We've put together the ultimate guide to sewing summer trends for your doll! We hope this trend report inspires you to sew up any summer outfit you can imagine! For more fashion inspiration, check out our trend report for Spring 2020.
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On trend color combinations for this summer season include:
Tie dye is a summertime classic that we've been seeing already this year all over our Instagram feed. You can buy tie-dye fabric, or dye your own with the help of our great tutorial!
Looking for some pattern designs that would really pop with tie-dye fabric check out these options:
The halter style bodice is another summer classic. To make it feel of-the-moment, try making a matching set with coordinated top and bottom fabrics, or make a dress out of that perfect summertime stripe or floral fabric.
Another trend we've been seeing that is easy to incorporate into any of your favorite dresses or jumpsuits is a tie front belt detail. This flatters the waist and makes the whole look feel finished.
There are so many great ways to add a ruffle to an otherwise basic top or dress to create a really fun and feminine look.
Here are a few designs that highlight the ruffle element beautifully:
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My favorite part is spending time with my dog who just sleeps all day and sunbathes.
Summers remind me of relaxing in the pool. I also enjoy cookouts and ice cream seems to taste even better on a hot day!
My favorite part of summer is August, that’s when school starts!! And that when it’s my birthday. I love seeing all the Pretty flowers of summer, like the big sunflowers and Columbines! I really like all the summer outfits you have shown this time .
I like pool time, grilling, and enjoying the sun.
I like that there is no school in the summer.
I like summer because the flowers are blooming and beautiful. I try to find a flower garden or botanical center if some sort to visit that is new to me. Last year was Lily Acres, not too far from me with so many kinds of lilies I had never seen before. It was a fun day.
Long, long walks
My favorite part is summer is the warm sunshine.
I like the pastel color palette.
I love teaching but I also enjoy have some time off to enjoy my garden, grandchildren and to be able to stay up late and sew as long as I want.
I like the more relaxed atmosphere during the summer.
My favorite part of summer is picnics in the park!
My favorite part of summer is camping in the Smoky Mountains. Won’t be going this year. All Boy Scout camps are either cancelled or virtual camps. I am going to miss the fairs this summer too. All 4-H fairs are going virtual too. It will be interesting to judge the kids’ projects from photos taken and uploaded. I have made and donated almost 1,500 masks to our community. Just showing my kids what community service is.
Watching animals in the yard’
My favorite part of summer is the chance to enjoy the sun without snow on the ground!
my favorite thing about summer is all the beautiful flowers in our garden and we don’t have to wear heavy coats.
Swimmimg is my most favorite part of summer.
Having family and friends enjoy BBQ’s on the sundeck, sitting in the sun with a tall cold glass of lemonade and enjoying everyone’s company
Road trips with picnics and camping are my favorite summer activities each year; although, this year, we won’t be doing any traveling, and our picnics are in our own back yard. But that’s okay. Everyday is a blessed day, whether home or away. God bless everyone with health and happy stitching.
my favorite thing about Summer is the color of everything.
My favorite part of summer is getting to go on a trip with my family and play with the grandkids.
My favorite part of summer is being able to be outside. I enjoy sitting on my porch or swing.
My favorite part is waking up to the birds singing and having coffee and devotions as the sun rises on the screened in carport.
No snow ice and sub zero temps I am a transplanted chicagoan
My favorite part of summer is long walks on the beach looking for unusual rocks and sea glass.
Beach
My favorite part of summer is no schedule and no deadlines.
My favourite season. New plant life. All creatures are free from the constraints of winter. The sun is more evident and brighter giving us the warmth we truly desire. Nature provides us ideas for being creative with a wide range of color in the land and sea and sky. Love it!!
When my son was young, my favorite part of summer was baseball and barbeque. Now, it is being together as a family (and barbeque).
My favorite part is being outside without being cold.
Summers are short in North Dakota so we take advantage of every sunny day, warm breeze and blooming flower, but my favorite thing is not having to bundle up in coats, scarves and boots every time I leave the house!
My favorite part about summer is helping the kids in my 4-H club prepare to enter their crafted projects at the fair – everything from photography, to cooking, to sewing, to jewelry making – you name it, they do it!
I love the sunny days, the flowers, the garden, etc. ……not so much the heat though. LOL
My favorite part of summer is the BBQs and going to the beach.
My favorite part of summer is sitting on my porch swing enjoying the sun and birds and other wildlife in my backyard.
Fresh fruit, fresh garden veggies, and spending time with family.
My favorite thing about summer is a yard full of beautiful flowers.
I love the warmth and gardening. Birds singing and the Greenery. Wonderful time of the year.
Longer days
My favorite part of summer is the free time I get to sew! I did enter an entry in the link.
My favorite thing about summer? Long days, warm sunshine, flowers, flip flops, and NO COATS!!
I just love the warm weather and the sun
The best thing about summer is usually family reunions for me. This year it will be sitting on my front step watching all the kids on the Crescent having fun.
Summer is for swimming!
I love all the shades of green in summer- from deep dark to sunny yellowish shades of green!
My favourite part of summer is being able to relax and chill. This year is different since I have a summer job and have been relaxing due to quarantine.
Homemade ice cream is wonderful to make in summer
My favorite part of summer are the fun lightweight clothes to make for resort wear for vacations. Planning ahead builds the anticipation of adventure and getting away from the daily routine.
My favorite parts of summer are the visits from my far-away family. Being able to reconnect with my daughters and grandchildren is priceless.
The best part of summer is having my grandchildren come visit for longer than a weekend. 😊
I love making homemade ice cream on my deck for 4th of July.
My favorite thing about summer is the blue sky, warm sun and listening to the birds. The air is refreshing and I love the warmer skin I have, just a hint of glow.
Going barefoot or wearing sandals. I really don’t like wearing shoes!
My favorite part of Summer is the warm pleasant days.
My favorite part of summer is it lets me forget how horrible winter was!
The long days.
Not a big summer person – but I DO like sunshine and swimming except right now it’s up in the air whether or not the Y pool will open. I spend a lot of time sewing AG unique outfits for the upcoming fall and winter craft shows!
My favorite thing about summer is gardening vegetables and flowers. My roses have been outstanding this year.
First of all I love summer because I don’t need to bulk up on clothes. I feel free again. I love the beauty that summer brings too. I get so much more camera time.
Air-conditioning is the best thing about Summer.
Marilyn
Watermelon and picnics
My favorite part of summer are the beautiful flowers and fresh produce.
More family time!
Love the bright colors and feminine styles
I love the raspberry colours for summer and frills are a must, they are such fun.
Although I live in Texas and I DON’T like hot weather & small amounts of rain we get, the best part of summer for me is that I have more time for sewing, quilting, and cross stitching as I plan for gift giving during the holiday season.
my favorite thing about summer is going to the ocean-either coast!
My favorite part of summer is it’s not winter and I love smelling and seeing all the beautiful flowers
The most favorite thing is the long sunlit days! Winter is so depressing so we can’t wait for summer to come and take camping trips and enjoy the sun!
My favorite part of summer is having a chance to spend time with family!
My favorite part of summer is having a nice cool piece of watermelon. But I also like wearing sandals and no more layers
My favorite part of summer is later sunsets, dinner on the patio every night and eating home grown tomatoes!
My favorite part of summer is fireflies in July and cicadas in August, the magic of the look and sound always takes me back to my childhood!
My favorite part of summer is/are the long days. I’m in Texas and summer is really hot! The longer days are better for outdoor activities.
My favorite part of summer are the lighter weight fabrics and clothes and the longer days.
My favorite part of summer is paddle boarding with my retrievers!
I like the fact that it stays daylight late and the sun comes up early!
My favorite part of summer is enjoying the flowers and vegetable garden, setting outside in the evening reading a book, cookouts, and family get togethers
My favorite thing about summer is our county fair! You can see it from our second story windows, and still here everything from our backyard! We get to smell the delicious foods of the fairgrounds for two entire weeks, while it’s here. Plus, enjoy the concerts from home! 🤭
My favorite part of summer is the beautiful flowers, colors of fabrics and fruit. Also my birthday is in August.
My favorite thing about summer is our county fair! You can see it from our second story windows, and still here everything from our backyard! We get to smell the delicious foods of the fairgrounds for two entire weeks, while it’s here. Plus, enjoy the concerts from home! 🤭
My favorite thing is when the fireflies begin coming out. There’s nothing like these stars on earth! The second thing—my husband begins barbecueing—a lot!
The best thing about summer is wearing shorts and going barefoot!
There’s so much to love about summer, not having to dress like Kenny on South Park, not having to watch every step for ice or tromp through heavy snow. My favorite thing about summer is swimming. Getting in the water brings me “happy happy joy joy”. Thanks for the opportunity. I hope all of you have a wonderful summer.
I guess it would be the long days, I’m not a fan of the heat and humidity here in Indy but I do like the sunshine.
My favorite part of summer is the 4th of July celebration by the Chesapeake Bay – feeling the summer breeze off the bay, awesome bands, fab fireworks, and, seeing your neighbors and the kids running around playing! Just hope they have it this year…sigh.
I like to be outdoors and enjoy the garden and flowers.
My favorite part of summer is the garden. I love seeing the flowers and the green leaves on the trees and bushes.
My favorite part of summer is the longer daylight time. Also all the bright colors and getting together with friends and family.
My favorite part of summer is being able to cook out and swim. Thanks Cinnamon for the awesome giveaways.😘
My favourite part of summer is the lazy pace. My cake business slows down, my sewing business slows down, and I can spend more time on my own projects without feeling like I’m squeezing them in.
My favorite thing about summer is when it ends! It’s too hot and gross in the summer. If I could afford to move somewhere where there is no summer I wouldn’t even think twice.
I like gardening in the summer.
My favorite part of summer is the long warmer days. I would prefer that it did not get too hot but not going to work and coming home in the dark is great.
My favorite thing about summer is being able to go swimming. I love being in the water!
I love the warm weather, more relaxed time, and fresh fruits and vegetables in abundance!
I love the long days and the chance to soak up the beautiful weather!
My favorite part of summer is wearing sandals!
My favorite part of summer is being finished with putting up food from the garden. Also enjoying fresh ripe home grown tomatoes.
Marylin
June 10, 2020
I like the warmth. No snow or ice.