How to sew a beach cover-up with ties you can style a dozen ways
Sewing Therapy’s Sara SJ Kim shares the full demo, plus all the different ways you can wear this breezy dress
As the season beckons us to the water, we often find ourselves searching for the perfect outfit to slip on between dips in the lake or the pool. If you've been looking for something that's stylish but still low-key — and are in the mood to stretch your sewing muscles a little — this project from Sewing Therapy's Sara SJ Kim could be exactly what you're after.
In this episode of her CBC Life series Sewing School, Sara demonstrates how to sew a beach cover-up from scratch that you can customize to your heart's content, from the fabric you choose to the many different ways you can style it. Opt for all white for a more Grecian-inspired look or go with a fun print like Sara did — and have fun experimenting with all the tying options depending on where you're headed.
"While this dress is simple to make, I have to warn you that there is a lot of straight-stitching and serging involved," Sara said.
Watch the video for Sara's full tutorial, complete with fabric recommendations and measurements, then scroll down for the list of materials needed for this project.
Here's what you'll need:
- A sewing machine
- String, in colours of your choice
- Fabric, in colour/print of your choice (approx. 1.5 to 3 yards, depending on your measurements)
- Ruler
- Fabric shears
- Pins or fabric tape
- Fabric marker
- Serger (optional)
Produced in collaboration with CBC Creator Network.
