Make the Most of Summer with Handmade Picnic Essentials
Summer is the perfect excuse to head outdoors. Whether you're meeting friends for a picnic in the park, spending the day at the beach, enjoying an open air theatre performance, settling in for an outdoor cinema screening or listening to live music as the sun sets, sharing good food is often part of the fun.
As home sewers, we can make those moments even more enjoyable with projects that are as practical as they are beautiful. Better still, they're the sort of things you'll use year after year.
I’ve got a few By Annie patterns to share today that hit the spot for the perfect picnic with friends or family.
Pack Everything You Need
Create a stylish and practical picnic basket with the Picnic In The Park pattern by ByAnnie.
Perfect for picnics, days out, outdoor concerts and family adventures, this pattern shows you how to sew a spacious insulated picnic basket that's as practical as it is attractive. With ByAnnie's clear, easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and diagrams, you'll create a professional-looking project that's ideal for transporting food, drinks and picnic essentials.
Features:
Printed sewing pattern by ByAnnie
Make your own insulated picnic basket
Spacious design with sturdy carrying handles
Clear, step-by-step instructions with diagrams
Designed for use with ByAnnie Soft and Stable®
Ideal for picnics, camping, beach trips and outdoor gatherings
Finished size:
Picnic Basket: 16" W × 9" H × 9" D (Approx. 40.5 × 23 × 23 cm)
A great project for who enjoy creating practical, reusable accessories with a polished, professional finish.
Please note: This listing is for a printed ByAnnie sewing pattern only. Fabric, Soft and Stable®, hardware and the finished item are not included.
The best picnics are often the simplest, but having a few well-designed accessories makes packing up and heading out that much easier.
The By Annie Picnic In The Park pattern is large enough to fit all you need for your picnic, with various interior and exterior pockets to hold your cutlery, napkins, plates, etc.
With sturdy carry handles and a detachable shoulder strap, this is easy to take with you as you find the perfect spot to set up.
Carry Drinks in Style
Create a stylish and practical insulated bottle carrier with the I'll Drink To That pattern by ByAnnie.
Perfect for picnics, parties, celebrations and gifting, this pattern shows you how to sew a spacious insulated carrier, with removable dividers designed to transport up to four standard bottles. Alternatively, it might carry a combination of bottles, glasses and other picnic essentials. Choose between comfortable padded carry handles or an adjustable, detachable shoulder strap for hands-free carrying, making this a versatile project you'll reach for time and again.
With ByAnnie's clear, easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and diagrams, you'll create a durable carrier that's ideal for keeping bottles protected while travelling.
Features:
Printed sewing pattern by ByAnnie
Make your own insulated bottle carrier
Holds up to four standard bottles
Removable dividers allow you to carry bottles, glasses or other picnic essentials
Choice of padded carry handles or an adjustable, detachable shoulder strap
Clear, step-by-step instructions with diagrams
Designed for use with ByAnnie Soft and Stable®
Ideal for gifting, picnics, parties and days out
Finished size:
Bottle Carrier: 13½" W × 7" H × 7" D (Approx. 34 × 18 × 18 cm)
A great project for home sewers who enjoy creating practical, reusable accessories with a polished, professional finish.
Please note: This listing is for a printed ByAnnie sewing pattern only. Fabric, Soft and Stable®, hardware and the finished item are not included.
No picnic is complete without something refreshing to drink.
By Annie’s I'll Drink To That pattern is designed to safely carry up to four standard bottles, or a combination of bottles and glasses (or even a yummy baguette?).
Whether you're celebrating with friends or simply enjoying a chilled soft drink on the beach, it's a practical project that's as useful as it is stylish.
Again, this pattern has a handy carry strap making it easy to tote to your chosen spot.
Bring Something to Share
Create a coordinated set of food carriers with the Potluck Pals pattern by ByAnnie.
Perfect for potlucks, picnics, family gatherings and homemade gifts, this versatile pattern includes instructions for two coordinating carriers designed to help transport your favourite dishes in style. With ByAnnie's clear, easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions, you'll create practical, professional-looking projects you'll use again and again.
Features:
Printed sewing pattern by ByAnnie
Make your own food carriers
Includes two projects:
Casserole Carrier
Pie Carrier
Clear, step-by-step instructions with diagrams
Sturdy handles and secure closures
Pie Carrier is also ideal for transporting cupcakes and other baked treats
Ideal for potlucks, picnics, family gatherings and handmade gifts
Designed for use with ByAnnie Soft and Stable®
Finished sizes:
Casserole Carrier: 9½" W × 14½" L × 4" H (24 × 37 × 10 cm), designed to fit a standard 9" × 13" casserole dish.
Pie Carrier: 11½" diameter × 3" H (29 × 29 × 7.5 cm), suitable for pies, including deep-dish pies, or cupcakes.
A great project for sewers who enjoy creating practical, reusable accessories with a polished, professional finish.
Please note: This listing is for a genuine printed ByAnnie sewing pattern only. Fabric, Soft and Stable®, hardware and the finished carriers are not included.
Picnics and outdoor gatherings are often all about sharing food.
Whether you're taking a homemade salad, a favourite dessert or something freshly baked, Potluck Pals helps you transport your dish safely while adding a handmade touch to the occasion.
By using Soft and Stable in your make, you’ll be adding a layer of insulation to keep your food warm whilst you travel.
This pattern has two shape/size options to suit your needs.
Everyone Gets Their Own Picnic
Create a practical insulated lunch bag with the Grab Some Grub pattern by ByAnnie.
Perfect for work, school, days out and picnics, this pattern shows you how to sew a versatile insulated lunch bag that's ideal for carrying sandwiches, snacks and drinks. The compact design is perfectly sized for everyday use while offering plenty of room for your lunch and other essentials.
With ByAnnie's clear, easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and diagrams, you'll create a durable lunch bag with a professional finish that's as practical as it is stylish.
Features:
Printed sewing pattern by ByAnnie
Make your own insulated lunch bag
Compact yet spacious design for everyday use
Roll-top closure with a side release buckle
Comfortable carrying handle
Clear, step-by-step instructions with diagrams
Designed for use with ByAnnie Soft and Stable®
Ideal for work, school, picnics and days out
Finished size:
Lunch Bag: 9" W × 8" H × 6" D (Approx. 23 × 20 × 15 cm)
A great project for home sewers who enjoy creating practical, reusable accessories with a polished, professional finish.
Please note: This listing is for a printed ByAnnie sewing pattern only. Fabric, Soft and Stable®, hardware and the finished item are not included.
There's something rather lovely about everyone having their own little picnic to enjoy.
Whether you're packing sandwiches for the children, putting together a lunch for a day at the beach or preparing individual meals for an outdoor concert, Grab Some Grub is the perfect size for keeping one person's lunch together.
No more hunting through a larger bag to find whose sandwich is whose. Simply pack each person's lunch into their own handmade carrier and you're ready to head out the door.
Handmade for Summer Adventures
One of my favourite things about is creating home sewn accessories and bags like this, is that they are things you'll genuinely use time and time again. These aren't projects that get tucked away once they're finished and forgotten about. They'll become part of beach days, family picnics, outdoor concerts and sunny afternoons spent with the people you love for years to come.
One last thought before you head out...
This wrap style carrier is perfect for carrying yoga mats, beach towels, and more.
The pattern includes two zippered external pockets, and interior mesh and vinyl pockets. Along with adjustable straps to hold a yoga mat, towel or other bulky items.
The bag can be carried over the shoulder or cross-body - making it easy to grab and go.
This pattern includes two size options:
Standard Wrap (holds one small mat): 12"H x 13"-17"W x 8"D (30cm x 33cm x 20cm)
Deep Wrap (holds one large or two small mats/towels): 12"H x 13"-17"W x 12"D (30cm x 44cm x 30cm)
If you're taking a picnic blanket, the By Annie Roll With It pattern is well worth a look. It's a simple way to keep your picnic blanket (or beach towel?) neatly rolled, easy to carry and ready for your next adventure.
It's those little finishing touches that make a day out just that bit easier.
This pattern includes handy mesh pockets to keep sunscreen, a book, or other outdoor essentials.
The internal straps are adjustable to fit different sizes or blankets, towels, mats,…
Now the question is, are you team matchy matchy, or will you make your new picnic favourites from an array of gorgeous fabrics?
You might also be interested in:
Soft and Stable by By Annie is a sew-in foam stabiliser designed specifically for bag making. It adds structure and stability while remaining soft and lightweight, helping your finished bags hold their shape without feeling stiff.
It's a popular choice for many bag-making patterns, particularly those from By Annie, where quilting the foam creates both texture and structure. Soft and Stable is easy to sew through on a domestic sewing machine and gives projects a professional finish with plenty of body.
Whether you're making a tote, backpack, pouch or organiser, it's a versatile stabiliser that's well worth having in your sewing room.
Product Details
Colour: White
Size: 36" x 58" (91.5cm x 147cm)
Premium sew-in foam stabiliser
Lightweight and flexible
Adds structure without excessive bulk
Machine washable and tumble dry safe
Suitable for domestic sewing machines
These head-to-head nylon coil zippers are great for bags, providing easy accessto open from either end of your closure.
The zipper is 76cm (30 inches) in length, and come in a variety of colours. This listing is for an apple green coloured zipper.
These zippers are easy to trim to size, if your bag pattern calls for a shorter zipper. Just remember to secure the ends with a fabric tab, or ensure they’re sewn into the seam!
This mesh fabric comes precut at 18in x 54in.
Mesh is a great option for pockets that you want to see inside, for example a slip pocket on the front of a bag.
The mesh fabirc is slightly stretchy, meaning it has give to access the pocket. It is sturdy and easy to sew.
Fold-over elastic provides a neat and decorative finish to your hand made bags.
The elastic is shiny on one side and matte on the other to allow for fpersonal choice, and is creased along the centre ready for you to attach to the endge of your project.
We especially love using fold-over elastic for finishing the edges of mesh fabric for pockets in purses and bags. We stock coordinating mesh fabrics.
