Short and mid-length wrap skirt with true and faux wrap options
Description
The Octavia Woven Wrap Skirt sewing pattern is a modern wrap skirt that combines timeless style with everyday versatility. Choose between a true wrap or faux wrap design, with midi or mini length options to suit your wardrobe. Sitting on the natural waist, the midi version features a striking horizontal seam, while the optional lower panel can be omitted to create a chic mini skirt.
Designed for a polished, professional finish, Octavia includes a stylish tie or D-ring front fastening, side seam split for ease of movement, and carefully considered construction details throughout. Perfect for medium to heavy-weight woven fabrics such as linen, cotton twill, and denim, this versatile skirt creates a modern silhouette that transitions effortlessly from casual weekends to elevated everyday dressing.
Features
- Front wrap joins with tie/D-ring
- Sits on natural waist
- Back waist darts
- Concealed button to secure the front skirt to the wrap (True wrap only)
- Feature horizontal seam with top stitching detail on (Midi length only)
- Option to omit the lower panel for mini length version
- Invisible zip in side seam (Faux wrap only)
- Side seam hem split (Faux wrap only)
- Shorten/lengthen lines
Fabric Suggestions
Any medium to heavy weight woven fabric e.g. gabardine, denim, heavy linen, cotton drill, corduroy, boiled wool, tweed wool, PU (Polyurethane), leather, suede
Trims
- Optional D-ring 2 x 32mm (1 1/4")
- Optional contrast top stitching thread
- Button for inner right side: 1 x 19mm (30L) (True wrap only)
- Optional 20cm (8") invisible zip (Faux wrap only)
Garment Measurements & Fabric Estimate
Finished Pattern Measurements (cm)
| sizes | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waist circumference | 59.0 | 64.0 | 69.0 | 74.0 | 79.0 | 84.0 | 89.0 | 94.0 | 100.0 | 106.0 | 112.0 | 118.0 | 124.0 | 130.0 |
| Hip circumference, 18cm from waist | 87.0 | 92.0 | 97.0 | 102.0 | 107.0 | 112.0 | 117.0 | 122.0 | 128.0 | 134.0 | 140.0 | 146.0 | 152.0 | 158.0 |
| CB length - long | 84.5 | 84.5 | 84.5 | 84.5 | 84.5 | 84.5 | 84.5 | 84.5 | 84.5 | 84.5 | 84.5 | 84.5 | 84.5 | 84.5 |
| CB length - short | 45.5 | 45.5 | 45.5 | 45.5 | 45.5 | 45.5 | 45.5 | 45.5 | 45.5 | 45.5 | 45.5 | 45.5 | 45.5 | 45.5 |
Finished Pattern Measurements (inches)
| sizes | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waist circumference | 23 1⁄4 | 25 1⁄4 | 27 1⁄8 | 29 1⁄8 | 31 1⁄8 | 33 1⁄8 | 35 | 37 | 39 3⁄8 | 41 3⁄4 | 44 1⁄8 | 46 1⁄2 | 48 7⁄8 | 51 1⁄8 |
| Hip circumference, 18" from waist | 34 1⁄4 | 36 1⁄4 | 38 1⁄4 | 40 1⁄8 | 42 1⁄8 | 44 1⁄8 | 46 1⁄8 | 48 | 50 3⁄8 | 52 3⁄4 | 55 1⁄8 | 57 1⁄2 | 59 7⁄8 | 62 1⁄4 |
| CB length - long | 33 1⁄4 | 33 1⁄4 | 33 1⁄4 | 33 1⁄4 | 33 1⁄4 | 33 1⁄4 | 33 1⁄4 | 33 1⁄4 | 33 1⁄4 | 33 1⁄4 | 33 1⁄4 | 33 1⁄4 | 33 1⁄4 | 33 1⁄4 |
| CB length - short | 17 7⁄8 | 17 7⁄8 | 17 7⁄8 | 17 7⁄8 | 17 7⁄8 | 17 7⁄8 | 17 7⁄8 | 17 7⁄8 | 17 7⁄8 | 17 7⁄8 | 17 7⁄8 | 17 7⁄8 | 17 7⁄8 | 17 7⁄8 |
As every body is unique, we recommend sewing a toile to check the fit before cutting into your final garment fabric, especially when using a special fabric.
Main Fabric Estimate for Midi length
| sizes | 4-16 | 18-30 |
|---|---|---|
| Width 112 cm (44") | 2.90 m (3.20 yd) | 2.90 m (3.20 yd) |
| Width 148 cm (58") | 1.70 m (1.90 yd) | 2.70 m (3.00 yd) |
Main Fabric Estimate for Mini length
| sizes | 4-16 | 18-30 |
|---|---|---|
| Width 112 cm (44") | 1.60 m (1.80 yd) | 1.60 m (1.80 yd) |
| Width 148 cm (58") | 1.10 m (1.20 yd) | 1.60 m (1.80 yd) |
Main Fabric Estimate for Fusing
| sizes | 4-30 |
|---|---|
| Width 90 cm (36") | 0.35 m (0.40 yd) |
Sewing Tutorial: Octavia Woven Wrap Skirt
Please use the body measurements size charts below to determine your best size.
All Style Arc patterns are in Australian sizes.
Style Arc patterns are drafted for a B bust cup size and a height of 167cm (5'6").
SIZE CHART - CM
| SIZE | A. SHOULDER BREADTH (CM) | B. UPPER ARM GIRTH (CM) | C. BUST (CM) | D. WAIST (CM) | E. HIP (CM) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 34.4 | 26.4 | 77 | 60 | 83 |
| 6 | 35.6 | 27.6 | 82 | 65 | 88 |
| 8 | 36.8 | 28.8 | 87 | 70 | 93 |
| 10 | 38 | 30 | 92 | 75 | 98 |
| 12 | 39.2 | 31.2 | 97 | 80 | 103 |
| 14 | 40.4 | 32.4 | 102 | 85 | 108 |
| 16 | 41.6 | 33.6 | 107 | 90 | 113 |
| 18 | 42.8 | 34.8 | 112 | 95 | 118 |
| 20 | 44 | 36 | 118 | 100 | 124 |
| 22 | 45.2 | 37.2 | 124 | 106 | 130 |
| 24 | 46.4 | 38.4 | 130 | 112 | 136 |
| 26 | 47.6 | 39.6 | 136 | 118 | 142 |
| 28 | 48.8 | 40.8 | 142 | 124 | 148 |
| 30 | 50 | 42 | 148 | 130 | 154 |
| 32 | 51.2 | 43.8 | 156.0 | 139.0 | 162.0 |
| 34 | 52.4 | 45.6 | 164.0 | 147.0 | 170.0 |
| 36 | 53.6 | 47.4 | 172.0 | 155.0 | 178.0 |
SIZE CHART - INCHES
| SIZE | A. SHOULDER BREADTH (INCHES) | B. UPPER ARM GIRTH (INCHES) | C. BUST (INCHES) | D. WAIST (INCHES) | E. HIP (INCHES) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 13.5 | 10.5 | 30.3 | 23.5 | 32.6 |
| 6 | 14 | 10.9 | 32.3 | 25.5 | 34.6 |
| 8 | 14.5 | 11.3 | 34.3 | 27.5 | 36.6 |
| 10 | 15 | 11.8 | 36.2 | 29.5 | 38.6 |
| 12 | 15.4 | 12.3 | 38.2 | 31.5 | 40.6 |
| 14 | 15.9 | 12.8 | 40.2 | 33.5 | 42.5 |
| 16 | 16.4 | 13.2 | 42.1 | 35.5 | 44.5 |
| 18 | 16.9 | 13.7 | 44.1 | 37.5 | 46.5 |
| 20 | 17.3 | 14.2 | 46.5 | 39.5 | 48.8 |
| 22 | 17.8 | 14.6 | 48.8 | 42 | 51.2 |
| 24 | 18.3 | 15.1 | 51.2 | 44.5 | 53.5 |
| 26 | 18 3⁄4 | 15 5⁄8 | 53 1⁄2 | 46.5 | 56 |
| 28 | 19 1⁄4 | 16 1⁄8 | 56 | 48.5 | 58 1⁄4 |
| 30 | 19 3⁄4 | 16 5⁄8 | 58 1⁄4 | 50.5 | 61 |
| 32 | 20 1⁄8 | 17 1⁄4 | 61 3⁄8 | 54 3⁄4 | 63 3⁄4 |
| 34 | 20 5⁄8 | 18 | 64 5⁄8 | 57 7⁄8 | 66 7⁄8 |
| 36 | 21 1⁄8 | 18 5⁄8 | 67 3⁄4 | 61 | 70 1⁄8 |
SIZE CONVERSION TABLE
| ALPHA SIZING | AUSTRALIA | UK | US | FRANCE | ITALY | JAPAN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XXS | 6 | 6 | 2 | 34 | 38 | 5 |
| XS | 8 | 8 | 4 | 36 | 40 | 7 |
| S | 10 | 10 | 6 | 38 | 42 | 9 |
| M | 12 | 12 | 8 | 40 | 44 | 11 |
| L | 14 | 14 | 10 | 42 | 46 | 13 |
| XL | 16 | 16 | 12 | 44 | 48 | 15 |
| XXL | 18 | 18 | 14 | 46 | 50 | 17 |
