Stretchy fabric wrap pants will cover your legs entirely because the fabric will stretch to wrap around your curves, but non-stretchy fabrics may result in an open area on the sides of your legs. [2] X Research source
Choose a strong ribbon that matches the colors in your fabric, such as pink ribbon for a fabric that includes pink in the print.
If you are working with a silk or slippery fabric, place paper weights or other heavy objects on the corners of the folded fabric. This will help to keep the fabric in place while you work.
Cut the edges cleanly, especially if you are not hemming them. Do not use dull scissors to cut along the fold.
Folding the fabric this way allows you to create the crotch area of the pants.
Use a sharp pair of scissors and make clean cuts to avoid jagged edges.
Make sure that the print sides of your fabric pieces are still facing each other. This will ensure that the raw edges of the seam will be hidden.
Check your sewing machine’s instruction manual if you are not sure how to set it to the straight stitch setting. This is the default setting or setting number 1 on most sewing machines. If desired, you can hand sew the straight stitch. However, keep in mind that this will extend the time it takes to make the wrap pants. Thread a needle with 24 inches (61 cm) strand of thread, tug the end of the thread until it is even with the other end, and tie a knot in the end of the strands. To hand sew the stitches, insert the threaded needle in and out of the 2 layers of fabric along the edge of the U-shape. Make sure to keep the stitches about 0. 5 in (1. 3 cm) from the raw edges of the fabric. The stitches should be close together—about 0. 25 in (0. 64 cm) or less—for best results. Try using a running stitch to sew a straight line. Insert the needle into the fabric on 1 side and out about 0. 25 in (0. 64 cm) from this stitch on the opposite side. Then, repeat the stitch starting from the opposite side of the fabric. [14] X Research source Continue all the way across the U-shape.
Some types of non-stretchy fabric will fray if you do not hem them. If you are using a non-stretchy fabric and you want to create a hem around the edges, then make sure that you do it before you attach the ribbon or shoelaces.
Make sure to use a sharp pair of scissors to make these cuts. This will help to ensure that you don’t end up with frayed ends.
Repeat this for the other 3 pieces of shoelace or ribbon.
Repeat this for the other 3 corners as well. Make sure that you do not sew across the pin or you may damage your machine. Sew a couple of stitches to tack down the ribbon or shoelace, and then pull out the pin before sewing the rest of the way.
Make sure that the print side of the fabric is facing out. Then, bring the rest of the fabric between your legs and up over your backside and hips. Use the other 2 pieces of ribbon or shoelace to tie this piece around your waist going from back to front. This will secure the pants in place. [19] X Research source
