Beach Towel Changing Poncho- DIY

A easy sewing project for the industrious, budget minded surfer, swimmer or anyone lacking the item necessary to securely change out of a wetsuit or bathing suit in public places. Save money with this easy to follow tutorial and make one for yourself!
A step by step tutorial on how to make a changing robe with two thrifted beach sized towels. An easy level sewing project with basic sewing knowledge needed. Features include everything you need and nothing you don't- a roomy kangaroo pocket with hidden safety lanyard for keys. Hood with a drawcord for keeping wet hair protected. Measuring steps for customizing size for the width you need for for changing- for any size person.
Time breakdown:
:38 Step 1- Making the Pocket
1:34 Step 2- Pocket Placement
4:26 Step 3- Making the Hood
7:25 Step 4- Sewing the Sides Together
8:42. Step 5- Adding a Drawcord

Music credits:
Savannah (Sketch) by Kevin MacLeod
Tango de Manzana by Kevin MacLeod
Cuban Sandwich by Kevin MacLeod

[bernardinelermite]

Probably the most beautiful changing poncho I have seen on all internet !

[carolinejdh]

Best changing robe instructions, so easy to follow, thank you 😊

[lc]

Agree with everyone below- Best tutorial out there!! And such a good reminder to not sew over the pocket hole!!

[tracygaytor]

I made one of these using your tutorial as inspiration. Thank you, saved me a few pounds.

[RainyDayBookshelf]

Ah cool beans!!! Thank you. Woke up this morning with the crazy idea that I wanted to make one of these for my surfing husbands birthday present tomorrow. Had a scout around Youtube and this is the BEST tutorial. Off to find some towels now!

[AnnRicci]

This tutorial is WONDERFUL. I just came across a "towel poncho" on the world-wide web and it was $80.00. I always go to the thrift store to get large pieces of fabric for practice sewing. Sheets///even shower curtains. Going to look for beach towels .... tomorrow !! Thank You

[pastda]

Wow, you did a great job. Thanks for the tutorial.

[jessblaikie]

I've now made two ponchos using this tutorial. So simple and such a $ saver. Thank you!

[emilyredmond]

Thank you for this tutorial! Did a long search and yours is definitely the best one I've found. Made one for my spearfisher husband as a gift and he loves it

[seabreeze]

It’s great for learning purposes, that you used two plain towels.
Easy for people following to understand which is front, which is back. Thank you.

Longer stitch length
Walking foot
Helps the multiple layered, textured fabric, sewing
(I’ve sewn a lot with towel fabric)

[thetalkingfly]

Perfect for after ice hole swimming! Cheers, Steve aka The Talking Fly

[lindadenty]

Fantastic video. Best one I've found. Keen to make one myself now. Thanks for the video.

[karabelgrove]

Thanks for this, I just followed along step by step and made myself a great swim poncho.

[sarahglenn]

This was a fantastic tutorial! I made a cool towel poncho with 2 fluffy towels from Walmart that I tie-dyed. Perfect for my kiddo in swim team! Thanks so much!

[PoorLeno]

EXACTLY what I was looking for. Many thanks.

[jannloden]

thank you. I just made this. turned out great. j.

[augustinekopa]

I really loved this video thank you for sharing

[merrymacmurphy]

This is what I have been looking for. Great tutorial, thank you so much. I am going to make one today.

[karenjon]

You’ve done a great job on this tutorial. Thanks so much!!!

[raaziamacdonald]

You've done an amazing job! It looks fantastic. Thank you for the tutorial.