Instructions for a Sarong

Sarongs are the perfect beach accessory.

A sarong is a great accessory to have during the warmer months. It is lightweight and easy to pack for a trip the beach. It can be dressed up or down, depending on how you style it. It may appear to be a large scarf, but the unique colors and easy-to-fold material make it the essential bathing suit cover. Follow these directions to create three perfect beach-to-lunch looks.

Instructions

Creating the "Skirt"

1. Wrap the sarong around your waist like a towel.

2. Gather the two ends of the wrap and loop them, as though to tie a knot.

3. Pull the looped knot tight around your waist and allow the ends to flow down.

Creating the "Dress"

1. Wrap the sarong around your back and under your arms, as you would a towel. Your arms will be holding the ends of the sarong out in front of you.

2. Take the two ends of the material and criss-cross them in front of your chest area, near your neck. Do this two times to assure tightness.

3. Take those ends and tie them behind your neck. Allow the front of the sarong to fall down past your stomach.

Creating the "Shirt"

1. Fold the sarong horizontally in half.

2. Wrap it around the back of your neck, so that the ends are now in front near your chest.

3. Criss-cross the material, which should be the size of a large scarf, one time.

4. Spread the criss-crossed material over your chest so that it covers adequately.

5. Tie the sarong in the back, near your mid-back.

Tips & Warnings

• You can create a halter top instead of a dress by using a smaller sarong or by simply folding it in half.

• Do not tie the ends around your neck too tight; it may restrict breathing.

References

• Womans Day: How-to-Tie-a-Sarong