DIY RUFFLE WRAP SKIRT - Beginner friendly - Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern]
DIY Ruffle Wrap Skirt
Let’s make a ruffle wrap skirt together!
You won't believe how simple and fun it is. I've got the ultimate step-by-step guide for a stunning long wrap skirt, complete with making your very own ruffle wrap skirt sewing pattern tailored to your measurements. Don't worry if you're a beginner – I'll guide you through it like a pro!
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
1.5m Soft cotton fabric (1.64 yards)
Paper
Pen
Measuring tape
Ruler
Sewing machine
Matching thread
MAKING THE PATTERNS
Here’s the pattern for the project. To get a clear understanding of all the measurements needed for the pattern, watch the video from 1:07 to 3:40. Remember, you can adjust these measurements to fit your own dimensions!
THE BACK PATTERN
The back pattern
Start drawing the ruffle wrap skirt pattern on paper. Draw the waistline measurement, which should be a quarter of your waist size plus an additional 4cm (1.57 inches).
Draw another straight line at 20cm (7.87 inches). This is the width from the belly button to the widest part of your backside.
The length of the second straight line is 24cm (9.44 inches). This is a quarter of my hip measurement, plus 1cm (0.39 inches).
Draw a line to connect the two sidelines, as shown.
From the first line, measure 2cm (0.78 inches) and draw a curved line.
Measure and draw the length of the DIY wrap skirt. Draw this on the folded line. The measurement of your skirt should be from the belly button to the knee.
On the adjacent line, make a 60cm (23.62 inches) mark (5cm or 1.96 inches shorter than the length). Then, draw a curve downward to connect to the original folded length line, as shown.
Cut the skirt. This is the back part.
THE FRONT PATTERN
To make the front part, simply trace the back piece on paper.
Hand draw to continue the curved line from the back to the front.
Measure the front waistline to 32cm (12.6 inches, half of your waist size) and make a mark. Use this mark as a guide for drawing the curve.
The front pattern
SEWING THE SKIRT
THE BODICE
After you have both patterns, apply them to the fabric. You should have one big back piece and two front pieces.
Pin each front piece to the side seams, as shown. Then, carefully sew the side seams.
Measure the length of the skirt. Start from the top, and measure the side curves to the other top side. This will be for your ruffles.
THE RUFFLE
Cut a long rectangle at 14cm (5.51 inches) wide and twice the length of the skirt. You can even join the strips, should the length not fit in one entire piece.
Cut some curves at the short ends of the strip.
On one end of the strip, fold the raw edge over twice, and pin. This may take a while, but to ensure a neat finish, it’s totally worth it. Then, go ahead and sew the fold as close to the edge as possible.
On the other side of the strip, make a loose seam.
Gather the fabric to create small ruffles. Make sure that the length of the strip is the same length as the outer skirt.
Go ahead and connect the gathered side to the side of the skirt. First, connect the two ends on either side and then the rest after.
Then sew to secure both layers.
THE DARTS (Optional)
Create two marks at the back to shorten the waist measurement, ensuring it's half of your waist size.
After measuring the current width of the waist at the back, draw 2 triangles facing each other with 2cm width and around 13cm length at the middle of one side of the back.
Fold 2 triangles together.
Then, sew to create the darts.
THE WAISTBAND
Cut a long rectangle that measures 6cm (2.36 inches) in width and approximately 200cm (78.74 inches) long.
Connect the middle of the rectangle to the side of the fabric that will be placed on top of the other side.
Pin the whole waistband, right sides touching, as shown. Then, sew to secure.
Fold the top edge of the waistband over by 1cm (0.39 inches) and again over the bottom seam. Pin all around and sew.
The last step is to make a small hole to insert the side strap. Make this hole on the side where the flap overlaps the other. Use a seam ripper for this part.
Be sure only to do this right under the waistband.
DIY Ruffle Wrap Skirt
Woohoo, you’re ready to strut your new DIY ruffle wrap skirt!
This is a great versatile item to have in your summer wardrobe.
I hope you found this tutorial on how to make a ruffle wrap skirt easy to follow and that you'll try and make your own DIY wrap skirt too.
