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Summer Sewing Projects

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?

Free Beach Bag Sewing Pattern
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Free Beach Bag Sewing Pattern

ByHeather Handmade May 10, 2022May 10, 2022

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! It’s almost summertime when we’ll be spending hours at the beach, the pool, or the lake. Our family loves to swim so I needed a bag that could…

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Free Swim Trunks Sewing Pattern
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Free Swim Trunks Sewing Pattern

ByHeather Handmade May 3, 2022May 19, 2022

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! I have made lots of swim trunks for my kids at different ages and sizes, and I’ve finally perfected my free swim trunks sewing…

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14 Tips: How to Sew a Swimming Suit
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14 Tips: How to Sew a Swimming Suit

ByHeather Handmade March 30, 2022March 30, 2022

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. Summer is coming! Are you ready to sew a swimming suit? I remember taking a swimming suit sewing class in college, and I was completely amazed at how easy…

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Free Popsicle Holder Sewing Pattern
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Free Popsicle Holder Sewing Pattern

ByHeather Handmade July 20, 2021May 19, 2022

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. They love having it after swimming or going to a playground. Even when it’s extremely hot outside, they…

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How to Make a Flag Rag Quilt
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How to Make a Flag Rag Quilt

ByHeather Handmade June 21, 2021June 22, 2021

With this free quilt pattern make an American flag rag quilt to decorate for the 4th of July and summer. Rag quilts are easy and fun to make! I really love the 4th of July; it’s one of my very favorite holidays. I love the summer weather, yummy food, and the inspiration of Independence day….

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45 Fun Summer Sewing Projects
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45 Fun Summer Sewing Projects

ByHeather Handmade June 1, 2021May 11, 2022

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…

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Easy DIY Harvest Apron
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Easy DIY Harvest Apron

ByHeather Handmade August 4, 2020September 23, 2021

Learn how to make an easy DIY harvest apron for the garden. It works as an apron, and it can turn into a little bag for carrying all your produce. I love having fresh vegetables, and I plant a garden every year. I’m only a beginner gardener and am only successful with a few vegetables,…

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Mini Felt Mermaid Softie + Free Pattern
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Mini Felt Mermaid Softie + Free Pattern

ByHeather Handmade July 28, 2020May 19, 2022

Learn how to make a mini felt mermaid softie with a free sewing pattern! This is a great stuffed mermaid that can be carried in purses and pockets to play! I’m so excited to share a free sewing pattern for the cutest little felt mermaid softie. It is a tiny size that fits in pockets…

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DIY Reusable Water Balloons
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DIY Reusable Water Balloons

ByHeather Handmade July 14, 2020February 12, 2022

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! It’s getting to the hottest part of the summer, and we’re running out of things to do. My kids love playing with water, but they wanted a different…

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Upcycled DIY Bike Bag
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Upcycled DIY Bike Bag

ByHeather Handmade June 22, 2020February 12, 2022

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! My kids love riding their bikes, and I love seeing them out enjoying themselves. I have a child that is always collecting…

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Upcycled DIY Sunglasses Case
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Upcycled DIY Sunglasses Case

ByHeather Handmade June 17, 2020June 10, 2021

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. I’ve gotten to the point where basically if I’m outside, I’m wearing sunglasses. I love having a pair of cheap sunglasses in my car, in my…

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Upcycled DIY Water Bottle Holder
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Upcycled DIY Water Bottle Holder

ByHeather Handmade June 12, 2020February 12, 2022

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! We’ve been enjoying the outdoors a lot lately by hiking and exploring. As parents we’ve always carried our water for our kids, but sometimes it’s good for them…

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13 Fun 4th of July Sewing Projects
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13 Fun 4th of July Sewing Projects

ByHeather Handmade June 11, 2020June 24, 2021

Get ready for a great summer with these fun 4th of July sewing projects! Start working on them now so they’ll be ready for Independence day! It’s always fun to have an excuse to make themed sewing projects like holidays. I love the 4th of July, and I always get inspired by all the red,…

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DIY Firework T-Shirt
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DIY Firework T-Shirt

ByHeather Handmade June 10, 2020June 11, 2020

Learn how to make a DIY Firework t-shirt with Plush fabric paint and a firework stencil. This is the perfect 4th of july t-shirt for summertime! There’s lots of different things to love about summer, but fireworks are so magical. It’s so fun to see my kids eyes light up when we watch a firework…

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DIY Star Applique T-Shirt
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DIY Star Applique T-Shirt

ByHeather Handmade June 9, 2020October 19, 2020

Learn how to add a DIY star applique to a t-shirt with a simple rag edge. This is an easy sewing project that’s perfect for summer and the 4th of July. Sometimes I need a simple and easy sewing project to satisfy the need the create. One of my favorite ways to do this is…

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