summer sewing patterns

Knot Your Average Fabric Headband

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Knot Your Average Fabric Headband
Hate dealing with frizzy, sweaty summer hair? Tame your tresses by creating this simple and quick fabric headband. Featuring a twisted top knot, this easy fabric headband is the perfect project for beginners and will help you gain experience working with knit fabrics. This versatile hair accessory can be made in no time at all, ... Read More

Sapphire Summer Peasant Blouse

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From the June 2022 issue

Sapphire Summer Peasant Blouse
Embrace romantic and effortless summer style with this easy peasant blouse pattern. Made in a beautiful cerulean blue, this top sewing pattern lets you show off your shoulders with its stretchy, elasticated neckline. Featuring loose sleeves and hitting at the hip, this peasant blouse is designed with experienced beginners in mind and can be made ... Read More

Limelight Citrus Throw Pillows

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From the June 2022 issue

Limelight Citrus Throw Pillows
Add a little zest to your home décor with these colorful fruit slice cushions. Complete in lemon and lime designs, these bright and playful throw pillows from designer Sophie Tarrant make us think of cocktails and afternoons spent poolside. This citrus-themed sewing project is recommended for easy level sewing, so it’s a great choice for ... Read More

At the Seashore Beach Playmat

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From the June 2022 issue

At the Seashore Beach Playmat
Bring the beach to your own backyard with this adorable playmat that’s perfect for summertime. A great gift idea for your newest grandbaby, this playmat tutorial shows you how to create a fun beach scene that features a tiny sea turtle! This baby sewing project finishes at 36” x 40” and is great to bring ... Read More

Pink Lemonade Outdoor Umbrella Tablecloth

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From the June 2022 issue

Pink Lemonade Outdoor Umbrella Tablecloth
Give your patio a refresh with this outdoor tablecloth that you can make in nine simple steps! Choose a fun summer cotton print and select the measurements that best fit your patio table to make a charming tablecloth for outdoor events and cookouts. This easy sewing project shows you how to work with sewing vinyl, ... Read More

Key West Straw Sunhat

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From the May 2022 issue

Key West Straw Sunhat
Keep the summer sun at bay by designing a simplistically chic sunhat! Made using natural raffia straw, this tutorial for how to sew a sunhat is a wonderful introduction to millinery and its intuitive technique resembles sewing a classic spiral rag rug. Dye your straw braids a vibrant color before you begin sewing to make ... Read More