Sew When it’s Hot

In the heat of the day, savvy sewers find a cool place to sew.

There’s still time to sew up a cool ensemble!

One of our favourite patterns for a summer quickie is #401 Nightgown PJ.

Don’t be fooled by its name; you can sew a whole lot more than sleepwear with this versatile pattern.

This cap-sleeve top made from cool, breathable rayon with added piping is taken directly from the PJ Top pattern. The style offers a loose fit for cool comfort on hot days. Pair it up with shorts, a skirt or capri pants.

Here we’ve taken the Nightgown pattern and turned it into a cool beach dress using a beautiful Hawaiian print in viscose rayon.

A couple tweaks transformed a nightgown to a beach dress. Check out the Pattern Extenders for detailed instructions.

Want More Ideas for Easy Summer Sewing?

For your easy summer sewing, select a simple style and light-weight breathable fabric. We like light-weight cotton, rayon, silk noile and linen for our summer projects.

Here are more simple pattern styles for your easy summer sewing.