15 Easy Summer Sewing Projects to Fill Your Days

This is the ultimate list of things to sew for summer! Simple, easy, and fun summer sewing projects to make or sell including lots of beginner to advanced sewing tutorials perfect for the beach, summer vacation, and picnics!

I love to sew and have been sewing more these last few months than I had in years, since I was pregnant with my first daughter who turns 14 in three weeks. It's been a while.

I discovered that sewing was not as much fun when you have two little children underfoot, spilling pins and wanting to help. I pretty much quit doing it for years.

But then my younger daughter discovered sewing, and she wanted to make Barbie clothes, so we went to the fabric store and bought stretch knit fabric and we made Barbie clothes.

As you might imagine, Barbie clothes quickly morphed into Allie clothes once she saw that amazing array of stretch knits available at the local fabric shop. So I made her a hoodie dress that is gray and covered with colorful gummy bears - her choice.

I made that gummy bear hoodie dress on February 7, and she wore it every. single. day. for eight solid weeks. There was only a single 24-hour period during those eight weeks that the dress was not on her body and that only happened because I put it in the washer, forgot about the load, and had to rewash it because it smelled sour. That's it. Apart from that day, she wore the dress about 60 days in a row.

I figured if she liked her gummy bear dress that much, I ought to make her a summer version with short sleeves. So I bought some stretch knit fabric from Etsy (Among Us pattern), and I have been ready to cut it out for about five weeks now. I have been working on this here little blog and not sewing, and she has told me about it several times. Maybe I'll cut the pieces out this weekend. Cutting the fabric is my least favorite part.

So anyway, if you are sewing a little more than I am sewing, you will be very interested in the summery projects that follow. There are some that interest me, too, particularly the maxi dresses because I love maxi dresses and like to wear them as swimsuit coverups on cool summer days. (We go to the community pool almost every day after work and every weekend day.)

Take a look at the summer sewing projects below and let me know your favorite in the comments. Also, please let me know if you have made something else that I should add on to the list. I'd be happy to support other bloggers by adding their work below.

Summer Breeze Camisole Tank - Melly Sews

This lovely camisole is as light and sweet as a summer breeze. Beautiful by itself, this charming tank matches nicely with an over shirt or cardigan, too, for a classic layered look you can't resist.

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Simple Summer Skirt - Polka Dot Chair

This pretty skirt is so simple to sew, you'll want to make a bunch of them in every color combination imaginable. Light and flirty enough for a summer picnic, yet dressy enough for special events, you'll be wishing the weather was warm enough to wear your skirts year round.

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Summer Memory Quilt - The Sewing Rabbit

There are all kinds of amazing keepsakes you can make in order to remember your summer adventures, but this is one of the few you can snuggle with. Take all those wonderful pictures from your vacation, fabric from summer DIY projects, and anything else you can think of to commemorate your summer, and put it all together in a quilt, preserving those memories for a lifetime.

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Animal Face Masks - Tried & True Creative

Make mask wearing fun with these adorable animal face masks. Popular with adults and kids alike, these precious faces inspire so many happy feelings, you may keep them on for a while even after you return home!

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Easy DIY Table Runner - Positively Splendid

I love that this easy DIY table runner is a wonderful way to decorate your table for summer holidays and special occasions but works just as well for every day. All it takes is a simple change of fabric to totally change your space. Yet, the runner is so easy and fun to make that it's the perfect way to pass a long and lazy summer day. You may have so much fun, you'll want to make a table runner for every special occasion the year has to offer.

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Stroller Cell Phone Carrier - Made to Be a Momma

When you're out enjoying a walk with your kiddo in a stroller, the last thing you want to worry about is where to put your cell phone. This carrier is a great summer sewing project: easy and fun to make and super handy to use. You'll want one for every stroller in the garage!

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Travel Jewelry Case - Positively Splendid

This little travel jewelry case is too cute, particularly when you can make it look any way you want with your choice of materials. Keeps your jewelry neat, safe, and tidy when you travel, and you'll have the pride of knowing that you made something to do just that.

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Summer Slippers - Melly Sews

If you've never considered sewing your own house shoes, here's your chance! These slippers are so stylish, you may even be tempted to wear them out into the world. And why not? Then you can brag about the gorgeous shoes you made with your own two hands!

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Summer Sling Bag - Polka Dot Chair

This summer sling bag is so attractive and handy, you might decide to make a few of them. That way, you can match your bags with any outfit you are wearing or to express any mood. This sewing project is great for beginners, so get your tween or teen involved, too!

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DIY Strawberry Pincushion - Tried & True Creative

A nice pincushion is a must-have for everyone who sews because the process is so much easier when your pins and needles are within easy reach. This handy strawberry pincushion is not only adorable, it's a great helper for summer sewing projects and also makes a wonderful gift for the budding seamstress in your life.

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Summer Maxi Dress - It's Always Autumn

If you need a new dress but don't like sewing from a pattern, this wonderful sewing project teaches you how to make a beautiful dress without one! And, even though the pattern is for a maxi dress, you could pretty easily change the length to whatever you prefer, longer or shorter.

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Summer Tote Bag - Crazy Little Projects

Not only is this cute tote a great sewing project to create this summer, you will love how helpful it is. Big and roomy, this tote bag is large enough to hold towels, books, sunscreen, and anything else you'd like to carry to the swimming pool or beach or backyard. This is another awesome project for new seamstresses.

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Striped Pencil Pouch - Polka Dot Chair

There's something so sweet and retro about making a pencil pouch, and this one could not be cuter. Whether you use your pouch to carry mechanicals pencils and erasers to school or work or to carry the rubber bands for your braces, you are certain to find a really great way to use this pretty DIY zippered bag.

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Raglan Tee Maxi Dress - It’s Always Autumn

This raglan tee shirt dress is so comfortable and cozy, you'll feel like you're getting away with something every time you wear it. Dressy enough to where all summer, this dress feels more like wearing your favorite jammies. Best of all, since you made it yourself, you can create a great dress that looks just the way you want.

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Summer Sundress - Melly Sews

If your favorite thing about summer is that you can wear light and airy clothes that allow your skin to breathe, you'll really love this summer bias-cut sundress. This tutorial leads you step-by-step through sewing your own. My advice: make several because you'll want to wear this comfy dress all day every day, all summer long!

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