Hi Everyone! In Part 4, we wrap up the topic with a look at ways to complete the summertime look with the perfect accessories! There are a variety of things you can pair with your swimsuit to create a super cute ensemble set - A cover-up, sandals or slip-ons, a floppy sun hat, shorts, and, of course, the perfect tiny tote!
One of the trends I've seen popping up all over the place is the circular straw totes and purses - they're everywhere! I've seen them made with both straw or rope.
Many are done in a natural color but I've also seen some really cute colored styles, all one color or a swirl of combined colors - there are so many design ideas for this project! There are also a variety of sizes - large beach totes with short handles or tiny handbags with longer shoulder straps - really the possibilities are endless!
I immediately went to work to figure out how to make one scaled down in miniature and am excited to share this super easy pattern hack with you! It's a simple version creating a larger bag similar to a beach or market tote. The handles are short and made using the rope cording.
Follow along in the video posted below to see how to make this darling little tote! Are you ready? Let's go...
Watch The Straw Tote Pattern Hack video below:
This pattern hack is done using the LJ Halloween Treat Bag Pattern pattern pieces and a few simple modifications to the design.
Don't worry if this doesn't make sense as you read it! All of it is shown in the video below :)
Patterns Used For this Topic:
Week Four Task:
If you'd like a bit more instruction on how to sew the original treat bag design, and a closer look at sewing a blanket stitch, watch this video below (start at 1:28):
Looking for a super cute swimsuit cover-up?
Follow along in the free tutorial to see how we made this one using this clever pattern hack of the Free Liberty Jane T-Shirt pattern!
Today's tutorial is a super cute swimsuit cover-up! It features fun racer-back styling, a single tie at the front, and two tiny pockets. And the best part? All you need is an old t-shirt and the (free!) Liberty Jane Trendy T-Shirt pattern.
Cut a 2 1/2" wide strip off the bottom of your t-shirt, including the original hem, then cut out the fronts and backs as the pattern directs (you don't need the sleeves). The finished cover-up will open in the front, so for our purposes, we'll pretend the back is the front, and the front is the back. Got it? Let's go!
Next, we'll do some fancy trimming. Open up the shirt, and then refold it along the original front's fold line. Lay the two 'backs' (what will become our fronts) on top of each other, being careful to line everything up. You'll make three sets of cuts; refer to the picture below to see how big and where to make them.
Then, re-open the top, and hem both armholes and the neckline. Once that's done, sew the side seams!
Next, take the 2 1/2" strip you cut off the bottom of the shirt. If you used the shirt's hemline, you can save yourself a step, as I did here; otherwise, take a minute and run a narrow hem along one long edge. Cut the strip so that it's 25" long -- or as close to that as you can get with your tee.
Finally, hem the front edges and add the ties and pockets.
Then, put it on your doll and let her have a blast!
These ideas are adorable! Thank you so much!
Thank you Cinnamon for the fantastic topic this month! Swimsuits are great for Summer – but knits have been on my NO! list – until now! I love your hands-on tutorials! I also go crazy over accessories! This weeks round purse pattern hack is ADORABLE! I cant wait to make it!!
I also want to mention that the Sewing With Cinnamon courses are the best! I My family knows why every Tuesday I get a coffee and excitedly turn on my computer – to watch the latest video tutorials you have posted on Sewing With Cinnamon! I joined a year ago and wish I had done so sooner! If anyone is considering joining SWC – do not hesitate! You will love it!
Teena Baucke-Rients
June 30, 2019
Your videos and projects continue to provide wonderful content that inspires and encourages—whether to try a new technique for the first time, or to just shake off the doldrums and get back into sewing. Really enjoyed this topic! :)