How to sew a kilt for a bath and sauna in 15 minutes from an ordinary bath towel.
And it’s better if it’s a microfiber towel, I’ll explain why.
Firstly, this towel is very light and takes up little space in your bag.
Secondly, it absorbs moisture well.
Thirdly, it is easy to wash and dries quickly.
Fourthly, it lasts a long time, does not leave puffs and does not lose its color.
Fifthly, it is pleasant to the body, very soft and gentle to the touch.
Sixthly, a very low price (150-200 rubles)
In general, there are only advantages.
I took a microfiber towel, size 140 x 70. A regular terry towel is also quite suitable.
1st step: We wrap ourselves, see how wide the wrap we can afford to make, on average it turns out to be about 20-25 cm. We mark with chalk.
Step 2: Take tape, braid or cut a strip of cotton fabric for an elastic band 100-115 cm long. The elastic can be any, narrow or wide. Depending on the width of the elastic band, choose the width of the braid.
Step 3: Leave 1 cm from the top edge of the towel and attach our braid.
Step 4: Measure yourself with an elastic band, stretching it a little, cut and thread, securing the edges with a machine stitch.
Step 5: We sew Velcro onto the edge of the almost finished kilt. You can sew loops with buttons.
All! Our bath kilt is ready. Enjoy Your Bath!
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Handmade bath sundress is the squeak of fashion!
We will learn how to sew an incredibly comfortable and indescribably beautiful sundress! How to sew such a wonderful product? Very simple! For those whose hands grow out of place, we stock up on the following:
- a towel (size and color is a personal matter for each beauty);
- braid;
- material for decoration;
- rubber band;
- Velcro;
- needle and thread.
We take a towel and put it on the table. Sew an elastic band to the wide edge. We cut out strips of fabric and sew around the edges of the product (you can also make a pocket). We take Velcro, apply it to the inner front shelves of the sundress and secure it. Using braid or tape, we form the straps (you can, of course, do without them). Do you have any fabric left for decoration? We form a bow or flower from it and attach it to the bath sundress. Voila! The miracle dress is ready!
The simplest manipulations will allow you to create a real masterpiece. The right bath towel will give you a mind-blowing experience. At least the female half will definitely appreciate it!
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How to make a dress, poncho, robe, etc. from an ordinary towel.
Here are other options: robe-towel, poncho-towel, dress-towel, sundress-towel, bath set of towels.
After a bath or shower you want a towel
you could immediately
put it on yourself
: it’s warmer, more comfortable and, at the same time, all the remaining moisture is completely absorbed while you walk in it to the room or place. where will you change?
So that it doesn't sleep
from you at the most inopportune moment, for example, when you wrap yourself in it after a bath, there are
several ways
to make a dress, poncho, robe or a set of skirt and cape out of a towel.
Just a towel with an elastic band
as an option for a towel-robe.
Set of bath towels: cape and skirt
.
I wanted to sew a bath dress
from towels: very convenient after a bath and after a bath at the dacha, but I couldn’t buy two identical towels, just these ones, so tender and soft.
At first, when they were on sale, it didn’t occur to me, and then there were no more identical ones, but gradually I bought as many as 5 pieces and all in different shades.
And there was a choice: either the bath dress will be of different colors
on both sides, or it will be a set.
I settled on the second one.
This is what happened.
It’s very pleasant to be in this set, you don’t even want to take it off.
Or maybe something like this towel dress
e, only with longitudinal stripes and without a hood with a fastener on the side.
In this case, the towel must be at least 1 m 50 cm and in height from 70 to 120 cm.
It turns out. that you put one strap on your right arm and pass the towel through the front, wrap it around and put the second strap on your left arm from the front.
Pareo for different occasions
Some people go to the bathhouse with enviable regularity to maintain health, for others this is a rare occurrence. If you often visit the sauna, a practical mid-calf-length model made of ivory terry cloth is suitable.
It is desirable that the pareo has a great smell, and also comes complete with a turban and slippers.
For those who occasionally go to the bathhouse with friends, you can choose a stylish option, because it is clear that even in the company of close friends you want to stand out and be brighter and more interesting, even if there are no men nearby.
If you are going with a large group of couples, then the women's pareo for the bath and the kilt of your friend or spouse should be combined in shades and texture.
At least it will look very impressive.
How to sew a bath towel with Velcro?
Visiting a bathhouse is a special ritual that helps improve well-being and improve health. However, to obtain maximum comfort during a visit to the steam room, you need to prepare well in advance by collecting a set of everything you need. A mandatory attribute of every person going to the bathhouse is a kilt. Externally, this product resembles a soft and pleasant to the touch towel or sheet. The price in stores is very high. Therefore, it would be quite reasonable, from the point of view of saving the family budget, to look through our tips on how to sew a bath towel with Velcro and do it all yourself.
How to do it yourself?
In fact, anyone can cope with this task, even if they do not have a sewing machine or the proper experience.
First option. For this we will need regular bath sheets. We won’t cut or cut it, we’ll just learn how to tie it correctly. The result should be a so-called toga. It used to be a robe for the ancient Romans and is perfect for visiting the steam room. See the tying diagram below.
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Second option. We make a pareo from a large towel. To do this, we need the towel itself, an elastic band and a couple of Velcro. An elastic band must be stitched (or carefully sewn by hand) into the upper back part, which is on the back, so that small ruffles are formed and the product is well fixed. Next, we make a scent and attach Velcro to the ends. All is ready!
Third option. We sew according to the pattern; of course, we can’t do it without additional equipment. You will need:
The first thing you need to do is decide on the pattern itself, you can choose the option below.
Next, we take our measurements; we will need the volume of the chest, hips and the length of the product.
We transfer the pattern onto paper taking into account our measurements and cut it out. Lay the fabric out on a flat surface, wrong side up. Use tailor's pins to secure the pattern. From each edge it is necessary to make an indent of 1.5 - 2 centimeters. We trace the outline and carefully cut it out taking into account the indentation.
Next, we need to baste all the edges and try on the product, if everything is fine, then we can proceed to the last stage - sewing.
As you can see, clothes for saunas and baths are not at all difficult to make; you just need desire and a little effort.
Features of a bath towel
A kilt for visiting a bathhouse is a product made of fabric that performs a hygienic function. When visiting a public steam room, this part of the wardrobe is used to cover yourself and serves as a full replacement for a sheet. Thanks to Velcro, elastic and snaps, the kilt can quickly and easily transform into a much-needed bath towel.
Important! Using a special towel for the steam room is very convenient. An ordinary bathtub is awkwardly fixed on the waist and hips, so it constantly slides down. If you sew a pareo or kilt correctly, they will not cause discomfort or hinder movement.
Despite the name, the modern kilt for visiting the steam room bears little resemblance to the traditional attire of the Scots. This product does not contain folds or darts.
The tradition of wearing a kilt today
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It is very ironic, but the modern version of the shortened kilt, which most people know as the only version of this clothing, was invented in the 18th century by the main enemy of the Scots - the Englishman. Industrialist Thomas Rawlinson owned smelting furnaces and collaborated with Ian MacDonell, head of the Scottish clan. Thanks to the latter, in turn, it was mainly the mountaineers who did the hard work at the stoves. It was difficult and uncomfortable for the Scots to work with hot metal in voluminous kilts, but their national pride did not allow them to take them off and replace them with more comfortable clothes. The religious Thomas Rawlinson took this situation as a challenge and proposed an elegant solution: he cut off the bottom of the kilt, draped it and secured all the folds. The Scots liked the new thing so much that they brought it from the workshop to their home, where they also appreciated the convenience of the new cut. Gradually, the new small kilt began to displace its traditional version. First, the highlanders began to wear it, and then the Scots living on the plains picked up the fashion trend. In addition to the Scots, small kilts are predominantly worn by the Irish, Welsh and residents of the Isle of Man. One of the popularizers of the kilt was the flamboyant Scottish designer Edward Duncan, who quite seriously suggested that men “leave the trousers to the women.”
Advantages
Many steam room lovers prefer a special kilt, as it has the following positive characteristics:
Depending on the length and design, bath kilts can be for women or men. Designed for women, the garments cover an area of the body from the chest to the knees and are usually secured with a wraparound closure by placing one piece of material over another. Velcro can significantly increase the reliability of fixation of clothing. Men's towels are wider and shorter in length.
Important! The design of a kilt can be quite varied. Men's items are distinguished by restrained and laconic embroidery decorations, while women's items are often complemented with bows and ribbons.
Who should wear what?
In general, it is impossible to call a bathhouse kilt a purely male item, or a pareo a purely feminine item of clothing. It all depends on the preferences of the person himself.
It is important to remember that both male and female are just a replacement for a towel in the sauna. The towel needs constant fixation, so you can’t enjoy the bath normally. A bath kilt eliminates this inconvenience.
Men's bath clothing is no different from women's. Unless the women's one is a little embellished or has a distinctive design. The same can be said about pareos.
Terry kilt for a bath - the most popular
Features of the material of manufacture
When sewing bath towels, exclusively natural fabrics are used, for example:
The material you choose should not impede the skin's breathing and should be excellent at absorbing moisture such as sweat and water. And also you should not choose fabrics of light shades, because they get dirty quite quickly.
Important! There is no need to save money on purchasing high-quality textile fabric, especially if a trip to such establishments is planned every weekend. In addition, you can significantly reduce the cost of the towel by sewing it yourself.
Doctors' opinion
Staying in a sauna in the nude has a medical basis. Exposure to high temperatures on the body provokes intense sweating. Sweat not only removes excess fluids, but also protects the skin from excessive overheating (drops of sweat cool the body). If you have clothes on your body, sweat is instantly absorbed and does not cool the skin. Because of this, the body may overheat. In young sauna visitors with strong blood vessels, it can pass without consequences, but people with excess body weight and hypertension are at risk.
The Germans follow the recommendation to go naked to saunas (even public ones). Moreover, the first point of the rules that guests of a German sauna will see is: “Von der Kleidung verboten” (“No clothing allowed”). The democratic nature of the Germans is not entirely appropriate in a more conservative Russia. If you plan to go to the sauna with us, you should wear a more covered outfit than a hat and flip-flops.
Making a pattern
A bath kilt is a relatively simple thing, so you don’t have to develop a complex pattern to sew it. If you have never had to cut fabric, you can use a regular sheet of paper as a stencil.
Products for men
To make a men's bath kilt, a simple pattern is enough. It can be built according to the following algorithm:
The simplest pattern is ready! All that remains is to buy fabric of the appropriate size. In fact, you can simply purchase a piece of canvas of this size at once and not make any patterns.
Important! Due to the short length of the kilt, men wear it only on their hips. For people with relatively short stature, a towel about 40 cm long will be sufficient.
Women's kilt
A women's bath towel is a little more complex than the same for men. To make a pattern, follow these guidelines:
Note! If you are thinking about how to sew a bath towel with pockets, then you need to take care of making a separate pattern for them.
Colors and finishes of pareos for baths
Today you can find a variety of bath pareos in boutiques and online stores. For connoisseurs of “bath classics” there will always be white, milk, and cream products on sale.
For stylish people - black options. For bright colors – red, brick, coral, turquoise.
As a rule, options for a sauna, unlike beach ones, are mostly monochromatic. There are options with patterns in the assortment, but this is very rare.
A women's pareo for a bath can be decorated with embroidery, colored edging, and pockets.
The main thing is that you feel comfortable in it and look beautiful.
The process of sewing bath towels
There is nothing particularly difficult about sewing a Velcro bath towel for an adult or a child. But there are still some differences in the sewing process. We'll look into them below.
Adult kilt
Before sewing a bath towel with your own hands, you need to decide on the desired dimensions of the future textile product.
Important! When going to the store to buy a piece of fabric, it is worth considering that the process of sewing a cape for women will require slightly more material than for a similar product for men. The standard width of a factory roll of textile fabric is about 120-140 cm, so you will only need to take a piece of 80 cm. To add pockets to the garment, you need to buy fabric with a small margin.
When sewing a Velcro bath towel, try to adhere to the following instructions:
Important! To make your bath kilt different from similar products, you can decorate its pockets with embroidered initials.
Children's kilt
If you are planning to sew a kilt for a child, then you can do it according to the same principle as making an adult accessory. However, the choice of textile material must be approached with greater responsibility. Before sewing a kilt for your baby, listen to the following recommendations:
Important! The main requirement that a children's kilt for a bath or sauna must meet is convenience. Such a cape should not hinder movement and, despite the baby’s restlessness, should not constantly slip off. In addition, the fabric should not only be natural and hypoallergenic, but also pleasant to the touch.
Now you are convinced that there are no special difficulties in sewing a bath towel, and you can spend the money you save on more pleasant things for yourself.
Minimum set of clothes for a steam room
Before deciding what to wear to the bathhouse, it is important to understand why you need this or that item of bathing clothing in the steam room. The list of necessary bath accessories includes:
- kilt and pareo;
- bath cap;
- swimsuit;
- robe.
Previously, long towels or sheets were always brought to the baths, in which you could easily wrap your body. Now you can also go this route, but it is much more convenient to take a kilt or pareo to the sauna instead of bath sheets. Their advantage is that they will fit tightly on the body, and also take up much less space in the bag than the same terry sheet.
Externally, a kilt is a piece of fabric that can be wrapped around the hips and fastened with Velcro or a button, which ensures the durability of the outfit. As a rule, the size of a men's kilt reaches from the waist to the knees. This length is very convenient, since in a kilt you can safely sit on any surface in the bathhouse without the risk of getting burned or catching a fungus, which really loves the humid, warm atmosphere that reigns in bathhouses.
Women's pareos perform similar functions in the steam room. Unlike beach options, pareos intended for baths are made from denser materials, because transparent fabrics are not able to protect the body from exposure to high temperatures. Depending on the preferences of the owner of the pareo, it can be worn up to the top, completely covering the chest and most of the hips, or lowered to the waist and worn like an elongated kilt.
Designers showed their imagination and slightly modified pareos, turning them into dresses for visiting the bathhouse. In this case, two loops are sewn to the classic pareo, acting as hangers, like in a sundress, thanks to which the bathing outfit adheres even more firmly to the body. For greater convenience, pareos or bath dresses are equipped with pockets in which you can hide, for example, a hair tie or other necessary small items.
You cannot appear in a bath without such an important item of bath wardrobe as a special cap. The most popular model is a felt cap, which reliably hides the hair and scalp. The felt cap looks thick-walled, and this may give the impression that it will be extremely hot on your head in the bathhouse. But it's not like that. In fact, such a bath headdress creates a special thermos effect, maintaining a normal temperature underneath, preventing the risk of overheating of the head. In addition, felt is a natural material that allows the skin to breathe in the bathhouse. The modern bath accessories market is filled with a large number of similar products of an original look.
Be careful not to enter the steam room with wet hair.
Because of this, the load on the blood vessels passing through the head increases. Also, the hair itself can quickly dry out, which will lead to brittleness and a dull appearance. If you don't have a bath cap, at worst, wrap your head thoroughly with a towel before entering the steam room. But with a bare head, entry into it is closed.
In steam rooms with swimming pools, women should take swimsuits in addition to pareos. But at the same time, you cannot wear synthetic materials in the baths. A way out of this situation could be knitted swimsuits made from natural threads.
For example, it could be linen, cotton or bamboo threads. Ideally, you need to buy threads with 100% natural materials. But since this practically never happens, select the threads in such a way that their composition consists of at least 80% natural materials.
Another essential element of bath clothing is the bathrobe. It will be especially useful if you plan to visit a public steam room. The most common are terry bathrobes, which perfectly absorb moisture. The longer the pile, the higher its ability to absorb water. But it is important to choose the most optimal option, in which the villi will be of medium length.
Long-pile bathrobes are very soft and pleasant to the body, but when they become saturated with water, they become very heavy. And these robes can even take several days to dry completely.
You can also take a closer look at steam room robes made from microfiber and bamboo. They absorb water well, and bamboo robes are also good for their antiseptic properties. You won’t have to worry about fungal diseases in the bathhouse wearing this robe. But the cost of such products is much higher than those made from terry material.
Of particular importance for bath accessories is not so much their appearance, but the quality of the material from which the same pareos are sewn. Most often, clothes for a bath are sewn from the following materials:
- terry cloth;
- waffle;
- linen;
- bamboo;
- microfiber.
Terry pareos are made from natural cotton, which performs well in conditions of high humidity and high temperatures typical of a bathhouse. This material varies in structure. It can consist of single or double loops, which create the pile. This pareo fabric option perfectly absorbs moisture and allows the skin to breathe.
Depending on the length of the pile, terry fabrics differ in their effect on the skin.
Options | Impact |
Softer models. | They pleasantly envelop the body without causing any unpleasant sensations to the skin. |
Fabrics with short pile and patterns. | They have a massage effect, which is good for combating mild manifestations of cellulite. |
A more budget-friendly option are pareos and bathhouse kilts made from waffle fabric. It is also created on the basis of natural cotton, but it has well-expressed massage properties. This effect is achieved thanks to a special pattern made in the form of raised squares. The advantage of this material is that it allows air to pass through perfectly, and the skin underneath it breathes freely. In addition, pareos made of waffle fabric quickly absorb moisture. But this is also the disadvantage of these models. They are thinner than terry pareos, and therefore get wet quickly, and sitting in them in the bath will not be so comfortable.
Pareos made from linen fabric will not be as soft as terry ones, but they are famous for their antibacterial properties. If you have skin problems or your skin is prone to allergic reactions, a linen pareo will be the healthiest option for a bath. Also, linen-based fabric is good because in the steam room it helps cool the skin, preventing it from overheating, but in the rest room, where the air is cooler, this material will help keep the body warm.
Bamboo pareo fabric looks like terry cloth, as it is just as fluffy. This option perfectly absorbs moisture, retains it inside and provides air ventilation. But its main advantage is its hypoallergenic and antibacterial properties. The disadvantage of such products is their higher price.
Microfiber pareo has high moisture absorption and air permeability. At the same time, the material can be quickly and easily washed and dried. But the disadvantage of this matter lies in its artificial nature. This synthetic fabric is created on the basis of polyester, which is not recommended to be brought into rooms with high temperature conditions, typical of a bathhouse.
Whatever material you prefer, try to choose a bath pareo in white or neutral beige shades. The fewer dyes and patterns on the fabric, the better it is for the bath. You will not know exactly how the dye contained in the material from which your clothes are made may react to high temperatures.
Features of using a kilt for a bath
A bath kilt is a fabric product that is hygienic in nature. This accessory often replaces a sheet and allows you to hide your private parts in public steam rooms. Thanks to the presence of fasteners and elastic, the kilt can be easily transformed into a towel. This is very convenient, since traditional towels are poorly attached to the waist and hips and constantly slide down, which hinders movement and causes a lot of inconvenience.
This skirt comes from the classic Scottish robe. The highlanders were very fond of spacious skirts, as they did not hinder movement and did not allow them to freeze during the off-season. For celebrations, the mountaineers wore classic red-and-black checkered skirts. Now the Scottish skirt is part of the folk costume of the Highlanders.
In the warm season, the Scots wore a kilt made of thin fabrics. To sew it, you definitely needed a pattern, since the skirt contained folds. In some cases, the main part of the clothing was attached to the yoke.
In the cold season, the Scots wore a long kilt made of a wide piece of linen. They could even hide. As you can see, it is very convenient; it is both a piece of clothing and a bedspread. They made a warm kilt from woolen fabric. Sometimes printed sheepskin was used.
But a modern kilt for saunas and baths bears little resemblance to national Scottish clothing, since it does not have folds or darts. Its main purpose is to absorb moisture and allow air to pass through well.
Advantages of a kilt for a bath:
What are they?
Bath dresses are made from the same fabrics as ordinary towels. Pareo can be:
- Makhrov. Terry fabric is most often made from cotton, however, it can also be made from linen with the addition of cotton.
- Waffle. This is 100% cotton.
- Made from linen fabric.
- Made from bamboo fabric.
Cotton pareo
When choosing a pareo for a bath, you should pay attention to the properties of the fabric from which this clothing is made. Two types of bath dresses are made from cotton: terry and waffle.
Terry fabric absorbs moisture well and produces a light massage effect; does not cause allergies or irritation to the skin, due to the fact that it is made from natural materials.
Terry is very practical: it is highly wear-resistant, a high-quality product made from such fabric can withstand hundreds of washes, and you don’t have to worry about the item shrinking or, conversely, stretching. Terry fabric tolerates washing perfectly at a temperature of 60 degrees Celsius, which allows you to get rid of dirt and germs.
The disadvantage of terry fabric is that it takes a long time to dry. In addition, a terry product, which absorbs moisture very well, has a thick and high pile and is therefore quite heavy. The fabric must be protected from contact with objects that can get caught in the pile and pull out its loops.
Waffle fabric also perfectly absorbs moisture and is hypoallergenic, while it has good breathability (that is, it allows air to pass well to the body) and dries quickly. Waffle fabric is also wear-resistant, durable and can be washed at high temperatures. It is also lightweight and does not take up much space in your bag. In addition, a waffle fabric pareo is cheaper than other options.
Linen and bamboo
Bath towel dresses are also made from linen fabric. It is considered the most durable and wear-resistant among natural fabrics, it also has excellent breathability (allows the body to breathe) and is very durable, while not requiring special care. Moisture evaporates from it faster than from other types of fabrics, so clothes made of linen are very comfortable to wear in the heat - you don’t have to worry about overheating, and a linen dress-towel is very suitable for a bath.
It is generally accepted that linen has natural antiseptic properties.
The disadvantage of linen clothing is that it wrinkles very much. However, this can be considered as evidence of the naturalness of the fabric from which it is sewn, and even during a stay in the bathhouse this drawback does not have much significance.
Fabric made from bamboo fiber is similar to linen in some of its properties. It has excellent breathability, wear resistance, strength, and a natural antimicrobial effect. Fabric made from bamboo fiber is considered artificial, but it is made from natural raw materials. Does not wrinkle and is pleasant to the touch.
Materials for making a kilt for a bath
The cost of a bathhouse kilt is quite high, so try sewing it yourself. This bath accessory is made from natural fabric. Most often, cotton, linen or terry cloth are chosen. It is necessary that the skin in such a robe breathes, and the fabric absorbs sweat well.
Of course, good quality terry cloth is not cheap, so a kilt made from waffle cotton fabric is considered a budget option. It is much thinner, but also perfectly absorbs moisture. The most interesting thing is that the waffle fabric quickly gets wet through, so it is better to avoid such material if you like to visit the steam room several times in a row, alternating it with the pool and jacuzzi.
Choose white or beige fabric. It gets dirty quickly, but some canvases are painted with synthetic, unstable dyes. After a long stay in the steam room, they can leave colored marks on the body. It is prohibited to purchase colored fabric for children. The dye may cause allergies.
Types of bath kilts
There are male and female versions of steam room kilts. The differences between them are only in the length and width of the products.
- The accessory for men has a shortened length, measuring the distance from the waist to the knees. Embroidery is used as decoration.
- To sew a women's kilt or pareo, the body length from chest to knees is taken into account. This product is made from a single piece of fabric and is fixed over the chest using tape, fasteners or Velcro. Can be decorated with bows and embroidery.
Many manufacturers offer children's kilts in their line, taking into account the age and gender characteristics of the child.
In addition, such a bath accessory can be classified according to the type of fabric that is used to sew it:
- Mahra. High-quality, durable and practical material with a high hygroscopicity rate. It cools the body well in summer and warms in winter, has an attractive appearance and a wide palette of colors. A terry kilt has several significant disadvantages: long drying time, heavy weight and high cost.
- Cotton. Material with a breathable structure and high hygienic characteristics. It is soft, gentle and pleasant to the touch. Significant disadvantages of a kilt made of cotton fabric are possible shrinkage during washing and long drying time.
- Wafer material. It has high hypoallergenic, hygroscopic and strength characteristics. Convenient washing, quick drying and practicality make it indispensable when sewing bath accessories. For products, material with a density of up to 250 g/sq.cm is used. The only drawback of a waffle fabric kilt is excessive moisture absorption.
- Bamboo fiber. Material with high performance characteristics: practicality, durability, good air exchange, ease of maintenance. A kilt made of bamboo fabric does not shrink, does not wrinkle and does not absorb foreign odors.
- Natural linen. The material has high thermal conductivity and strength properties. At the same time, it is easy to wash, quick to dry and resistant to stretching. The disadvantages of a linen kilt include high maintenance requirements and easy creasing.
How to build a kilt pattern for a bath
In fact, the product is very simple, so there is no need to create a pattern. The Scots did not always make their skirts using a pattern. It was an ordinary piece of fabric, folded according to a special pattern. The folds were fastened with a belt. If you are not confident in your abilities and do not often sew clothes, then it is better to draw a pattern on paper and then transfer it to fabric.
Pattern for a men's kilt for the bath
To create a kilt pattern for a bath, take a sheet of paper, preferably tracing paper. If you don’t have it in the house, regular newspapers or unnecessary wallpaper will do. You need to draw a rectangle measuring 120 by 50 cm on a piece of paper. This is the entire pattern, you don’t need to do anything else.
To sew a kilt for a men's bathhouse, you need to purchase a fabric measuring 120 by 50 cm. A men's kilt is shorter, as it does not involve wearing the product on the chest. For men, this is a kind of loincloth. If a man is short, a length of 40 cm is sufficient. For representatives of the stronger half of humanity who work out in the gym, chest volume is taken as the basis for the measurement. If it is more than 100 cm, then purchase two lengths of fabric for sewing the accessory.
Pattern for a women's kilt for the bath
For women, this bath accessory is a little more complicated. To create a pattern, you need to draw a rectangle measuring 120 by 80 cm. Round the two bottom edges of the paper. To do this, use a compass. The compass needle must be installed in the center of the constructed square, the side of which is equal to the radius of the circle. Cut out the edges.
If you want to add pockets to the product, then you need to create a pattern for it. This is a rectangle or square of the size you need. Typically the pocket size is 20 by 15 cm. One pocket is enough; you can put jewelry and jewelry in it.
DIY pareo sewing method
Sewing it will not be difficult, because you don’t even have to make a pattern. It's essentially a regular rectangle with a clasp on one end. But if you are inexperienced in sewing clothes, then still draw a pattern for a kilt or pareo on special cutting paper or on a piece of old wallpaper. Women's, men's and children's models are cut according to the same pattern, the only difference is in the sizes and the method of taking measurements. So, for women's pareos, it is important to know the chest circumference of the future owner of this bath accessory. Based on this parameter, the width of the future product will be built. But the length is traditionally measured from the armpit to the knee, but if desired, you can cut the product shorter or longer.
For women who fit clothing sizes 46–48, you will need to cut out a rectangle of fabric measuring 120 (width) by 80 (length) centimeters. But in order to sew a pareo for a woman of size fifty, you need to measure the width of 150 centimeters. But it is best not to rely on average indicators, but to build a rectangle diagram based on individual sizes. To do this you need to measure three parameters:
- breast volume;
- Waist;
- hip volume.
Based on the data obtained, focus on the largest width. For example, if you have a bust size of 99, a waist size of 65, and a hip size of 105, then you should focus on the largest number. In this example, this figure corresponds to the volume of the hips. Next, add thirty centimeters to it to create a smell for the pareo.
You will need another small piece of fabric if you plan to sew a model with a pocket for yourself. In this case, cut out a rectangle measuring 15 by 20 centimeters with seam allowances (half a centimeter from each edge around the perimeter of the rectangle). If you want to add a little personality to your pareo, then you can round off the edges at the bottom. To do this, cutting out a rectangle of the future product with scissors, round off the two ends of the lower edge of the pattern.
If you purchased terry cloth for your pareo, then you will definitely need to process the edges of the cut out pattern using an overlocker, otherwise they will constantly crumble. If you cannot use an overlocker, it is better to purchase another, denser fabric that does not stretch or fray.
After finishing the edges of the pareo, fold the fabric over four centimeters from the top edge twice to make a belt. Sew the hem so that a tunnel is formed, into which you will then need to thread the elastic band. The size of the elastic should be 30–35 centimeters shorter than the width of the pareo in order to firmly hold the finished product. Pull the elastic through the waistband and secure it by sewing to the edges. Fold the bottom edge and stitch to make the bottom look neat. Sew a piece of adhesive tape on top of one edge, and Velcro at the same level of the second edge. Overlapping each other, they will securely fix the pareo.
Finish the pocket with an overlocker, fold and stitch its edges to make them look beautiful. Sew it to the pareo on three sides (bottom and two sides).
Public bath kit
Shared saunas usually have swimming pools or plunge pools. In addition to a bathhouse dress, you will also need a swimsuit made from natural fabric such as cotton or linen.
Another essential item there will be a bathrobe, it is advisable to purchase one with long pile, it will be pleasant to the body and quickly absorb moisture.
It is important to know! When wet, such robes become quite heavy and require a long time to dry.
If this turns out to be a problem for you, then an option made from waffle or bamboo fabric is quite suitable, although the cost of the product of the second option will be many times higher.
Let's start sewing the product
3. Pull the elastic evenly along the entire length of the product, and sew a stitch along the upper side edge of the product.
5. Sew hard linden to the upper right cut of the front side of the kilt.
In conclusion, I would like to add that the size of the kilt and the length of the elastic can vary according to the type of figure. A kilt can be either male or female. The women's version is called a pareo and the fastener is sewn on the other side.
If you have simple sewing skills and are familiar with a sewing machine, then sewing a kilt for a bathhouse yourself will not be difficult.
By the way, this bath accessory can be a wonderful gift. Believe me, every bath and steam room lover will be pleased to receive such a bath accessory as a gift, because the thing is necessary and useful!
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Advantages of a kilt for a sauna
The main advantages of a bath kilt include:
- Long service life. The main thing is that the product is made of good and durable material.
- Good moisture absorption and complete vapor permeability.
- Versatility. The product can be used as a towel or wrapped in it.
- There will be no restriction of movement, moving around the bathhouse will become comfortable.
- The product will never fall off the hips, as it is tightly fixed with the help of appropriate Velcro.
- Democratic price. Most of the models are sold at a price of 400 rubles. Therefore, finding a beautiful option will not be difficult.
- There are options with drawings and children's versions.
Benefits of Wearing a Kilt
A kilt for saunas and baths is a piece of natural fabric that is wrapped around the body and securely fastened with fasteners. It performs an aesthetic and hygienic function, is a bath garment and protects intimate areas on the male and female body during procedures.
If necessary, secure fasteners can transform a traditional bath towel into a functional kilt. This is quite convenient and practical, especially when there is no time to buy a finished product, and ordinary bath towels are always at hand.
The kilt is a traditional skirt that is part of the folk dress of the Scottish Highlanders. Woolen fabrics were used to sew skirts, which provided reliable protection for the lower body from the cold.
A modern bath kilt when visiting a steam room is designed for quick absorption of moisture and good air exchange.
The advantages of the product include:
- quick transformation into a bath towel;
- high moisture-absorbing characteristics;
- reliable fixation on the body;
- freedom and ease of movement;
- sewing from natural materials;
- practicality, durability and wear resistance.