Inside: check out a list of fun outdoor sewing projects to get you inspired and ready for summer. Summer outdoor sewing tutorials and patterns to get you started.
**Originally posted 5/18 – updated 4/25**
I’m a bit obsessed with outdoor sewing projects right now as I have a deck and a yard for the first time ever. There are so many fin ideas for sprucing up your outdoor spaces with fun sewing projects. I’ve got a great list of all kinds of fun outdoor sewing projects and I hope you will find these inspirational.
Outdoor Sewing Projects
Ok! Let’s take a look at the line up today! I’m sure you will find something you need to add to your TODO list for the weekend.
First up…Did you know there is a book all about this topic? I had no idea! You can click on the photo to see the details…
I’ve got a quick links list here.. or you can scroll down to see larger photos and more details about each project below.
Sewing tutorials for outside life
Check out all these fun projects and tutorials for gardening and patio/deck life. So many amazing projects for your garden and deck decor and comfort.
3 easy DIY garden projects - A shade cloth, a stool and a garden chair
Sewing tutorials for your outdoor space and living
How to sew a Pouf – The Happy Housie – what a bright and useful was to brighten up your outdoor space!
Outdoor Curtains – Hey There Home – need some shade? This looks like a great way to add color and shade to your deck.
Screen Shade – Sew 4 Home – Here’s another shade option that looks so great and really brightens up your space.
Outdoor Reversible Cushions – Make It & Love It – Cushions wear out before the chairs every time.. here’s a great way to get more use from your outdoor furniture.
The tutorial for the lounge chair cushion below no long exists on the Martha Stewart web-site. But I’m leaving the photo here, because I think it would be easy to recreate. It’s a long two pieces of fabric, sewn on three sides. On one long open side there would be ties. Sew rows going the short way on the fabric the size of store-bought pillows. Then slide the pillows inside and tie closed… super cute!!
How to Sew with Outdoor Fabric – This post has some great general tips for sewing with outdoor fabric.
Outdoor Cushions – Quilt Social – More fun outdoor cushions. Make your deck comfortable and beautiful.
Outdoor Mini Mats – Sew 4 Home – The perfect picnic table settings!
Grill Cover – Mama Ging – Need a colorful way to protect your grill? Check out this DIY grill cover…
Sew a Garden Flag – Spoonflower blog – Sew fun seasonal/decorative flags for your garden or yard.
DIY Shade Cloth – DIY Enthusiasts – Stay cool this summer with this beautiful shade sail you can sew at home.
Weighted Corner Picnic Table Cover – 5 out of 4 – Great way to make picnic clean up easier!
Recover Outdoor Cushions – Oh Yay Studio – Give new life to your outdoor cushions with this tutorial to sew new cushion covers.
DIY Garden Bucket Fabric Cover – Hoosier Homemade – Do you like to garden? This is a great way to keep your things organized.
Gardeners Apron – Tamera’s Joy – This apron for outdoor is so cute and handy.
Garden Tool Tote Bag – Birds and Blooms – Here’s another option for organizing your garden tools.
Gardening knee Pads – a cute way to keep your garden weed free this summer. Try this easy sewing tutorial for a knee pad with handles.
Harvest Gathering Apron – Reformation Acres – Have fruits and veggies to harvest? Gather them in this apron.
Hammock Chair – Life Sew Savory – How fun is this chair? This one seen here was used until the fabric fell apart. I was just talking about sewing another one!
DIY Hammock – We all sew – Don’t want a chair? Lounge in this actual hammock you can make yourself.
Kids Teepee – Rachael Rabbit – One last fun outdoor sewing project to make your summer even more fun!!
There you go!! I’m going to make the hammock chair first! What will you make? I’m so excited for summer days and nights out on our deck/patio. I hope you have enjoyed this round-up of outdoor sewing projects and that you will let me know if I’ve missed one you love.
Vera Stewart says
Hey nice… I really like your blog. Very useful information. Thanks.
Daisy says
Wow that is wonderful.