This flounce wrap skirt pattern is all you need to make a couple of stylish, easy-to-make, easy-to-wear skirts – suitable for many occasions. I think this is the perfect skirt to take you all the way from Spring to Autumn. Casual dressing with some sandals and a tank top, or elegant with a blouse and high heels, the choice is yours.
The flounce adds a little drama and femininity to the skirt. But also is the perfect way to hide a tummy, making this skirt the best style to wear should you be the proud owner of a belly; either because you just became pregnant, already given birth, or like me just don't have a flat stomach.
The hem will hit mid-calf for petite women and slightly below the knee for tall ones.
The grommets on the waistband make it an unconventional way of tying the skirt, but I like to come up with different ways of doing things.
Material
Three to 3 1/2 yards of twill cotton, linen, raw silk, taffeta, jeans fabric, suitable for single knits with 10 to 20% stretch
Bias tape, enough to go around the hem this is optional
This is for someone who has previously done a skirt before, has knowledge of waistband, hem and is able to attach grommets.
Size 10 sn tested as seen on the mannequin. Any other size, make a muslin before using fashion fabric.
You should be able to understand grainline, bias cut, and basic fitting techniques, as well as the know-how to sew a tie waistband.
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Sizes
This wrap skirt pattern is designed from Size 8 to 18 and can accommodate hips from 36″ to 47″ inches and waist from 26″ to 42″.
Adjusting Your Wrap Skirt Pattern To Your Body
One thing to note is that this skirt is a little difficult to adjust. However, if you need it done it is not impossible. The first thing you need to understand is that if you are taking or subtracting from the skirt pattern you also need to add or subtract from the flounce so it matches the skirt pattern. This includes adding the width and shortening or lengthening the skirt. As long as you remember this point you will have a perfect fitting skirt.
This topic will require a separate tutorial. leave a comment if you would like me to show you how to alter this pattern.
How To Cut Your Flounce Wrap Skirt Pattern
To avoid making a mistake, the best thing you can do is to retrace the pieces that are on fold and those that say “cut two”. That is the back of the skirt, and the front and the back flounce. Lay the fabric open, and lay all the pieces on top. This is the way the factories cut the fabrics by the way.
Pay special attention to the grainlines, the fold marks become the grain line.
Below is a diagram of the cutting layout if you are using a single knit. Notice I am using the stretch of the fabric in the horizontal line. The opposite will apply if I am using a woven fabric.
How To Sew Your Flounced Skirt
We will start by sewing the fronts to the back. The turn under seam finish would be the perfect seam to sew this skirt. You can, of course, use an overlocker if you have one.
If you choose to use the turn under seam here is a very easy to follow tutorial on how to make this seam.
Your flounced wrap skirt pattern consists of the center parts and the right and left flounce, so you need to sew this in the right order.
Sewing The Skirt
You will notice in this flounce wrap skirt pattern that I have two darts at the back of my skirt but not on the front. Once you have sewn the skirt back and front together try the skirt on and see how you like the drape of the skirt on you. If you are an hourglass figure chances are you will need to make two darts at the front as well. If you are pregnant or have an apple figure continue sewing as I have done in the tutorial.
Sew the darts in the back, and front of the skirt. If you require assistance on this, we have an excellent tutorial on how to sew darts.
Place one of the sides, aligning it with the edge.
Lay the other side of the front print side down, pin and sew at 5/8″ on both sides.
Sewing The Flounce
The flounce is divided into four parts, there are two backs, one right side, and one left side.
The right flounce and left flounce are different in shape. The right flounce is longer than the left. This is to avoid making the left one bulk under the right.
You will have two backs like the ones below.
Print sides together sew the two backs at 5/8″.
Place the flounce print side up and pin the right flounce.
Pin the left side. Sew at 5/8′.
Pin the flounce to the skirt and sew at 3/8″. You can use an overlocker or zigzag as I have, then sew the seam allowance down.
Sewing The Hem And Adding The Waist Tie
I have chosen to add bias tape to the hem for extra drama, however, you can do a normal 1/4″ hem if you prefer.
To make the waistband, cut a strip of fabric that is 80″X 3 3/8″ “, this measurement is good for sizes 10 and 12 but should be increased for size 14, 16, 18 by at least 2”.
Fold the band wrong sides together and iron. Sew the band at 3/8″ and apply the grommets on the right side of the waistband leaving 1″ in between grommets.
Don't know how to apply grommets? Here is a tutorial with step by step instructions.
Now, I picture myself on board a yacht sipping a glass of champagne while looking towards the coasts of Italy. One can always dream…
If you would like to have this skirt in a larger size then please comment the desired size below, if there is enough interest I will be happy to make a larger flounce wrap skirt pattern.
What do you think of the waistband? What would you do differently? Let me know in the comments below, until then Happy sewing!
Hi Mayra, I’m currently teaching my daughter to sew, she’s 14.
Looking at the skirt, adorable pattern btw, I’m wondering if a self lining of the ruffle might look neater. It may add some weight, but it would make a simple finished edge possible and avoid showing the back side of the fabric. I’m not fond of hemming rounded edges, it can look so messy, I see you used an edging. Or, maybe just make the whole skirt reversible, then the contrasting side would be added interest.
Julie
This is so pretty. I have a 40″ waist and 50″ hip ( a standard size 22 in many of the big 4 patterns) so would need to adjust the pattern to fit. A tutorial on how to add width at the hip would be helpful. I’m thinking this would not be difficult if the side seams of the skirt and the seams of the flounce match up – you could just add the required extra width at the seams?
Also a little concerned that the giant grommets wouldn’t be comfortable to lean back on if sitting in a chair – does the pattern suggest alternatives such as a button hole or slit at the side seam? ?
Denise
Yes, I would like to see a tutorial on altering the flounce skirt pattern. Thank you.
Denise
I’d love a tutorial on altering the skirt and the flounce.
Trudy Mowell
This skirt is lovely! So feminine and doesn’t scream teenager but any teen would love it as well.
I was wondering if I made 3 button holes instead of using grommets would that work?
Robin L Sutton
sorry still can’t find the download
Angie
Hi there! I was on vacation and I am finally back and able to review my emails. I want to download this pattern (love this skirt) however, I don’t have a link to download anymore. Has the link been disabled? Is this pattern available anywhere else on your site? I looked at your ‘free patterns’ and in the ‘pattern shop’ tabs but didn’t see this skirt listed. If you could let me know, I’d appreciate it. Thanks!
Irma Boshoff
Hi, I am unable to download the flounce wrap skirt pattern.
Please help.
Regards
Irma
veronique DE SOUSA
Bonjour
je suis une petite française qui suit avec intérêt vos publications je suis fan seulement je n ai pas de lien pour télécharger ce modèle, ou puis je le retrouver. J’ai hâte de coudre ce modèle.
merci d’avance
joumana kazan
I don’t find the Flounced Wrap Skirt Pattern: can you send it ? thank
Colleen Hartlen
Flounce wrap skirt pattern I cannot get the actual pattern pieces to print. THERE IS NO ACTIVE LINK. I’ve tried this a number of times, hoping that it would be fixed, Please send me a link for downloading pattern pieces. Many thanks.
Eleanor Gibson
I am having trouble downloading’s. I have Adobe Reader but do not see where to click to download. HELP
I don’t seem to be able to find the link to click on at all. It says if you have trouble … try the link below. I have not found either link. I love the look of this skirt, and would love to try it out.
Colleen Hartlen
great pattern. I HAVE looked through each page and cannot find a link to allow download. please advise. tks.
Donna Boysen
I have tried to locate the download on your new procedure and am having no luck finding it. Can you help?
Paula P Chen
Hello! I don’t know if I’m just completely missing it, but I can’t find the link to download this pattern. Can you let me know exactly where it is on this page? Much thanks!
There is not a download button for this pattern. I see a button for other things on your site but not this one.
Rachel Bates
HELP! Cannot find the pattern download.
Erin
For some reason I can’t find the download button, I’ve tried everything, tried different browsers, turn off the adblock thing. Any ideas?
Elisabeth
I couldn’t find the link to the skirt featured. I saw a downloadable manualsdirectory.org link, but think that is advertising.
I did find the shorter wrap around download link, just not the one for the pattern on this page. Can anyone list the link for me?
Elisabeth
I love this wrap around skirt. One reason these are nice is they adjust to a changing waistline. At the moment, need a larger size. I get confused over pattern sizes vs store bought pre-made clothing sizes. I believe I wear a size 14 right now until I can lose weight. How would a person enlarge this lovely pattern? Also, if I would prefer a plain waistband, is it easy to just leave out the grommets which I believe would dig into my expanded size?
I totally appreciate the efforts the designer put to design this skirt. So beautiful it is.
Janice Beavis
I think I’m going nuts but I can’t find the download button… Can you please open my eyes?
Vicky
Hello,
Unfortunately, there isn’t a download box or link on the page I’m viewing. I looked at one of your other patterns and the download box was fine.
Is this a webpage error or am I doing something wrong?
Flounce wrap skirt pattern does not have the download spot. I see it on other patterns.
Marion Johnson
I am very interested in purchasing the pattern, but a download link does not show up on my computer. How would i go about getting the link to purchase the pattern?
can’t seem to locate the download or the link to download
carol
Cannot find anywhere to actually DOWNLOAD the pattern! Sorry if I am not so computer savvy, but I find no link? Please help! It’s a terrific pattern!
Ronda
Why is it that I cannot see any download button on this page? I even reloaded it, but there is nothing!
Marci
I love this skirt! Thank you so much for the pattern. However, I can’t seem to find the link. I found the link for the circle skirt at the bottom, but not the flounce skirt skirt. Could you point me in the right direction?
Thank you again! Love your creations❤️
Lisa Gaston
I am curious how much the two fronts over lap as I don’t want to worry about a wardrobe malfunction! from the pattern picture, it looks like it is only a few inches? Or is it more one the flounce is on? Lisa
It will cover your knickers but you will show a bit of leg, the flounce is part of the wrap. but you can eliminate that and extend the side instead.
whitehorse
Hello, very nice skirt, I like this type of skirts – they are so feminine. I have question – I measured back flounce and back part of skirt and there are differences about 5,5cm. Similarly for front size on flounce 60cm, on front skirt piece 72cm – difefrences 12 (!) cm. Where I have mistake? I dont have FB so I cant add and find help in sewing group.
Thank you and regards Zdenka
I love the skirt and downloaded the pattern. You do design cute things, but I am a beginner and have yet to try them yet……I hope I do try some of them out. Also I am older and not slim any more so
I likely need a bigger size. However I have a daughter and 2
Granddaughters. One of which has worn some easy things I’ve made from other sites or patterns. I love your blog though and look forward to your weekly email. Are you self taught or how did you learn? I have really liked many of your creations.
Hi Judy, I learned to sew with my ants and watching my grandmothers both tailors, then I won a scholarship to study fashion design in the USA ( I was blessed with great teachers), I have taken classes in Australia, Singapore and Paris, but the best sewing tricks I have learned had been on the streets of Indonesia and Vietnam people saw on the sidewalks (to my delight) you can never stop learning.
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Hi Mayra, I’m currently teaching my daughter to sew, she’s 14.
Looking at the skirt, adorable pattern btw, I’m wondering if a self lining of the ruffle might look neater. It may add some weight, but it would make a simple finished edge possible and avoid showing the back side of the fabric. I’m not fond of hemming rounded edges, it can look so messy, I see you used an edging. Or, maybe just make the whole skirt reversible, then the contrasting side would be added interest.
This is so pretty. I have a 40″ waist and 50″ hip ( a standard size 22 in many of the big 4 patterns) so would need to adjust the pattern to fit. A tutorial on how to add width at the hip would be helpful. I’m thinking this would not be difficult if the side seams of the skirt and the seams of the flounce match up – you could just add the required extra width at the seams?
Also a little concerned that the giant grommets wouldn’t be comfortable to lean back on if sitting in a chair – does the pattern suggest alternatives such as a button hole or slit at the side seam? ?
Yes, I would like to see a tutorial on altering the flounce skirt pattern. Thank you.
I’d love a tutorial on altering the skirt and the flounce.
This skirt is lovely! So feminine and doesn’t scream teenager but any teen would love it as well.
I was wondering if I made 3 button holes instead of using grommets would that work?
sorry still can’t find the download
Hi there! I was on vacation and I am finally back and able to review my emails. I want to download this pattern (love this skirt) however, I don’t have a link to download anymore. Has the link been disabled? Is this pattern available anywhere else on your site? I looked at your ‘free patterns’ and in the ‘pattern shop’ tabs but didn’t see this skirt listed. If you could let me know, I’d appreciate it. Thanks!
Hi, I am unable to download the flounce wrap skirt pattern.
Please help.
Regards
Irma
Bonjour
je suis une petite française qui suit avec intérêt vos publications je suis fan seulement je n ai pas de lien pour télécharger ce modèle, ou puis je le retrouver. J’ai hâte de coudre ce modèle.
merci d’avance
I don’t find the Flounced Wrap Skirt Pattern: can you send it ? thank
Flounce wrap skirt pattern I cannot get the actual pattern pieces to print. THERE IS NO ACTIVE LINK. I’ve tried this a number of times, hoping that it would be fixed, Please send me a link for downloading pattern pieces. Many thanks.
I am having trouble downloading’s. I have Adobe Reader but do not see where to click to download. HELP
Why no Pay Pal for coffee?
Hi Eleanor, there’s definitely a Paypal option for Kofi. We really appreciate the support!
I did ok with the smaller pattern download, it was way too small for me. I can’t find the “download” box to get this one. HELP
Hi! The box does not appear on the page to be able to download the pattern nor the link. I don’t know how to download it. Please, help. Thanks.
I’m still not able to find the download button, am I blind?
I don’t seem to be able to find the link to click on at all. It says if you have trouble … try the link below. I have not found either link. I love the look of this skirt, and would love to try it out.
great pattern. I HAVE looked through each page and cannot find a link to allow download. please advise. tks.
I have tried to locate the download on your new procedure and am having no luck finding it. Can you help?
Hello! I don’t know if I’m just completely missing it, but I can’t find the link to download this pattern. Can you let me know exactly where it is on this page? Much thanks!
There is not a download button for this pattern. I see a button for other things on your site but not this one.
HELP! Cannot find the pattern download.
For some reason I can’t find the download button, I’ve tried everything, tried different browsers, turn off the adblock thing. Any ideas?
I couldn’t find the link to the skirt featured. I saw a downloadable manualsdirectory.org link, but think that is advertising.
I did find the shorter wrap around download link, just not the one for the pattern on this page. Can anyone list the link for me?
I love this wrap around skirt. One reason these are nice is they adjust to a changing waistline. At the moment, need a larger size. I get confused over pattern sizes vs store bought pre-made clothing sizes. I believe I wear a size 14 right now until I can lose weight. How would a person enlarge this lovely pattern? Also, if I would prefer a plain waistband, is it easy to just leave out the grommets which I believe would dig into my expanded size?
I totally appreciate the efforts the designer put to design this skirt. So beautiful it is.
I think I’m going nuts but I can’t find the download button… Can you please open my eyes?
Hello,
Unfortunately, there isn’t a download box or link on the page I’m viewing. I looked at one of your other patterns and the download box was fine.
Is this a webpage error or am I doing something wrong?
Flounce wrap skirt pattern does not have the download spot. I see it on other patterns.
I am very interested in purchasing the pattern, but a download link does not show up on my computer. How would i go about getting the link to purchase the pattern?
I do not have the buttom to download the pattern. Can you send me the pattern. I love all your patterns and I already made a lot of them. Thank you.
Beautiful skirt!
can’t seem to locate the download or the link to download
Cannot find anywhere to actually DOWNLOAD the pattern! Sorry if I am not so computer savvy, but I find no link? Please help! It’s a terrific pattern!
Why is it that I cannot see any download button on this page? I even reloaded it, but there is nothing!
I love this skirt! Thank you so much for the pattern. However, I can’t seem to find the link. I found the link for the circle skirt at the bottom, but not the flounce skirt skirt. Could you point me in the right direction?
Thank you again! Love your creations❤️
I am curious how much the two fronts over lap as I don’t want to worry about a wardrobe malfunction! from the pattern picture, it looks like it is only a few inches? Or is it more one the flounce is on? Lisa
It will cover your knickers but you will show a bit of leg, the flounce is part of the wrap. but you can eliminate that and extend the side instead.
Hello, very nice skirt, I like this type of skirts – they are so feminine. I have question – I measured back flounce and back part of skirt and there are differences about 5,5cm. Similarly for front size on flounce 60cm, on front skirt piece 72cm – difefrences 12 (!) cm. Where I have mistake? I dont have FB so I cant add and find help in sewing group.
Thank you and regards Zdenka
Hello, I am checking the pattern, let you know what I find.
Hello Mayra, did you have time for check it, please?
It would be nice to have the skirt with flounce in A XXXL Size pattern. Thank you.
I totally agree!
I love the skirt and downloaded the pattern. You do design cute things, but I am a beginner and have yet to try them yet……I hope I do try some of them out. Also I am older and not slim any more so
I likely need a bigger size. However I have a daughter and 2
Granddaughters. One of which has worn some easy things I’ve made from other sites or patterns. I love your blog though and look forward to your weekly email. Are you self taught or how did you learn? I have really liked many of your creations.
Hi Judy, I learned to sew with my ants and watching my grandmothers both tailors, then I won a scholarship to study fashion design in the USA ( I was blessed with great teachers), I have taken classes in Australia, Singapore and Paris, but the best sewing tricks I have learned had been on the streets of Indonesia and Vietnam people saw on the sidewalks (to my delight) you can never stop learning.