Midi Wrap Skirt with Button Closure
Introducing a chic women's sewing pattern for a midi-length wrap skirt featuring an asymmetric front closure secured with a series of buttons and a stylish buckle detail.
When To Wear
This versatile midi skirt is perfect for a range of warmer weather occasions and smart-casual ensembles, ideal for:
- Elevated Casual Outings: Pair with simple tops for a sophisticated yet relaxed daytime look.
- Vacation & Resort Wear: Its breathable fabric recommendations make it suitable for comfortable and stylish travel.
- Work-Appropriate Style: When crafted in a professional fabric, it offers a polished option for the office.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: A-line, midi-length skirt with an elegant drape.
Waist: High-rise fitted waistband provides a structured and flattering fit.
Closure: Asymmetric wrap-front closure secured with a row of six buttons down the wearer's left side, complemented by a decorative buckle and strap detail at the right side of the waistband.
Pockets: Two functional rectangular patch pockets with flaps are placed on the wearer's left front panel.
Back: Clean back design with waist darts for shaping.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires skills in waistband application, creating buttonholes, precise assembly of a wrap-front closure, and attaching a buckle.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose skirt fabrics that offer both structure and a pleasant drape for this design:
- Skirt fabrics made from natural or blended fibers
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing
- 6 buttons
- Decorative buckle
Fabric & Materials
FABRIC RECOMMENDATIONS: skirt fabrics made of natural or blended fibers. YOU WILL ALSO NEED: fusible interfacing, 6 buttons, decorative buckle.
CUTTER'S MUST
IF THE PATTERNS HAVE A DOUBLE CONTOUR, THEY INCLUDE SEAM ALLOWANCES. IF THE CONTOUR IS SINGLE, THE PATTERNS DO NOT INCLUDE SEAM ALLOWANCES. SEAM ALLOWANCES: all seams 1 cm. Hem allowance – 3 cm. ATTENTION! FIRST, PRINT OUT THE PAPER PATTERNS AND LAY THEM OUT ON THE FABRIC WIDTH (fabric width can be from 90 cm to 150 cm) TO DETERMINE HOW MUCH MATERIAL YOU WILL NEED. WHEN STITCHING PIECES, PAY ATTENTION TO THE NOTCHES - THEY MUST MATCH! Note! Markings on the patterns are made on the right side.
- From main fabric:
- Back panel – 1 piece on fold
- Front panel – 1 piece
- Fly – 1 piece
- Underlap – 1 piece
- Back facing – 1 piece
- Front facing right - 1 piece
- Front facing left - 1 piece
- Upper flap – 2 pieces
- Lower flap – 2 pieces
- Waistband – 1 piece
- Strap – 1 piece
- From fusible interfacing:
- Fly – 1 piece
- Underlap – 1 piece
- Back facing – 1 piece
- Front facing right - 1 piece
- Front facing left - 1 piece
- Upper flap – 1 piece
- Lower flap – 1 piece
- Waistband – 1 piece
- Strap – 1 piece
Sewing Instructions
- Fuse interfacing to the designated pieces.
- Stitch darts on the back skirt panels, press depths towards the center.
- Fold the waistband piece lengthwise in half, right sides together, and stitch along the short and long sides. Trim seam allowances at corners, turn waistband right side out, shape, and press. Fold the strap piece lengthwise in half, right sides together, and stitch along the short and long sides. Trim seam allowances at corners, turn strap right side out, shape, and press. Thread the finished end of the strap through the buckle and stitch.
- Stitch darts on the front skirt panel, inserting the strap into the left dart. Press depths towards the center.
- Place the fly and the right side of the closure right sides together and stitch. Clip the front panel allowance at the corner, turn the fly to the wrong side. Place the underlap and the left side of the closure right sides together and stitch. Clip the front panel allowance at the corner, turn the underlap to the wrong side. Overlap the right side of the closure onto the left, forming a pleat from the front panel, and topstitch along the lower edge of the fly with a double stitch.
- Fold the flap pieces in pairs, right sides together, and stitch along three sides. Clip seam allowances at curves, turn flaps right side out, shape, and press. Serge the upper edge. Place the lower flap on the front panel according to markings and stitch (serged edge facing down). Fold the flap down and topstitch to the main piece along the stitching line. Attach the upper flap in the same way.
- Stitch side seams, inserting the waistband into the right side seam, press allowances towards the back and serge.
- Stitch front facings to the back facing, press allowances open, serge the lower edge. Place the facing and the upper edge of the skirt right sides together. Turn the underlap and fly to the right side and stitch the short sides of the facing to them. Stitch the upper edge simultaneously with the upper corners of the underlap and fly, trim seam allowances at corners, turn facing to the wrong side and press.
- Serge the lower edge of the garment, press to the wrong side, and hem with blind stitches.
- Make buttonholes, and sew on buttons accordingly.
