I looked for the best wrap skirt patterns on the Internet and found 24 great options – 7 are free! In this post, I’ll go over important details like sizing, fabric, pattern format, and suitability for beginners for different styles of wrap skirts.
Contents list:
- Free wrap skirts
- Midi & maxi wrap skirts
- Ruffle wrap skirts
- Straight front wrap skirts
- Asymmetric wrap skirts
- Curved front wrap skirts
- Wrap skirt pattern from your own measurements
- Girls wrap skirt
FREE wrap skirts:
“Frankie” Wrap Skirt with Ruffle (+ Video)
Download now from Made Label – FREE
- Sizes: AUS 4 – 16. Waist: 26” – 38” (66 – 96.5 cm).
- Design: Midi length wrap skirt with tie waist detail. High low hem. Ruffle detail to the edge of the skirt.
- Fabric needed: Lightweight woven fabric with drape like viscose, rayon, crepe, silk, and voile.
- Format: PDF print-at-home digital download in A4 and US letter size.
- Instructions included? Yes, instructions are included in the digital download. There’s also a video tutorial on how to make the skirt available here.
- Suitable for beginners? Yes. This would be a good pattern for a beginner since there are no fastenings, but the ruffle could be a little fiddly.
Sew Over It Simple Wrap Skirt
Download now from Craft World – FREE when you register for an account.
- Sizes: UK 6 – 20 and 18 – 30. Waist: 24” – 50” (61 – 127 cm).
- Design: Simple wrap skirt with tie detail at the waistband. Knee and midi length options.
- Fabric needed: Lightweight woven fabric with drape like viscose, rayon, crepe, silk, voile, cotton, cotton lawn or linen.
- Format: PDF print-at-home digital download in A0, A4 and US letter size.
- Instructions included? Yes, fully illustrated instructions are included with the pattern.
- Suitable for beginners? Yes. The style of the skirt is simple and there are no tricky fastenings to sew. Using a cotton or cotton lawn would make the process easier.
“Frills Included” Ruffle Faux-Wrap Skirt
Download now from Craft World – FREE when you register for an account.
- Sizes: EU 34 – 46.
- Design: Faux wrap midi skirt with ruffle detail. Elasticated back waistband. Curved front sections.
- Fabric needed: Lightweight woven fabric with drape, like viscose, rayon, crepe, silk, voile, cotton, cotton lawn, or linen.
- Format: PDF print-at-home digital download in A4 and US letter size.
- Instructions included? No. Instructions are available in Love Sewing Magazine’s issue 65.
- Suitable for beginners? No. Although the style is simple, it doesn’t come with instructions so a complete beginner may feel lost with the partially elasticated waistband or the ruffle.
Easy to Wear Straight-Cut Midi Wrap Skirt
Download now from Peppermint Magazine – FREE with mailing list sign-up.
- Sizes: A – J. Waist: 24” – 45 ⅝” (61 – 116 cm).
- Design: Simple style wrap skirt. Straight silhouette. Midi length. Back darts. Waist ties.
- Fabric needed: Lightweight woven fabrics like viscose, rayon, crepe, silk, voile, cotton, cotton lawn, or linen.
- Format: PDF print-at-home digital download in A4 and US letter size.
- Instructions included? Yes. The instructions can be downloaded as a separate file here.
- Suitable for beginners? Yes. I think this would be a great pattern for beginners. The style of the skirt is simple, there are no buttons or buttonholes to sew. It would be a good way to learn how to sew darts and waist ties.
“Ida” Bias-Cut Wrap Mini Skirt
Download now from Fabric Store – FREE with mailing list sign-up.
- Sizes: US 0 – 30. Waist: 25” – 48” (63.5 – 122 cm)
- Design: Simple, bias cut wrap skirt. Mini length. Waistband with tie.
- Fabric needed: Lightweight woven fabrics like viscose, rayon, crepe, silk, voile, cotton, cotton lawn, or linen.
- Format: PDF print-at-home digital download in A4 and US letter size.
- Instructions included? Yes. The instructions can be found on the accompanying blog post here.
- Suitable for beginners? Yes. The skirt has a simple style. This would be a good introduction to sewing bias-cut garments.
“Juniper” Faux Wrap Mini Skirt
Download now from Mood Fabrics – FREE with mailing list sign-up.
- Sizes: US 2 – 30. Waist: 25.5” – 49.5” (65 – 126 cm)
- Design: Faux wrap mini skirt with curved front hem. A-line shape with waist darts. Fully lined.
- Fabric needed: Medium-weight woven fabrics like cotton, linen, cotton canvas, twill, or wool blends.
- Format: PDF print-at-home digital download in A4 and US letter size.
- Instructions included. Yes. The instructions can be found on the accompanying blog post here.
- Suitable for beginners? Yes. Suitable for an adventurous beginner, as it involves sewing a zipper and fully lining the skirt.
Long wrap skirts (midi & maxi):
“BUR6084” Wrap Skirt with Inverted Pleats
Buy now from Simplicity – $9.77
- Sizes: US 8 – 18. Waist: 24” – 32” (61 – 81 cm).
- Design: Wrap skirt with inverted box pleats. Three lengths. Back darts.
- Fabric needed: Light to medium weight woven fabrics like poplin, jacquard, gabardine viscose, rayon, cotton, linen, corduroy, or denim.
- Format: Paper pattern.
- Instructions included. Yes. The instructions are included with the pattern.
- Suitable for beginners? Yes. I think this would be a good pattern for a beginner as the skirt is a simple style with no tricky fastenings.
“S8699” Wrap Skirt with Side Button Detail
Buy now from Simplicity – $13.97
- Sizes: US 6 – 22. Waist: 23” – 37” (58 – 94 cm).
- Design: Wrap skirt with button detail. Straight silhouette. Three lengths. Back darts. Optional frill and asymmetrical hem.
- Fabric needed: Medium-weight woven fabric with some structure like brocade, chambray, crepe, lightweight denim, poplin, twill, corduroy, or wool.
- Format: Paper pattern.
- Instructions included. Yes. The instructions are included with the pattern.
- Suitable for beginners? No. Suitable for an intermediate sewist due to the button and buttonhole fastening. Making the straight hem version would be the easiest option for a confident beginner to try.
“BUR6733” Classic Narrow Wrap Skirt with Ties
Buy now from Simplicity – $11.87
- Sizes: 10 – 20 (Waist 25 – 37” / 34 – 87 cm)
- Design: Simple, classic wrap skirt with a narrow silhouette. Mini or midi length. Side waist ties.
- Fabric needed: Light to medium weight woven fabric with drape, like crepe, viscose, rayon or lightweight wool.
- Format: Paper pattern.
- Instructions included. Yes. The instructions are included with the pattern.
- Suitable for beginners? Yes. I think would be a great pattern for a beginner since the skirt is a simple style, there are no fastenings to sew, and a stable fabric can be used.
“S8746” Wrap Skirt with D-Ring Closure
Buy now from Simplicity – $13.97
- Sizes: 6 – 22 (Waist 23 – 37” / 58 – 94 cm)
- Design: Fit and flare wrap skirt. Mini or midi length. Single or double D-ring closure. Optional pleats, back darts.
- Fabric needed: Medium-weight woven fabrics with some structure and drape, like triple crepe, lightweight wool, plaid, chambray, denim, or lightweight wool blends.
- Format: Paper pattern.
- Instructions included. Yes. The instructions are included with the pattern.
- Suitable for beginners? Yes, this pattern is suitable for a confident beginner. It’s a simple style without any tricky closures. The D-rings could prove challenging to a complete beginner.
Ruffle wrap skirts:
“Zina” Mini Wrap Skirt
Buy now from Liberty London – £17.50 (approx. $20)
- Sizes: UK 6 – 14, 14 – 22. Waist: 23” – 37” (58 – 94 cm).
- Design: Floaty wrap skirt with waist ties. Mini or midi length. Optional edge ruffle.
- Fabric needed: Lightweight woven fabrics with drape, like viscose, rayon, silk, voile, or crepe.
- Format: Paper pattern in two size ranges: 6 – 14, and 14 – 22.
- Instructions included. Yes. The instructions are included with the pattern.
- Suitable for beginners? Yes. Suitable for a beginner as it’s a simple style, easy to sew wrap skirt. The views without the ruffle are easier to sew.
Straight front wrap skirts:
“Laura” Bias-Cut A-Line Wrap Skirt
Buy now from Seamwork – $16
- Sizes: US 0 – 26. Waist: 25” – 47” (63.5 – 119 cm)
- Design: Straight front wrap skirt. A-line silhouette. Bias cut. Belt loops. Button or tie closure.
- Fabric needed: Light to medium weight woven fabrics, like cotton, chambray, twill, linen, linen blends, denim, corduroy and lightweight canvas.
- Format: PDF print-at-home digital download in A0, A4 and US letter size.
- Instructions included. Yes. The instructions are included with the digital download.
- Suitable for beginners? Yes, this is a simple design that is suitable for a confident beginner who is comfortable sewing with bias-cut fabric.
“Nita” Wrap Skirt with Angled Front and D-Ring Closure
Buy now from Sew DIY – $14
- Sizes: US 0 – 32. Waist: 22” – 48” (56 – 122 cm).
- Design: Wrap skirt with angled front panel. Optional button, D-ring, or tie closure. Mini, midi, or maxi length. Front dart for shaping.
- Fabric needed: Medium-weight woven fabric. For example, cotton, chambray, twill, linen, linen blends, denim, corduroy, and lightweight canvas
- Format: PDF print-at-home digital download in A0, A4 and US letter size.
- Instructions included? Yes. The instructions are included with the digital download. There is also a photo sew-along here.
- Suitable for beginners? Yes, suitable for a confident beginner. Make the tie waist version to make the sewing process easier.
“Tierra” Wrap Skirt with Large Bow Detail
Buy now from Named Clothing – €10 (approx. $10)
- Sizes: US 0 – 18. Waist: 23 ⅝” – 39 ⅜” (60 – 100 cm).
- Design: Classic wrap skirt with large bow tie closure detail. Asymmetrical hem with front and back darts. Fully lined.
- Fabric needed: Light to medium weight knit fabrics with drape, like polyester jersey, ribbed jersey, ponte roma, or double knit.
- Format: PDF print-at-home digital download in A0, A4 and US letter size.
- Instructions included? Yes. The instructions are included with the digital download.
- Suitable for beginners? Yes, suitable for a beginner who is comfortable with sewing knit fabrics.
Asymmetric wrap skirts:
“M7813” Wrap Skirt with Asymmetric Hem
Buy now from Something Delightful – $3.99
- Sizes: UK 6 – 22. Waist: 23″ – 37” (58 – 94 cm).
- Design: Loose-fitting, high-waisted wrap skirt. Hemline variations, including asymmetric, high-low, and straight. Belt detail. Back darts.
- Fabric needed: Medium-weight fabrics with drape, like wool blends, crepe, cotton blends and stable knits.
- Format: PDF digital download.
- Instructions included? Yes. The instructions are included within the digital download.
- Suitable for beginners? Yes. Suitable for confident beginners. Choose a more stable fabric and a simple hemline for an easier sewing process.
“V1872” Loose Fitting Wrap Skirt with Asymmetrical Hem
Buy now from Something Delightful – $5.99
- Sizes: UK 6 – 24. Waist: 23” – 39” (58 – 99 cm).
- Design: Loose-fitting wrap skirt. High/low asymmetrical hemline. Two length variations. Tie waistband. Belt loops.
- Fabric needed: Light to medium weight fabrics, like poplin, charmeuse, linen blends, broadcloth, wool-cotton blends, viscose, rayon, or crepe.
- Format: Paper pattern.
- Instructions included? Yes. The instructions are included with the pattern.
- Suitable for beginners? Yes. This is suitable for a confident beginner. However, the shape of some of the hemlines could prove challenging to cut and hem for a complete beginner.
“B6836” Asymmetrical Overlay or Princess Seam Wrap Skirt
Buy now from Something Delightful – $3.99
- Sizes: US 18 – 32. Waist: 33” – 49” (84 – 124 cm).
- Design: Straight style faux wrap skirt. Asymmetrical overlay and hemline, or princess seams. Kick pleat. Back darts. Belt with buckle. Invisible zipper closure.
- Fabric needed: Light to medium weight fabric with some structure, like denim, cotton blends, linen, viscose, rayon, or crepe.
- Format: Available as a paper pattern and PDF digital download.
- Instructions included? Yes. The instructions are included with the pattern.
- Suitable for beginners? No. Although it is marked as an easy pattern, the invisible zipper, kick pleat, and princess seams can be challenging for a complete beginner.
“Vilora” Asymmetrical Hem Midi Wrap Skirt
Buy now from Viki Sews – $8
- Sizes: EU 34 – 52. Waist: 24” – 38” (60 – 96 cm).
- Design: Semi-fitted wrap skirt. Straight silhouette. Midi length. Asymmetrical design lines. Elasticated back waistline. Belt with buckle.
- Fabric needed: Medium-weight fabrics with some structure, like denim, cotton twill, suiting fabric, corduroy, or faux leather.
- Format: PDF print-at-home digital download in A4 and US letter size.
- Instructions included? Yes. The instructions are included with the digital download.
- Suitable for beginners? No. Suitable for an intermediate sewist, as the panels, the waistband, and the belt can be tricky for a beginner.
“Agave” Reversible Mini Wrap Skirt
Buy now from Deer and Doe – €12 (approx. $12)
- Sizes: EU 34 – 52. Waist: 23.5” – 37 ¾” (60 – 94 cm).
- Design: High-waisted, A-line, mini wrap skirt. Asymmetrical panels. Front and back darts. Can be made completely reversible.
- Fabric needed: Light to medium weight woven fabrics with some structure, like lightweight twill, linen, chambray or cotton sateen.
- Format: PDF print-at-home digital download in A4 and US letter size.
- Instructions included? Yes. Illustrated instructions are included with the digital download.
- Suitable for beginners? Yes. Suitable for beginners, as stable fabrics can be used and there are no tricky closures.
Curved front wrap skirts:
“Fiore” Wrap Skirt with Pockets
Buy now from Closet Core Patterns – $16 – $20
- Sizes: US 0 – 32. Waist: 24” – 53” (61 – 135 cm).
- Design: High-waisted, A-line wrap skirt. Curved front hemline. Centre back seam. Invisible zipper. Side pocket.
- Fabric needed: Light to medium weight woven fabrics like cotton, cotton blends, linen, chambray, viscose, rayon, and crepe.
- Format: Sizes 0 – 20 are available as a PDF digital download and paper pattern, and sizes 14 – 32 are available as PDF digital download only.
- Instructions included? Yes. The instructions are included with the pattern.
- Suitable for beginners? Yes. The detailed instructions will help a beginner successfully sew this pattern.
“Ericka” Curved Hem Wrap Skirt with Tie Detail
Buy now from Swim Style Patterns – AUD $19 (approx. $13.50)
- Sizes: XS – 3XL. Waist: 25” – 36” (64 – 91 cm)
- Design: Midi length wrap skirt. Draped front with tie closure. Edges are finished with binding. Centre back seam and back darts.
- Fabric needed: Soft, lightweight woven fabric with drape, like satin, rayon, crepe, and polyester blends.
- Format: PDF print-at-home digital download in A0, A4 and US letter size.
- Instructions included? Yes. The instructions are included with the digital download.
- Suitable for beginners? Yes. I think this would be a good pattern for a beginner wanting to improve their skills with drapey fabrics. There are no tricky fastenings involved and the style is simple.
“Rosemary” Wrap Mini Skirt
Buy now from Sarah Kirsten – $12
- Sizes: Hips: 31” – 68” (79 – 173 cm).
- Design: Figure-hugging mini wrap skirt. Curved front detail. Back darts.
- Fabric needed: Medium weight woven fabrics with drape, like linen, rayon, and cotton blends.
- Format: PDF print-at-home digital download in A0, 36” copyshop, A4 and US letter size.
- Instructions included. Yes. The instructions are included within the digital download.
- Suitable for beginners? Yes. I think this would be a great pattern for a beginner since the style of the skirt is so simple with no tricky fastenings. A stable fabric can be used to make the sewing process easier.
How to make wrap skirts without patterns (use your measurements):
DIY Ruffle Hem Wrap Skirt
Read tutorial from Collective Gen – FREE
- Sizes: Custom sizing. The pattern is drawn up based on your own waist measurement.
- Design: Floaty, midi-length wrap skirt. Ruffle edge detail. Wrap ties. Wide waistband.
- Fabric needed: Light to medium weight woven fabrics like gingham, cotton, rayon, linen, rayon, and cotton blends.
- Format: Instructions for making your own pattern are provided within the blog post.
- Instructions included. Yes. The instructions are included within the accompanying blog post here.
- Suitable for beginners? I think this pattern would suit a confident beginner. The skirt is made up of simple rectangular pieces. Sewing on the edge ruffle could prove fiddly but could be left off if preferred.
Girls wrap skirts
“Forever Friends” Girls Wrap and Flounce Skirt
Buy now from Pattern Emporium – AUD $14.5 (approx. $10)
- Sizes: Ages 2 -14. Hips: 21 ¼” – 35” (54 – 89 cm).
- Design: Girls’ wrap skirt with curved front hem. Flounce and tie detail. Stretch waistband.
- Fabric needed: Light to medium weight knit fabrics like viscose jersey, bamboo jersey, swimwear fabrics, and activewear fabrics.
- Format: PDF print-at-home digital download in A0, A4 and US letter size.
- Instructions included? Yes. The instructions are included within the digital download.
- Suitable for beginners? Yes. Suitable for a confident beginner who wants to further their skills with knit fabrics. The style of the skirt is very simple and the flounce could be left off for a simpler sew.
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This article was written by Sally Gauntlett and edited by Nisan Aktürk. It was originally published on 2 September 2022 and it has since been updated.
Sally Gauntlett (author)
Sally started sewing as a child. In 2008, she started a handmade business selling personalized gifts and homeware. She then became a sewing content creator, sharing her makes on Youtube and Instagram. Read more…