Towel Kimono Cover Up

I've seen towel cover ups-but they usually don't have sleeves and I knew my little girl would freeze if I made her one.  My little girl gets cold if there is a slight breeze or if she is in the shade (I think the shade thing is a psychological thing.)  I wanted her swimsuit cover to have sleeves a hood and a good length.  My other thought was to use what I had.  I have a big stack of "rag" towels--not plush enough to use and may have a stain or bleach spot. 

Using one of her shirts I added some room on the side and sleeves--next time I would make the sleeves a bit wider

Cut out two (front and back)

Cut the front down the middle

I didn't take pictures of the sewing process--

• sew shoulders seams
• sew sides and under arm seams
• add hood (hand towel cut to neck garment measurement)
• add ruffles (hem & sleeve)
• add bias tape
• sew button holes
• sew buttons
• Photoshoot!

 She requested that it had buttons so she would not be immodest.