Pattern favourites: Wrap Skirts

Wrap Skirts are a fun and easy sewing project – this skirt style wraps around the waist, cinched and is secured by a tie or with buttons. This breezy and flowy skirt epitomises versatility, making it an ideal choice for languid summer days, offering a sense of effortlessness and comfort. However, wrap skirts can easily extend beyond the confines of warm seasons; with the right fabric selection, it can seamlessly transition into Autumn and Winter, becoming a staple in your year-round wardrobe.

The modern wrap skirt as we know it gained popularity in the mid-20th century. Designer Claire McCardell is often credited with popularising the wrap skirt in Western fashion during the 1940s and 1950s. Her innovative designs, such as the “popover dress,” featured functional wrap closures that provided ease of movement and a flattering fit.

If you’re looking to sew a wrap skirt, and we’re here with plenty of inspiring pattern ideas. We have wrap skirt patterns for many fabric types, like stable cotton and wool, all the way to stretchy fabrics like jersey and lycra. Choose mini, midi and maxi skirt styles from across our pattern brands.

Butterick 6934

This wrap skirt pattern ties at the front left, concealed button tab on the right side. Narrow hems. Length variations. Designed for woven fabrics. It also comes in PDF and Paper options!

SIMPLICITY 9450

This wrap skirt in two lengths has shaped front detail and ties. Designed for stretch knit fabrics. This pattern also includes a Sewalong for the skirt!

MCCALL’S 8259

Sewing your first ever skirt? Use our learn to sew wrap skirt pattern with waistband and self tie. Views A and B ‘ballet’ skirts are above the knee. View B has a flounce. View C has a curved shaped hem, below knee length . View D below calf length.

SIMPLICITY 8612

This wrap skirt comes in women sizes 18W-34W and is really easy to sew. It’s designed by Ashley Nell Tipton and it can be made in mini, knee and midcalf lengths. Create a gorgeous looking edge ruffle or add a trim to elevate the look.

BURDA 6200

This wrap skirt sewing pattern is designed with beautiful curved hems, a waistband, front and back darts, and a tie to close the wrap. Add the ruffle to the hem to make it look trendy and playful!

VOGUE 1872

From our Vogue Patterns line, sew this very loose-fitting, asymmetric wrap skirt has waistband, side wrap tie, handkerchief hemline and baby hems. View A has contrast details.

SIMPLICITY 8606

If you are looking for a playful skirt with lots of drape and flounce options, then Simplicity 8606 might be the one! The pattern includes different length variations that you can make with or without ruffles and flounces. Length options include mini, knee, midi and maxi length.