How to Make a Wrap Skirt to Fit Any Size
First take your measurements., Calculate A, B, and C. For Example: With hips "X" measuring 36" and desired length "Y" measuring 30"., Draw a trapezoid on a piece of newspaper using your calculations for A, B, and C. , Use the pattern to cut three...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: First take your measurements.
Measure around your waist or hips, wherever you want the top of the skirt to be (we'll call this measurement "X").
Now measure the desired length of your finished skirt (we'll call this measurement "Y").
X = waist/hip circumference; Y = length -
Step 2: Calculate A
The top of trapezoid "A" should equal 30% of
1.5 times your waist measurement "X" after adding 3 inches (7.6 cm) for seam allowances. (Use the formula A = * .3.) A = 36 + 3 = 39, 39 *
1.5 = 59, 59 * .3 = 18 The length of trapezoid "B" should be your desired finished length "Y" plus
1.5 inches (3.8 cm) for seams. (Use the formula B = Y +
1.5.) B = 30 +
1.5 = 32 The bottom of trapezoid "C" should equal 40% of
1.5 times your waist measurement "X" after adding 3 inches (7.6 cm) for seams. (Use the formula C = * .4.) C = 36 + 3 = 39, 39 *
1.5 = 59, 59 * .4 = 24 ,,, Make sure to sew with the correct sides of fabric together! Connect the three trapezoids on the "wrong" sides of the fabric, so when you wear your skirt, you won't see the stitches. , Attach a button and sew a buttonhole where red dots are shown in the previous diagram.
The dot on the left should be the hole and the dot in the center panel is the button, so you should sew the button on the inside of the garment. ,, -
Step 3: and C. For Example: With hips "X" measuring 36" and desired length "Y" measuring 30".
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Step 4: Draw a trapezoid on a piece of newspaper using your calculations for A
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Step 5: and C.
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Step 6: Use the pattern to cut three trapezoids out of your favorite fabric.
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Step 7: Sew the trapezoids together at two seams as shown in the diagram along the blue lines.
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Step 8: Finish the waistband
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Step 9: bottom hem
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Step 10: and open sides as desired.
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Step 11: Attach two ties
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Step 12: shown as green wavy lines in the diagram.
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Step 13: Then wrap
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Step 14: button
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Step 15: and you're done!
Detailed Guide
Measure around your waist or hips, wherever you want the top of the skirt to be (we'll call this measurement "X").
Now measure the desired length of your finished skirt (we'll call this measurement "Y").
X = waist/hip circumference; Y = length
The top of trapezoid "A" should equal 30% of
1.5 times your waist measurement "X" after adding 3 inches (7.6 cm) for seam allowances. (Use the formula A = * .3.) A = 36 + 3 = 39, 39 *
1.5 = 59, 59 * .3 = 18 The length of trapezoid "B" should be your desired finished length "Y" plus
1.5 inches (3.8 cm) for seams. (Use the formula B = Y +
1.5.) B = 30 +
1.5 = 32 The bottom of trapezoid "C" should equal 40% of
1.5 times your waist measurement "X" after adding 3 inches (7.6 cm) for seams. (Use the formula C = * .4.) C = 36 + 3 = 39, 39 *
1.5 = 59, 59 * .4 = 24 ,,, Make sure to sew with the correct sides of fabric together! Connect the three trapezoids on the "wrong" sides of the fabric, so when you wear your skirt, you won't see the stitches. , Attach a button and sew a buttonhole where red dots are shown in the previous diagram.
The dot on the left should be the hole and the dot in the center panel is the button, so you should sew the button on the inside of the garment. ,,
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