DIY Two Piece Swim Cover UP!

Hello friends!
I’m back and so happy to share more garments that I made for my vacation! My family and I went on a vacation back in July, and I was able to make 14 garments. I will post all garments as I wore them daily until all 14 makes have been posted!
In today’s post, I am sharing a two-piece bathing suit cover-up set that I made by using two different patterns, and the same fabric to make the set come together! This set brings together garment numbers 3 & 4. If you missed garment numbers 1 & 2, you can read the post by clicking here! You can also watch the full detailed video of all garments by clicking here!
I absolutely love this set and I feel that it is definitely one of my favorite swim suit cover ups yet!! I used McCall’s 8256 to make the top (you can find that here), and I used New Look 6271 to make the pants (you can find that here). Both patterns are super easy to make, and I also made a sew along for the pants (you can find that here). The top only takes four pattern pieces, and the pants also only uses four pattern pieces. Very easy breezy! Below you will find photos, and underneath the photos you will find TWO detailed typed pattern reviews. One for the top and one for the pants.

Pattern Review – Top
Pattern Number: McCalls 8256. You can find it here!
Pattern Description: McCall’s Sewing Pattern Misses’ Tops. Learn to sew binding and gathering on this easy going, pull-over tops with gathered neckline and binding that have raglan sleeves with options for a puff sleeve and a long sleeve with elastic casing. View A is a tank top and View C has flowy flutter sleeve.
Views: There are four views to this pattern. I made view D, which is the longest sleeves, a neck binding with gathers and elastic to complete the hem of the sleeves.
FABRIC Recommendations:  Lawn, Cotton Blends, Poplin and Stable Knits
Sewing Skill Level: Very Easy and I do agree for all views.
Pattern Pieces: There are four pattern pieces to view D.  The front, back, sleeves and neck binding. 
Notions Needed: Thread and 1/4 inch elastic
Pattern Sizing: XS – XXL
Size that I Cut: I made a L. It fit fine, but I would have prefereed it to be a bit more loose. next time, I will size up. Do keep in mind that this pattern runs big, which is why I didn’t cut a larger size to begin with.
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope? Yes, it does.
Were the instructions easy to follow? Yes, they were very easy to follow.
What did you particularly like about the pattern?  I like the style of it, the ease of sewing it, that it only has a few pattern pieces, that I can wear it with jeans and a tank later, and that it covered my whole upper portion of my body.
What did you particularly dislike about the pattern?  Nothing
Did I learn any new Techniques: No
Did I have a first time experience: No
Fabric Used:  Cotton Mes
Purchased:  Textile Discount Outlet in Chicago for $2.99 per yard (60″). You can find the shop here.
Buttons Used: None
Alterations or changes: No
Any modification recommendations: No
Would you recommend it to others? Yes!  
Availability: This pattern is available to purchase at JoAnn Fabrics, Hobby Lobby and on the Simplicity website. You can find it here!
Pairings:. Matching pants and leopard flops.

Pattern Review – Pants
Pattern Number: New Look 6271. You can find it here!
Pattern Description: New Look Sewing Pattern Misses’ Skirt in Three Lengths and Pants or Shorts. Make a bottom for any outfit at any time of year with these skirts and wide leg pants or shorts. Long skirt has contrasting lower hem band. All items have elastic drawstring waist.
Views: There are four views to this pattern. The views are a combination of pants, skirts and shorts.
FABRIC Recommendations:  All woven types, but I used a knit.
Sewing Skill Level: The skill level is average on the pattern, but the pants are easy. I did omit the button holes for the drawstring because I did not want the drawstring
Pattern Pieces: I used four pattern pieces to the make the pants. The front, back, pockets and waist band. This pattern does not come with a pocket pattern piece, but I added them by using the pocket from pattern New Look 6737 (you can find it here).
Notions Needed: 1 1/4 yard of 3/4″ elastic.
Pattern Sizing: 10-22
Size that I Cut: I cut a size 20.
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope? Yes, it does.
Were the instructions easy to follow? Yes, they were very easy to follow with wonderful step by step instructions.
What did you particularly like about the pattern?  I like the style of it, the ease of sewing it, and how it fit on my body. I especially like how wide they are.
What did you particularly dislike about the pattern?  Nothing
Did I learn any new Techniques: No
Did I have a first time experience: No.
Fabric Used:  Cotton
Purchased:  Textile Discount Outlet in Chicago for $2.99 per yard (60″). You can find the shop here.
Buttons Used: None
Alterations or changes: Yes, increased the height of the waistband.
Any modification recommendations: No
Would you recommend it to others? Yes!  
Availability: This pattern is available to purchase at JoAnn Fabrics, Hobby Lobby and on the Simplicity website. You can find it here.
Pairings: Matching top.