Auntie Susan's Sewing - 84 - Sun Cover for Road Trips
We are moving from Colorado to Ottawa soon, and will be spending about a week driving in the car. I didn't want to keep applying sunblock throughout the day (my skin is very sun-sensitive), so I starting thinking about some kind of coverup that I could easily take on and off, and only covered the areas of skin that would be exposed while riding in a car. I used Vogue 8572 as a base pattern (because it was the first jewel-neck top pattern that I found in my supply), lengthened the sleeves to go past my fingers (they can be easily rolled up if needed), and shortened the bodice to measure about 6 inches. The back I kept open like a hospital gown so it can be put on and taken off quickly (and my hair wouldn't get messed up). The fabric is a light weight polyester jersey knit. I chose a dark colour for sun protection and because it will be worn in the car for a week, and I don't plan on doing a lot of laundry while on the road. I thought about purchasing the new SPF fabrics, but then looked at the tops my husband wears for running and riding his bike - it's just a plain polyester knit, and he does not get sun exposure through the shirts. I made arm covers from the same fabric for my husband, just simple tubes with elastic on top and bottom. He doesn't wear v-neck tops, so was not interested in covering his chest.
Sun Cover for Road Trips
We are moving from Colorado to Ottawa soon, and will be spending about a week driving in the car. I didn't want to keep applying sunblock throughout the day (my skin is very sun-sensitive), so I starting thinking about some kind of coverup that I could easily take on and off, and only covered the areas of skin that would be exposed while riding in a car. I used Vogue 8572 as a base pattern (because it was the first jewel-neck top pattern that I found in my supply), lengthened the sleeves to go past my fingers (they can be easily rolled up if needed), and shortened the bodice to measure about 6 inches. The back I kept open like a hospital gown so it can be put on and taken off quickly (and my hair wouldn't get messed up). The fabric is a light weight polyester jersey knit. I chose a dark colour for sun protection and because it will be worn in the car for a week, and I don't plan on doing a lot of laundry while on the road. I thought about purchasing the new SPF fabrics, but then looked at the tops my husband wears for running and riding his bike - it's just a plain polyester knit, and he does not get sun exposure through the shirts. I made arm covers from the same fabric for my husband, just simple tubes with elastic on top and bottom. He doesn't wear v-neck tops, so was not interested in covering his chest.
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6/19/2013 9:39:26 PM