Easy Breezy Swimsuit Coverup

First Dana Made It over at MADE

Now it’s my turn!

{I actually made this at the beginning of the summer, but am just now getting around to posting it}

A super-cute, super-simple, super-practical summer swimsuit coverup.

{photo courtesy of mia photography}

This had been on my “to make” list for about a year, so it was nice to finally make it and use it!

It’s made with a store bought towel {Target last year, if you’re curious} and elastic thread. Couldn’t be easier! The hardest part is winding that bobbin a bunch of times with the elastic thread. Be sure to check out Dana’s tutorial.

I did, however, deviate ever so slightly from the tutorial directions.

I’m not exactly sure what Dana used for the straps, but in a effort to think outside of the box {I’m such a rule follower!}, I came up with my own strap idea. I grabbed one of Nolan’s old white t-shirts and cut six long strips. Since knit won’t fray, I knew I was in business. I just braided those strips together and attached them for straps. I really love how they turned out!

Also in the original tutorial, she sewed it all the way down the side. I figured I might want a wider range of motion. So instead, I overlapped the sides and only sewed together the top elasticated part. However, it’s a little too gapey for me, so I have plans to go back and sew the seam down to about mid-thigh. {Yes, summer is now coming to a close and I still “have plans” to fix that!}

And since we’re talking about suits and coverups – does anyone else have a really hard time finding decent swimwear? Goodness! I was in desperate need of a new swimsuit this year {it had been almost 4 years since I’d bought a new suit}, and I’ve had the hardest time finding something that’s not super-low on top. Or something that didn’t cost an arm and a leg. I ended up with a cute skirted tankini from Kohl’s {which I cannot find online! and I certainly won’t be modeling!}. It reminds me of some of the Shabby Apple suits – namely a ruffle or two and teal. And I’m really digging the skirt! Swimsuit + skirt does not always = cute, but it does in this case ~ promise!

Does anyone out there have a source for cute, yet modest, swimsuits? I’m all ears!

And be sure to pop over to Dana’s to learn how to make your own beach towel dress.

{linked up to Tatertots and Jello and Skip to My Lou}