12 Super Fun Things to Sew for the SUMMER!

Summer is just around the corner and I already have projects in the works to get us ready for it! Whether you’re planning on spending your days by a poolside, getting fresh air at the beach, or enjoying those nice family picnics, here are a few sewing tutorials for things to get you ready for the summer!

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The kids would have fun carrying their things in this “Fish Carrying Bags” Tutorial by Sew Can She. I recommend Annie’s lightweight mesh fabric for this project. It’s durable, soft, and very easy to work with.

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“Reversible Sun Hat” Free Sewing Pattern by Oliver + S

This blog has the sweetest projects and a lot of the patterns are free downloads!

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“Pineapple Drawstring Backpack” by STITCHED by Crystal – so adorable!!!

Keep your stuff dry with this “Splash-proof Phone Case” Tutorial by Polka Dot Chair. If you’re looking for the vinyl material for this little bag, you can find it here: Clear Vinyl for Sewing Projects.

“Beach Towel Robes” Tutorial by Made Everyday with Dana

Everything you need, all in one bag! “The Pool Pouch” Tutorial by Roonie Ranching. The clear vinyl fabric will be useful for this project too.

Cover up in this super cute “Fun in the Sun Any Size Swim Cover Up” by Christina McKinney.

Keep your hair from flying with this easy “DIY Fabric Headband” Tutorial by Alice & Lots. You can get the elastic band in an assorted variety of colors here: Elastic Stretch Fold-over Ribbons These elastic ribbons come in an assortment of 20 fun and vibrant colors and are each 1 yard long. You can get a lot of headbands out of a single pack!

Get stylish this summer with this “DIY Pom Pom Poncho Beach Cover Up” by Merrick’s Art. If only I can look this hot in something like this. I won’t know until I try :) I even found the pretty pom pom ribbon for it.

Here is a super “Simple DIY Tent” tutorial by Daisy Mae Belle. I really want to make one of these for my to play in the backyard. The pom pom ribbon around the edge makes it fun!

And lastly, if you’re feeling really ambitious, give this very impressive DIY project a try! It’s a tutorial for a Summer Cabana by Simple Simon & Company! W-O-W! It would make a great changing room at the beach too!