Make a Bikini Cover Up from a Towel

Before you throw out that old towel, why don't you consider turning it into a bikini cover-up? This is an easy sewing project that you can throw on after a swim.

Steps

  1. Take out an old towel and fold it in half.
  2. Pinch and pin the towel according to your size.
  3. Cut along the pin-line, leaving an inch for seam allowance.
  4. Sew one side together.
  5. Press the seam open on the inside, and sew both sides down. Now, your front and back pieces should be connected on one side.
  6. Sew a small (1/2 inch) hem down the insides of the front and back on the other side in preparation for attaching the snaps.
  7. Hand-sew the snaps on or you can sew on a velcro. Ensure that one set (male or female) is sewn to the inside of the hem and the opposite set is sewn on the outside of the hem to ensure a smooth appearance. The number of snaps used is determined by the person designing. Ensure that they are spaced evenly; two or three inches is adequate. Ensure that the snaps align properly to provide an even and uniform appearance.
    • When you close it up, one side should slightly overlap the other.
  8. Use some scrap pieces of the towel to create straps. Cut straps so that they're approximately two inches wide, and {{safesubst:#invoke:convert|convert}} long, depending upon desired length.
  9. Fold over the sides of each strip and sew down both sides.
  10. Attach the straps to the insides (or outsides if you choose) of the front and back of the garment. Add some Add Decorations to a Teen Girl's Room or flair to the outside to spice up the look of the garment if you wish.
  11. Finished.



Things You'll Need

  • Scissors
  • A towel
  • Sewing machine
  • Needle and thread
  • Metal snaps
  • Ruler (optional)
  • Flair/decorative patches (optional)
  • A mannequin (optional)

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