Sew our fun wrap skirt pattern!

Got a floral print in your stash? Bows and blooms work wonderfully with Debbie Wainhouse's DIY free wrap skirt pattern!

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Published: September 25, 2023 at 11:00 am

Learn how to make your own simple wrap skirt and you'll have an instant summer wardrobe staple to layer up on summer nights or wear over swimwear on the beach. We'll show you how to make a DIY wrap skirt with this step by step and video guide.

If you're new to making clothes, this wrap skirt pattern is the perfect place to start. The beauty of this easy project is you don't need any paper pattern cutting skills to try making your own clothes, and it's free of fiddly dressmaking techniques too.

So reach for your sewing machine and practise your dressmaking skills with this beginner-friendly wrap skirt pattern. A lightweight, drapey crepe or viscose fabric would work well for this skirt.

New to sewing? Take a look at our how to use a sewing machine guide and beginner's guide to sewing.

Important notes about this wrap skirt pattern

  • We used a rust floral print viscose fabric. Shop more beautiful rust floral print fabrics on Etsy.
  • 1.5m (1¾yd) of 115cm (45in) width fabric will make a skirt up to approx a UK size 16. For sizes larger than this you may need to purchase 140cm (55in) width fabric.
  • The elastic requirement will depend on your waist measurement.

Free wrap skirt pattern

You will need:

  • Fabric (1.5m x 115cm – 1¾yd x 45in)
  • Elastic (See notes for details) (Wide elastic: 1m – 11⁄8 yd)
  • Snap fastener
  • Thread
  • Basic sewing kit
  • Sewing machine

Make a range of skirts to fill your wardrobe

Now that you know how to sew a wrap skirt, why stop at just one? They’re so quick and easy to make, you can quickly fill up your wardrobe with a range of wrap around skirts made in all of your favourite fabrics. From solid colours to stunning stripes and pretty prints, you can make a wrap around skirt to match any outfit!

Find even more styles of skirt patterns

Once you’ve made this free wrap skirt pattern, why not try advancing your skills as well as adding some variation to your wardrobe with this collection on fabulous skirt sewing patterns from Gathered.

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