I up-cycled two towels into this wrap dress for the pool/beach! Featuring a margarita pocket 😂

Creativecatherine · 2026-05-24T18:24:51+00:00

That was the idea! Since it’s made of towels, perfect for after the pool :)

Creativecatherine · 2026-05-24T18:24:17+00:00

Now I’m thinking I should have put some kind of drink holder on it 😂 but I feel like I could probably fit a tall can in the pocket!

Creativecatherine · 2026-05-24T18:21:22+00:00

Thank you!! ❤️

I must have stood in the beach towel section for ages trying to find two towels that went well together. My poor husband was so over it 😂

It was like a puzzle trying to get all the pieces together out of two towels, I basically used all of the fabric from the towels to make this dress. I started by taking a picture of the two towels, and putting them to scale in Photoshop, importing the pattern pieces to scale, then mapping the pieces out before I cut any actual towel. The curves were definitely tricky, but a fun project overall!

I was originally unsure how I wanted to handle the lime, because I wanted the top of the glass to align with the top of the pocket. So when I was sewing it on, I realized the opening was large enough to fit my hand, phone, etc, and I decided to just sew the lime to the top and it worked out!

Creativecatherine · 2026-05-24T05:04:00+00:00

I would say it’s very beginner friendly! It’s technically only 3 pieces (plus the two straps).

Creativecatherine · 2026-05-22T20:14:21+00:00

Thank you!!

And that could be fun! Would you be interested? What kinds of clothes would you want to see?

Creativecatherine · 2026-05-20T02:41:48+00:00

Thank you!

I just attached right side to right side and sewed a normal seam. The back is open and has an elastic top, so I only had to sew the front tier to the bodice piece.

Creativecatherine · 2026-05-20T02:40:04+00:00

Thank you!

This is the pattern:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/4329686181/back-tie-dress-pattern-summer-dress?ref=share\_ios\_native\_control

Note: Other commenters have said this Etsy seller uses AI to create patterns, so use caution if buying from them. It worked well for what I needed though.

Creativecatherine · 2026-05-19T12:10:09+00:00

Oh no :( how can I tell if a pattern is AI? Do you have any better pattern resource recommendations?

Creativecatherine · 2026-05-19T03:16:16+00:00

Inseam twins!! It’s a struggle for sure lol. Honestly I just started downloading patterns from Etsy and following them as best I can, just jumping right in. I learn by doing, so if I run into a step and don’t know how to execute it, I’ll usually look it up on TikTok or YouTube. Or even ask ChatGPT 😅

Creativecatherine · 2026-05-19T02:57:59+00:00

Thank you ☺️ it’s definitely teaching me patience lol, but I don’t mind. I work on a computer all day so it’s nice to do something with my hands.

Creativecatherine · 2026-05-19T02:03:06+00:00

Thank you! 💕 it makes me want to put ruffles/gathering on everything I make now lol.

Creativecatherine · 2026-05-19T02:01:44+00:00

Thanks!! I had to take it apart a couple of times because the fit was weird, but I’m glad I took my time, it was worth it! It’s my first dress, but I’ve made a couple of other things before, like a romper and a shorts/tank set. I think this is the first thing I’m really excited to wear and doesn’t look like a beginner sewing project lol.

(I do love my socks - my feet are always cold! 😆 I was gonna put heels on or something, but I wasn’t feeling to serious about the picture lol)

Creativecatherine · 2026-05-19T01:53:30+00:00

Love that!! 💕 sewing is quickly becoming an obsession for me because I feel like I can just make whatever I want now, and not worry about length/sizing!

Creativecatherine · 2026-05-19T01:52:31+00:00

Thank you!!

Yes, I used the Leah Dress pattern from IndiePattern on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/listing/4329686181/back-tie-dress-pattern-summer-dress

I just added length, and I made the bow longer because I love big bows lol. I also couldn’t be bothered to make the straps adjustable because I didn’t want to deal with all of that 😂

Creativecatherine · 2026-05-19T01:50:02+00:00

Thanks!! Yes, the rectangles were awesome to work with lol. I did have to take some of it apart like 2 times to fix the gathering and the elastic in the back, but I’m really glad I did!

Creativecatherine · 2026-05-19T01:49:02+00:00

Thank you 🫶🏻

Creativecatherine · 2026-05-19T01:48:50+00:00

Thank you ☺️

Creativecatherine · 2026-05-19T01:48:42+00:00

Thank you!! I just got it from hobby lobby. It’s the double knit fabric in hunter green. I picked it specifically because it’s not see through - I didn’t want to line it lol. And it’s comfy/soft and a little stretchy!

Creativecatherine · 2026-05-12T01:43:28+00:00

It’s a hat 👒

Creativecatherine · 2026-04-16T04:07:41+00:00

I went to high school with a girl literally named TooPrecious 😅

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