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Safety Notice: Handmade items made from this pattern may contain small parts or long cords that pose choking or strangulation risks. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Please see the full safety disclaimer at sewmag.co.uk/safety.
This quick and easy skirt is ideal if you have never made clothes before, as the simple concept means no complicated pattern to follow. All you need to do is choose a pretty fabric and find a spare afternoon. Once completed, you’re sure to receive endless compliments from friends and family.
Sew a wrap skirt
Cut out the pattern pieces as described in the cutting guide. Do this by simply drawing straight onto the wrong side of your fabric with a washable pen or tailor’s chalk, then cut out.
Fold the waistband/tie piece in half lengthways, right sides together, and create an angle at one end. Sew along the two short edges. Turn the right way around and tuck in the 1cm seam allowance along the open long edge and press. Starting at one end, top stitch along for 50cm close to the open edge. This creates the tie that wraps around.
Take the skirt piece that you have cut out and hem two short and one long edge. Along the remaining 2m edge, work two rows of long machine stitching, 5mm apart. Secure the threads at one end, then pull the two top threads at the other so that the fabric gathers together.
Continue gathering the fabric evenly until it measures 1.5m, the same size as the gap you have left in the waistband. Insert the gathered skirt panel into the waistband and pin in place. Top stitch to secure in place.
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