This is the first Butterick pattern I’ve done in years, which is strange because when I was young Butterick was my favorite Big 4 line; they had really great fashion forward looks. If you don’t believe me just go onto any vintage pattern site and look at 60′s and 70′s Buttericks. But these days that line is just meh, so I was very surprised to find this beach wrap. Both DD’s need a pool wrap for Florida while we’re at Nationals; they are both too shy to walk through the lobby in just their swimsuits. 4526 also comes with two swimsuit patterns, the one piece is nice however the two piece looks like a sport s bra and Spanx.
This pattern could not be simpler. I think it took me longer to set up my serger and practice a 2 thread rolled hem then to actually make it:
- There is just one seam at center back
- There are two shaping side darts
- Its single layer and the edges can finished with a decorative serger stitch
The fabric is a polyester chiffon from Jo-Ann’s and the edging is woolly nylon. This makes up so fast you can coordinate with all of your bathing suits! I also think this style in light terry cloth would make a great spa wrap, just square off the tie ends and replace them with overlapped velcro. It can also be worn as a skirt. This pattern has a 2005 copyright and I haven’t seen anything like this on any other Big 4 site so if you like it grab it before they take it out of production.
How cute! I will definitely pick up this pattern!
Ooooh, loving that! DS the younger wants to learn to sew, so we are going to JoAnn for some supplies. I’ll pick that up while I’m there. Thanks!
That is so pretty! I love the fact that it has darts instead of being just a shapeless thing. You can never have too many coverups esp. when you have a pool. I just feel weird sitting around in a swimsuit if I have guests.
This is very pretty. I love Butterick pattern but I understand what you mean lately they have nothing I truly want. I may have to look for this one. Thanks!
That is a great pattern and perfect little cover up. . I agree on Butterick. At one time they were my go to. This past week they were on sale at Joanns. I poured over the books and just could not find a thing worth my 1.99.
Glad I read this as I am going to the beach next month, first time in years, I need some sort of cover up. This is cute.
BTW, Butterick patterns are on sale at JoAnn this weekend for $1.99
This is just the perfect cover-up ! Well done..as usual
Cute, cute, cute!
Oh, nice! I love the fact that it can be worn either as a coverup or as a skirt/sarong.
Way to go Mom!!!! Much more fashionable than the “pool poncho’s” of earlier times. It’s great(MO)both my DGD’s prefer to walk through a lobby in a cover than just a swim suit.
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