Easy Sewing for Picnics

Spring is here and that means afternoons in the park and outdoor adventures! What better way to experience the outdoor than with a picnic? Even a simple meal is made into something special when you’re eating it outside in nature.

Sew your own picnic accessories – like blankets, totes, etc – to make your picnics stress-free so you can focus on the good food, friends, and outdoor experience. We’ve rounded up some great picnic sewing tutorials to get you started sewing your own picnic accessories.

Picnic Bags

First things first, if you’re having a picnic you’ll need a convenient way to carry your food and drink along with you. You can’t have a picnic without food! Here are some picnic bag tutorials that would work great for this.

The Picnic Tote… Free Sewing Pattern! by Sew Can She

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Sew a So-Cool Picnic Tote by Nancy Zieman

This bag is insulated and has a zipper closure to keep your food cool!

[photo credit: Nancy Zieman]

Nature Brights Kitchen: Insulated Shopping Tote by Sew4Home

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Picnic Blankets

If you’re not picnicking at a place that has a table, you’ll need a picnic blanket so you’re not sitting directly on the ground – or, more importantly, not setting your plates and dishes directly on the ground. Here are some cute and practical picnic blankets you can sew:

DIY Duffel Bag Picnic Blanket Tote by The House That Lars Built

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Waterproof Patchwork Picnic Blanket Pattern by Polka Dot Chair

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DIY Tutorial – Picnic Blanket by Sew DIY

Pockets at the corner hold stones to weight the blanket down so it won’t blow away.

[photo credit: Sew DIY]

Other Picnic Accessories

Don’t stop with just food totes and picnic blankets! Complete your picnic accessories with some of these sewing projects that will make your picnic even more fun and stress-free.

Roll Up Picnic Placemats by Five Little Monsters

A pocket on the front of the placemat holds cutlery and a napkin!

[photo credit: Five Little Monsters]

DIY Reusable Sandwich Wrap Tutorial by Suzy Quilts

[photo credit: Suzy Quilts]

Sewing Tutorial: Beach/Garden Bean Bag Target Game by Hook Stitch Sew

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Summer Bucket Hat Tutorial and Free Sewing Pattern by Orange Bettie

Keep the sun off your face while you’re enjoying your picnic!

[photo credit: Orange Bettie]

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Christmas is one of those holidays that you just can decorate too much for. There’s no limit to the amount of holiday cheer you can bring into you home! There’s no such thing as too many Christmas decorations. You can bring Christmas décor into any room of the house – including the kitchen! Which is kind of fitting given how many Christmas activities and gifts are made in the kitchen. We’ve rounded up 13 Christmas kitchen accessories you can sew for your home or to give as gifts.

The list includes holiday themed hot pads, potholders ,aprons, and more that you can sew and decorate your kitchen all season long. Most are things you can make in an evening or less. These would also make wonderful hostess gifts for any holiday parties or gatherings you’re attending. Read on for the kitchen sewing ideas!