Simple Summer Length Wrap Skirts for 18" Dolls

        You can sew a whole set of wrap skirts for your dolls either by hand or on a machine. Make them decorative on both sides and your dolls will have many more optional dress prints to wear!

Kit wears a tropical blue print and her friend wears a traditional Japanese print
in golds and yellows.

Doll wrap skirts, Left front, Center, back and Right from a distance.

On the far left and center are my doll's reversible wrap skirts in order,
front to back. Far Right, is a photo of a whip stitch.

       The supply list and directions for this doll sized, wrap skirt below is for a short version. You could lengthen the fabric measurements to make a longer version instead, if you prefer.

How to tie a wrap skirt.

Supply List for One Skirt:

• needle and thread to match
• two decorative fabric pieces measuring 5 1/2"x19"
• a length of ribbon measuring 33" long 
• sharp scissors
  

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Cut two identical lengths of skirt fabric. I cut a gentle curve off of the two sides, but this is optional. (see photos right)
2. Lay the two pieces on top of each other right faces together.
3. Sew a straight stitch around the outer edges leaving 1/4" seam allowance.
4. Leave a 1" opening at the top somewhere and turn the skirt inside out.
5. Press the skirt with a warm iron so that the seams are neat. 
6. Whip stitch the opening shut.
7. Cut a length of ribbon measuring 33 inches.
8. Center and sew the ribbon across the top of the skirt using any stitch you like.
9. On the front or back side of the skirt, measure a length of approximately 5 1/2" and poke a small whole in the fabric with the sharp tip of your scissors. This will be the small button whole you will need to insert the ribbon tie through when wrapping the skirt on to your doll's waist. 
10. I hand-stitched a button whole using a matching thread. Go here to see this done at YouTube. If your doll's fabric wrap skirt is made of felt, you will not need to do this step.

More Wrap Skirts for Your Dolls:

• How to sew a wrap skirt for a Blythe Doll
• DIY no sew wrap skirt for American Girl Doll

More Doll Skirts from Our Blog:

• Sew Quick Summer Skirts
• How to sew a straight knit skirt for a fashion doll