How and from what to sew a beach cover-up?
Some accessories, clothes or additions have to wait until the holiday arrives. We reach for them when traveling or when higher temperatures appear on thermometers. Of course, we are talking about clothing items that make up beach fashion. Such hits include, of course, beach cover-ups that can stylishly complement your holiday look. How and from what to sew a beach cover-up? You will find the answer in the article.
Beach fashion 2022
Even though in recent years fashionistas have been using shirts quite often and putting them on over their swimsuits, cover-ups are still on top. This is a perfect solution to diversify your beach outfit and avoid wearing a bikini alone. The cover-up is not only a complement to your beach styling - it will also protect your skin from the sun's rays. Cover-ups come in various forms, from dresses to bathrobes, tunics and blouses. They are often made of transparent materials. Some are smooth, others decorated with fringes, ruffles or other details. Currently, openwork, boho-style quilts are very fashionable. There will be a version with an interesting pattern or favorite color for everyone, because the possibilities are enormous. We also have a lot of room for maneuver when it comes to the right cut. Ankle-length capes are extremely stylish and will further elongate your silhouette.
The best fabric for a holiday quilt
What features should a fabric for a holiday quilt have? Without a doubt, it should be light, airy, thin and delicate. This is what printed chiffon is like. Its airy structure and loose weave provide a very wide range of applications and perfectly combine with other fabrics. Additionally, it is transparent, durable, resistant to abrasion, stretching and damage. Thanks to the multitude of patterns, you can create a truly unique project with it.
How to sew a quilt?
A beach cover-up is a unique and quite easy-to-make cut, which should also be handled by sewing beginners. A simple pattern will allow you to create an original element of your holiday wardrobe with minimal work.
To make a quilt, we need 1.5 meters of fabric, also 1.5 meters wide.
- Fold the fabric in such a way that the fabric is double folded at the top
75 cm, the length of the blanket is also 75 cm. The fabric is folded at the top, so after unfolding the fabric, only the sides of the blanket need to be sewn. - We cut out the sleeve.
- We move on to the neckline and front cut. In the middle, make a cut in half of the fabric, preferably slightly diagonally, this way the quilt will fit better.
- We sew the coverlet. We can also use decorative ribbon, lace, and decorative pompoms.
