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Free Sewing Patterns for the Beach and Summer Fun

Sew for Summer Savings

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If you're like me, you'd rather spend your money on having fun at the beach or summer fun spots than buying the things you need for the fun day. These free patterns are perfect things for days at the beach or a simple family fun day. The free patterns are an economical solution to free up your budget for summer beach fun.

1. Beach Towel Swimsuit Cover Up

Free pattern to sew up a Swimsuit Cover-UpDebbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com

Watch for the beach towel sales and you will be sewing a cover up for next to nothing... definitly less exppensive than any cover-up you could buy! This beach towel cover up is easy to make and easy to wear... who could ask for more? The directions are writen for an adult cover up but you can easily change the towel size to make a cover up for a child.

2. Sew a See Through, Breathable, Screen Beach Tote Bag

Free Pattern to Sew a Breathable Screen Tote BagDebbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com
This novel bag allows the towels and beach toys to breath so they are less apt to get all smelly before you can get the laundry done. The sand also falls out before you empty the bag in the laundry room!

4. Free Directions to Sew an Infant Hooded Bath Towel by Melissa Kadinger

Hooded Baby Bath TowelDebbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com

If you're taking a little one to the beach, you want to have this towel on hand. The design of this towel makes warming up after a dip in the lake, pool or river an easy task.

5. Summer Sun Dress, Nightgown or Swimsuit Cover-Up

Debbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com

Learn how simple sewing with elastic thread can be and then enjoy using up fabric to make a simple to wear sundress, night gown or swimsuit cover-up.

6. Free Hat Patterns, How to Make Hats and Find Millinery Supplies

Wide Brim Hat Made from Wild Things! PatternDebbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com

Hats are a summertime essential and sitting on the beach is no exception. Explore these free sewing patterns for hats  to have the perfect hat for sum protection.

7. Insulated Can or Juice Box Wraps

Sew Your Own Insulated Can or Juice Box WrapsDebbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com
its on the beach without a drink at hand. Thses can wraps are a great way to make sure a drink stays cold! Sew many of them in different colors and prints so everyone can recognize which drink is theirs to prevent wasted drinks.

8. Insulated Totes For Soda & Water Bottles

Insulated Totes For Soda & Water BottlesDebbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com
These are perfect for water bottles and larger bottles to keep beverages cold. An easy to sew on strap, makes these totes a perfect way to tote a beverage on a bike or basket.

9. Free Tote Bag Patterns

Free tote bag sewing patternsDebbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com
It never ceases to amaze me just how many things we tote around for a day out away from home... and just how many tote bags we use for those occasions. These free tote bag patterns will make sure you have enough bags for the day out!

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