Wrap Skirt Issue 41
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WRAP SKIRT ISSUE 41 SKILL LEVEL CONTENTS ABOUT IN THE FOLDS 3 PATTERNS GARMENT OVERVIEW 4 (INCLUDING FABRIC SUGGESTIONS AND NOTIONS) SIZING + GARMENT 5 MEASUREMENTS (INCLUDING FABRIC REQUIREMENTS) PRINTING THE PATTERN 6 PRINTING PLAN 7 CUTTING YOUR FABRIC 8 SUGGESTED CUTTING PLANS 9-10 INSTRUCTIONS 11-16 GLOSSARY 17 REFLECTION 18 Please note: the numbers on contents page are hyperlinks so that you can navigate quickly and easily through the document. We’re super excited to bring you these patterns in partnership with the lovely people at The Fabric Store. With a passion for all things sewing, they stock an incredible range of fabrics – think quality linen, silk, cotton, merino and even leather – at their Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and New Zealand stores, as well as a small selection online. PEPPERMINT WRAP SKIRT IN THE FOLDS 2 In the Folds patterns are designed to inspire and encourage modern makers to create garments that are beautiful both inside ABOUT and out. Through selected techniques and construction details, IN THE In the Folds aims to encourage thought-provoking and memorable making experiences - helping you enjoy each stitch in FOLDS the process. PATTERNS Techniques may differ slightly from the home sewing methods you are used to, but in some cases industrial finishes will give you the cleanest and most professional finish. Seam allowances are included and detailed in each step. You will notice that in some cases the seam allowances meet each other at different angles at the end of the seam. This is so that when you press the seam allowances open the seams will sit flush with the edges and will help you get a clean finish. In the Folds patterns are designed to include thoughtful Consider using fabric details and interesting techniques so that you can enjoy the from your stash before process of making the garment as much as the end result. going to buy something new. I dare you. If we slow down and take in every stitch, we can better You might be surprised our skills, appreciate the amazing things we can do with by what you find there. our hands, understand the process more fully and create Before selecting your SLOW SEWING SLOW garments that will be worn, loved and cared for long into fabric, really think about the future. how this garment will THE ENVIRONMENT THE It is recommend that you read all the instructions before fit into your wardrobe getting started. and how you plan to care for it. Choose a We'd love to see your work in progress. Find us on fabric that fits the bill. Instagram @inthefolds and @peppermintmagazine tag Please consider the your photos with #peppermintwrapskirt. environment before Happy sewing! printing this booklet. FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY 3 GARMENT OVERVIEW The Wrap skirt is a three-quarter length skirt with a waist tie, that sits on the natural waist. The skirt features front and back waist darts, french seams and a buttonhole to feed the waist tie through. GARMENT DETAILS GARMENT The Wrap skirt is compatible with a wide range FRONT VIEW of fabrics. For a soft silhouette, consider using: lightweight cotton, linen, viscose / rayon or silk. For a more structured silhouette, consider using mid to heavy-weight fabrics such as: cotton drill, linen, denim or wool. FABRIC SUGGESTIONS FABRIC • Coordinating thread • Optional: Small piece of lightweight iron-on fusing (2.5cm x 7.5cm / 1in x 3in) BACK VIEW NOTIONS PEPPERMINT WRAP SKIRT IN THE FOLDS 4 SIZING + GARMENT MEASUREMENTS NOTES ON FITTING The pattern is drafted for a height of 170cm (5'7"). Use the LENGTHEN / SHORTEN lines on the pattern to adjust the finished length. WAIST The pattern is nested so that you can grade between sizes if necessary. Simply print the sizes you need and draw a diagonal line between the sizes to grade HIP between them. REQUIRED MEASUREMENTS BODY MEASUREMENTS A B C D E F G H I J 61cm 66cm 71cm 76cm 81cm 86cm 93.5cm 101cm 108.5cm 116cm WAIST 24" 26" 28" 29⅞" 31⅞" 33⅞" 36¾" 39¾" 42¾" 45⅝" 84cm 89cm 94cm 99cm 104cm 109cm 116.5cm 124cm 131.5cm 139cm HIP 33" 35" 37" 39" 41" 42⅞" 45¾" 48⅞" 51¾" 54¾" FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS A B C D E F G H I J 61cm 66cm 71cm 76cm 81cm 86cm 93.5cm 101cm 108.5cm 116cm WAIST 24" 26" 28" 29⅞" 31⅞" 33⅞" 36¾" 39¾" 42¾" 45⅝" 88.5cm 93.5cm 98.5cm 103.5cm 108.5cm 113.5cm 121cm 128.5cm 136cm 143.5cm HIP 34⅞" 36¾" 38¾" 40¾" 42¾" 44⅝" 47⅝" 50⅝" 53½" 56½" 77.5cm 78cm 78.5cm 79cm 79.5cm 80cm 80.5cm 81cm 81.5cm 82cm LENGTH 30½" 30¾" 30⅞" 31⅛" 31¼" 31½" 31¾" 31⅞" 32⅛" 32¼" FABRIC REQUIREMENTS A B C D E F G H I J 115cm 1.9m 2.1m 2.2m 2.3m 2.5m 2.6m 2.7m 2.7m 2.7m 2.7m 45" 2.1yds 2.3yds 2.4yds 2.5yds 2.8yds 2.9yds 3yds 3yds 3yds 3yds 150cm 1.7m 1.7m 1.7m 1.8m 1.8m 1.8m 1.8m 1.9m 2.2m 2.4m 60" 1.9yds 1.9yds 1.9yds 2yds 2yds 2yds 2yds 2.1yds 2.4yds 2.7yds Please note: if you are using fabric with a directional print, you may require more fabric to get your desired print placement. You will also require more fabric if lengthening the skirt. FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY 5 PRINTING THE PATTERN PAPER SIZE This pattern can be printed on both A4 or US letter-sized paper. There is also a full sized version included so that, if you’d prefer, PRINT you can get it printed on full sheets (4 x A0) at your local copy shop. When you have the scaling LAYERS right, print the remainder of the pattern. Depending on the This pattern has embedded layers. This means that you can select size/s you need, you may not only the size/s you would like to print. need to print all the pages. Layers make it much less confusing to cut out the pattern, and also There is a printing plan on saves on ink (and paper in some cases). p 7. Open the pattern in Adobe Reader and click on the Please note: when printing from ‘layers’ option on the left hand side. There will be Adobe Reader, make sure the an eye next to each layer in the pattern. Turn off print orientation is set to 'Auto (by clicking) all the layers you do not need. portrait / landscape' - this will Please note, at the time of publishing, layers are ensure the border of each page not available on Preview (Mac). You will need to will be printed. install Adobe Reader to access this feature. ASSEMBLE Please note: The ‘PATTERN INFO’ layer needs to be on for all sizes. Cut the border of each page - on SCALING one long side and one short Open the pattern in Adobe Reader. Before printing the file, you side (keep your choice of sides will need to check the scaling settings on your printer. The pattern consistent between pages). needs to be printed at its true scale. To do this, go into your print Align the circles so that 1A settings and select ‘actual size’ or set page scaling to ‘none’ or ‘turn matches up to 1A, 2A with 2A off page scaling'. etc, and tape or glue in place. Print only Page 1 of the pattern, and check that the large test Use the printing plan on p 7 as a square measures 5cm x 5cm, or the smaller one measures 1in x 1in. reference, if required. It really needs to be precise, so if it is not quite right, you will need to go back and check your printer settings again. PEPPERMINT WRAP SKIRT IN THE FOLDS 6 PRINTING PLAN FRONT - LEFT SIDE WRAP TEST SQUARE 1B 1A 1B 1A 1C 1D 1E 1C 1D 1E 1 inch x 1 inch in collaboration with 5cm x 5cm WRAP SKIRT SEWING PATTERN FEEL FREE TO HACK THIS PATTERN, ADD TO THIS PATTERN, LOVE THIS PATTERN AND TO MAKE IT OVER & OVER BUT PLEASE REMEMBER THAT IT’S FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY HAPPY SEWING! C Emily Hundt Please note: due to the high PATTERN SIZE1 KEY 2 3 4 5 6 SIZE A SIZE B SIZE C SIZE D SIZE E SIZE F SIZE G SIZE H SIZE I SIZE J number of pages in this pattern, 2A 2B 2C 2D 2E 2F 2A 2B 2C 2D 2E 2F We’re super excited to bring you these patterns in partnership with the lovely people at The Fabric Store. With a passion for all things sewing, they stock an incredible range of fabrics – think quality linen, silk, cotton, merino and even leather – at their Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and New Zealand stores, as well as a small selection online. 3D 3E 3A 3C PATTERN SYMBOL KEY 3D 3E the pattern has been broken 2 3A 3C NOTCH DOUBLE NOTCH in collaboration with in collaboration DRILL HOLE WRAP SKIRT FRONT - LEFT SIDE WRAP CUT 1 - RIGHT SIDE UP BUTTON HOLE BUTTON PLACEMENT CUTTING LINE STITCH LINE 3B GRAINLINE 3B into four sections for easier PLACE PATTERN7 ON FOLD 8 9 10 11 12 LENGTHEN / SHORTEN LINE PLEASE NOTE: SEAM ALLOWANCES ARE INCLUDED AND ARE 1.2cm (½ ”) UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED (IN INSTRUCTIONS) GRAINLINE ªCENTRE FRONT« SHARE YOUR MAKES #peppermintbuttonupdress Tag us @inthefolds handling. @peppermintmagazine 4A 4B 4C 4D 4E 4F 4A 4B 4C 4D 4E 4F 5D 5E 5A 5B 5C 5D 5E 5A 5B 5C 136 14 15 16LENGTHEN / SHORTEN LINE 17 18 BUTTONHOLE REINFORCEMENT PIECE (OPTIONAL) CUT 1 FUSING 6A 6B 6C 6D 6E 6F 6A 6B 6C 6D 6E 6F PIECE NOT REQUIRED PIECE NOT REQUIRED PIECE NOT REQUIRED 7D 7E PIECE NOT REQUIRED 7A PIECE NOT REQUIRED 7B PIECE NOT REQUIRED 7C 7D 7E 7A 7B 7C CUT ALONG LINE TO MAKE PATTERN EASIER TO MANAGE FRONT - RIGHT SIDE WRAP BACK CUT ALONG LINE TO MAKE PATTERN EASIER TO MANAGE SHARE YOUR MAKES #peppermintwrapskirt Tag us @inthefolds 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27@peppermintmagazine 7E 7F 7G 7H 7A 7B 7C 7E 7F 7G 7H 7A 7B 7C 8A 8B 8C 8D 8E 8F 8G 8H 8I 8A 8B 8C 8D 8E 8F 8G 8H 8I 9E 9F 9G 9H 9A 9B 9C 9E 9F 9G 9H 9A 9B 9C in collaboration with in collaboration with GRAINLINE ªCENTRE BACK« WRAP SKIRT GRAINLINE ªCENTRE FRONT« WRAP SKIRT FRONT - RIGHT SIDE WRAP 28 29CUT 1 - RIGHT SIDE UP 30 31 32 33 34BACK 35 36 CUT 1 1 3 10A 10B 10C 10D 10E 10F 10G 10H 10I 10A 10B 10C 10D 10E 10F 10G 10H 10I 11A 11B 11C 11E 11F 11G 11H 11A 11B 11C 11E 11F 11G 11H 37 LENGTHEN38 / SHORTEN LINE 39