Summer 2026 will be anything but boring. Think sunny shades, fresh colour combinations and outfits that instantly lift your mood. Dopamine dressing is still going strong this season and for a good reason. A colourful outfit simply makes you feel good. From soft butter yellow to ocean blue and energetic coral, colour is here to be seen. And the best part? With handmade fashion, you can make the trend entirely your own.
Butter Yellow: soft, sunny and surprisingly chic
Butter yellow is without a doubt one of the colours of this summer. Soft yellow feels fresh, calming, and luxurious all at once, especially in natural fabrics such as linen, cotton or drapey viscose.
Perfect for a breezy summer dress, a relaxed blouse, or a matching set you’ll want to live in all summer long. Butter yellow instantly gives every outfit that soft, effortless summer vibe.
Turquoise & Cyan: instant holiday feeling
Looking for something fresher? Turquoise and cyan might just be what you’re after. These ocean-inspired shades instantly evoke sunny beaches, sparkling seas and long summer days, while creating a look that feels both striking and easy to wear.
Turquoise and cyan work beautifully in flowy fabrics and are ideal for true statement pieces. An added bonus? They pair perfectly with both gold and silver accessories. Easy and beautiful.
Coral: colour with energy
If there’s one colour that instantly screams summer, it’s coral. This warm mix of red, pink and orange instantly adds energy to your look.
The beauty of coral is that it does most of the work for you. Add a simple pair of sandals or a few understated accessories and your outfit comes together effortlessly.
How to style this season’s trend colours
Wearing trend colours doesn’t have to be complicated at all.
Butter yellow combines beautifully with white, beige, denim or light blue for a soft summer look.
Turquoise and cyan really come to life next to cream, butter yellow or even coral for a slightly bolder effect.
And coral? It works surprisingly well with mint green, taupe, khaki and denim. Tone-on-tone looks are also still completely on trend this summer.
Handmade = even more personal
The best thing about trends in handmade fashion? You decide how to wear them. By combining your own fabrics, colours and details, you create pieces that truly reflect your personality and style.
A simple butter-yellow top, a swishy turquoise dress, or a coral co-ord set: with the right fabric and pattern, you can create something that is not only on trend, but also completely you.
A summer full of colour
Whether you are drawn to soft butter yellow, fresh ocean-inspired shades or warm coral: this summer is all about colour, fun and personality. Mix, match, experiment with fabrics, and create outfits that make you happy every time you wear them. That’s summer sewing at its best.
