Summer Sewing

Posted by Kate Pullen Mar 25, 2008

With Easter now behind us it is time to start thinking about summer projects. There are so many great things to sew it is sometimes difficult to know where to start! Beach bags, summer clothes, light weight scarves or shawls, picnic blankets and outdoor table settings are all popular projects. Other quick summer projects include sunglass cases, travel wallets, passport cases - to name just a few!

Now is the time to start planning so this means looking at websites and through magazines looking for ideas and projects. Planning ahead means that fabric and other items can be purchased with plenty of time left to sew the project before the summer arrives. Many stores have their summer lines in, and there are lots of wonderful lightweight fabrics available which are great for summer projects. Sewing and needlework magazines are starting to feature summer projects and reviews of summer patterns, and these can be a great source of inspiration!

When planning summer sewing and needlework projects it is also useful to consider a couple of small projects that can easily be slipped into a bag for a bit of quiet stitching during a day out. Cross stitch and needlepoint are good projects that are easy to carry around, as are small pieces of embroidery.

I wish you luck with what ever your summer sewing plans are!