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We love

STYLE

LEAF
it out!

Perfect for late summer,


this asymmetrical take
on the classic wrap
skirt is an easy weekend
wear. Sew in a heavier
fabric for autumn days
Project CLAIRE GARSIDE
Simple Sew

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Find beautiful cotton sateen fabric at
www.croftmill.co.uk

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LAYPLAN:
OPEN FABRIC OUT

wrong side fabric

FOLD

back overlay
front skirt
front overlay piece front overlay
back waist facing

wrapover facing

wrapover facing

SELVEDGE

SIZING:
8 10 12 14 16 18 20
WAIST 291/2" 311/2" 331/2" 351/2" 371/2" 391/2" 411/2"
HIPS 40" 42" 44" 46" 48" 50" 52"

MATERIALS & TOOLS: HOW TO MAKE: facings pieces. 9 Using coordinating thread,
• 2.75m 45"-wide cotton 1 Sew all darts on the 5 With RST, join facings top-stitch the skirt on all
sateen, denim or other front and back of the skirt together at the side seams. edges to secure the facings
medium-weight fabric and press each towards the Press facing seams open. and hem. If you prefer a clean
• 1m medium-weight centre back or front. 6 Neaten the inner edge finish, blind hem or hand
iron-on interfacing 2 Match the side seams, of the facing with zigzag stitch the facing and hem
• 25mm D-rings ensuring the longer stitches or an overlocker. into place.
• templates downloaded from asymmetric front is unsewn (See Pic B.) Cut an 8x12cm and an
www.lovesewingmag.co.uk and this edge will be on the 7 With RST attach facing 8x20cm piece of fabric. Fold
left hand side when worn. to skirt at the waist and each lengthwise RST. Sew across
NOTES: (See Pic A.) sides. Snip the top corners one end and down the long side
Finish the raw edges with a machine 3 Neaten the side seams of the facing and turn RS out with 1.5cm seam allowance. Trim
zigzag stitch or overlocker using zigzag stitch or an (See Pic C.) Push the corners seam and corner. (See Pic D.)
Use a 1cm seam allowance unless overlocker. out using a point turner. Turn RS out and press. Slot
instructed otherwise 4 Apply interfacing to 8 Turn up and pin a 2cm two D-rings onto the shorter
the WS of the three hem at the lower edge. strap and pin in place.

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Hiding the raw edges of into position on the
the unsewn end at the back, skirt, using the
pin the strap to the skirt at buttonhole marking as a
the button marking. guide. Top-stitch as on
Top-stitch in place the previous strap.
close to the edge and Thread the longer
securing firmly with an strap through the D-rings
X of topstitching. on the shorter strap to
Fold under the raw edges fasten and enjoy wearing
of the unsewn end of the your new skirt!
longer strap and press. Pin

C
Top tip
Underline your skirt
pieces with anti-static
lining sewn to the WS
and treat the two layers
as one for an
easy lining

SUPER
SERGING
Invest in an overlocker
and your garments will
survive many more
machine washes and
your seams will be
more robust! We love
the Brother 1034D,
£219 from
www.britishsewing
centre.co.uk

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Wrap Skirt

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Straight grain
WRAPOVER SKIRTLAY
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FRONT FACIN
CUT 1 FABRIC
G
CUT 1 INTERFACIN

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seam allowances
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WRAPOVER SKIRT WRAPOVER SKIRT
D-RING TAB D-RING TAB
CUT 2 FABRIC CUT 2 FABRIC
1.5cm seam allowances included 1.5cm seam allowances included

test square
1 inch
WRAPOVER SKIRT

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D-RING TAB
CUT 2 FABRIC
1.5cm seam allowances included
test square
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