How to Make a Drawstring Side Cover Up

With mixed prints, an adjustable drawstring waist, and stylish side splits, this piece combines style and functionality perfectly. Perfect for beach strolls as well as shopping trips nearby, its mixed prints add texture to any beach wardrobe and elevate its appearance when worn over clothes and paired with sandals or flat shoes.

Side slits add both balance and allure while staying comfortable, adding drama while keeping you stylish at the beach or poolside. Pair it with any one-piece or bikini swimsuit and accessorize with wide-brimmed hats and sunglasses to complete your ensemble!

Use the marks you created on the front piece to draw a curve that connects the 10″ mark to the bottom of your cover-up, using pins and stitching, making sure to backstitch at both the start and stop of this curve. Pin and stitch carefully along this curve before opening up bias tape and folding each end under to stitch onto either end. Stitch along this edge before stitching to the top of neckline making sure stitching close to folded edges; now there will be two pieces sewn onto one piece – stitch it’s time!