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25 Summer DIY Projects

25 Summer DIY Projects

I’ve mentioned before that I adore Summer!  This week is the 4th of July and in order to have a little R&R with my family, I’m taking the week off of blogging.  Just so you won’t miss me too much, here are 25 summer DIY projects from the Polka Dot Chair!  From sewing, to scrapbooking to home projects there’s a little bit of something for everyone.

Beach Bound Straw Tote Tutorial

1. Beach Bound Straw Tote

Fun Luggage Tags

2. Fabric Luggage Tags

Sunglasses Case to Sew

3. “Sunnies” Sunglasses Case

Pom Pom Zipper Pull Tutorial

4. Pom Pom Zipper Pulls

Instagram Mini Scrapbook Tutorial and free printable for the cover!

5. Instagram Mini Scrapbook

Pool Rules Sign, make from a old window

6. Pool Rules Sign made from Old Window

Scrappy Skirt Tutorial

7. Scrappy Skirt Tutorail

Maxi Dress Tutorial

 8. Summer Maxi Dress

Summer Scrapbook Ideas

9. Scrapbooking Summer

DIY Stone Fire Pit

10. Build Your Own Fire Pit

Summer Dress Made from Two T-shirts

11. Summer Dress made from 2 t-shirts

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12. Summer Pillows with free Pattern

How to Hang Outdoor Curtains

13. How to Hang Outdoor Drapes

Flip Book Mini Scrapbook Album

14. Flip Book Mini Vacation Album

Girls Maxi Dress Tutorial

15. Girls Maxi Dress

Zippered Wet Pouch made from a Shower Curtain

16. Zippered Wet Pouch made from a shower curtain

Tiered Pillowcase Dress Sewing Pattern

17. Tiered Pillowcase Dress Tutorial

Tips for creating an outdoor room

18. Create an Outdoor Room

On the Go Reading Pillow Tutorial

19. On The Go Summer Reading Pillow Tutorial

Wrap skirt made from Fat Quarters

20. Fat Quarter Skirt Tutorial

Retro Travel Bag Sewing Pattern

21. Retro Travel Bag Tutorial

Lego Zip Pouch

22. Zippered Lego Pouch

Madras Skirt Tutorial

23. Madras Plaid Skirt Tutorial

Smash Book Travel Album

24. Smash Book Travel Album

Easy Pinwheel Tutorial

25. Easy Paper Pinwheel Tutorial 

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  • So many potholders! I launched a new pattern today just in time for Christmas. The new #PotholderParade pattern includes patterns for 4 different styles of potholders (swipe to see them all) and a matching dish towel. They are all easy to stich so you DO have time to make a set for holiday gifts. (Well, if you want to 😉) The pattern is 20% off with code POTHOLDER20. You can find a link in my bio. I’ll also add a swipe up to stores. Whew! (p.s. if you know me and get a potholder for Christmas act surprised 😂) . . . . #potholderpattern #rileyblake #quiltersofinstagram #polkadotchair
  • One of my favorite handmade gifts to make for kids is a reading pillow! I made my first one almost 10 years ago out of polar fleece and gifted it to my nephews for Christmas stuffed with books and a flashlight! 10 years later it’s now one of my most popular patterns! You can grab it in the shop in PDF or Paper format. The pattern comes with 2 pillow sizes as well! Have you made a #readingpillow ? Who did you gift it to? Pattern link in bio. . https://shop.polkadotchair.com #polkadotchair #rileyblakedesigns #handmadegifts #giftideasforkids
  • I am sure your feed is full of the Black Friday specials right now, please allow me to throw my hat in the ring as well. ❤️. The entire shop is 30% off through Monday link in bio (https://shop.polkadotchair.com) I appreciate each one of you so much! I can not believe the difference you have all made in my life. Thank you for letting me into your lives just a bjt through this funny little medium. ❤️. . . . #makersgonnamake #quiltersofinstagram #quiltpatterns #polkadotchair #rileyblakedesigns
  • I am so excited to have a project featured in Quilts and More Magazine! ✂️ When I first started quilting it was always my favorite Magazine to pick up at the store. I can’t believe I have a project in it now. This little pin cushion caddy is super quick to make and would make a great gift for someone who loves sewing and quilting. The issue is in newsstands now. . . . #quiltersofinstagram #polkadotchair #rileyblakedesigns #foxfarmfabric Used with permission from Quilts & More™ magazine. ©2020 Meredith Corporation. All rights reserved.
  • The first two of our annual holiday gift guides are up on the blog. 🎁 We do these every year and look forward to searching for fun ideas for you guys for gifts. Our gift guides always include BOTH gifts you can make and gifts you can buy. The first two guides include gifts to make and buy for teenage girls. 💄 AND gifts for the Disney fan in your life. 🎢 🍦 To see the guides just hop on over and click the link in our bio. Keep watching the blog this week for more guides. Is there a gift guide you’d like to see? Just leave a comment for us and we’ll try to do it! . . #polkadotchair #sewingproject #sewingtutorial #christmasgiftideas #giftsforteens #melissamortenson
  • Looks like a nice size for a baby quilt right? Well it’s NOT SUPPOSED to be a baby quilt. It’s supposed to be the center block for our #justforfunquilt and it’s TWO TIMES TOO BIG! 🤦🏼‍♀️. Don’t know what happed to my brain this week. More explanation on stories. Oh- and don’t worry. The right block will be up on the blog tomorrow as planned. Also- next year for Halloween I’m going as a quilt with legs 😂. . . #rileyblakedesigns #blossomfabric #polkadotchair #melissamortenson

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  1. Julie @ The Crafty Quilter says

    Thank you for sharing your DIY projects. You have so many to keep me motivated!

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