I took my lil' missy with me on a recent trip to Hobby Lobby. She…
Kimono Swim Suit Cover Up -free pattern
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Make your own Kimono Swim Suit Cover up with this Free Kimono Pattern.
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I’m excited to share my newest free pdf pattern, a Kimono Swim Suit Cover Up, with you today!
We have a beach vacation coming up, and I wanted to make a new cover up to wear around the pool.
I’ve been seeing these Kimono style tops and cover-ups all over the place and wanted to make one for myself. I’d planned on using the leftover fabric from the maxi dress I made for my daughter last week, but I was about a quarter yard short.
Since I had already special ordered the coordinating purple lace for the other fabric, I had to make a mad dash to the fabric store to find something else that would work. (I found 2, and took a poll on facebook– so if you chimed in, thanks! I might use the original leftover fabric on a cover-up for my missy!)
You will love how easy this is to make. It’s basically just the shoulder and side seams, plus a few hems, and you’re done!
The cover-up is one size fits most, (I typically wear a medium) and as you can see it is fairly generous and flowy. You can shorten or lengthen the cover up to your taste and if you are very slender I included guides where you can adjust the pattern width. (Just cut the pattern down the middle lengthwise and overlap by a couple of inches. You will need to redraw the bottom hem slightly.)
The suggested fabric type is a flowy, lightweight knit, polyester rayon, (something you can wash) chiffon or gauze.
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Pattern styling/Photos: page 1. (this page)
Pattern download: page 2.
Sewing instructions: page 3.
Anne says
Gorgeous!! I've got a Craft Gossip post scheduled for later today that links to your free pattern: http://sewing.craftgossip.com/?p=83601 –Anne
Jamie says
Thanks Anne!
tljwlj says
Is there any other way to copy these patterns? my machine just won't do them this way.
Jamie says
I can't think of any other way, sorry!
Kathleen Berlew says
Very pretty! I love the pattern — and that trim.
Kimberly Lewis says
I absolutely love this! Pinned and tweeted. Thank you so much for bringing such a masterpiece to our party. I hope to see you tonight at 7 pm. We can’t wait to party with you! Lou Lou Girls
Marylou says
I wear a large would this pattern work ?
Jamie says
Definitely!