Pattern

Learn how to make a beach bag with a free sewing pattern. This bag sewing project is great to hold everything for the pool or the beach!

Free Ice Cream Pint Cozy Sewing Pattern

Learn how to make a ice cream pint cozy with a free sewing pattern. Keep ice cream cold and hands warm while you enjoy a summer treat.

Free Popsicle Holder Sewing Pattern

Learn how to make a popsicle holder with a free sewing pattern. There’s a mermaid tail, shark, sword hilt, and a simple rectangle. It’s that time of the summer when my kids are eating popsicles almost everyday.

Easy DIY Towel Poncho for Kids

Learn how to make a DIY towel poncho out of a beach towel and hand towel. This easy sewing project is great for kids at the beach or pool!

Free Swim Trunks Sewing Pattern

Learn how to make a swimsuit for kids with a free swim trunks sewing pattern. This easy sewing project is for babies, toddlers, and kids! It’s time for summer and swimming!

DIY Travel Toothbrush Roll Bag

Learn how to make a DIY toothbrush roll bag for traveling with a hand towel and a ribbon. Organize your hygiene items with this simple sewing project!

DIY Swimsuit Cover Up

Learn how to make a DIY swimsuit cover up perfect for hot summer days. Match the fabric to your swimsuit, and wear it to the beach or poolside!

DIY Tic Tac Toe Travel Game

Learn how to make tic tac toe travel game with felt and a drawstring bag. This beginner sewing project is a great for the car and airplane.

DIY Tote Bag with Fold Up Pocket

Learn how to make a DIY tote bag with a fold up pocket. With the reusable bag folded up in a pocket it's easy to store in a purse or car until needed.

Free Baby Shorts Sewing Pattern + Bloomers

Use the free baby shorts pattern and free baby bloomers pattern to make upcycled shorts! Reuse the hem of any shirt or patterns for a fast sewing project!

Sew a Sunglasses Case with a Free Pattern

Learn how to sew a sunglasses case with a free sewing pattern! Keep your sunglasses case safe in your bag with a beginner sewing project!

Free Wrap Skirt Pattern

Learn how to make a DIY wrap skirt with a free sewing pattern guide in any size. This beginner sewing project is a great handmade gift!

Free Scrunchie Sewing Pattern

Learn how to make a DIY scrunchie with a free printable scrunchie PDF sewing pattern. Use cotton or silk for an easy sewing project!

Free Bucket Hat Sewing Pattern

Learn how to make a bucket hat with a free sewing pattern in baby, child, and adult sizes. This beginner sewing project is great for summer!

Free Pencil Skirt Pattern

Learn how to make a free pencil skirt pattern with the easiest no hem tutorial. Use your measurements to for your own custom pencil skirt.

DIY Lace Cover Up

Learn how to sew a DIY lace cover up with any lace fabric to wear over your swimming suit. It’s a great sewing project to enjoy at the pool or the beach!

14 Tips: How to Sew a Swimming Suit

Use these tips to learn how to sew a swimming suit. Once you know the way to sew swim stretch fabric you can make any suit.

Mermaid Tote Bag Pattern

Use this free mermaid tote bag pattern to make a trick-or-treat bag! It’s the perfect addition to a ocean-inspired costume or pretend play

Sew a DIY Dog Leash

Learn how to sew a DIY dog leash with a fat quarter. This beginner sewing project is a fun way to show off fun fabric for any dog lover.

DIY Reusable Snack Pouches

It’s easy to bring snacks for kids (or yourself) with these DIY reusable snack pouches! Use waterproof fabric to make them easy to clean!

Free Ball Sewing Pattern

Learn how to sew a ball or sphere with a free ball sewing pattern. This beginner sewing project is great for little kids or pets to play with!

diy easy circle skirt free sewing pattern

Free Circle Skirt Pattern

Skirts are so easy to make. Use this easy circle skirt tutorial and free sewing pattern to make your own custom circle skirt!

DIY Fat Quarter Skirt for Little Girls

Learn how to make a DIY fat quarter skirt for little girls. It's fast, easy, it's a great scrap fabric project, and would make an adorable gift!

How to Upcycle a Swimming Suit

Learn how to upcycle a swimming suit for kids. It’s a great way to save money and reuse adult swimming suits that aren’t being used.

How to Make a One Piece Into a Tankini

Learn how to make a one piece into a tankini. This refashion project is great for a one piece swimsuit that is too short or long in the torso.

How to Make a Tote Bag with Leather Handles // heatherhandmade.com

How to Make a Tote With Leather Handles

Learn how to make a tote bag with leather handles. This beginner sewing project looks great and is perfect for carrying your essentials!

DIY Reusable Bowl Covers

Sew these reusable bowl covers for any bowl or casserole dish. These are a great scrap fabric project, and they can be easily washed!

How to Hem Shorts with a Cuff

Learn how to hem shorts with a cuff for a casual and fun look. This sewing tutorial requires minimal sewing and can be done by hand. I love wearing shorts in the summertime.

How to Make a Skirt from a Scarf

Learn how to make a skirt from a scarf. Use an infinity scarf, rectangle scarf, or a square scarf to make children’s skirts. I love upcyling to make something amazing like turning a skarf into a skirt.

Upcycled DIY Sunglasses Case

Learn how to make a DIY sunglasses case by upcycling a sleeve or pair of leggings. Reuse the hem for fast sewing and a scrap of fleece for cushion.

Keep Your Car Clean with a DIY Car Trash Can

Make it easier to keep your car clean with a DIY car trash can. This beginner sewing project is simple with a free sewing pattern!

Free Half Circle Skirt Pattern

Make a gorgeous DIY half circle skirt with a free sewing pattern! Learn how to measure yourself, use those measurements to create a sewing pattern that fits your body, and then sew it.

Free Chapstick Holder Keychain Pattern

With this free chapstick holder keychain pattern, make a cute keychain to hold your lip balm or chapstick to clip onto your purse or backpack.

How to Upcycle Jeans Into a Tote Bag

Learn how to upcycle jeans into a tote bag. This beginner sewing project is a quick and easy bag to sew, and it already has pockets!

DIY Convertible Towel Bag

Stop dropping your towel when you have so much to carry and make a DIY convertible towel bag instead! The towel converts to a backpack and then back to a towel!

Upcycled DIY Water Bottle Holder

Learn how to make a DIY water bottle holder by upcycling a pair of pants. Reuse the hem for quicker sewing for this easy, summer sewing project!

tie bow onto scrunchie covering stitches

How to Make a Silk Scrunchie

Learn how to make a DIY silk scrunchie with a free printable scrunchie PDF sewing pattern. This is a great beginner sewing project! I love using silk hair accessories for my curly hair.

How to Cut Leggings into Shorts

Learn how to cut leggings into shorts. If your leggings have holes in the knees this is a great way to still use them as shorts!

Free Flat Front Skirt Pattern

Make an easy flat front skirt with this free sewing pattern and template! The skirt can be made for any size or age, and it’s really easy to sew! Whenever spring and warm weather comes I feel the urge to make all the skirts and dresses in all the bright colors. It’s gets me excited

Free Dice Bag Sewing Pattern

Learn how to make a drawstring bag with a free dice bag sewing pattern. Faux leather makes an easy sewing project and a great handmade gift.

DIY One Seam Wrap Skirt + Free Pattern

Use this tutorial to make your own one seam wrap skirt! It’s fast and easy to sew, and there’s no flashing! This skirt is so adjustable that it can fit lots of sizes, and you can still fit in it if you’re changing sizes!

How to Applique on Stretch Fabric

Learn how to applique on stretch fabric. This sewing technique works great for knit fabric. It’s easy as long as you have the right supplies!

Upcycled DIY Bike Bag

Learn how to make a DIY bike bag by upcycling the leg of a pair of pants. This sewing project is quick and easy, and it holds all the essentials on your bike!

If you make something using this pattern, I’d love to see! Please share it on social media with the hashtag #heatherhandmade and tag me!