A bath kilt is a very convenient item that replaces a towel and sheet. The cost of the product in the store is high, and even a beginner can handle sewing. Content:
- Features of using a kilt
- Materials for the kilt in the bath
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How to build a pattern
- For a man's kilt
- For a woman's kilt
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Making a kilt for a bath
- Standard kilt
- Big size
- For a child in a bath
- Terry towel
- Kilt decoration
A bath kilt is a great alternative to the classic terry towel or sheet that is wrapped around the body. The kilt does not fall down and does not restrict movement. If desired, this accessory for the steam room can be sewn with your own hands.
Features of using a kilt for a bath
A bath kilt is a fabric product that is hygienic. This accessory often replaces the sheet and allows you to hide your private parts in public steam rooms. Due to the presence of fasteners and elastic band, the kilt can be easily transformed into a towel. This is very convenient, since traditional towels do not adhere well to the waist and hips and constantly slip, which hinders movement and causes a lot of inconvenience.
This skirt comes from the classic Scottish apparel. The highlanders were very fond of spacious skirts, since they did not restrict movement and did not allow freezing during the off-season. For celebrations, the highlanders wore skirts in a classic red and black cage. Now the Scottish skirt is part of the folk costume of the highlanders.
In the warmer months, the Scots wore a kilt made of fine fabrics. To sew it, a pattern was definitely needed, since the skirt contained folds. In some cases, the main part of the garment was attached to the yoke. In the cold season, the Scots wore a long kilt made from a wide piece of linen. They could even take cover. As you can see, it is very convenient, it is both a piece of clothing and a bedspread. A warm kilt was made of woolen fabric. Sometimes they used a printed sheepskin.
But the modern kilt for saunas and baths bears little resemblance to the national Scottish clothing, since it does not have folds and darts. Its main purpose is to absorb moisture and allow air to pass through well.
Advantages of a kilt for a bath:
- Easily converts into a towel or sheet;
- Excellent moisture absorption;
- Does not slip off the body;
- Doesn't hinder movement.
A bath kilt can be either male or female. There are few differences between these products. Male - shorter but wider. Women's accessories are sewn taking into account the distance from the chest to the knee. Often, women's loincloths for a bath are called pareos. Such a wrap skirt is fastened, that is, with the imposition of one piece of fabric on another. In order to keep the kilt on the body, they use braid, Velcro or fasteners. There are also differences in decor. Men's skirts are complemented with laconic decor, most often embroidery. Bows or ribbons are attached to women.
Materials for making a kilt in a bath
The cost of a kilt for a bath is quite high, so try to sew it yourself. This bath accessory is made from natural fabric. Most often cotton, linen or terry cloth is chosen. It is necessary that the skin in such a garment breathes, and the fabric perfectly absorbs sweat.
Of course, good quality terry cloth is not cheap, so a waffle cotton kilt is considered a budget option. It is much thinner, but it also absorbs moisture well. The most interesting thing is that the waffle cloth quickly gets wet through, so it is better to refuse such material if you like to visit the steam room several times in a row, alternating it with a pool and a jacuzzi.
Choose white or beige fabric. It gets dirty quickly, but some canvases are dyed with synthetic unstable dyes. They can leave colored marks on the body after a long stay in the steam room. It is forbidden to purchase colored fabric for children. The dye can cause allergies.
How to build a kilt pattern for a bath
In fact, the product is very simple, so there is no need to build a pattern. The Scots did not always sew 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 build a pattern on paper, and then transfer it to fabric.
Pattern for a man's kilt in a bath
To build a kilt pattern for a bath, take a sheet of paper, it is best if it is tracing paper. If she is not in the house, ordinary newspapers or unnecessary wallpaper will do. You need to draw a 120 x 50 cm rectangle on a piece of paper. This is the whole pattern, you do not need to do anything else.
To sew a kilt for a men's bathhouse, you need to purchase a canvas measuring 120x50 cm. A men's kilt is shorter, since it does not imply wearing a product on the chest. For men, this is a kind of loincloth. If a man is of short stature, a length of 40 cm is sufficient. For representatives of the strong half of humanity, which is engaged in the gym, the volume of the chest 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 woman's kilt in a bath
For women, this bath accessory is a little more complicated. To construct 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 supplement the product with pockets, then you need to build its pattern. This is a rectangle or square of the size you need. Usually the size of a pocket is 20 by 15 cm. One pocket is enough, you can put jewelry and jewelry in it.
If you have experience in sewing clothes, then you do not need to build a pattern. After all, it is not at all difficult to draw a rectangle and round the edges if necessary.
Making a kilt for a bath with your own hands
The technique of taking measurements and sewing a kilt is different for children and adults. There are also differences when working with different materials.
Sewing a standard kilt for a bath
Initially, you need to decide on the size and purpose of the accessory. In order to make a kilt for a woman, you will need one and a half times more fabric than for a man's. The approximate size of a piece of fabric for sewing a women's pareo is 120 by 80 cm. That is, you need to purchase 80 cm of linen, since the standard width is 120-140 cm. If you want to add pockets to the product, buy a little more fabric. Instructions for sewing a kilt:
- Select the material in the store. Remember, it is more difficult to work with a terry cloth, as the fabric can stretch and crumble during processing. If you don't have an overlocker, purchase another fabric.
- A regular linen gum is used as a holder. Its length should be 40 cm less than the width of the canvas. This will prevent the product from slipping while wearing.
- Overlock all edges without exception. If you see that the terry is stretched, strengthen the belt line with interlining or doublerin. Waffle linen is cheaper, but it is not so pleasant to the body and does not stretch at all. Attach material to belt line and iron. The non-woven must adhere to the fabric.
- Process the joint of non-woven and terry cloth on an overlock. The interlining will make the belt stiffer.
- Fold the belt line 3-4 cm twice. This will create a kind of rubber band tunnel. Pull in the elastic and secure the edges.
- Fold the sections along the sides and bottom of the product. Attach adhesive tape to one side around the waistband. Sew the other half of the Velcro on the other side. The velcro should go over the chest for women and around the waist for men.
- Use buttons or pieces of tape as fasteners. You can just take the laces. Don't forget your pockets.
- Overlock the sections, bend them and sew on the bottom of the product. Arrange your pockets wherever you like. If desired, initials can be embroidered on the pocket. This will give you a personalized steam room accessory.
How to sew a kilt for a large bath
The above sizes of this bath accessory are suitable for slim women and men. A piece of fabric measuring 120 by 80 cm is designed for sewing a kilt for women who wear sizes 46-48. To sew a pareo over size 50, you will have to look for a 150 cm wide canvas. This will save you money. Otherwise, you will have to purchase two lengths of canvas. The main measure for sewing a kilt for women is the volume of the chest, and for men the width of the hips. Measure your bust, waist and hips. Choose the widest possible. If your chest is 100 cm, your hips are 110 cm, and your waist is 80 cm, then 110 cm is considered decisive. Add 30 cm to this number. This will be the width of the scent. The rest of the sewing procedure is not much different from the classic one. You need to process the cut lines and sew on the elastic.
Sewing a kilt for a child in a bath
The order of sewing a children's kilt is the same as for an adult. Pay attention to the choice of fabric. Choose white linen or ivory. It does not shed and will not cause a rash in a child.
Now you need to measure the volume of the baby's chest. This will be the decisive length. Add 15 cm to it. This is part of the scent. The length of the product for girls is determined by the distance from the knee to the armpit. In boys, this is the distance from the waist to the knee.
Overlock the edges and cuts. Sew on elastic and Velcro. As a decoration, you can use an applique with a funny animal or cartoon character.
Bath towel made of terry towel
If you were invited to the bathhouse, and you do not have extra funds to purchase a pareo, sew it with your own hands from scrap materials. This can be a regular terry or microfiber towel.
The edges do not need to be processed, as they are already finished with an overlock. Therefore, the time spent on sewing a kilt from a towel is less than an hour. As a result, you will get a cute pareo for free and without unnecessary hassle.
Take a strip of fabric that is the same color as the towel. If you don't have such fabric, get a braid. In the hardware store, it costs a penny. Sew the braid along the entire width of the garment from the wrong side. This will be the rubber band tunnel.
Cut a piece of elastic that is 40 cm less than the width of the towel. Pull in the elastic and sew on the edges. All that remains is to sew on the adhesive tape. It should go in places of smell and the main piece of fabric. You can purchase a nice applique for decoration.
Bath kilt decoration
Decorate such bath accessories with pockets and applique. The pockets are functional. You can put gold jewelry in them, since during your stay in the bath they get very hot and can burn your skin.
The shape of the pocket should match the pattern of the kilt. Usually, the cuts in a men's kilt are not rounded; accordingly, the pockets should be rectangular or square. In women's pareos, for beauty and convenience, the edge of the fabric is rounded, so the pocket can be made curly.
As an applique, you can use ready-made fittings. These are fabric patches that need to be sewn to your pocket. Sometimes a women's pareo is complemented with ribbons, bows and even lace.
If you know how to embroider, you can complement the pareo with a beautiful pattern. It is very convenient to embroider with a cross on a waffle cloth. You can sew a kilt in the national style, complementing it with a pattern. For embroidery, choose threads that are well dyed. They shouldn't shed. After all, the bath has high humidity and temperature. Choose a cute applique to decorate your child's kilt. Now there are many products on sale with images of animals or cartoon characters. Pay attention to the seamy side of the applique. It should be fabric. Do not purchase glue appliques under any circumstances. They will not stick to the terry cloth. In addition, high temperatures can melt the adhesive and damage the fabric.
Do not use beads or stones as decoration. The glass can get very hot and the plastic can melt. How to sew a kilt for a bath with your own hands - look at the video:
A kilt is a necessary and very practical accessory that is not cheap in the store. To save money, sew it yourself. This can be done with a regular bath towel.
