Summertime is here and despite June gloom (the morning marine layer in So Cal), this week was full of fun in the sun. On Thursday we were out on a boat to celebrate a friend’s birthday, and last night, hubby and I went down to the beach with our dinner to watch the sunset.
Two days in a row at the beach reminded me of the two yards of coral jersey knit material I had back at home and gave me the inspiration to make a swimsuit coverup. I spotted a few tutorials on how to make a knockoff VS wrap and it looked too easy not to try. Here it goes…
What you need:
- 1.5-2 yards jersey knit material (enough to wrap around your body 1 1/2 times)
- Coordinating thread
- Bias tape, ribbon, or whatever you want to use for straps.
Instructions:
- Fold your material in half width wise (or hamburger style if you prefer that terminology, like I do). At the top corner (opposite of the fold), cut at a rounded diagonal for under arms. Note that you are cutting out both under arms at the same time. I used a camisole for a template to cut out the shape on mine.
- Measure how long you want your straps to be. I also used a camisole and cut my bias tape to the length of the straps, adding an inch for seam allowances.
- If you are using bias tape like I did, sew it shut with a straight stitch and a 1/8 inch seam allowance.
- Pin your straps in place at the very top and bottom of the cut out for the under arms. Make sure that your straps don’t twist.
- Sew back and forth over your straps to make sure that they are reinforced. If you do not have a sewing machine, you can hand stitch the straps on, no problem!
- Once you have both straps sewn on, you are done! A 10 minute project and you are ready to hit the beach!
How to Wear it:
- Bring the wrap behind you.
- Wrap one side in front and slip on the strap.
- Wrap the other side over and slip on that strap.
- Done!
Normally I am a stickler for unfinished hems. I cannot stand them! However, I wanted to make this quick and easy and the material I used didn’t fray at all, so that made me feel better about it. You really can’t tell once its on. That being said, if you’re like me and would rather it be hemmed, then by all means, go ahead!
Hope you enjoyed this swimsuit coverup tutorial! Now I am off to the pool in mine!
