How to sew a beach cover-up with ties you can style a dozen ways | Sewing School with Sara SJ Kim

In this video, Sewing Therapy's Sara SJ Kim 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.
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[@goldammer9061]

Thank you so much! I just made three dresses to wear all summer, because I like it so much. Just adjusted an additional little panel in the front, because of more bust.❤

[@sandracannizzaro2031]

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[@zoeestella8984]

This is a game changer! Thank you for your tutorial ❤

[@johannaforsman7466]

This is very nice and I think it’s also very beginningfriendly! Love this dress!! ❤

[@NellBelle]

Loved, Loved, Loved this make so creative and yet so simple. I can see how it can be adapted for fall and winter use with a long sleeved turtle neck, and legging. Which I would make out of feather wale corduroy.

[@sandylynch6676]

Love the cut and ties of the dress . Very appealing ❤.

[@kh-vk2ho]

Wow! Simply beautiful! I love your channel!

[@valeriesantoni-pj5fd]

Amazing! I'm gonna try. Thanks for sharing 🙏

[@claudiabarragan3071]

I love it! I’ll try to make it . Thank you

[@Leosmom]

Just finished my dress and I love it, thank you for sharing 🤗

[@judgejulie7869]

Thank you for sharing. New to sewing clothes and will try this for my first project ❤

[@SewMyTime]

Beautiful. Game changer for me as no expensive pattern to buy. Thank you. 😊

[@KarenMcNeil-en2fn]

They are both very beautiful

[@Malegi]

I love this dress. Thank you❤

[@ladyrein66]

This dress is so cute, I am going to try it this weekend.

[@StephBer1]

This looks fantastic. It's so simple yet so versatile. Just perfect for taking on holidays. Thank you ! New subscriber.

[@biljap.r.6626]

Beautiful dresses, thank you for sharing 🙏✨😊

[@LauraGarcia-jd8tx]

You helped me very much for my miniature dalls 1/12 scale. Love from Spain 💃 🙏🏼

[@manuelitaruiz9783]

Loved them both, they look beautiful, and the sewing seems simple with your explanations as always you make everything look so easy .Than you for tbese lovdly video ,ill be making me at least two one in black and the other in royal blue .❤❤❤❤❤

[@nikoletamavragani9539]

Hello from Greece!Thank you for sharing such a beautiful design !❤

[@CitrusyCrisp-yg1xr]

Amazing!! Thank you 😍😍 More of your tutorials please !!!!

[@marilynboulos3443]

Really lovely dress and great video. Please make more like this 😊Thank you

[@jamiepark888]

I love this so much!!! ❤❤❤

[@kathleen7849]

Thank you so much. I will definitely be making one.

[@bellatschau9096]

Yesterday I sew one with linen,and it came out really nice!!!! Thank youbfor this simple and well explained video!!

[@girbska]

I just finished mine! ❤

[@marianaito1]

Beautiful dress. I have rolls of Japanese Yukata fabric that I will use for this. They’ll be perfect. Thank you so much for a great tutorial

[@lisa.k.805]

I made it!! took me almost 4 hr because I'm a beginner😆thank you!

[@elayjayudny9741]

Brilliant 🥰 Thank you so much - I will definitely be making more than one of these in different fabrics. Great for wearing as housecoats to look stylish while being comfortable. I’m glad I found you and have subscribed. I love your soft voice and relaxed presentation. Best wishes to you from a Granny in Scotland X

[@SewingTherapy]

Thank you so much!

[@phuonganhto9384]

I am going to make this next week ,if it looks good on me I will be making many of it as I have tons of material just begging to be used. Thank you for your sewing demonstration, so simple and easy to follow. Eager to see your next projects.❤❤❤

[@SewingTherapy]

Aww thank you!

[@gabexd6384]

Awesome!!! 🥰🥰🥰

[@lotusflowerau3857]

Very pretty, thx for sharing

[@angier5269]

Love this tutorial! Had to make some changes in placement for a bigger size.

[@craftywithstyle1]

Hi Sara, I’m a beginner, but I think I can sew this.. because of your tutorial, and it’s beautiful! 🫶🏽💕I will use linen with a cotton blend. I don’t feel comfortable using rayon yet. A new subscriber, look forward to seeing more of your tutorials. Thank you for sharing 😊🤩

[@mimicope3404]

Beautiful ❤

[@mapot1524]

I am gonna find materials today for this😍 SUBSCRIBED. thank you for sharing ❤️

[@CBCLife]

yay, let us know how it goes!

[@sparklegirlt7814]

Thank you ❤🎉

[@claudiashames]

Very nice and your video and voice are soothing ❤

[@magguyangoran7724]

Magnifique ❤

[@lilianivanessafranciscotra6756]

Amei vou fazer❤

[@mmipentabane4374]

Beautiful I am going to make one for myself and my cousi. I am a subscriber 😊

[@elynapege6467]

Incredible dress! I just made one and I love it! Thank you for sharing this fantastic design!!!

[@SewingTherapy]

🎉🎉😍 Glad to hear you love your new dress!

[@julietssemugabi9190]

Very beautiful

[@aldapaiola1566]

Lindo vestido!❤

[@applikaciaqq2004]

Мені сподобалося..гарна сукня..;))

[@brendasullivan7553]

I love this! Do you think I can add to the sleeve length? I’m able to do some simple drafting. Thank you!

[@SewingTherapy]

Yes you definitely can! ☺️

[@AnisiaNascimento4823]

Amei ❤

[@marianaito1]

Great simple pattern but be careful, I suggest anyone making this really consider the front panel widths. I did as suggested at 11" and the dress would be a very straight tight dress for me at size 124 UK, 168 cm tall. ( I also lengthened the dress for me) Luckily I have extra fabric and can work out new wider front panels which means drafting a new neckline. Definitely would not be as loose as shown here unless you are very thin.

[@user-tm3px5nj8f]

Hello do you have a tutorial that shows how you gather the back ? Thank you for the dress it’s beautiful

[@user-fs6xc6yk7g]

It’s lovely thank you. It would be helpful to have the amount of ease you allow for the garment.

[@SewingTherapy]

Thank you! The amount of ease you choose for your bodice measurements largely depends on your personal preferences! Feel free to adjust the ease according to your comfort and style preferences.

[@daxafer]

I agree. For example, you could share the finished measurements across the shoulders and where the ties are added (folded flat) .. then suggest adjusting to the same width as a dress, shirt, or jacket that fits the sewist. Make the length of the ties as “waist circumference plus _____ “ instead of 46” … I suspect I would need longer ties and wider panels, but knowing the model’s height and waist size would help. Keep it simple, by using the largest of the required bust, waist, and hip measurements to help beginners avoid wasting fabric on a garment that is too small to wear.

[@sallyvaughan1231]

Hi, I love this, it’s stunning. I sew quite a bit so can easily do it and have some gorgeous soft fabric. BUT it was the quick info re measuring sleeve bit etc, I can’t grasp it! I am a size 14 Uk and 5’3”..do you think your measurements at the end will be sufficient for me to use? Thank you.

[@SewingTherapy]

I made a quick measurement guidelines and it was uploaded on shorts! I hope it helps you!

[@elisangela6241]

Essas medidas são pra qual tamanho? Lindo 👏👏

[@gamzedoguc2610]

❤

[@floramcarthurarbuckle9695]

Fantastic. I will def be giving this a go! How do i send a pic of my make?

[@RyanAtkinson-uy4bn]

Hi flora

[@alicea5]

For her first version, the black one, did she gather the front or has an elastic pull tie?

[@diolgd1599]

This is lovely and really want to make it but how do you work out what size each piece should be using your own measurements?

[@SewingTherapy]

In the video, I briefly explained about the measurements. To decide the width of the bodice, start by deciding where you want the sleeves to end. Then, take a measuring tape and measure from one sleeve end to the other. It's important to note that the measurements don't need to be exact, as slight variations won't significantly affect the final result.

[@SewingTherapy]

I've created a short measurement guidelines and it's now available in the Shorts. Feel free to watch the video for reference.

[@Bernietheoc]

👏🏻👗

[@user-ym8os9mw6t]

Very nice dress. Pls let me konw fabric korea size. I don't know 46". I want to make this dress.

[@hurifan315]

Wow bagus sekali Mau beli kain jahit terima kasih ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@LuzMartinez-if1dw]

How many yards of fabric , is safe to buy to make this length please

[@SewingTherapy]

It depend on the measurements you select and how you arrange your rectangular pieces. A rule of thumb for purchasing fabric is to buy 2 times the length of your preferred dress length to ensure you have enough material.

[@KayyGoo]

What would you describe this style/silhouette as?

[@ladyrein66]

Question, how do you determine the size

[@SewingTherapy]

I made a quick measurement guidelines and it was uploaded on Shorts and Instagram! I hope it helps you!

[@kimberlyhashagen5621]

I don’t have Instagram. How do I access shorts ?

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[@SewingTherapy]

Thank you!

[@yurda948]

Kaçbeden ? 😊😊😊

[@creativeshopstamping]

Beach cover-up and you not recommend any natural fibers fabric. Shame

[@SewingTherapy]

You can categorize natural fabrics like linens and cottons as woven fabrics, even if I didn't explicitly mention them since it's commonly understood.