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Sew News Summer 2021 Freebies

Three free patterns from Sew News Summer 2021: ruffled shorts, hand embroidered tropical flowers, and a buckled bag.
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Welcome summer with a selection of fun and inspiring projects from the Summer 2021 issue of Sew News! Pick from a sporty summer bag, the most perfect linen ruffle shorts and more. Or make them all — and give your summer wardrobe and accessory collection a bright boost!


Above, left to right: Shoreline Shorts by Erin Weisbart, Island Time Sampler by Aimee Ray, Buckle Up Bag by Kaylee Lockhart; from Sew News Summer 2021. All photography by Molly Stevenson.


Take a look at the patterns from the issue below. The free period expired on July 31, 2021, and these patterns are now available in the Sew Daily shop. Let the summer sewing commence!

Shoreline Shorts by Erin Weisbart

Sew a pair of sunny summer shorts design by Erin Weisbart of Tuesday Stitches, complete with a linen ruffle and comfy elastic waist.

The Shoreline Shorts are linen ruffled shorts with an elastic waist, shown here sewn in a dusty rose color.
Shoreline Shorts by Erin Weisbart

The free period for the Shoreline Shorts pattern expired July 31, 2021. The pattern is now available in the Sew Daily shop.

Parker Panel Tank by Michele Matsumoto

Draft your own panel tank using the magazine instructions and a series of body measurements.

Parker Panel Tank by Michele Matsumoto

The free period for the Parker Panel Tank expired July 31, 2021. The pattern is now available in the Sew Daily shop.

Buckle Up Bag by Kaylee Lockhart

Stitch up a rugged crossbody bag, built for summer adventuring.

Buckle Up Bag by Kaylee Lockhart

The free period for the Buckle Up Bag pattern expired July 31, 2021. The pattern is now available in the Sew Daily shop.

Island Time Sampler by Aimee Ray

Add an easy hand embroidery sampler to your summer must-sew list! Designed by Aimee Ray, this sampler makes a great travel project — also perfect for porch stitching!

The Island Time project is a hooped hand-embroidery sampler featuring tropical flowers and seashells.
Island Time Sampler by Aimee Ray

The free period for the Island Time Sampler embroidery template expired July 31, 2021. The template is now available in the Sew Daily shop.

Have Pockets, Will Picnic — Pocket Template by Erin Weisbart

Turn a favorite shirt into a shirtdress, with pockets of course!

White and blue windowpane plaid shirtdress with pockets, showing a pocket sewing pattern hack.
Have Pockets, Will Picnic by Erin Weisbart | Hack shown on the Natalie blouse by Colette Patterns

Download the pocket pattern for free. We’ll continue to leave this pattern available, even after the other freebies expire, as our gift to you! You can also get the sewing instructions free on from Sew Daily!


Find the sewing instructions in Sew News Summer 2021, on newsstands or available for purchase online in print and digital formats. Check out the great articles, expert how-tos and fun projects in this issue of Sew News:

  • New free Sew-Along: Oso Tank (free period has ended—get the pattern here)
  • Summer Upcycling: Sheets, Shirts & More
  • Men Who Sew: Michael Gardner
  • Instructions to draft your own paneled tank
  • 5 free sewing patterns
  • 4 simple mending tips
  • Paperless Sewing: Projector FAQs
  • And so much more in the Summer 2021 issue

Learn more in the editor’s letter!

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New from Sew News

  • Oso Tank Digital Sewing Pattern

    $7.99
  • Island Time Embroidery Sampler

    $4.99
  • Buckle Up Bag Digital Sewing Pattern

    $7.99
  • Parker Panel Tank Draft-It-Yourself Sewing Pattern

    $7.99
  • Shoreline Shorts Digital Sewing Pattern

    $7.99
  • Sew News Summer 2021 Print Edition

    $18.99
  • Sew News Summer 2021 Digital Edition

    $14.99

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