3 Simple Summer Sewing Tutorials

Welcome! How is your summer going? Are you in a sewing funk OR are you sewing up a storm? I find that during the summer, people are often on a sewing break or having the time of their life sewing happily away.

I have blogging and sharing sewing tutorials for 10+ years and over the years I have provided tutorials for babies, kids, bags, pouches, accessories, pillows and other items for the home. So, if you are looking for a summer pool or beach sewing tutorial, you have come to the right place.

Here are links to 3 fun tutorials. Click the blue link and it will take you to the tutorial.

Hooded Baby Towel

This is a great everyday baby towel and is also perfect for the pool or beach! Sew it up in a colorful terry towel and you have something fun for the summer. You can always keep the Terry towel white and have a classic hooded towel for the new baby. Link for the tutorial. Link to buy the hood pattern

Basic Materials needed:

• Terry Towel
• Cotton Fabric for the Binding
• Sewing supplies
• Iron and Ironing Board

Color Blocked Tote

This is cute and stylish for the beach, it fits a rolled up towel, sunscreen and a few essentials. You can always add a simple interior pocket to hold your smaller important stuff like keys, chapstick or your phone. Link for the tutorial.

Basic Materials Needed:

• Solid Cotton Fabric in 4 Colors
• Fusible Interfacing
• Sewing supplies
• Iron and Ironing Board

Essentials Pouch

This pouch is nice, big and an all time favorite in my house. As a family, this pouch is tried, tested and true. We have used for years. It is great for holding sunscreen, your phone, keys and other goodies. We now use it to hold our cutlery when we go camping. A side note – the metal zipper can get “hot” in the sun. Link for tutorial.

Basic Materials Needed:

• Light Colored Canvas Fabric for the Exterior
• Solid Cotton Canvas Fabric for the Interior
• Fusible Interfacing
• Zipper
• Vinyl and Cutting machine ( Circuit or Silhouette )
• Cut File
• Sewing supplies
• Iron and Ironing Board

If you use a tutorial from my blog, please consider sharing your sewing makes using the hashtag #haberdasheryfun.

To find your favorite materials, try the following websites:

• Metal Zippers and regular zippers – Zip it Zippers on Etsy
• Kona Fabric in Solid colors – The Fat Quarter Shop
• Terry Towel – Joann Fabrics or Fabric.com

Have an awesome day.