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I love a good tank top for summertime! The perfect tank for me has a loose fit and a casual style that I can wear everyday – or dress up for nicer events with some jewelry and a pretty skirt. … Read more ... 
Sew an adorable summer sundress for babies and girls. Sew Simple Home has a free sewing pattern you can use. The bodice has double straps that tie in the back for an easily adjustable fit, which is always a plus… Read more ... 
This adorable felt tea tin and tea bags are just the thing for pretend tea parties and summer picnics! You can get a free pattern and tutorial from American Felt and Craft. The felt play set includes a tea… Read more ... 
Keep a drawing pad and markers (or crayons) at the ready with this kid travel art folio! It folds up like a notebook and is easy to tuck into a tote or travel bag. Inside the folio are pockets to… Read more ... 
Sew an easy spaghetti strap summer top with trendy lingerie styling! So Sew Easy has a free sewing pattern and a tutorial showing how to make this cute top. You’ll need approximately 1 yard of lightweight fabric – cotton, linen,… Read more ... 
When you’re sewing baby clothes, don’t overlook your own discarded clothes as a source of fabric. Heather Handmade shows how you can sew baby shorts & bloomers from upcycled clothes. Baby clothes don’t take much fabric to sew, so there’s… Read more ... 
It’s summer and who doesn’t love a new swimsuit come summertime? You can sew yourself a new one-piece swimsuit with this free pattern from Happiest Camper. I love how this swimsuit is a blend of trendy but yet modest… Read more ... 
Little girl dresses are so much fun to sew, especially pretty summer dresses like this one! I Can Sew This shows how you can sew a girls dress with a circle skirt. That circle skirt makes it so much fun… Read more ... 
Sew a backpack to carry along with you on your summer adventures! Whether it’s a trip to grandma’s or a trip to the park or pool, you can carry your necessities hands-free in this fun fabric backpack. Always Expect Moore … Read more ... 
Keep a pair of sunglasses handy – and scratch free – in your bag with this easy quilted sunglasses case. This sewing project is a great way to use up some scraps and sew yourself a cute new accessory in… Read more ... 
There’s nothing like a freeze pop
or ice pop in the summer! The frozen treats are sure to please on a hot summer day. Sew Simple Home has a free pattern you can use to sew up these adorable freeze… Read more ... 
This simple summer tote is perfect to take with you to the park or pool. Or take it to the library and fill it up with books to read! Life Sew Savory shows how you can make this handy tote. … Read more ... 
Bucket hats are surprisingly easy to sew! You can make one in afternoon and you don’t even need any special notions or supplies. Orange Bettie has a free sewing pattern for creating a bucket hat that’s perfect for keeping the… Read more ... 
Sewing for tweens can be so difficult! Not quite little girl, not quite teen… there are few patterns around to fit them. Sew Can Do has updated their free Sleeveless Sunday Dress to include tween girl sizes. This is such… Read more ... 
These shorts are perfect for summertime pajamas or just lounging around the house. You can sew them yourself with a free pattern from Life Sew Savory. The women’s lounge shorts are easy to sew. And they have pockets! You… Read more ...