17 Jun Don’t forget to cover up!
No reason to keep this Cover-Up under wraps!
I’m a believer in sharing fun sewing projects, and making this cover-up was divine joy 🙂
After taking a close look at the Cover-Up Mimi is wearing, I thought sewing a knockoff would be a cinch.
It’s one of these ‘Why didn’t I think of that?’ kind of things…….
For my Cover-Up I used a piece of cotton voile from Mood Fabrics which had been in the stash for a while. After having some improvisational fun with the fabric (blogged here) I was ready to wear it as a permanent garment.
A few pom-poms…..
a little stitching….
and viola…… it’s time to hit the beach.
The RTW Cover-Up is 31″ square.
In a nutshell without many photos……..
- I measured my fabric according, then turned in the raw edges and attached pom-poms to the inside edge of the fabric.
- After tracing the neckline from the RTW, and taking the seam allowance into consideration for the neckline finish, I cut out a template.
- The fabric was folded in half, and after cutting the neckline, I staystitched immediately to prevent stretching before finishing the neckline with a piece of self-bias tape.
- Starting nine inches below the shoulder and seven inches in from the outer edge, I sewed a 13″ seam on each side.
- I made a buttonhole slit at the center front of the Cover-Up and placed casing on the inside.
- I attached a piece of casing all the way around the garment, breaking the stitch at the side seams.
This allows for the drawstring to pull continuously for through the casing.
7. After making and inserting the drawstring, I added two pom-poms to each end.
All done.
Wear it lose or drawn… but more importantly wear it with a little panache !
Happy Saturday 🙂
Jeanne Longo
Posted at 08:01h, 17 JuneAdorable! Any chance of posting the pattern for the neckline? That would make things easier for an over-thinker like myself! Thank you for all the inspiration!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 08:45h, 17 JuneThank you, Jeanne! I’m happy to do that when I get home. I meant to bring the template with me…. but it’s very simple. 😉
Patty Mack
Posted at 08:44h, 17 JuneBeautiful. You look just adorable in it, and those cover ups are really expensive in the stores!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 08:46h, 17 JuneMany thanks, Patty! Expensive in the stores, but simple and economical to make for sure 🙂
Joyce Latham
Posted at 09:22h, 17 JuneTerrific, and super cute!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 09:27h, 17 JuneThank you, Joyce!
Becky Hopkins
Posted at 09:23h, 17 JuneA quickly-satisfying project to be sure. I really like it!!! And you look wonderful! Enjoy your beach time.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 09:28h, 17 JuneMany thanks, Becky! More serious sewing is just around the corner 😉
joyjc
Posted at 09:58h, 17 Junevery nice. will be making one as soon as the neckline template is available. I will be using in a couple of weeks at the beach. In fact, think I will make a couple of them in lovely fabric. Thanks for the post.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 06:27h, 19 JuneThank you, Joy! I suggest tracing off a neckline from a garment you own followed by stay stitching. Use either self made or purchased bias tape to finish and you’re good to go 🙂
PsychicSewerKathleen
Posted at 10:19h, 17 JuneIt was so much fun to see and read about all the fun you had making this cover-up and it’s a brilliant plan to make it out of a nice cotton voile – the sky is the limit when you make your own 🙂 The pom-poms were an inspiration!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 06:28h, 19 JuneThank you, Kathleen! Cotton voile is the perfect fabric for a cover-up. I forgot to mention I ordered the pom-poms from Etsy 🙂
Laura Casey
Posted at 11:35h, 17 JuneOh so cute! Where did you get those giant pom poms…..well at least they look giant! U should make one of these cover-ups since we go boating once a week in the summertime…but too busy making my black cropped SCALLOPED EDGE shorts!
Thanks for all your inspiration!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 06:29h, 19 JuneThank you, Laura! I ordered the Pom-Poms from Etsy and they are labeled ‘giant pom-poms’. Can’t wait to see your shorts!!!!
Lucy
Posted at 12:09h, 17 JuneSo cute! Thanks for sharing. I’m definitely making at least one of these.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 06:30h, 19 JuneThank you, Lucy! These are too easy and too much fun to just make one 🙂
Carolyn
Posted at 12:41h, 17 JuneThis is cute! Glad you got made a use of that great piece of fabric!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 06:30h, 19 JuneThank you, Carolyn! I couldn’t let it sit in the stash any longer 😉
Cindy Symes
Posted at 14:59h, 17 JuneWow! Sorry, but I love yours even more than Mimi’s! That fabric is just a gorgeous colour and it looks lovely on you! I must make one for myself! Gotta look chic on the beach this summer!! Thanks for all your inspiration!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 06:31h, 19 JuneMany thanks, Cindy, although I do like the embroidered neckline on Mimi’s 🙂
Marjorie Mautino
Posted at 18:05h, 17 JuneThis is the cutest cover-up ever! I love the stripes and it looks great o you!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 06:32h, 19 JuneThank you so much, Marjorie!
Becky Bagwell
Posted at 19:44h, 17 JuneYou nailed it! This is it!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 06:32h, 19 JuneThank you, Becky!
Tomasa
Posted at 21:55h, 19 JuneLove the cover-up. The colors are just gorgeous and those pom-poms add some whimsy to it.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 06:19h, 23 JuneThank you, Tomasa! 🙂 🙂
Christine F.
Posted at 09:03h, 21 JuneWow, what a quick yet absolutely stunning project! I always love your projects. One question: I have been hesitant of adding pom-poms to my sewing projects because I don’t know how well they will hold up in the laundry. What is your experience?
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 06:21h, 23 JuneMany thanks for your comment and question, Christine. I hand wash anything with pom-poms. The cover-up dries very quickly because it is so lightweight 😉
Sheree
Posted at 12:44h, 21 JuneI have also just had a beach holiday, with temperatures near to 40 degrees. The only piece of clothing that felt cool enough was a very similar beach dress to yours – bought locally.. I decided (before reading your post) that I had to make a couple of copies in time for my next holiday. My one is exactly the same shape and neckline, but with cut-outs on the shoulder. It is also not tied around waist but being very floaty fabric it doesn’t feel boxy.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 06:22h, 23 JuneI’d love to see your cover-ups, Sheree! The cut-out shoulders sound so cute 🙂
TC Ferrito
Posted at 15:39h, 25 JuneI have a large beach sarong/scarf that will be perfect for this. It is rayon batik with seashells and fringe at each border. And it’s already hemmed. If I cut a neckline and add a casing, I am done. Thanks for the idea!
Christine Fromont
Posted at 17:27h, 25 JuneI love this one too and although it is winter here in New Zealand at the moment , I intend making some for all the women/girls in my family. Fortunately they mostly have birthdays around November, so just in time for our summer. 🙂
Thanks for all your sharing – I just love getting your emails.
Christine
Christine Fromont
Posted at 17:38h, 25 JuneI have just ordered the Tunic Bible too! I ordered it from my library then decided I needed my own copy so have ordered it from Amazon.
Many thanks, keep up the good work!
Christine