The exact amount of fabric you’ll need depends on how long you want the skirt to be. Choose a lightweight fabric, such as cotton or chambray if you want a loose skirt to wear during warm temperatures. If this is your first time making a wrap skirt, it’s usually a good idea to start with fabric that’s a little stiff. [2] X Expert Source Margo WestProfessional Tailor Expert Interview. 7 December 2020.

Adjust the length if you want to make your wrap skirt longer or shorter. Set the scrap fabric aside since you may be able to use it for the waistband.

This creates a large half-circle piece of fabric.

Discard the fabric scraps or use them for a different project.

Rolling the hem prevents the curved edge from bunching up as you sew.

For example, you might sew a solid blue skirt piece and make a light floral print for the second piece. Both would look great with an ivory or pastel waistband. Skip this method if you don’t want to make a reversible wrap skirt.

Don’t sew across the top of the skirt, which will become the waist, since you’ll need to reach in to flip the skirt right side out.

Read the care instructions for the fabric you chose so you know what temperature to heat the iron to.

If you don’t have a piece of fabric that’s 90 inches (230 cm) long, you can sew 2 shorter pieces together. This creates a waistband that’s about 1 3⁄4 inches (4. 4 cm) wide. If you’d like a wider waistband, cut the fabric strip so it’s 6 inches (15 cm) wide. You want the waistband to be about 2. 5-3 times your waist measurement. [13] X Expert Source Margo WestProfessional Tailor Expert Interview. 7 December 2020.

You can trim away the excess fabric from the ends so the waistband doesn’t feel bulky. Just don’t cut into your stitches or they’ll unravel.

Read the care label for the fabric you bought so you know what temperature to heat the iron to.

By sewing the waistband to the skirt waist, you’ll be finishing the raw edges of both pieces at the same time.

Check the waistband ends to ensure they’re the same length. If they aren’t, unpin the middle of the waistband and move it so the ends are equal.

Since you’re topstitching the waistband, choose a thread color that blends in or compliments your fabric. For example, if you have a blue waistband, choose matching blue thread or a pretty ivory color that stands out, but works with your fabric.