Simple Beach Cover Up DIY

Preventing sun damage is essential for maintaining both short-term and long-term skin health. Nothing ages the skin more than hyperpigmentation. That’s why this month, we hope our simple beach cover-up tunic will help you protect yourself from sun damage. Whether you’re relaxing by the waves or enjoying a seaside café, a thoughtfully designed beach cover-up tunic will elevate your summer wardrobe with both practicality and style.

Pattern : Download your pattern HERE.

What you will need :

• Fabric: 55” wide knit. 2 yard. Suggested fabric: one way knit. Remember it is a beach cover up, so avoid heavy thick fabric. Try to aim for fabric that is soft and drape nicely.

Seam allowance : 1/2”

Step 1:Stitch the front and back together

-          With the right sides of the fabric facing each other stitch, the shoulder seams together.

-          With the right sides of the fabric facing each other stitch, between the two notches on both sides.

Step 2: stitch the front facing and back facing together       

-          With the right sides of the fabric facing each other, stitch the seam together as shown in diagram.

-          Press seam open

Step 3: Attach the facing to the top neck

-          With the right sides facing each other, line up the neck edge of the facing and top together , stitch around the neck edge.

-          Trim the seam allowance to approximately ¼”.

Step 4: Press the facing toward the wrong side of the tunic. Stitch close to the unfinished edge to hold the facing in place.

Step 5: Hem the armhole and the bottom edge

-          Make a little clip where the seam ends at the armhole. 

-          Then fold the armhole edge twice and stitch close to the edge to hold it in place.

-          Repeat the same for the bottom edge

 You are done! Get yourself an ice cold beverage and chill by the pool in your fabulous beach tunic!