Sewing Pattern_Wrap Around Skirt

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Note: These instructions are for a Reversible Wrap Around skirt. In theinstructions I refer to Skirt A and B, this is instead of referring to the inside andoutside, since both sides can be worn on the outside. I include two options for howto cut out and piece the fabric together. They are titled Continuous and Pieced.There are also two options for finishing the waistband. Both options will work, andthe finished appearance of both, are similar, I just included them so you coulddecide which you thought would be easiest.

Supplies

Fabric (at least 2 patterns, and you can use up to 4)

Scrap String or Yarn

Two Pencils

Paper

Tape

Button Foot for sewing machine

Standard Sewing accessories (machine, thread, pins, scissors)

Chart at end of these instructions for figuring out the conversion of decimals to fractions

Note: Seam allowance, I use to make things easy. When making a doll version, Iwould recommend instead.

Creating the Pattern:

I tape printer paper together to form a piece large enough to make the pattern.

Method #1:

Measure the individuals waist. Example 20

Divide by pi (3.14) to get the diameter.

Divide Diameter by 2, this is your working number.


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For a childs skirt you can probably use a protractor, to make a circle, by settingthe distance between the pencil and the metal point to be the same as the workingnumber. Draw a Circle.

If you dont have a protractor, or your working number is too large for yourprotractor, you can make one of your own. Tie two pencils together with a piece ofstring or yarn. You want the distance between the two points of the pencil to bethe same as the working number.

Hold one pencil stable, draw your circle with the other pencil. You will now havethe waist circle. Next you need to decide how long you want your skirt to be. If you want it to be 10 long you will add 10.5 to the working number. The extra .5 isfor the seam allowance on the hem edge. Now set your make shift protractor tothe new number. Use the same center point that you used for your first circle.Draw a circle. That is the hem edge.

Next, fold your pattern in 4ths. You can cut along the folds to cut a circle. Thisis your pattern.

You can use the pattern in a couple ways, both are outlined below, one after theother.

Method #2:

Determine measurements as above. Instead of making a full circle, you can set thepoint of your protractor (or pencil combo) on the corner of a square of paper tocreate your circle that will be your finished pattern piece. The corner must be90 degrees for this to work properly. Make a semi circle that reaches from one 90

degree edge to the other with the stable point of your protractor at the smallestpoint on the corner. This will save paper, over method #1. Photo shows positioningof makeshift protractor with stable red in the corner and working blue creatingthe semi-circle.


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Continuous Skirt: (easiest for a childs skirt)

Take the number you used for the larger circle and multiply by 2. Cut a square offabric that is the same size as that number. Fold in 4ths and place the pattern toline up with both edges.

Cut along waist line and hem line. Do this for both fabrics, to create 2 skirts, A&B.


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Open the Quarter Circle to a Half Circle. Cut one of the folds to allow for thefabric to be open, and not a closed circle.

Fold your pattern piece in thirds (I recommend folding 1 third under, and notcutting the pattern. This way you can reuse it repeatedly.) Place the 2/3 patternpiece on a single layer of fabric to cut 1 front flap from both fabrics. This is theflap that will allow for extra fabric to create a wrap. You will need two, one forSkirt A and one for Skirt B. In the example, I used the dots on the floral side and

the floral on the dots side, only using 2 fabrics. You can be very creative with yourfabric choices here. Suggestions are given at the end of the tutorial.


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Now you need a waist band. For a child size, you can do this in one piece, but for anadult size you may need to join two pieces.

Decide how wide you want the waist band, which will also create your ties. Takethe desired width, multiply by 2 and add 1. For a 2 inch waist band you will cut a5 strip. To determine length you will take the waist dimension, add the length ofthe front panel waist end, and add about 16, to allow for overhang used for theties. The dimension of 16 will allow for 8 on each side, but you can vary thatlength to make the ties longer or shorter.

If you are making this for an adult you may need to take the total length of your

waist band, divide by 2, add 1 and cut two pieces that long. You will sew themtogether along the short edge with a 1/2 seam allowance.

Sewing:

Pin the flap to the left side of one skirt piece and to the right side of the other.Example: I pinned the Dots to the right side of the floral fabric below. Then Istitched the floral fabric to the left side of the Dot fabric. This is so the frontflaps match up when you pin skirt A and Skirt B together. Stitch using seamallowance and press flat.


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Pin along short edges and the hem, matching the seam created by adding the flap.Stitch Skirt A and Skirt B together along the short edge and hem, leaving thewaist edge raw.

Cut corners and clip notches along hemline.


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Turn right side out. I iron at this point to be sure everything is lined up. Afterironing, you can top stitch along short edges and hem. Topstitching will add afinished look, as well as keep Skirt A and B together during washing, to allow foreasy ironing later.

Waistband Option #1:

(Option #2 is shown in the Pieced skirt instructions)

Lay one raw edge of waistband along the raw waist edge of skirt. Pin. Stitch alongthe skirt waist.

Clip along the seam created. This will provide the ease necessary to stitch thewaist band to the top and have it lay flat. Once you clip, iron seam.


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Finish the ends of the ties by folding the corners in, to create triangles that arethe same size on each side. Then fold the end over at the edge of the triangles.Press to keep in place. Fold the fabric along end and pin.

Fold from raw edge of waist band.

Fold waistband over raw waist edge and then fold the raw side of waist band tomatch sewn side. Include ties, to finish those edges too.


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Starting at one end, stitch along one short end, across the length of the waistband and ties, finishing by stitching the last short side of the tie.

Approximately 3 in (towards skirt, away from the front flap), from the seam linewhere you attached the front flap, put a button hole on the waist band. If yourband is thin you can have the button hole run lengthwise, or if you have a widewaist band you can have it running up and down across the waist band.

Enjoy your new creation!


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Pieced Skirt:

(Best for an older child or adult size, though for the tutorial I made it the sizefor a doll to make photography easier):

Using your pattern, add a seam allowance to each side, but not the waist or hem,as that allowance is already build into the pattern. Cut 4 pieces of fabric fromboth fabrics. Fold your pattern into thirds and using 2/3 of the pattern piece cut your front flaps. You can use contrasting fabric, so the front flap is the same asthe opposite side skirt on both, or you can use the same fabric as your main skirt.

Now you need a waist band. For a child size, you can do this in one piece, but for anadult size you may need to join two pieces.

Decide how wide you want the waist band, which will also create your ties. Takethe desired width, multiply by 2 and add 1. For a 2 inch waist band you will cut a5 strip. To determine length you will take the waist dimension, and add about 16,to allow for overhang used for the tie. If you are making this for an adult you mayneed to take the length, divide by 2, add 1 and cut two pieces that long. You willsew them together along the short edge with a seam allowance.


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Cut corners and notches along hemline.

Turn right side out. I iron at this point to be sure everything is lined up. AfterIroning, you can top stitch along short edges and hem.

Waistband Option #2:

(Option #1 is shown in the instructions for the continuous skirt above)Fold waistband in half lengthwise. Stitch the two short ends. Cut corners, and turn rightside out.


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Lay one raw edge of waistband along the raw waist edge of skirt. Pin. Stitch alonglength of skirt waist. Fold with seam along the tie pieces of the waist band.

Clip along the seam created. This will provide the ease necessary to stitch thewaist band to the top and have it lay flat. Once you clip, iron seam.


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Fold waistband over raw waist edge and then fold the raw side of waist band tomatch sew side. Include ties, to finish those edges too.

Starting at one end sew the length of the waistband, using a seam allowance.

Approximately 3 in, from the seam line where you attached the front flap, put abutton hole on the waist band. If your band is thin you can have the button holerun lengthwise, or if you have a wide waist band you can have it running the up and

down across the waist band.

Enjoy your new creation!


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Dont want to use as much fabric? Dont want it reversible? Follow sameinstructions, only making one skirt side. Hem the two short sides, and the hem, or

complete with Bias tape. Complete waist band as instructed.Fabric options:

Skirt A can be made with two fabrics, which can be reversed for Skirt B. This isthe method I used. Skirt A Main Skirt Fabric is the same as Skirt B front flap,and Skirt B Main Skirt Fabric is the same as Skirt A front flap.

Use 4 different fabrics, for each of the 4 parts, Skirt A Main and Front Flap,Skirt B and Front Flap.

You can have lots of fun with fabrics if you use the pieced method and make eachindividual piece from a different fabric.

Use the Front Panels for Artwork. Use the piece as a canvas to apply appliqu,Iron artwork to, quilting, painting, print Gocco the options are endless.

Helpful resources:

Great Tutorial for making Bias Tape:http://pir8.freeservers.com/quilting/CBT/cbt-webpage.pdf

A chart to convert decimal Inch to a fraction when figuring out yourdiameter:

1/16 .06251/8 .1251/4 .253/8 .3755/8 .6251/2 .503/4 .757/8 .875
http://pir8.freeservers.com/quilting/CBT/cbt-webpage.pdfhttp://pir8.freeservers.com/quilting/CBT/cbt-webpage.pdf

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