12 Things to Sew for the Beach or Pool

There’s nothing like getting in the water to beat the heat of a summer day! Whether it’s a trip to the beach or just an afternoon at your neighborhood pool, going swimming is a pretty fun way to spend your summer. We’ve collected up some things to you can sew to make your next trip to the beach or pool less stressful and more fun. Read on for ideas for things to sew for the beach or pool!

These projects are all so cute – and so helpful for a beach or pool day! Whether you’re needing a new swim coverup, a tote to carry all your pool supplies, or maybe just a way to personalize a beach towel, these sewing ideas have you covered!

Sewing pattern: Mesh beach bag

Sewing pattern: Beach tote backpack

Tutorial: Beach Duffle Backpack

How to Sew Pool Chair Covers… That Have Lots of Pockets and Fold Into a Bag! by Sew Can She

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Summer Tote Bag Sewing Pattern by Crazy Little Projects

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Sew a Sunglasses Case by Melly Sews

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Kimono Swim Suit Cover Up – Free Pattern by Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom

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Mesh Pool Toy Duffle by Delia Creates

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Free Beach Bag Sewing Pattern

Perfect Beach Dress Free Sewing Pattern

How to Make a Phone Case That’s Splash Proof by Polka Dot Chair

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Personalized Beach Towel with HeatnBond by Creatin in the Sticks for Therm O Web blog

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Free Beach Bag Sewing Pattern by Heather Handmade

(with straps to hold your towels!)

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How to Sew Splash Balls from Old Swimming Suits by Cucicucicoo

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The Ultimate DIY Beach Blanket by So Sew Easy

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DIY Pom-Pom Swim Cover-Up by Make It and Love It

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How to Make a Seashell Collecting Bag by Swoodson Says

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It doesn’t matter whether you sew by hand or by machine, you need a pincushion. You need a spot to parks pins and needles and keep them within easy reach for when you need them again. There are a lot of styles of pincushion to choose from. Some magnetic, some fabric. Some cute, some purely functional. This “little bit extra” pincushion has a spot to store all the different types of pins and needles you might need while sewing. Polka Dot Chair has a free sewing pattern you can use to make one for yourself.

This handy little pincushion has a circular shape and is divided into sections to store different types of pins. The bottom section is for your regular straight pins. Just poke them in and they’re ready for when you need them. The top has one section with a felt flap perfect for holding your sewing needles. I don’t know about you but I don’t like mixing my hand sewing needles in with my pins on a pincushion. It makes it hard to find the needle when I want it. So having a separate section for the needles is a great idea.

This “little bit extra” pincushion also has a spot to hold a few fabric clips. Fabric clips have become popular alternatives to a traditional straight pin. They hold fabric pieces together without piercing the fabric, which is important when sewing leather, vinyl, or other materials that will show permanent holes from pins.

You can sew the “little bit extra” pincushion from large fabric scraps or small fabric cuts (fat eighth). You probably already have all the supplies you need to sew one in your sewing supplies already.

Get the free pattern for this “little bit extra” pincushion over at Polka Dot Chair.

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