A must have item in my bag... the Sarong.

One of the most useful items I pack when traveling is a sarong.  It is lightweight and can be used in many different ways.

The Sarong…

A large rectangular or square piece of fabric.  It is available in a variety of fabrics and colors.  My favorite is a soft cotton fabric that is not transparent and has a nice drape.

What to use it for…

Your creativity is the only thing that will limit how you can use this little bit of fabric!

Ideas for clothing...

-      A beach cover-up. Wrap it around your waist or under your arms for a more covered look. Tie the upper corners together to keep it in place.

-      A scarf or head covering.  It works equally as well to protect you on a windy or sunny day as it does to cover your head in places of worship.

-      A fashion accessory. There is nothing like a pop of color to make you feel like you haven’t been wearing the same outfit for three days straight. Tie your sarong around and around for a fun chunky scarf or belt.

-      Fold it in half and tie it around your waist for a short skirt or leave it long for more coverage.

-      A Dress with several styles

   Draped Dress:

1)    Hold two corners on the long side of your sarong and tie them behind your neck.

2)    Grab the side edges below your waist and gather up a few inches to pull behind you.

3)    Slide both edges all the way around to one of your hips and knot the edges together.

   The Toga:

1)    Hold two corners on the long side of the sarong and wrap it behind your back horizontally.

2)    Wrap one corner all the way around your body and tuck it under your arm. Pull the corner over the back of the shoulder.

3)    Keep a hold of that corner with one hand while pulling the other corner in front of your shoulder and tie the two corners into a knot at your shoulder so the fabric drapes down the front of your arm.

   Wrap Dress:

1)    Again hold the two corners on the long side of the sarong and wrap it behind your back horizontally.

2)    Bring one end across your body to the opposite shoulder.

3)    Wrap the other end underneath your bust, around your back and to the opposite shoulder.

4)    Tie both ends at the shoulder.

Multi-purpose ideas...

-      No place to sit but on the ground? Pull out your sarong for a ground cover to sit on.

-      Need some shade? Tie it to something to create a makeshift tent.

-      Layover in a chilly airport? Use it for a lightweight blanket.

-      No towel handy? Use it to dry off with the extra advantage that it dries out itself very quickly.

-      It can be used as a screen or curtain to shield you from others. If you are sharing your accommodation it can be strung between the beds for a bit of privacy.  If you find yourself at the beach with no place to change into your swimming suit have a friend hold it out in a circle to create a changing room. Or it can be used as a curtain over a window or to block the sun or a light.

-      An extra tote bag!  With a little creative tying of 

    the corners it becomes an awesome bag.

A fun choice to consider... La Leela Super Soft Sarong

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