How to sew a bath towel with Velcro?

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The bathhouse is considered an incredibly unique place where beauty and health reign. But to get the full benefit of visiting it, you need to prepare properly. There is nothing complicated, just take all the necessary supplies with you. You can buy a ready-made set or assemble it yourself, which, by the way, will be much cheaper. A mandatory attribute, without which not a single trip to the bathhouse can take place, is a kilt, which resembles a cape - it is something between a sheet and a towel, and a turban that is worn on the head. Such products are expensive in the store, especially if it is a kit, so it makes more sense to make it yourself. Actually, in this article we will look at how to sew a bath towel with Velcro.

Features of the origin of the kilt?

A bath kilt is a product made of fabric that is hygienic in nature. With the help of this accessory, people cover themselves in public steam rooms, replacing them with a sheet. Due to the presence of elastic bands, fasteners or Velcro, it can easily be transformed into a towel.

Important! This is incredibly convenient, because ordinary towels are quite difficult to attach to the hips and waist, they always slide down, cause inconvenience, and hinder movement. If you sew a kilt for a bath correctly, all this will not bother you.

This skirt originated from the classic Scottish attire. Such simple clothing was very popular among the mountaineers, because at the same time it did not hinder movement and did not allow them to freeze even in the off-season:

For the holidays, they wore classic red-and-black checkered skirts. Even now they are a mandatory part of the folk costume of the highlanders.
In the warm season, they wore kilts made of lighter materials, which were sewn using patterns, because they contained a large number of folds. In most cases, all clothing was attached to the yoke.
In winter, the Scots wore long kilts made from wide pieces of linen. One could even cover oneself with such clothes. That is, it is both part of the wardrobe and a bedspread. They were made from woolen fabric, and less often printed sheepskin was used.

A modern kilt for a bath or sauna is less similar to the national clothing of the Scots, because it does not have darts and folds. Its main purpose is to allow air to pass through and absorb moisture well.

Kilts for baths and saunas: advantages, types and sewing technology

A kilt for a bath takes a worthy place in the list of important bath accessories. It is multifunctional and practical, used as a loincloth or liner for shelves in a steam room.

A kilt is an excellent alternative to a traditional bath towel; it adheres well to the body without causing any inconvenience in use. Such an accessory can be purchased ready-made or sewn with your own hands.

Benefits of Wearing a Kilt
Types of bath kilts
Technology for sewing a bath kilt at home

The main advantages of a bath kilt

It’s not for nothing that many people decide to sew a Velcro sauna towel with their own hands, because it has a lot of advantages, the main ones being:

Easily transforms into a sheet or towel.
Absorbs moisture well.
Does not hinder movements.
Doesn't slip off the body.

Bath kilts are available for women or men. They differ from each other not much:

Men's models are slightly shorter, but wider.
Women's accessories are made taking into account the distance from the top of the chest to the knees. Often such loincloths for women are called pareos. They are fastened with a hook, that is, one piece is placed on top of another. But to increase the strength of holding the kilt on the body, Velcro is also used.

Important! In terms of decorative design, they are quite diverse: men's kilts mostly have a laconic decor in the form of embroidery, women's models are decorated with ribbons or bows.

How to sew it yourself?

If desired, you can sew a pareo for a bath yourself. To make it, you will need a panel of one of the four types of fabrics discussed above.

Some craftswomen make such bath dresses from ordinary towels. Parts of the Velcro fastener are attached to the ends of the towel, taking into account the expected depth of the smell, and the middle of the sheet is gathered using an elastic band, which is sewn on the inside about a centimeter from the edge. In order to sew the elastic, you will need a piece of cotton fabric along the length of the elastic and a little wider than her. It is sewn to the towel along the top edge, then an elastic band is threaded into the resulting drawstring and secured along the edges of the piece. After the Velcro is sewn on, the pareo is ready.

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What materials are kilts made from?

Since finished products are expensive, it would be more rational to sew a Velcro bath towel with your own hands. Only natural materials are used as a basis, in particular:

linen;
cotton;
terry cloth.

The most important thing is that the skin breathes freely in such clothes, and it, in turn, absorbs sweat well.

Important! Naturally, high-quality terry fabric is not cheap, so many people prefer budget options - waffle cotton fabric. Although it is thinner, it absorbs moisture perfectly. The most important thing is to take into account that waffle fabric quickly gets wet through and through, that is, if you like to alternate a steam room with a jacuzzi or a swimming pool several times, then it is better to abandon this material.

Draw your own conclusions: it’s better not to skimp on buying high-quality fabric, especially if you like to visit such establishments every weekend. All the same, you will save significantly due to the fact that you will do the sewing yourself.

Important! Do not choose beige or white fabric, because it gets dirty quickly.

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.

Features of constructing a pattern for a bath kilt

In reality, a kilt is a very simple product, so you won’t have to create any complex patterns. If you are not at all familiar with the word cutting, then it is better to use the most ordinary sheet of paper as a so-called stencil.

Men's kilt pattern

To create a pattern for making a men's bath towel:

Take a sheet of paper, preferably tracing paper. If it is not there, then you can get by with a piece of unnecessary wallpaper or newspaper.
On a piece of paper you need to draw a rectangle 120 cm long and 50 cm wide.

That's it, you don't need to do anything else. Then you should buy a canvas of the same size.

Important! Since men's kilts are shorter, they are worn exclusively at the hips. So, if a man is short, then it will be enough to make a kilt measuring 40 cm from hips to knees.

Women's kilt pattern

Here the situation is a little more complicated. To create a pattern, you need:

Draw a rectangle 120 by 80 cm.
The bottom edges of the paper should be slightly rounded using a compass.
The needle is installed in the center of the constructed square, and its side will correspond in size to the radius of the circle.
The edges need to be cut.

Important! If you want to make pockets on the product, then you definitely need to create a separate pattern. Simply draw a square or rectangle of the desired size, for example, 20 by 15 cm. Small jewelry or valuables will fit into such a small pocket.

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.

Making a bath kilt with your own hands

Since measurements are taken differently for adults and children, and the sewing process itself is also very different, it is necessary to consider separately how to sew a Velcro bath towel for an adult, a child, and a standard size.

Sewing a standard kilt for an adult

First of all, you should decide on the main purpose and size of the accessory.

Important! To sew a women's model, the fabric will require one and a half times more than for a men's kilt. The approximate size of a piece of material is 120 by 80 cm. That is, you need to buy 80 cm of fabric in the store, since the standard width is 120–140 cm. If you plan to add pockets to the product, then take a little more fabric.

Instructions for making a bath towel with Velcro:

Select material in the store. Do not forget that working with terry cloth is more difficult, because during processing it crumbles and stretches.

Important! If you don’t have an overlocker, then it’s better to opt for another material.

The product will be held on with a regular underwear elastic band. It is necessary to take an elastic band at least 40 cm longer than the width of the canvas. Due to this, the kilt will not slip when worn.
Finish all edges with an overlocker. If you notice that the terry is stretching a lot, then reinforce the belt line with non-woven fabric. A waffle towel will not stretch, but it is unpleasant to the body. Then apply the material to the belt line, iron it properly so that the interlining sticks to the fabric.
Using an overlocker, work the areas where the non-woven fabric meets the terry cloth. Due to this, the belt will become more rigid.
Fold the waistband line 4 cm twice to create a tunnel for the elastic. Pull it in and secure the edges well.
Fold the sections at the bottom and sides of the product. Sew adhesive tape on one side of the waistband. On the other side, sew the second part of the Velcro.

Important! The Velcro should be located at chest level for women or at the waist for men.

Buttons or ribbon are ideal options for making fasteners. In extreme cases, you can get by with laces. Remember the pockets.
Finish the edges with an overlocker, then fold them over and sew them underneath. Place your pockets in any convenient place. If you have time and desire, you can decorate them with initials.

Sewing a children's kilt

If you are wondering how to sew a bath towel for children, then you can breathe a sigh of relief, this process does not involve anything complicated, everything is almost the same as in the case of an adult kilt. Here you need to pay maximum attention to the choice of material:

In the case of children, it is recommended to choose white or ivory fabrics. The child will not develop an allergy to such fabric.
Then the volume of the baby's chest is measured. As a result, we get the decisive length, to which we need to add 15 cm for the smell. The length of products for girls is equal to the distance from the knee to the armpits. For boys - the distance from the waist to the knees.
The edges, all cuts, and joints are also processed with an overlocker.
Then an elastic band, Velcro, and a pocket are sewn on.

Let's start sewing the product

Use a hem stitch to finish all edges of the fabric.
Wrap the fabric around it and sew elastic to the upper side edges of 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.

4. Sew soft linden to the upper left cut of the wrong side of the kilt.

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!