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Summer Sewing ~ Child’s Pool Robe

Your child can make a splash this summer with a customized pool robe. In just a couple of hours you can finish this fun, easy project. Print our free PDF, grab a towel and get to work!
A few notes about the project:

  • I made my own ladybug bias tape using a Clover 1″ bias tape maker, but you could buy double-fold bias tape.

  • Cut toweling frays easily. I used a serger on the seams, but if you don’t have a serger, try a straight stitch with a zigzag edge.

  • My 6 year-old is 50″ tall. This robe would fit many children both smaller and larger than she is, but you can also easily adjust the measurements. (Always cut to save the finished edge of the towel so you don’t have to hem.) You can use a bath sheet for a larger child.

  • Take advantage of the free applique templates and applique instructions provided in Elizabeth’s first and second applique posts.

Happy sewing!

This entry was posted on Thursday, July 24th, 2008 at 5:24 am and is filed under Summer Sewing, Tutorials & Projects. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

186 Responses to “Summer Sewing ~ Child’s Pool Robe”

  1. heidi responds:
    Posted: July 24th, 2008 at 5:49 am →

    oh i love this!!!

  2. Nicole responds:
    Posted: July 24th, 2008 at 6:01 am →

    Thank you!!! I love this. I can also add to my classroom smock collection:-}

  3. katie responds:
    Posted: July 24th, 2008 at 6:23 am →

    Love this! It’s so great to see a toddler/kid version of the towel robe… thanks!

  4. bec responds:
    Posted: July 24th, 2008 at 6:46 am →

    very cute! love the ladybugs. can’t wait to try it!

  5. Erin responds:
    Posted: July 24th, 2008 at 6:47 am →

    So cute! and looks nice and warm too . . .

  6. Deborah responds:
    Posted: July 24th, 2008 at 7:31 am →

    Can’t wait to make this for my niece and nephew. Thanks for this fun summer project!!

  7. Ms. Cleaver responds:
    Posted: July 24th, 2008 at 8:16 am →

    oo- totally cute, now if it only came in an adult size…

  8. Ms. Cleaver responds:
    Posted: July 24th, 2008 at 8:17 am →

    Also – love the wooden hooks in the photo – any word are where those are from?

  9. Michele responds:
    Posted: July 24th, 2008 at 8:21 am →

    Very cute!

  10. Karen responds:
    Posted: July 24th, 2008 at 8:24 am →

    That is soooo cute!!!

  11. Kathy responds:
    Posted: July 24th, 2008 at 8:37 am →

    WOW!!!!!!! I am so going to download this and make them for my kids. They will love. What a great present, too, to give to others. Thanks for sharing this pattern! There are so many options to go with this!

  12. Lizzie responds:
    Posted: July 24th, 2008 at 8:50 am →

    What an adorable project!

  13. Traci responds:
    Posted: July 24th, 2008 at 9:16 am →

    How adorable – and so easy!!! Thanks!

  14. Kim responds:
    Posted: July 24th, 2008 at 9:47 am →

    That is sooo smart…thank you! ;-)

  15. Lindsey responds:
    Posted: July 24th, 2008 at 9:49 am →

    ooooh my niece started swim lessons and this would be a fun gift for her :)

  16. Elizabeth responds:
    Posted: July 24th, 2008 at 10:11 am →

    What a great idea! That is just so cool.

  17. Tammy responds:
    Posted: July 24th, 2008 at 10:37 am →

    LOVE IT! I can’t wait to make 2 of the for my toddler twin boys! Thanks so much!

  18. Brooke responds:
    Posted: July 24th, 2008 at 10:40 am →

    This is so cute! I am going to make this for my son when he starts swimming lessons. Thanks!

  19. Megan D responds:
    Posted: July 24th, 2008 at 1:22 pm →

    Adorable!

  20. Stacy responds:
    Posted: July 24th, 2008 at 2:50 pm →

    Kristin/Beth,

    I stumbled across your blog for the first time this week and had to tell you what great eye candy t has been for me so far. I can not wait to try many of teh projects you have listed here. Thanks for the wonderful resource. I hope you don’t mind if I post this one on my site as well.

    Thanks,

    Stacy from http://www.kidsstuffworld.com

  21. Carolyn responds:
    Posted: July 24th, 2008 at 2:57 pm →

    Super cute idea!

  22. Wannabecrafty responds:
    Posted: July 24th, 2008 at 3:26 pm →

    Looks like a fun quick project!

  23. wendy responds:
    Posted: July 24th, 2008 at 4:01 pm →

    That’s awesome! I’m off to find a towel to cut up :D

  24. Em responds:
    Posted: July 24th, 2008 at 4:33 pm →

    Cool!!! I love this! I wish this was posted in May though!!! So cute – and since I have a TON of terrycloth, I can adapt the pattern to use some of it up! I’ll just have to bind all of the edges… hmm.

  25. Kimmer responds:
    Posted: July 24th, 2008 at 4:51 pm →

    I can’t wait to make a couple of these!

  26. Tersea responds:
    Posted: July 24th, 2008 at 5:23 pm →

    That is so adorable! I love, love, love it!

  27. Tiff@Three Peas responds:
    Posted: July 24th, 2008 at 5:50 pm →

    That is so cute. My kids have grown out of there cover ups. I’m going to have to make them some!

  28. erin responds:
    Posted: July 24th, 2008 at 7:15 pm →

    So cute! I can’t wait to make two of these for my girls before we go on vacation in two weeks. I’ve gotta get moving :-)

  29. Megan responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 6:23 am →

    How adorable! And what a perfect way to recycle some mismatched towels.

  30. Margaret responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 7:07 am →

    Oh no! Another project for my “To Do” list. :) This is so cute and I’m glad it works for older children, not just babies and toddlers.

  31. Joy responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 7:18 am →

    When I was a child I had a towel beach cover up but it was a poncho.
    THis looks much better!!

  32. Jerilyn responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 9:13 am →

    I have converted towels into hooded bath towels for my kids. Now that they are getting bigger, I think they will like something more like this towel. Thanks for the idea.

  33. kristine hanson responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 9:22 am →

    hmmmmmmmm do they have towels big enough for me to make one for myself! Cute idea for a boy or girl! Thanks!

  34. janet responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 9:26 am →

    absolutely adorable. I wouldn’t hesitate to wear one too, in an adult size!

  35. Esther responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 9:29 am →

    Very cute!

  36. Julie P. responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 9:35 am →

    This is soooo adorable I think I’m going to have to make one for my niece!!!

    Thanks
    Julie P.

  37. Teresa responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 9:39 am →

    Thanks, my daughter needs a new cover up!

  38. Jeanne responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 9:42 am →

    Wish I had a little one to make this for as it is so cute!

  39. Angela N responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 9:47 am →

    I looked all over to BUY one of these for a boy and couldn’t find one. Now I can just make it! Thanks!

  40. Tricia responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 9:49 am →

    This is brilliant! And so easy.

  41. Emily responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 9:50 am →

    This one really makes me want to get out my sewing machine and stop procrastinating. So so awesome.

  42. sara responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 9:52 am →

    How clever!

  43. Julie responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 9:52 am →

    Beautiful!! I cant wait to make some for my girls!

    Julie

  44. Melissa Sanders responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 9:58 am →

    Great idea for summer!

  45. Ann responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 10:00 am →

    What a cute project. It would even be nice for after the bathtime. Clearance towels – here I come!

  46. noa jordan responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 10:02 am →

    I just stumbled upon your blog site and I’m enjoying your tutorials..This is so adorable and functional. I make items for my friends who have recently started having kids and this will be perfect for the pool and some shade from the sun.. I guess all this practice will come in handy when I’m blessed with a little one of my own. Enjoy your weekend!!

  47. Amy responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 10:07 am →

    cute!

  48. Amy responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 10:13 am →

    I like this idea because the towel is so absorbant compared to the lightweight, nonabsorbant cover up things you can buy at the store. I will be sure to try it for my kids!

  49. Jennifer responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 10:15 am →

    My kids will love this!!

  50. carie responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 10:17 am →

    I just discovered this website and LOVE it. Thank you for sharing patterns and ideas and making my life easier. I love your fabrics by the way.

  51. Erin responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 10:18 am →

    this is so great! i’ve been putting off buying a swimsuit coverup for my little girl b/c i knew i could make something myself, and now i definitely can!

  52. Carrie responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 10:24 am →

    This is absolutely darling. I can’t wait to try it!

  53. Dawn responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 10:28 am →

    Just so practical….
    Thanks for sharing this clever idea with all of us!
    Dawn @ 4:53am

  54. Sara responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 10:28 am →

    this is such a cute idea!

  55. Michelle responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 10:30 am →

    oh, how cute! And simple. I love it, thanks! I can’t wait to try my hand at the fish or octopus applique on there.

  56. Julie responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 10:46 am →

    Can I make a big “kid” version?:)

  57. Erin responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 10:48 am →

    i love this. what a great idea! i can’t wait to make a couple for my kids.

  58. Kelsey responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 10:48 am →

    This is so cute! Now I need a girl to make it for!

  59. Mollye responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 10:57 am →

    SO cute!

  60. Bean Paulson responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 10:59 am →

    Too too cute!! My daughter is already begging for one, I see my weekend unfolding… :)

  61. RedheadEsq responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 11:08 am →

    My daughter is only 17 months, but she would spend everyday in the pool if she could. This little robe is the perfect summer project.

  62. Kathleen responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 11:09 am →

    Oh so cute and such a great pool/beach essential! I need to make one of these for each of my kids, thank you!

  63. annie responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 11:10 am →

    that is SO CUTE. i want one in my size. ooh! maybe i can make matching ones for my daughter and me!

    that’s probably lame.

  64. Carrie responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 11:10 am →

    This is too cute!!! I know my little ones would love one of these to wear to the pool. Not sure if I’ll have time for it this summer, but will definately have to get these made for next year!

  65. Victoria responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 11:12 am →

    So cute! It looks like it would dry them all really well, too!

  66. Celeste responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 11:14 am →

    This is such a cute project!

  67. Sarah responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 11:20 am →

    What a terrific idea! I never would have thought of this.

  68. Sarah S responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 11:27 am →

    This is absolutely adorable! It’s on my to-do list.

  69. Libby responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 11:27 am →

    Way too cute and perfect for the pool.

  70. Sally responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 11:39 am →

    This is way cute! I am definitely going to file this one in the “must do” category.

  71. Lael responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 11:54 am →

    Oooo. I’ve got to try this!

  72. Sarah W. responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 11:55 am →

    how adorable! my nephew will love it!

  73. Amy responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 11:56 am →

    I wish I hadn’t just bought that cover up on clearance the other day. I will be making one of these for sure – how cute?! I may adapt it to make an art smock. . . . Cute, cute, cute. I love this blog, I just found you last week. The lining a bag and magnetic button tutorials have helped me SO much! Thanks for all the inspiration!!

  74. debra responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 12:06 pm →

    Super cute! I am going to use the seahorse applique on mine!!!

  75. Tricia responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 12:07 pm →

    I love it, I printed it, I am making it this weekend.!!!!!! We have about 8 million old white(ish) towels that I was planning to tye dye anyway, this is going to make them even better!!

  76. Amy responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 12:25 pm →

    Soo cute. I just bought my first bias tape maker. I can’t wait to use it on this project.

  77. Camille responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 12:31 pm →

    So cute! Just in time for my nieces’ birthday and the rest of summer. Thanks for sharing and here’s to a chance at that cool white and red fabric. I think that would do well to inspire me in my red work quilt I’m scheming up.

    Thanks!

  78. micki responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 12:34 pm →

    what a fantastic idea!~

  79. Meredith responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 12:36 pm →

    This is adorable!

  80. Ashley H. responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 12:38 pm →

    This is adorable! I’m going to try one for my 20 month old.

  81. Amelia responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 12:42 pm →

    This is absolutely adorable! Can’t wait to try it.

  82. Ellen responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 12:44 pm →

    Oh, thank you! I have been wanting to make some plain jane hooded towels and this is so much cuter!

  83. Anne responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 12:48 pm →

    How cool. I can’t wait to get started on this project!

  84. Cami Paul responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 12:58 pm →

    I have the kids, now if only I had the pool…..

  85. jessi responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 12:59 pm →

    This is such a great idea – it’s so difficult for little ones to keep their towel on and this fixes the problem. Thanks!

  86. Melanie O. responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 12:59 pm →

    What a great idea! I can’t wait to try this!

  87. Heidi responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 1:06 pm →

    This is absolutely adorable

  88. Tammy responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 1:10 pm →

    This is exactly what I need. So cute. The kids will never be the same.

  89. Jessica responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 1:13 pm →

    What a great idea!

  90. Abby responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 1:17 pm →

    Love it! This maybe my next “go to” gift for all the nieces and nephews.

  91. Mrs. Shawn Britton responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 1:18 pm →

    That cover-up is sooo cute! And easy! Thank you!

  92. katy responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 1:19 pm →

    so clever! And it looks simple enough that a novice like myself could actually make it. thanks for sharing your great idea!

  93. Deb responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 1:26 pm →

    I love coming to your blog to see the new projects that you have going on. Thanks for the chance to win some free fabric….Everyone LOVES fabric…especially free =)….Thanks again.

    Debxxxxx

  94. Amy responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 1:31 pm →

    If only I had a little one to make this for. But…I think I’ll make one and put it away for my future grandkids! (hopefully at least 10 years away…lol)

  95. RobinE responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 1:32 pm →

    Wow! So very cute, and it seems so simple. This is definitely going on my “to-make” list. Thanks so much for sharing!

  96. Amy Hunter responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 1:36 pm →

    What a great idea! I’m going to try this.

  97. shannon responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 1:44 pm →

    This is so cute. I am going to attempt this soon–maybe before the next round of swimming lessons in a couple of weeks. This will be perfect for jumping out of the pool. Thanks for the tutorial.

  98. Kelly responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 1:47 pm →

    this is too cute! my niece may be getting a present.

  99. Blakely responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 1:48 pm →

    What a great idea

  100. Chandra responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 1:49 pm →

    what a cute idea!

  101. mary beth responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 1:57 pm →

    what a great idea! my three grandchildren will love these.

  102. Maggie responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 2:03 pm →

    THis is super cute. I love my new Clover bias tape maker and this is another use for it!

  103. Sarah responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 2:07 pm →

    I see visions of my little niece in one of these! Off to the sewing machine for me!

  104. Krissy responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 2:11 pm →

    I can’t even remember how I found your site, but I LOVE it! Thanks for all the information, I’ve got to go find stuff to cut up and sew now… lol :)

  105. Cheryl responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 2:27 pm →

    How Sweet! Reminds me of one that my mom made for me when I was little….a very long time ago.

  106. Laura responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 2:51 pm →

    I made this one for my son. Theres a photo and some things I would be more careful with here:http://nurseknits.blogspot.com/

  107. Rebecca u responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 3:22 pm →

    New to your site, love the robe and bag tutorials.

  108. Wendy responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 3:43 pm →

    Thanks for the clever tutorial!

  109. Jen O responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 3:58 pm →

    Oh, I am so going to make this. Looks like something the kiddos can wear for a long time! Thanks for the tutorial.

  110. Cheryl responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 4:49 pm →

    Loved the turorial Autum shared for the cushions and the newest one for the pool robe is too darling

  111. Beth responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 4:52 pm →

    How cute. I might make that as a bathrobe.

  112. Carrie S responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 4:58 pm →

    This is adorable! I will definately be making one of these for my little girl

  113. Charlotte responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 5:11 pm →

    Brilliant! I see future gifting. . . .

  114. Jeana responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 5:12 pm →

    This si a great idea – so useful for swimming lessons.

  115. Sara G responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 5:13 pm →

    OMG! My 15 month old daughter just found a new love for the pool. I can’t wait to make one of these robes for my little Maddy fish! Thanks for the posting.

  116. Amy responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 5:25 pm →

    what a great idea and it looks so cozy too!

  117. Carrie responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 5:33 pm →

    Thanks! This is great. My son has just outgrown his robe :)

  118. daniela responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 5:44 pm →

    this is just so perfect, i’m looking forward to one of my next projects…. definitely a favorit!
    -daniela

  119. Anary responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 6:03 pm →

    This is so cute that I am thinking to make a grow-up version!
    I loved the colors!

  120. Christie responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 6:06 pm →

    LOVE it! What a great idea!

  121. Katie Mitchell responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 6:23 pm →

    what a great idea!

  122. nicole responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 6:32 pm →

    this is adorable, and my little girl is just outgrowing her (store-bought) 2 that were gifts so I definitely want to try this out! :)

  123. margaret m. responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 7:04 pm →

    Nice. Very creative and I really love the ladybug!

  124. Christa responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 7:24 pm →

    What a cute idea, perfect for car rides home from the beach when you just do not want to put your shirts back on. Now to make my girls and me one

  125. Just Susan responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 7:27 pm →

    What a great idea. Can’t wait to try this.

  126. YayaOrchid responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 8:26 pm →

    This little robe looks like something I could whip up for my Grandson. Too cute!! Thank you for sharing.

  127. Nichole responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 8:35 pm →

    Love the ladybug!

  128. Caroline responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 8:54 pm →

    Super cute! I can’t wait to make some!

  129. Tracey responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 9:16 pm →

    Super cute!

  130. DizzyMom responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 9:40 pm →

    This is perfect for my current repurposing goals and a swim class must!

  131. Lisa responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 10:12 pm →

    Love love love it. I just love great ideas, and this is a great idea. How many extra towels do I have? Definitely enough to make a gang of these. Of course a nice new blue one would be extra special, but I love reclaiming so watch out washed up ol’ towels im comin to get you!

    Lisa

  132. Yetta responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 10:51 pm →

    A great idea and a timely post. I am making one and heading to the pool. Thank you!

  133. Crystal responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 11:40 pm →

    Oh, this would be a wonderful gift for my granddaughters for Christmas! I LOVE it!! Thank you for the easy to understand tutorial too.

  134. Liz Reese responds:
    Posted: July 25th, 2008 at 11:44 pm →

    great idea! i always forget a towel and now she can just wear one!

  135. Jen responds:
    Posted: July 26th, 2008 at 12:18 am →

    This is wonderful and especially appropriate for us as my 3yo son has just started swimming lessons (and it’s winter here in Australia!)

  136. Jennifer responds:
    Posted: July 26th, 2008 at 3:21 am →

    What a neat idea. I almost didn’t open the link because it looked like a knit sweater and heaven help me if I try tackling knitting such a big project. This is actually cute and would be great for the right out of the pool or when wet and cool at the beach.

  137. Kim responds:
    Posted: July 26th, 2008 at 5:08 am →

    This is so cute and quick and easy to put together. I have made 3 to give as gifts and see many more in the future.

  138. Leigh Graham responds:
    Posted: July 26th, 2008 at 6:20 am →

    I bought some towels specifically to do something like this and have not done it yet!! Maybe I will put those towels to use and try it!! So cute. Thanks for sharing!!

  139. Tara Re responds:
    Posted: July 26th, 2008 at 8:02 am →

    My daughter is going to love this!

  140. kelly mccaleb responds:
    Posted: July 26th, 2008 at 8:16 am →

    beautiful!

  141. LIndsay responds:
    Posted: July 26th, 2008 at 8:31 am →

    If came out soooo cute, thank you!!!

  142. Tricia responds:
    Posted: July 26th, 2008 at 9:05 am →

    Ooooohhh so cute – so many great ideas, I can’t sew fast enough! But I love the inspiration all the same….I need a good clone or a diligent nanny quick.

  143. angela responds:
    Posted: July 26th, 2008 at 9:30 am →

    I love this towel into bathing suit cover! My girls have swimming lessons next week, I hope to whip these up really quickly this weekend. Thanks for such a grreat idea.

  144. VickiT responds:
    Posted: July 26th, 2008 at 9:38 am →

    I LOVE this pool robe. What a fantastic idea and awesome tutorial. Thank you so much. I know what I’m making for my granddaughter now for sure. I’ve already printed it out and will hopefully be able to buy some towels soon and make one for her. Thank you so much for the links to those fanstastic appliques and wonderfully done instructions too. I love the multi-level appliques, especially that octopus. Too cute.
    Thanks again!

  145. Jen responds:
    Posted: July 26th, 2008 at 10:09 am →

    Awesome idea!! Can’t wait to try it!!

  146. Amanda P. responds:
    Posted: July 26th, 2008 at 10:12 am →

    Thanks for this great tutorial. I hope I can find enough time to finish before we leave for the beach. It’ll be perfect for my little guy, I wonder if I can use a hooded towel …. hmmm. It might work. Thanks again.

  147. Anna responds:
    Posted: July 26th, 2008 at 10:18 am →

    What a lovely idea and perfect! I have a wedding shower to go to on a short notice. This is such an adorable project!

  148. susan responds:
    Posted: July 26th, 2008 at 11:56 am →

    so, so cute! my four year old will love this :)

  149. Karen L responds:
    Posted: July 26th, 2008 at 12:24 pm →

    This is so darn cute and practical. A child can look good and dry off all at the same time. I will be making one or more of these for my grandchildren. Thanks so much for the “pattern”.

  150. Stacy responds:
    Posted: July 26th, 2008 at 12:30 pm →

    This is such a great idea! I’ll be making some for my little ones. Thanks for sharing this with us!

  151. Danielle responds:
    Posted: July 26th, 2008 at 12:31 pm →

    That’s such a cool idea! Thanks for the tutorial!

  152. Julia Molewyk responds:
    Posted: July 26th, 2008 at 1:30 pm →

    This is super cute! Love the idea. I will have to make this for my kids.

  153. Anna responds:
    Posted: July 26th, 2008 at 2:13 pm →

    i am starting this tonight!

  154. Organizing Mommy responds:
    Posted: July 26th, 2008 at 3:16 pm →

    Hi,

    I made it!! Check out my link:
    http://organizedeveryday.blogspot.com/2008/07/she-wanted-zebra-robe.html

    It turned out really well. I love the free pattern and easy to follow directions. Thanks for a great blog.

  155. Lori responds:
    Posted: July 26th, 2008 at 6:10 pm →

    This is just what I’ve been needing for swim meets!

  156. Ana responds:
    Posted: July 26th, 2008 at 8:06 pm →

    This is adorable! I can’t wait to give it a try!

  157. Samantha responds:
    Posted: July 26th, 2008 at 9:31 pm →

    Cute! Thanks for the tutorial!

  158. Cindy responds:
    Posted: July 27th, 2008 at 5:15 am →

    I made so many of these when my children were small……this one is far more sophisticated-I should try it again with my grandchildren! Thanks for the info!

  159. Cindy Hansen responds:
    Posted: July 27th, 2008 at 5:57 am →

    This is really cute! Can’t wait to try it.

  160. Lil' d responds:
    Posted: July 27th, 2008 at 9:13 am →

    Perfect for the wading pools, thanks!

  161. Meggles responds:
    Posted: July 27th, 2008 at 9:57 am →

    What a cute pool robe. I love the contrast of that shade of blue with the red ladybug.

  162. mims responds:
    Posted: July 27th, 2008 at 10:26 am →

    Toweltastic! can’t wait to make my own version….

  163. Becky responds:
    Posted: July 27th, 2008 at 10:36 am →

    Cute!

  164. Shaz responds:
    Posted: July 27th, 2008 at 1:09 pm →

    I love the way the lady bug looks like she’s glowing, at least at my computer screen! If only my little girl wasn’t afraid of the pool!

  165. julie Moyer responds:
    Posted: July 27th, 2008 at 2:27 pm →

    So cute. I’m gonna have to try it.

  166. Deidra responds:
    Posted: July 27th, 2008 at 4:51 pm →

    Oh, so cute. And looks so easy.

  167. Jane responds:
    Posted: July 27th, 2008 at 6:13 pm →

    I am a newbie to the sewing world, and coming to your site has completely inspired me to get on my machine, on a number of occasions!!! Thank you so much for making sewing look easy and fun. This towel ideal is completely adorble, btw!! My 14month old daughter Emilie would looks edible in this! :)

  168. debra responds:
    Posted: July 27th, 2008 at 8:37 pm →

    So cute!! I love it….thanks for sharing.

  169. sweetiep responds:
    Posted: July 27th, 2008 at 9:44 pm →

    Thanks! This is PERFECT for hot sumer days!

  170. Dawn responds:
    Posted: July 27th, 2008 at 9:58 pm →

    So cute!! These would make great gifts for kids who have summer birthdays! Thanks for the pattern!

  171. Lo responds:
    Posted: July 27th, 2008 at 10:26 pm →

    I love this idea! YOu clever devil. My daughter will really enjoy making it with me.
    Thanks!

  172. Kathy Eller responds:
    Posted: July 27th, 2008 at 10:29 pm →

    How cute would any child be in that??? I ahve a challenge–Can you come up with something that would make THIS MAMA look cute getting out of the pool?

    Kathy Eller
    http://www.handfulofellers.blogspot.com

  173. tammie responds:
    Posted: July 28th, 2008 at 5:44 am →

    my two nieces live at the pool – I have to make them each one of these!

  174. Noelia responds:
    Posted: July 28th, 2008 at 5:53 am →

    I think i can do a bigger one for myself! :D hahaha

  175. Rebecca responds:
    Posted: July 28th, 2008 at 9:22 am →

    This is really cute! It seems like if you added a hood and sized it smaller, it would be a good baby gift!

  176. kate responds:
    Posted: July 28th, 2008 at 11:20 am →

    I love it! Very inventive…

  177. Dayna responds:
    Posted: July 31st, 2008 at 2:23 pm →

    I love this!

  178. Kimmer responds:
    Posted: August 1st, 2008 at 10:32 am →

    Definitely need to make one of these for my little girl–no more blue lips at the pool for her! My big one would like one, too, but I’ll probably need to find an actual beach towel for her (read: tall).

  179. geek+nerd responds:
    Posted: August 8th, 2008 at 8:03 am →

    this is so ridiculously cute, I can’t get over it!

  180. Sarah Doyle responds:
    Posted: August 29th, 2008 at 7:16 pm →

    What an awesome pattern!! I love the ladybug applique also. Gonna make a few of these for my grandchildren. Thanks a bunch!!

    Sarah J Doyle
    http://SewingBusiness.com
    http://SarahJDoyle.com

  181. breah responds:
    Posted: November 4th, 2008 at 8:17 pm →

    This is really cute! but im not gonna make it

  182. breah responds:
    Posted: November 4th, 2008 at 8:17 pm →

    This is really cute!

  183. Grandma G responds:
    Posted: February 2nd, 2009 at 1:23 pm →

    This is such a cute idea! I just made one for my little 2-yr.-old granddaughter. You can see it here:

    http://aphotosworth.blogspot.com/2009/02/grandmas-gift-for-courtney.html

    Thanks for the tutorial!

  184. raajia responds:
    Posted: May 18th, 2009 at 8:31 am →

    I love this adorable idea! I will definately be making one of these for my little girl
    Thanks so much for the pattern and Thanks for sharing this with us!

  185. Amanda responds:
    Posted: June 14th, 2009 at 6:55 pm →

    Sweet! I’m a huge fan of your site, and always marvel at how many of my Googled “sewing tutorials” lead me back here. Today, I searched for “child bathroom tutorial” and hit your site. Once again, thanks!

  186. Judy responds:
    Posted: June 18th, 2009 at 5:26 pm →

    Great robe for the kids..Looks very simple and I am going to make some tonight..When I was little my mother made us kids towel robes and I loved mine .Wore it all the time at camp.I am glad I found out how to make them ,my Mom could not remember how..Thanks, Judy

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