Convertible garment

Abstract

A multi-function garment is disclosed that can be fashioned into a variety of styles without alteration or tailoring. In embodiments, fabric is formed into a center panel and two wing portions, which allows the garment to be fashioned into a number of unique styles.

1 . A convertible garment comprising:
 a substantially rectangular center panel;   first and second wing panels;   a first wing seam joining a portion of said center panel to a portion of said first wing panel;   a second wing seam joining a portion of said center panel to a portion of said second wing panel;   a first shoulder seam joining a portion of said center panel to a portion of said first wing panel;   a second shoulder seam joining a portion of said center panel to a portion of said second wing panel;   a center seam joining a portion of said first and second wing panels;   wherein said first and second wing panels are attached to said center panel at an angle to form a slit between said center panels and said wing panel.   
     
     
         2 . The convertible garment of  claim 1  wherein armholes are formed on either side of said center panel. 
     
     
         3 . The convertible garment of  claim 2  wherein said first and second wing panels have at least one edge that is arcuate. 
     
     
         4 . The convertible garment of  claim 2  wherein said first and second wing panels have at least one edge that is cut to accommodate the shape of the adjacent area of said center panel. 
     
     
         5 . (canceled) 
     
     
         6 . A method of using a convertible garment comprising the steps of:
 providing a garment having a substantially rectangular center panel, first and second wing panels, a first wing seam joining a portion of said center panel to a portion of said first wing panel, a second wing seam joining a portion of said center panel to a portion of said second wing panel, a first shoulder seam joining a portion of said center panel to a portion of said first wing panel, a second shoulder seam joining a portion of said center panel to a portion of said second wing panel, a center seam joining a portion of said first and second wing panels;   wherein said first and second wing panels are attached to said center panel at an angle to form a slit between said center panels and said wing panel   placing the arms through a pair of armholes formed in the garment;   wrapping the first and second armholes around the body; and   tying the garment into the desired style.   
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 6  further including the step of using a belt to define the style of wear of the garment. 
     
     
         8 . A convertible garment comprising:
 a substantially rectangular center panel;   means for providing coverage to the wearer adjacent said center panel; and   means for defining a slit adjacent said center panel.   
     
     
         9 . The absorbent panel of  claim 1  wherein said opposing movement causes the absorbent panel to close onto itself.