The McCall's 6556 Fashion Star swimsuit cover up

We just returned home from a 10-day motorcycle trip. Actually, that's not quite accurate.  Yes we were vacationing for 10 days, but my hubby rode the motorcycle to our destination while I followed behind in the car.  I joined him on the bike to explore the city once we were settled into our hotel room.

Knowing we would have access to a pool and hot tub at our hotel,  before we left I pulled out McCall's 6556, a Fashion Star dress pattern, thinking it would be perfect as a swimsuit cover up. An hour and 2-1/2 yards of fabric later, I had myself a new cover up.

Believe me, it was much more fun to walk the hotel hallways wearing this rather than wrapped in a towel. 

Front of McCall's 6556 "dress"

Back of McCall's 6556 "dress"

Side drape of McCall's 6556 "dress"

The fabric is a lightweight knit from Hancock Fabrics,  The gray stripes alternate with sheer "lace" stripes.  I cut a 12 at the shoulder/neckline and tapered out to a 14 for the balance of the garment. 

When this pattern was released I was immediately drawn to the asymmetrical style, however didn't think I'd have an opportunity to wear it. After all, I live in a suburb where most folks don shorts and sloppy  tees when running errands and I work in an environment that is both conservative and casual. Now that I've sewn it I've changed my mind.  I'm going to make myself one that I can pair with leggings for one of my date nights with my hubby. 

I'm off to shop my closet for the right piece of fabric....
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