Summer Holiday Sewing Projects
Warm sunshine on your shoulders, a gentle sea breeze catching the hem of your dress and a suitcase filled with handmade pieces you'll reach for every day of your holiday.
Discover breathable linens, floaty cotton voiles and softly draping viscoses, perfect for sewing effortless dresses, relaxed separates and lightweight layers for every summer adventure. From exploring charming villages and bustling markets to beach walks, alfresco lunches and balmy evenings under the stars, these are the fabrics for a holiday wardrobe you'll never want to pack away.
Get set to create garments that are light to pack, comfortable to wear and perfect for everything from sightseeing to sunset dinners.
- Floaty maxi dresses
- Elegant wrap dresses
- Breezy beach cover-ups
- Tiered skirts
- Relaxed wide-leg trousers
- Lightweight blouses & kaftans
Linens and stable woven fabrics are great for beginners, while voiles and viscose are perfect for soft, draper garments if you’re ready to explore a new style.
Choose the Right Fabric for Your Holiday Project
Linen & Linen Blends - Perfect for relaxed dresses, wide-leg trousers and easy shirts. Naturally breathable and wonderfully cool to wear, linen becomes softer with every wash and is made for warm summer days.
Viscose Lawn & Crepe - Ideal for flowing dresses, elegant skirts and effortless evening outfits. Beautifully soft with graceful drape that moves with you from daytime exploring to evenings out.
Cotton & Silk Voile - Perfect for beach cover-ups, airy blouses and floaty summer dresses. Feather-light, breathable and beautifully soft against the skin when temperatures rise.
☀️ New to dressmaking? Linen is wonderfully forgiving and perfect for simple holiday garments.
☀️ Love floaty dresses? Choose viscose or voile for effortless movement and soft drape.
☀️ Packing light? Breathable natural fibres will help keep you cool and comfortable throughout your trip.
Fabworks Team Garment Inspiration
Holiday Dresses
Dress Styles: shift dress, shirt dress, wrap dress
Suitable Patterns: Factory Dress, Florence Dress, Everyday Chic Dress, Protea Capsule Wardrobe
Fabrics: lightweight woven cottons, linen, denim
Perfect for sightseeing, alfresco lunches and warm evenings.
Easy Holiday Tops
Blouse Styles: wrap tops, peasant styles, simple shirts
Suitable Patterns: Elodie Dress/Top, Jenna Shirt, Stella Blouson
Fabrics: lightweight linen, cotton or lawn & poplin
Light, cool and easy to pair with shorts, skirts or linen trousers.
Poolside & Beachwear
Floaty Styles: dresses, beach cover-ups, long skirts
Suitable Patterns: Elodie Dress, Charlie Caftan, Florence Dress
Fabrics: cotton voile, silk, lightweight stretch viscose
Floaty cover-ups and relaxed styles you'll throw on from breakfast to beach.
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