Hello summer! School vacation is finally here, and that means most of our schedules completely change because of the break. For some, summer means more time with kids, grandkids, and other young family members. For others, it means less crafty time because their kids are home! Whatever your situation, these quick sewing projects will keep you creative during summer break. These projects are all made easier thanks to Fairfield World’s tried and true products like Poly-Fil® Fiberfill and cozy pillow inserts.
Summer Bag Sewing Projects
Summer has a way of multiplying your bag needs overnight. Suddenly you need a roomy tote for the farmers market, a wet bag for the pool, a small crossbody for evening walks, and something (anything!) to corral the sunscreen and snacks headed to the beach. Making your own bags is one of the most satisfying warm weather sewing projects. Whether you’re setting up a sewing activity for the kids on a slow afternoon or carving out some solo time at the machine with a cold drink nearby, we hope these projects inspire you. Best of all, Fairfield World’s lineup of interfacing products means you have exactly the right support for whatever you’re making , from lightweight fusible options that give a soft tote just enough body, to firm sew-in interfacings that help structured bags hold their shape all season long. These tutorials and patterns will help you make your perfect summer bag:
- Oversized Beach Bag Sewing Pattern from Polka Dot Chair
- Summer Drawstring Backpack by Polka Dot Chair
- Easy Sling Bag Free Pattern from Sew Can She
- Summer Festival Sling Sewing Pattern by The Make Space
Pillows for Every Occasion
Pillows might be the most satisfying summer sewing project there is: quick to finish, immediately useful, and endlessly customizable for every corner of your home or backyard. Whether you’re stitching up a fresh cover in a bold outdoor print, letting the kids loose with fabric markers on a plain blank, or simply switching out tired pillow covers for something that feels more like sunshine, the project scales to whatever time and energy you have. And when it comes to filling them, Fairfield World takes all the guesswork out of it. Our wide range of pillow inserts means there’s a perfect match for every project, from soft, cloud-like options ideal for throw pillows and reading nooks, to firmer, more structured inserts that hold their shape on a porch bench or outdoor settee all summer long. Here are some fun ideas to try out this summer:
- Popsicle Pillow Pattern from Quilting Digest
- Bright Summer Decorative Pillows from Real Creative, Real Organized
- Summer Camp Autograph Pillow from Life as a LEO Wife
- Summer DIY Lumbar Pillows by My One Hundred Year Old Home
Summer Themed Plushies
There’s something about summer that calls for a little extra whimsy, and nothing delivers quite like a handmade plush. Sew up a grinning fruit themed plush, crochet an amigurumi sea critter straight out of a tide pool; or dig out a beloved stuffed animal that’s seen better days and give it a fresh start with new stuffing. These are the kinds of projects kids beg to help with and adults find quietly addictive. Whatever you’re making or mending, Fairfield World’s premium Poly-Fil® Fiberfill and Poly Pellets have you covered. Poly-Fil® stuffs soft and smooth into every corner of a sewn plush or crocheted amigurumi, giving your finished friend that perfectly huggable feel, while Poly Pellets add satisfying weight and a professional heft to bottoms and bodies that need to sit upright and stay put. We think you’ll love these project ideas:
- Frog Plush and Toad Plush Patterns at Scratch and Stitch
- 6-in-1 Mini Sea Squad by Sab’s Stuffies
- Jellyfish Babies Free Pattern by All From Jade
- Casey the Crab Free Pattern in Patchwork by While She Naps
Hello Summer!
Summer is short, and the best parts of it are the ones you make…sometimes literally. Whether you spent the season stitching up a bag for every occasion, swapping out pillow covers to give your space a little sunshine, or stuffing a handmade plush that’s already become someone’s new favorite, every project is a small celebration of slowing down and making something with your hands. Fairfield World is proud to be part of whatever you’re creating, with the fills, forms, interfacings, and fiberfill that help every project come together beautifully. So dig into those fabric stacks, fire up the machine, and make this the summer you sew something you love. We can’t wait to see what you make! Share your finished projects with us on social and tag Fairfield World so we can cheer you on.
Hello Summer: Quick Sewing Projects to Kick Off Break