{"id":61562,"date":"2017-06-08T10:19:00","date_gmt":"2017-06-08T14:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/?p=61562"},"modified":"2019-08-01T10:57:03","modified_gmt":"2019-08-01T14:57:03","slug":"summer-sewing-inspiration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/blog\/2017\/06\/summer-sewing-inspiration.html","title":{"rendered":"summer sewing inspiration"},"content":{"rendered":"

Over the past nine years we’ve had a lot of content on the blog. I wanted to refresh everyone’s memory of many of the summer sewing projects that are perfect for warmer weather. Enjoy!<\/p>\n

\"Summer<\/a><\/p>\n

Let’s start out with our 20 Summer Sewing Tutorials<\/a> post. It’s a round-up containing lots of inspiration all conveniently located in one spot.<\/p>\n

\"20<\/a><\/p>\n

Looking for a sun hat? Check out our Reversible Bucket Hat Tutorial<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

How about a fun bucket hat using our Monster Hat Tutorial<\/a>?<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

The Tiered Maxi Dress<\/a> uses our free Popover Sundress<\/a> pattern.<\/p>\n

\"Tiered<\/a><\/p>\n

If you’re planning to head to the beach or pool check out our Beachwear with Oliver + S<\/a> post.<\/p>\n

\"Oliver<\/a><\/p>\n

Liesl shared an idea for a lovely Summer Coat<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Our sew-along section<\/a> covers a number of warm weather garments including the: Puppet Show Shorts Sew-along<\/a>,<\/p>\n

\"Oliver<\/a><\/p>\n

Tea Party Sundress Sew-along<\/a>,<\/p>\n

\"Oliver<\/a><\/p>\n

Butterfly Blouse Sew-along<\/a>,<\/p>\n

\"Oliver<\/a><\/p>\n

Swingset Skirt Sew-along<\/a>,<\/p>\n

\"Oliver<\/a><\/p>\n

SoHo Shorts sew-along<\/a>,<\/p>\n

\"Liesl<\/a>
\nLisette B6169 Dress Sew-along<\/a>,<\/p>\n

\"Lisette<\/a><\/p>\n

and Lisette B6358 Swimsuit Sew-along<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Join<\/a><\/p>\n

Also don’t forget about Liesl’s Linen Caftan<\/a> and DIY Fabric Shoelaces<\/a> videos on Creativebug.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The temperatures are up! Here are many summer sewing projects for when it\u2019s hot, hot, hot.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7455,"featured_media":61570,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_bbp_topic_count":0,"_bbp_reply_count":0,"_bbp_total_topic_count":0,"_bbp_total_reply_count":0,"_bbp_voice_count":0,"_bbp_anonymous_reply_count":0,"_bbp_topic_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_reply_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_forum_subforum_count":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[20687],"tags":[18],"class_list":["post-61562","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-general","tag-inspiration"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/summersewingF.jpeg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p5jZS5-g0W","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":56021,"url":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/blog\/2016\/06\/twenty-summer-sewing-tutorials.html","url_meta":{"origin":61562,"position":0},"title":"twenty summer sewing tutorials","author":"Rachel Le Grand","date":"June 9, 2016","format":false,"excerpt":"Here comes the sun! 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