Sewing can be an intimidating hobby to undertake, but never fear! There are plenty of beginner friendly sewing patterns out there, and summer is a great time to start sewing. Whether you’re making a tote bag for the beach, or sewing your very own sundress, these patterns accommodate newbies. So try your hand at sewing with these affordable Craftsy patterns and make yourself some summer fashions!

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Elegantitus

Easy Travel Coin Purse

This commuter wallet pattern is very easy and great for beginners to try. It's pretty cheap too! It doesn't require much fabric so it's perfect for a first project if you think you'll be making many mistakes. 

 

 

Dixie DIY

Summer Concert Tee

This slouchy, simple summer tee is the perfect project for a beginner. There is little fitting to be done and few seams to work with. How could you go wrong?

GYTC Designs

Beach Tote Bag

The beach tote is an essential summer accessory, and this pattern is perfect for beginners because you’re free to customize and play around with the dimensions. The most difficult thing you’ll need to do is add a lining to the bag. 

Mouse House Creations

Simple Summer Cardi

This easy cardigan pattern is available in a large range of sizes. It's the Julia cardigan by Mouse House Creations. I personally am going to make about 5 of these because I love short-sleeve cardigans in the summer!

 

 

Heidi & Finn

Pinafore for Girls

The cross back pinafore is one of my favorites for summer playtime. It's so cute and easy to slip on and it lets kiddos get as messy as they want! This pinafore pattern is from Heidi & Finn, a lovely children's clothes designer from Toronto. Sizes include: 4T, 5T, 6/7, 7/8 but it's also available in sizes 3m thru 3t in her shop. I would recommend checking out her other patterns too ... they're adorable!

 

 

Pleated Summer Dress

Not only is this summer dress easy to make, it’s also adorable! There are a few different components to this piece, but it comes with an easy-to-understand, step-by-step tutorial. 

Pox Couture

Kids’ Summer Cap

To keep your kids safe from the sun this summer, make each of them a basic summer cap in their favorite color.