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QuestionWhat measurements do I need for a wrap skirt?Margo West is a Professional Tailor and the Owner of Margo West Bridal Alterations in Dallas, Texas. She is renowned for her expertise in bridal alterations, custom wedding gowns, wedding-related design, and pattern making. Her 44 years of bridal experience has earned her the prestigious WeddingWire Brides Choice Award, Couples Choice Award 2013-2019, and The Knot Best of Weddings 2018-2020. Margo was also featured in House of Diffa 2018 Jacket Collection and Modern Luxury Brides Magazine 2020. She will launch her new bridal gown collection for fall 2021.Use your tape measure to measure around your waist, about 2" above your belly button. Take that measurement and multiply it by 1.5, and write that number down. Then, measure around the largest part of your hips, as well as from your waist down to where you want the skirt to end. Write those numbers down, as well.
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QuestionHow would I make it reversible?Community AnswerCut 3 trapezoids of one fabric, cut 3 trapezoids of second fabric. Sew each set of three together as instructed above. Then lay one set on top of the other set, right sides together. Stitch down front, across all three panels at the hem, then up the inside front. Turn right side out, press, top stitch all around. Finish the waistband as desired.
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QuestionCan this skirt be made for plus-sized women?Community AnswerYes, just use the correct waist measurements to make a skirt for plus-sized women.
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QuestionCan I make this as a long skirt?Community AnswerYes.
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QuestionCan I use cotton non-stretch fabric to make this skirt?Community AnswerAbsolutely, that would work just as well as a stretchy material for a light summer skirt. It will, however, hang differently and will look more structured and less floaty.
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QuestionIs there an easy way to add lining?Community AnswerI would suggest making the skirt twice, once with your favorite fabric and once with the lining fabric. Then, before adding the button and button hole, sew the lining skirt across the top of the fabric skirt with the wrong sides (or backs of the fabric) together. Then proceed with the rest, just doing everything through both fabric layers.
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QuestionHow would I change the measurements if I were using stretch fabric?Community AnswerI don't think you would need to, though it depends how much stretch the fabric has. It is always better to make things bigger first and alter it if need be, rather than cutting something too small to begin with.
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QuestionWhat is the * in the formula?Community AnswerIt means to multiply. Using an X would be confusing since the author used X to represent a measurement number, so they used * to indicate multiplication.
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QuestionWhat measurements would you use if you wanted the back panel in pleats or box pleats?Community AnswerYou would need extra width at the waist/ hip equal to twice the depth of the pleat(s) desired (eg., if you want a 1" deep pleat, you'd allow an extra 2" at the spot where the pleat will be located).
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QuestionHow do I sew a button hole?Community AnswerLine up the fabric so you can see where the buttonhole needs to be, and carefully snip a slit for the button. If it is a large button, you will need a large slit, if a small button, then a small slit. Sew a zigzag around the loose edges so it doesn't fray.
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QuestionHow do I measure for a men's wrap skirt?Community AnswerExactly that same way. These instructions are unisex. You could use a button instead of the tie for a more masculine look.
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QuestionWhat about making it full length, should it be much wider at the bottom?Community AnswerYes. As it goes down, it must expand. Roughly, you can measure your stride as you take a step, to see how wide the skirt should be. On an average, you can add 1/3 more as compared to the size around the knees.
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QuestionIs it possible to add a tie waist band to the top?Community AnswerYes, make a long waistband, line up with the underneath panel edges and along back and top front panel, then allow it to extend into a tie. Then sew the other tie at the hip.
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QuestionHow do I create/attach a waistband?Community Answer
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