DIY swimsuit cover up
If you’re looking for an insanely easy kimono tutorial you’re in the right place!
This is one of the easiest sewing projects you’ll find, plus a comfy and cute DIY kimono is always a great thing to have for your next trip to the beach!
After reading this post, you’ll know how to make a boho style beach cover up all by yourself, even if you’ve never sewn a thing in your life!
Ready? Let’s dig in!
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What are swimsuit cover ups made of?
The best fabrics to make your own cover ups are those lightweight and flowy like linen, chiffon, cotton, polyester or rayon.
The possibilities are endless, but here are some good points to consider before buying your kimono’s fabric:
If you’re a beginner, avoid chiffon…
Yes it’s gorgeous... but it can move a lot while cutting and sewing, meaning it’ll take more of your patience and practice and we want to make this project as easy as possible, so #NotTodayChiffon.
Want a classy and chic look?
Natural fibers such as cotton and linen will give you just that! The only downside is that they’ll take longer to dry if you get wet and they also get wrinkly more easily, if you don’t mind that, here are some beautiful ones:
The easy, cute and low maintenance option.
If you're looking for something that won't get wrinkly so easily and won't unravel if you don't overcast the edges then…
The absolute winner is polyester spandex!
-Dries fast
-Is easy to work with
-There’s some insanely cute prints available
Beach cover up with pom poms
An embroidered trim or pom pom trim will make a simple swimsuit cover up look absolutely stunning!
The best part? It’s super easy to add on your DIY Kimono!
Check out these dope-looking trims to give a sophisticated boho touch to your design:
Sewing tools to make a DIY beach kimono
To make this DIY kimono cover up you need:
Scissors or a rotary cutter
Pins (these are the BEST pins)
Sewing machine and….
Loop turner
This is not a must, but it’s definitely a VERY nice tool to have in your sewing kit, not only for this kimono but for any other project that requires turning tiny tubes of fabric right side out.
If you’ve ever struggled turning straps using safety pins or a needle with thread (that breaks halfway through) then, say bye bye to those old ways and make this baby your new best friend.
- Turn spaghetti straps, button loops, frog closures, string belts and much more
- Latch-hook end catches fabric to pull it through bias tubing
- Made of wire, hooked end grabs and hangs on to fabric as you pull
Kimono cover up pattern
Here’s the easiest beach cover up pattern you’ll find! You don’t even need to draft it on paper and can go straight to cut it on the fabric.
It’s simply 2 squares of 1 yard by 1 yard.
To make the back of your kimono you’ll use one of the squares as it is.
To create your front pieces, take the other square and cut it in half.
Yup. that’s it! There’s no need to cut extra pieces for the sleeves of this DIY Kimono.
In case you’re wondering how to make a beach cover up from a towel, this insanely easy pattern for a swimsuit cover up is the perfect way to do it!
It may not be the lightest beach kimono, but it’ll definitely keep you dry and comfy!
How to make a kimono easy!
After cutting the swimsuit cover up patterns (aka the 2 squares of fabric) you’ll be all set to start sewing!
Prefer watching instead of reading? check out this video for how to sew a beach cover up the easy way!
If you want to rewatch a specific step of the process, find the timestamps below the video.
How to wear a kimono.
Here are 3 ideas to make the most of your new DIY kimono:
Take this baby with you to the beach or pool.
- Wear it with jeans or denim shorts for a cute casual look, like Loren from @soyonselegantes did!
Make it your favorite lounging robe to wear on those lazy sunday mornings!
DIY kimono cover up wrap up
And that’s how you can make your new DIY kimono / Easy sew beach cover up!
Pick your fabric.
Cut 2 squares of fabric and then cut one of them in half.
Sew them together following the video.
Add an embroidered trim for the final touch.
And voilà, it’s time to shine baby! 
It won't take you more than 2 hours to make and will surely bring a lot of comfort and style to your spring and summer looks.
Keep dreaming and keep creating, the power of turning the invisible into visible lies in your hands. 
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