Step-by-Step Sewing Tutorial: Make a Stylish Wrap Coat Without a Pattern!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ก.ย. 2024
- This ‘no pattern necessary’ wrap is the best. As stated, NO PATTERN IS NECESSARY!
I was inspired by a Netflix series and thought weren’t the Vikings clever with their over tops or sleeveless wraps. I replayed the episode back and decided I could create my own. So easy, so fast and they can be crafted or created for any season.
Things to gather:
- Sewing machine
- Sharp scissors
- Fabric - wool, line or cotton blend - about 1 ½ yards/meters??? BUT it does need a slight stretch.
- Matching thread
- Ruler, tape, pins, marking pencils/pen, knitting needle etc
- Optional - Kilt Pin
Method:
- To ascertain how much fabric you will need, have someone measure across your shoulders and add 1 each either side. So, if the measurement is 18” + 2” = 20” x 3 total 60” width + desired length. + sufficient to make pockets to a desired size and depth. I made mine 9” across & 10” deep.
+ Optional - sufficient material to create 4 side ties. Mine are 3” wide by 28” long, but you can make these as short or as long as you like.
WITH RIGHT SIDES TOGETHER AND WRONG SIDES FACING YOU
1. Cut out fabric to a width and length to suit. One will be for the back and the others for the left and right sides of wrap.
2. Zigzag around all raw edges to stop fraying.
3. Lay what will be the back portion down on top of your work surface.
4. Bring either the left or the right side and lay this down on top of the back portion.
5. Measure down about 10 or 12” - this measurement will determine how much of a self-turning collar you desire. I made mine 12”
NOTE - I have allowed for 1” seam. Might sound a bit much but once side seams have been stitched, the seam will be pressed open and then double turned to hide the seams. See video for details.
6. Pin down for the top of fabric to 12” and then measure 10”. This portion is for the arm opening.
7. At measurement 22” pin down to what will be the hem of your wrap.
8. Reap on the other side.
9. Stitch down 12” pin, back stitch to stop seam unravelling.
10. Stitch to hem.
11. Repeat with other side.
12. Press seam nice and flat, then turn over ¼” and press all the way down, especially where the arm opening is. Then turn over another ¼” and press again. This is to neaten all seams and hide them but also create a feature.
13. To neaten front edges - turn and press over ¼” and then repeat all the way from top to bottom. Stitch closed.
To make pockets:
- Zigzag around all raw edges to stop fraying.
WITH WRONG SIDES FACING YOU
- Turn over 1” at what will be the stop and stitch across.
- Turn over to make a ½” seam, press flat and then, if necessary, pin from the top portion to keep in place.
- Take finished pockets to garment and lay garment out flat on work surface.
- Determine where you want to position pockets. Pin into place matching and making level on both fronts. Stitch down into place.
If you desire - side ties - which I kind of like because it keeps the garment nice and neat around body and if there is any breeze, nothing flaps open to allow cold in.
WITH WRONG SIDES FACING YOU
- Press tie fabric in half, longwise/ways.
- Pin across one of the short ends, and down the length of fabric.
- Stitch across short end all the way down to the other end.
- Use a knitting needle or something similar to push fabric right side out.
- Now to the fiddly part, place garment on you an have someone mark where your waist is. Once you have this waist measurement pin, then stitch ties to garment.
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I have a beautiful throw that will now become my wrap coat. Thank you.
The wrap-coat is the best. Easy to make, comfortable to wear & it really is warm. Don't forget to add the pockets. Warm regards Astar
Astar, thank you, thank you. I've put this on my saved list and printed the instructions. As soon as I find the fabric I want, I'll make this. I LOVE wraps. I'm thinking about a couple of big buttons instead of the ties.
Omgoodness... I've got yardage and yardage of plaid wool and now I know what I am going to do with it. Thank you!!!!!!
Hi Shellcshells, honestly it's simply the best. It's mid winter here and that cold, but I've got my wraps complete with pockets. I love it and so does everyone who sees me wrapped up & warm. As I was telling Jesse, gifting just got easy. Easy to make and the possibilities are endless. Warm regards Astar
I just love your attitude ❤ 😊
I just love your accent astar ... the way yoir straight forward ... cant be bothered mucking about hehe
Astar, you are so talented. Your creativity springs forth in so many ways. What a great idea!
Love it! i have the perfect fabric
Oh wow! At first I was like…. Astar, this doesn’t seem simple! But then watching the whole thing, I’m like…. this is incredible! So simple! And think of the variations possible! You could quilt it with layers for warmth! You could do it with different materials to use up remnants! Very cool idea!!!!
Hi Jessie, I'm so pleased I discovered this in my 'minds eyes'. It's so warm, and yes the possibilities are endless. Everyone who sees me wrapped in it, wants one so gifting just got super easier. I reckon it's the best thing I've invented in years. Looking back at this video, what was I thinking using a patterned fabric. Should have kept it plain. That's an oops on my side for not thinking! Warm regards Astar
So simple yet elegant I love this thank you for sharing.
My pleasure Kimberly. I've since made many of these for my friend, and they all tell me exactly the same thing. From me to you, it's very warm and comfy to wear. Warm regards Astar
WOW! Just WOW!!
I'm going to make one in linen to wear as a dress. And I'm going to make one in boiled wool for the winter. I love, love, LOVE it. Thanks!
P.S.-- I think I'll also make one in organza, omit the collar, to wear as an apron
you are my new favorite person
It's my pleasure to provide inspiration. Warm regards Astar
Oh how lovely ❤ I would love for you to do an Eiderdown quilt tutorial ❤️ or something similar. Thank you for your lovely tutorials 😊
Hi Christy, have you seen the 'puff bed quilt' I did a zillion years ago. Deliciously warm and such fun to make. Warm regards Astar
This is great, Astar. I know a few women I can make this for. So many possibilities. Do you think a bit of fur on the collar would work? Thank you for sharing this idea.
Hello Zuetof, yes yes yes. Fur around the collar would look amazing. I spent a couple of hours last weekend crafting up more of these as gifts for my friends. Everyone wanted one, so I just thought - great, that's another problem solved. Honestly, the possibilities are endless & as for the pockets! They are a fantastic addition. No more handbags and having to carry stuff in your hands. When I go off on my walks, I throw on the wrap, tie it up, snips into one pocket, the phone in the other and off I set into the great outdoors. It's marvellous. Warm regards Astar