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No trip to the beach or pool is complete without a sarong. This garment is a large fabric rectangle that goes over your swimsuit or summer outfit, keeping you covered while you catch some rays. Thankfully, this breezy cover-up is super easy to make at home, as long as you have some fabric and a sewing machine. We’ve tackled all your burning questions, so you can get back to having lots of fun in the sun.
Steps
What supplies will I need?
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Grab a sewing machine, thread, pins, a sewing needle, and a pair of scissors. Making your own sarong is very simple, and doesn’t require a lot of sewing know-how. You can find all of these supplies online, or at your local craft store.[6]- Choose a thread that matches 1 of your fabric colors.
Cut both fabric colors into 64 by 40 in (160 by 100 cm) rectangles. Unroll your fabric onto a flat surface, and mark off the dimensions with a fabric marker. Then, cut out both rectangles and set them aside.[7]- When you’re finished, you should have 2 rectangles: 1 in each color.
How do you assemble your sarong?
Download Article- Fold each rectangle in half and cut the front edge into a curve. Fold the fabric width-wise, creating a smaller rectangle that’s about 32 by 40 in (81 by 102 cm). Then, sketch a steep, curved line next to the outer edge, on the opposite side of the fold. Cut along this curved line with a pair of scissors. Repeat this folding and trimming process with the other piece of fabric, as well.[8]
- Look here for an exact diagram for your fabric’s curve: https://www.threadsmagazine.com/2021/04/21/make-a-simple-sarong.
- Stack and align both fabric sections with the right sides touching. Pin the fabrics together all the way around the edge, so the material doesn’t shift while you sew.[9]
How do you sew your sarong?
Download Article- Sew the edges together with a 3⁄8 in (0.95 cm) seam allowance. Secure the pinned edges of your sarong under the foot of your sewing machine. Then, slowly sew around the perimeter of the sarong, creating a straight, consistent row of stitches as you go. Stop sewing about 6 in (15 cm) before your starting point, leaving a large, unstitched gap.[10]
- You can also serge the edges together with your sewing machine, if you’d like.
- Turn your sarong right-side-out. Using the 6 in (15 cm) gap along your fabric, pull out and untuck your sarong. Now, the seams should be completely hidden, with the right side of the fabric facing out.[11]
- Stitch the 6 in (15 cm) gap closed. Pick up a needle and thread, grabbing the same color that you used in your sewing machine. Slip-stitch the gap together so your sarong is completely secure. You’re now ready to have some fun in the sun with your new garment![12]
How do you tie a sarong?
Download Article- Transform your sarong into a breezy skirt. Hold your sarong horizontally in front of your hips and legs. Pull the left side of your sarong over and around your right hip, and tug the right side over and around your left hip. Then, tie the top left and top right corners of fabric together in front of your waist to hold your skirt in place.[13]
- Tie the sarong behind your neck to create a halter-style dress. Drape your sarong behind your back, pulling both sides of the fabric forward beneath your armpits. Then, pull the top-right corner of your sarong around and behind the left side of your neck, and tug the top-left corner around the right side of your neck. Knot both corners together to create an easy, breezy cover-up dress![14]
- Turn your sarong into a one-shoulder dress. Fold your sarong vertically along the right side of your body, centering the fabric beneath your armpit, over your hips, and down your right leg. Tie the top 2 corners of fabric together on your left shoulder to hold the sarong in place.[15]
Twist and fold the sarong into a jumpsuit. Drape the fabric vertically in front of you, knotting the top right and left corners together beneath your shoulder blades. Then, pull the dangling, leftover fabric backward between your legs. Loop the bottom left fabric corner up and over your left thigh, and bring the bottom right corner around your right thigh. Knot these corners around your waist to finish off this chic look.[16]
Community Q&A
- QuestionI want to use chiffon material. Can that be ironed?
How.com.vn Staff EditorThis answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.
Staff AnswerHow.com.vn Staff EditorStaff AnswerYes, but don’t iron the fabric directly. Instead, drape a towel or cloth on top of the sarong first, so it can act like a buffer. Then, set your iron to a warm (not hot) temperature, going over the material for 30 seconds at a time. - QuestionWhere can I buy inexpensive sarong material in nice colors?
Community AnswerYou should be able to find what you need in any fabric store, then you can just hem the edges by hand or machine.
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References
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- ↑ https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Cq8-kfCUwcA&t=0m11s
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To make a sarong, start by cutting a piece of thin, lightweight fabric that's as wide as your waist measurement and as long as your legs. Then, just sew the hem on each side of the fabric to finish your sarong. To wear your new sarong like a skirt, hold it lengthwise behind you, wrap it around your waist, and tie the top lengthwise corners together. If you want to wear your sarong like a twisted halter dress, start by holding it horizontally behind you and wrapping it under your arms. Then, twist the corners together several times and tie them behind your neck. To learn how to make an over-the-shoulder mini dress with your sarong, scroll down!
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