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101 Sewing Tutorials for Summer!

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If you’re looking for a simple and quick summer project, you’ve come to the right spot! Here’s a list of 101 fresh and fabulous sewing tutorial for Summer! You can find beach chairs, picnic totes, home decor projects and some beautiful summer dresses that I love, love, love!  There has to be something here you could sew…

  1. Strapless Dress {the blue dress} – Kojodesigns
  2. Grocery Bag Stuff Sack – Sew, Mama, Sew!
  3. Summer Ruffle Apron – Flamingo Toes
  4. June Picnic Throw – Bolt Neighborhood
  5. Ruffle Equation Skirt – iCandy Handmade
  6. Insulated Lunch Bag – Heidi in Lederhosen
  7. Girl’s Summer Dress – Made it on Monday by Bless, By Tone
  8. Easy Summer Tablecloth – Art Threads
  9. Summer Dress {from 2 t-shirts} – The Polka Dot Chair
  10. All-In-One Picnic Blanket Tote – Craft Buds
  11. Twirling Whilst Standing Still Skirt – The Mother Huddle
  12. Vintage Market Bag – Make It Lovely
  13. Wrap Dress – I Heart Jenny’s Art
  14. Wine Gift Bag – Kimminita
  15. Zippered Pouch – Wonderfully Awkward
  16. Pretty Potholders – My Girl Thursday
  17. Beginner Maxi Dress – Make It Lovely
  18. Bamboo Handle Bag – Everything Etsy
  19. The Sandwich Cozy – Smashed Peas and Carrots
  20. Summer Travel Luggage Tag – Sew4Home
  21. Gardening Apron – Blueprint Crafts
  22. Ruffle Headbands – Funky Polkadot Giraffe
  23. Sailor Pants/Shorts – The Charlotte Letters
  24. Shirred Pocket Skirt – Running With Scissors
  25. Very Simple Beach Cover-Up – Bored and Crafty
  26. Ruffled Denim Skirt – My Blessed Life
  27. Flower Lavender Sachets {sewn by hand} – Everything Etsy
  28. Watermelon Table Runner – allpeoplequilt.com
  29. Roll Up Tote – Zaaberry
  30. Vintage Inspired Skirt – Crafterhours by Noodlehead
  31. Rainbow Wrap Skirt – Aesthetic Nest
  32. Easy Stretch Headband – Blueprint Crafts
  33. The Surfer’s Poncho – Tatertots & Jello by Funky Polkadot Giraffe
  34. Beachy Summer Pillows – The Polka Dot Chair
  35. Easy Mesh Beach Bag – Small Fry & Co.
  36. Summer Camp Chairs – Simple Simon & Company
  37. Anthro Scrap Skirt – Living with Punks by Maybe Matilda
  38. Gift Card Holder – Sew4Home
  39. Colorful Linen Napkins – Sew Take A Hike
  40. Beach Ball Pillow – Make It Lovely
  41. Three Part Harmony Skirt for Girls – iCandy Handmade
  42. Boho Glam Tunic – Growing Home
  43. Football Softie With Tags – Living with Punks
  44. Knot Tote – Me Sew Crazy
  45. The Square Top – Lil Blue Boo
  46. Laptop Sleeve – Skip to my Lou
  47. Water Gun Holster – Living with Punks
  48. Boo Hoo Owl Cold Pack – Simply Jenna
  49. Bubble Zipper Pouch – Sew Sweetness
  50. Beach Towel Bag – a little of this
  51. Structured Fabric Basket – Sew4Home
  52. Simple Summer Dress – While They Snooze
  53. Camera Strap Tutorial – Everything Etsy by Priddy Creations
  55. Pleated Pouch – Skip to my Lou
  56. Summer Fling Bag – Vervlogen Dagen
  58. Yoga Skirt – Sew Woodsy
  59. Fleece Dog Bed – Dog Under My Desk
  60. Travel Organizer – My Patchwork
  61. Fabric Envelope – Meremade
  62. Ruffled Tote Bag – Craftaholics Anonymous
  63. Drawstring Backpack – Always Expect Moore
  64. Vintage Tie Apron for Kids – Smashed Peas and Carrots
  65. Mini Bean Bags – Bok Bok B’Gert
  66. Reversible Superhero Cape – Come on, Ilene!
  67. Napkin Skirt – Better Together
  68. Backyard Puppet Theater – Kojo Designs
  69. Burlap and Lace Pillow – The Country Chic Cottage
  70. Bookworm Skirt – Living with Punks
  71. Summer Madras Tote – Noodlehead
  72. Coupon Clutch – Krafting with K
  73. Hourglass Pillow – Allpeoplequilt.com
  74. Kid’s Side Tie Shorts – Shannon Makes Stuff
  75. The Mama Clutch – Growing Home
  76. iPod Holder Case – bhg.com
  77. Photo Pocket Flag Bunting – My Dyeing Day
  78. Patriotic Pillowcase Dress – Aesthetic Nest
  79. Sew a Swimsuit – Sew, Mama, Sew!
  80. The Poppy Dress – A Lemon Squeezy
  81. Swimsuit Cover Up – Sew Like My Mom
  82. Summer Toddler Jumpsuit – Healthy Mama, Healthy Baby
  84. Fabric Bento Box – Lark Crafts
  85. Slouchy Bag – Show Tell Share
  86. Activity Car Shirt – A Lemon Squeezy
  87. Vintage Pillowcase Pocket Dress – Craftiness in Not Optional
  88. Bandanna Table Runner – Country Living
  90. Flirt Skirt – Growing Home
  91. Resort Blouse – Grosgrain
  92. Front Tie Dress – Make It and Love It
  94. Shortcake Knickers – Living With Punks
  95. Causally Knit Cute Dress – Made It On Monday
  96. Chevron Ottoman Cover – Tatertots and Jello
  98. Fastest Pillowcase Ever – Wonderfully Awkward
  99. Felt Bookmarks – Sew Happy Geek
  100. Simple Fabric Sash – Modern Foodie
  101. Pillowcase Baby Dress – Prudent Baby

Now, that’s a lot of links…whoa! I hope this helps you find the perfect little summer sewing projects!  Have fun!

~Kim

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1 Lindsay June 27, 2011 at 3:52 pm

Oooh, fun list! I can’t wait to look through it. And thanks for mentioning the picnic blanket tote at Craft Buds :)
.-= Lindsay´s last blog ..A new toy, a new bee, and some crafty links =-.

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2 linda (burlap+blue) June 27, 2011 at 3:53 pm

This is fabulous, Kim! Thanks for taking the time to put this together….can’t wait to look through these and find a summer project or two (or twenty!) xoxo

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3 Kati June 27, 2011 at 4:20 pm

Wow! That is quite the list!! Very excited to look through it and add some items to my “must make” list!
.-= Kati´s last blog ..Lots of Special Orders! =-.

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4 Myra @ My Blessed Life June 27, 2011 at 5:06 pm

Thank you SO much for including my Ruffled Denim Skirt! :) xo
.-= Myra @ My Blessed Life´s last blog ..Baby Shower {Vintage Pink Lemonade Theme} =-.

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5 Meremade June 27, 2011 at 5:53 pm

Hey! Thanks for featuring my fabric envelopes here! (#61). This is such a comprehensive list! I’ll link back tomorrow! Happy sewing everyone!
.-= Meremade´s last blog ..Free Giveaway!! Get to Know a New Vampire =-.

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6 Jessica@MakeItLovely June 27, 2011 at 7:29 pm

Thanks so much for including my vintage market bag (#12) in this great list!

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7 Liz {at} Sunny Bug June 27, 2011 at 10:00 pm

Oh my! Thanks for putting the time into this…i can’t wait to search through the list.

p.s. I’m finally taking the giant leap and opening an Etsy shop. I can’t wait. I’ve been a long follower of EE and your are my #1 source for all things Etsy {well, besides Etsy}.

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8 Jill June 27, 2011 at 10:42 pm

Thank you so much for including my Casually Cute Knit Dress!!!! And, I’m so excited to look through the other 100 projects!!!
.-= Jill´s last blog ..We have a winner and a coupon code! =-.

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9 Sarah June 27, 2011 at 11:15 pm

Great list! I’m going to have a hard time getting any work done this week at work! Haha. Thanks for linking me up! (#52 woo hoo) I’m still new to etsy and can’t wait to poke around a bit. :) Sarah

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10 Barb-Harmony Art Mom June 27, 2011 at 11:20 pm

Wow! I am so excited. I have dedicated one day a week to sewing this summer so this list is coming at the PERFECT time.

Thanks so much!
.-= Barb-Harmony Art Mom´s last blog ..Handicrafts- Appropriate and Essential for High School? =-.

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11 Elisabeth June 27, 2011 at 11:48 pm

Wow, Kim–thanks for the links, and for the wonderful list! I can’t wait to plow through it. I have a feeling my project list is about to get much, much longer:).

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12 Melissa June 28, 2011 at 12:20 am

Such a nice suprise to see my tutorial on that list :)
Thanks for the linky love!
Melissa
Polkadot chair

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13 Beverly {Flamingo Toes} June 28, 2011 at 1:36 am

Thank you SO much for including my apron on this great list!! I can’t wait to check out all the others. ;)
.-= Beverly {Flamingo Toes}´s last blog ..Read and Sew Totes =-.

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14 LeMariageDePapier June 28, 2011 at 3:30 am

Wow, thanks for sharing these projects! Can’t wait to get started on one or two :)
.-= LeMariageDePapier´s last blog ..Desert Island Printable Wedding Invitation =-.

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15 Destri June 28, 2011 at 6:48 am

Not only did I find some new projects, but blogs! There are a bunch I have never “met”.
Thanks so much for the mention on the twirling skirt!
.-= Destri´s last blog ..Easy Handmade Bracelets =-.

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16 Petr June 28, 2011 at 7:27 am

Thanks so much for including my ‘summer fling bag’, I’m in such good company. What a joy to stroll along this list.

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17 Angie @ The Country Chic Cottage June 28, 2011 at 7:47 am

Great list!! Thanks for including me! :)
.-= Angie @ The Country Chic Cottage´s last blog ..Sea Glass Picture Frame (plus free printable) — Beach Bash Day 2 =-.

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18 Katie from Sew Woodsy June 28, 2011 at 8:25 am

Wow, this list is amazing. Thank you so much for including Sew Woodsy in this list!

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19 Jessica June 28, 2011 at 2:22 pm

Thanks so much for the amazing roundup! I pinned it so I can come back later, and I already went through the first 40 links and pinned my favorites as well! :)

I also navigated to your Etsy Shop SEO section – thanks for all of the amazing info! I am in the very early stages of setting up my new Etsy shop, and your information was perfect! I can’t wait to see what you post next! :)

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20 Beth June 28, 2011 at 3:23 pm

Great links, thanks so much!
.-= Beth´s last blog ..Comment on Etsy Shares by Beth =-.

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21 Sara @ Sew Sweetness June 28, 2011 at 9:16 pm

Thank you so much for compiling this list, and adding one of my tutorials! What a great guide!!
.-= Sara @ Sew Sweetness´s last blog ..The Colette Diaries =-.

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22 Mickey Kelly White June 28, 2011 at 9:22 pm

why thanks for this list ! it will take a while to get thru !
.-= Mickey Kelly White´s last blog ..A new 1 Choice 4 Quilting Giveaway =-.

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23 Rachel June 28, 2011 at 11:44 pm

I’ve seen this list bouncing around all over Pinterest and just realized that I’m on it! Too cool! Thanks for including me, and thank you for taking the time to put together such a great list! I’m excited to be a part of it :-)

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24 kirstin @ kojo June 28, 2011 at 11:53 pm

Wow, what a round up! We’re thrilled to be part of such a rock star list (and bookmarked several projects to add to our To Make lists!).
.-= kirstin @ kojo´s last blog ..patriotic headquarters =-.

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25 Carolina {Always Expect Moore} June 29, 2011 at 12:37 am

Thanks for including my drawstring backpack on a list with so many other awesome tutorials! Love it! : )
.-= Carolina {Always Expect Moore}´s last blog ..Moore Love Monday – Online Patterns =-.

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26 Michelle Boehm June 29, 2011 at 6:42 am

Wow…Thanks for including my mini bean bags. What a great list of projects. Too scared to open up each of the links for fear of what it will do to my ‘projects I want to complete’ list lol!

Michelle
Bok Bok B’Gerk
.-= Michelle Boehm´s last blog ..The Little Elephants have Joined the Circus! =-.

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27 April June 29, 2011 at 1:06 pm

Such a great list! I’m excited to look through and add even more to my summer craft list! And thanks for including my fabric sash tutorial.

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28 Kelly @ Glitter June 29, 2011 at 6:00 pm

HOLY SEWING!!!! This is amazing!!!!
http://runwithglitter.blogspot.com/

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29 jenna @ sewhappygeek June 29, 2011 at 6:49 pm

Wow, thanks so much for including me in your roundup! I just found out through a comment and came right over. If there’s anything I can do for you, please let me know. :)

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30 Kyla @ Funky PolkaDot Giraffe June 29, 2011 at 9:26 pm

Thank you so much for the shout out to my Ruffle Headband and Surfer’s Poncho tutorial!
.-= Kyla @ Funky PolkaDot Giraffe´s last blog ..Utah Peeps: Show my Brother Some Love =-.

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31 Rachel June 30, 2011 at 11:18 pm

wow! thanks for putting me on the list! (#72) This is a FANTASTIC collection of sewing fun!

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32 Kim July 1, 2011 at 9:51 am

I was clicking and clicking and then I saw my own tutorial in between! Thanks for the efforts AND the surprise!
.-= Kim´s last blog ..My Mandala Exhibition =-.

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33 Kristy - Hopeful Threads July 2, 2011 at 5:17 pm

Wow! What a great list!!! :)
.-= Kristy – Hopeful Threads´s last blog ..Happy 4th of July! =-.

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34 Stephanie B. Cornais July 2, 2011 at 11:51 pm

Oh, wow! Thanks so much for including us in your list!

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35 Dorian July 4, 2011 at 11:15 pm

This is THE most amazing list ever! Thank you so much for taking the effort! I always say I want to do this, but, man, it’s soo much work! So please know I appreciate what you’ve done! I wrote a brief blog post on your list, sending ppl over this way to take a look-see, cuz really, this is awesome. Just wanted to let you know :) Thanks again!
.-= Dorian´s last blog ..Proud to be… =-.

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36 MCatherine July 4, 2011 at 11:38 pm

One could open an Etsy Shop after making all these projects! Wow!
MCatherine
Hide A Heart
.-= MCatherine´s last blog ..Purple Glass Heart Inspiration =-.

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37 Mabel Martinez July 5, 2011 at 9:00 am

A dream come true! Thank you…

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38 thursday July 10, 2011 at 8:24 pm

Eep! Thank you so much for sharing my pot holder tutorial here. Glad to offer a little sewing inspiration to all you crafty friends :)
.-= thursday´s last blog ..talking blog =-.

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39 Jen July 12, 2011 at 10:33 am

Thanks for featuring a couple of our tutorials!

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40 Lisa@Pickles and Cheese July 16, 2011 at 1:10 pm

Wow! Thanks so much for putting this together!!
.-= Lisa@Pickles and Cheese´s last blog ..Margaritas in Jelly Jars =-.

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41 Janine @ Heidi in Lederhosen August 1, 2011 at 1:59 pm

Thank you ever so much for linking to my Lunchbag tutorial! And for making such an awesome list with awesome tutorials… Lets see if summer is long enough to make all these :D

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42 Maura August 23, 2011 at 5:19 pm

Hi!!!!!! I’m a 10 year old beginner at sewing, I just got a machine. These ideas are great! They will definitely help me get better!!!

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43 Cristy August 24, 2011 at 9:52 am

Thank you for such a thorough list. I am having fun checking out all the ideas, as well as the many, many blogs.

Thanks again!

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44 Sheri August 25, 2011 at 9:29 pm

I so much love sewing and I hope I can find some short time course on this. I wanted to sew my own curtain or pillows for a start then some pajama for my kids.
.-= Sheri´s last blog ..Truffles =-.

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45 embroidery sewing machine September 14, 2011 at 4:49 pm

Comprehensive list of fun projects to get through. All ready looked through some of them and excited about getting started! Thanks once again for supplying this valuable information.

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46 Lora November 3, 2011 at 10:11 pm

Just found this today and am happy to find that not all of the projects aren’t seasonal, yay!

Thanks for putting this list together, I know it’s a ton of work to do so.

Some nice ideas for Christmas gifts here, better get sewing! Thanks for the inspiration.

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47 خياطة وتفصيل February 15, 2012 at 10:00 am

Oh, wow! Thanks so much for including us in your list!

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48 Sherry March 2, 2012 at 10:15 pm

Love your things send information to my email

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49 Christie March 18, 2012 at 2:14 am

I just have to drop you a line telling you thank you so much for including me–I receive so much traffic from this site and I am very appreciative of it! Thank you so much. Have a great weekend!

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50 Kim March 19, 2012 at 8:04 pm

Hi Christine!

You are so creative! I’m always happy to send people your way…I’m sure it won’t be the last time. :)

~Kim

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51 anna @ noodlehead March 28, 2012 at 12:39 pm

thanks for the links! what a great round up. :)

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52 Amy April 18, 2012 at 12:56 pm

Great blog! :)

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53 thoitrangtreem September 30, 2012 at 8:06 am

Greats, i love it. Thanks this tutorial

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54 tish mathews February 13, 2013 at 1:51 pm

I just happened upon your site!! LOVE IT!!!

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