14 Clever Wraps to Sew
Dress up your wardrobe with more than 14 clever wraps. Easily sew these with a yard or two of fabric and a few sewing steps. My Sewing With Nancy guest, friend, and designer, Mary Mulari, takes a practical, yet stylish approach to sewing wraps. On this week’s episode you’ll learn how to sew wraps that provide a laid-back look, wraps that are perfect for formal dress, or wraps that simply keep your shoulders warm. Here’s a preview of the first episode of All Occasion Fabric Wraps.
Rita’s Wrap
With a rectangle of fabric you can create fashionable yet functional wraps. The first option begins with a simple-shaped wrap that can be paired with jeans or a little black dress, depending upon the fabric. Named Rita’s Wrap, this casual version is made with soft plush fabric that won’t slip from your shoulders.
Go-Two Wrap
Cleverly designed armhole openings give this wrap two wearing options. The first option sports a small drapable collar with a longer, graceful length.
Or, wear the wrap with the longer length above the shoulders and a shawl collar magical appears. You can see why we call this the Go-Two Wrap.
Twist Wrap
Transform a long, flat rectangle of fabric into a wrap that cascades around your shoulders and gracefully twists at the center. Use knits or woven fabrics, it doesn’t matter at all!
If the fabric has a distinctive right and wrong side, create a double twist. You get to decide!
Side note: I made this wrap to wear for a wedding, using a sequined knit fabric. I didn’t finish the edges since the fabric doesn’t ravel. The sewing and cutting time was 20 minutes!
All-Weather Wrap
On a cool or partly cloudy day, wear this All-Weather Wrap as another layer of comfort. When it rains, put up the hood.
For a day at the beach, the wrap adapted from a beach towel becomes a bathing suit cover up. How’s that for versatility!
Off-Center Wrap
Start with a pashmina shawl, a rectangle of microfiber plush, or luxurious silk, and in minutes you’ll be wearing an Off-Center Wrap. Bobbie Jo is showcasing an ombré silk that is shaped with a single seam that has an added drawcord.
One Seam Ruffle Shawl
Stretch fabrics with continuous rows of ruffles are the perfect choice for this next One Seam Ruffle Shawl. The texture of the fabric gives the focal point, while you just cut out the patterns and stitch the single seam.
The All Occasion Fabric Wraps book includes detailed step by step instructions and illustrations for 14 easy to sew fabric wraps!
Watch All Occasion Fabric Wraps (Part One and Part Two) on Sewing With Nancy online.
The random winner of a copy of the Doll Costume Dress Up book, compliments from F+W Media, is Linda. Her comment was: Oh my, I don’t know which one I would make first. It would be between the Southern Belle, the Bride, or the Princess. Regardless of the order in which they were made, all would be made. Bye for now,
Rene Perry
Twist wrap and All Weather and Go Two wrap!
Susan Hurst Hart
I like these fashions, especially the first one.
Darcie Olsen
I like the twist wrap. It’s a simple way to cover your shoulders and you don’t have to worry about it falling off like you do with a shawl.
Lori Lombardo
It’s hard to decide, but I like the twist wrap best.
Diane C
Go-To Wrap
Elaine Watt
Great timing! I have a piece of turquoise stretch fabric with ruffles that would be perfect for the One Seam Ruffle Shawl. It would be lovely to win the book.
brenda
curious about why the sharing on Facebook does not work.???
Winona
Love the Twist! Winning it would be great, but I Gotta have this book!!!
Rita Nye
The Rita wrap, of course
Pam Hopp
The Go-Two Wrap sounds perfect to keep my back warm when at the computer and/or sewing machine.
Brenda Ackerman
I like the All Weather Wrap! Living in Southern Oregon you never know what weather is going to happen for at least 8 months out of the year. We have been getting a lot of rainfall this year which is fabulous and this wrap would be perfect. Thank you for the chance to win this great prize! Have a fantastic creative day!
Cyndi
Oh there are so many choices. I live in Arizona and the wraps are a perfect alternative to jackets!! Thank you for the give away!
Susan Nicol
I have some oilcloth that would be perfect for the all weather wrap.
Joellyn P.
I definitely could see myself in the Go Two Wrap. I love it!
Pam
Like the beach coveruo
Becky3580
I like the Rita wrap because there are s e w many ways that it can be made and used!
Kristy Walker
I really like the Twist Wrap. Great for a gift, and everyone likes stylish wraps. This one is quick and unique. I like them all but this will make a great gift for my friends.
Tammy Kazmierczak
I love the twist wrap! I would make it to go with the dress I wear when my eighteen year son gives a classical guitar concert. Beautiful music and a beautiful wrap.
Kaaren Lynch
I just love the all weather wrap! No need to wear a heavy raincoat; this wrap is wonderful! Perfect for outdoor concerts, ball games, etc.
Janice Gunderson
The one seam ruffle shawl would be my favorite.
Lee D.
Love the Twist Wrap! I’d make it in a lacy white knit to pop over a summer floral sleeveless dress.
Andie Letourneau
I love the twist wrap. I’d keep one in my desk drawer in the office so when the air conditioner gets too enthusiastic and make the office cold, I’ll have something to pop over my shoulders to keep me warm
Candy S
My favorite is the Twist Wrap, but I like the Go-Two Wrap also. So many great choices!
Carolyn Andrew
I want to make them all. What a great gift for family and friends!
Teresa
I like the Twist wrap. I made it out of a silky poly for using in the summer. We go out to dinner and it seems the air conditioner is ALWAYS right over my bare shoulders and freezing me out in 100 deg outside temps.
Patty Sack
The first wrap I would make would be the twist wrap and then the one seam ruffled shawl. Like them both alot!
Cherie
I love the Go Two for its versatility
Linda Morales
I like them all,but my favorite has to go for the twisted wrap. Great ideas and seem easy enough to make……with the patterns.
Thanks for more great ideas.
De
The twist wrap is my favorite. It is sophisticated, simplistic, and versatile. By using an assortment of fabrics, this wrap can be worn to a formal as well as casual occasions.
Debbie
I’ll be making the twist wrap for my daughter to wear to a summer outdoor wedding. What a perfect wardrobe addition for Wisconsin’s unpredictable summer weather! Won’t she be surprised!
Maggi lisac
When it said “wrap”, I was hoping it was a wrap dress.
Would you happen to have a pattern for one of those?
Thanks
Vicky
The twist wrap is my favorite. Classy and elegant!
Sandy
I have been looking for something to “fancy up” a plain dress for my son’s wedding this summer; I’m thinking the ruffle shawl or off-center shawl would be perfect. Great timing for this article!
KayZee
I like the twist wrap. It looks as though it would stay on your shoulders instead of constantly slipping off.
Flora Turner
I love the twist wrap. This could be made with a variety of fabrics. It would be gorgeous for an evening out as well as over a top and jeans.
Flora Turner
I love the twist wrap. This could be worn for a dressy occasion as well as over a top and jeans.
Lynn Again
These are all so cute and versatile. I could use the all weather wrap made in a breathable, waterproof fabric to keep on the boat we have in Dubuque, IA.
Melanie
I like the twist wrap.
Bonnie
The All-Weather Wrap is my favorite, especially for walking in the rain. Thanks for the great giveaway!
Pat judd
Go-two is my favorite. Thanks for a chance to win.
Dawn
My favorite is the All Weather Wrap. Thanks for the chance to win!
Jean Klein
I love the double twist. Living in the desert of AZ it can drop 20-30 degrees at night and this would be perfect for an evening outdoor party.
Bev M
The off-center wrap is very classy.
Cindy E
I love the idea of recycling some of my pashmina shawls into the Off-Center wrap.
CC Collins
Love the off-center wrap…..love them all!
Suzi
They’re all lovely but the twist wrap and the off center wraps are my favorites!
Janet Balcolm
I’m an Arizona gal, too, and love the Twist Wrap!
Paula Howard
Love the twist wrap.
Natasha Gilbertson
I love the twist wrap. It looks like it could be made casual or elegant.
Miss Zachary
The “All-weather wrap” is my favorite but I would use a pretty rain proof material to make it dressy enough to wear at an evening event. This was a well designed but simple pattern! I’m planning to hold a sewing class for beginners just for this pattern – I’m sure it’ll be a lot of fun!
By the way, our Pittsburgh PA affiliate PBS station WQED hasn’t aired your weekly shows for months now and are airing weak substitute sewing shows that are bad – I really miss your weekly shows, so I’m glad I can see them on this site at least
Juanita
I like them all but think the twist is my favorite with beach towel coverup coming in 2nd.
Eliza Mancini
I wear shawls all the time, so I am interested in making several of the shawls but my favorite shawl is the One Seam Ruffle Shawl. i also liked the Beach Cover-up.I am looking forward to making the shawls
Cindy K
I really like the all weather wrap!
Barbara R.
I love the off-center wrap, with the twist wrap a close second. Since I’m always cold, any of them would be a welcome addition to my wardrobe.
Gail
The twist wrap is beautiful, and looks so do-able!
Mary Reisdorph
Love the twist wrap. They are all wonderful. I’m always cold so I would have options. Thanks for the chance.
Glynn Martin
I’d definitely enjoy the “Twist Wrap”. It seems to be so versatile!
Linda Sohm
I love the twist wrap. I am going to make one to wear to my daughter’s wedding!
E. Ann
I love the twist wrap!! Like them all. So functional!! And easy!!
Joyce Leary
These are all very cute and being simple to sew is a real bonus. My favorite is the Mobius (Twist) wrap; I am definitely going to do that one. Of course the All Weather is pretty nice too, hmm, ………..
Linda Stone
I love the go two wrap. Nice!
Beth
My favorite is the Rita Wrap but closely followed by the GoTwo Wrap.
Gena Watters
Go-two wrap
nancyB
all weather wrap is so practical and would fold up into a nice carry-able packet.
nancyB
all weather wrap is great!
Donna Dickison
I love the versatility of the Go Two wrap but also love the elegant look of the twist wrap. I would love to make them both
Barbara
Twist wrap is really nice, but I plan to make the beach towel wrap first. I live on the coast making the beach towel a need.
Karen P
My favorite is the One Seam Ruffle Shawl, and the Twist Wrap comes in as a close second!
Terry Morrison
My favorite is the twist wrap. But they are all beautiful !
Karen Payton
The Go two wrap seems like the perfect goto wrap for me. Can be worn summer or winter, love that!
Patricia Burke
I love the off center wrap. The ombre silk and draw cord are eye catching, the drape beautiful.
Barba Drebenstedt
I love the Go Two wrap. You can wear it two different ways and it looks great either way.
Michelle
I love the twist wrap and the all weather wrap would be so practical to have!
Kathy
I love so many of them, would love to try them all
Jody Radlinger
Go-Two wrap is my favorite, but I do like the Twist wrap. Am anxious to try them!
Mary Wippold
I like the twist wrap. It looks so versatile. It would be great to keep one at work where the temperature tends to get a tad bit too cold for me in the summer when the air conditioner is on. Or you make make one out of a fancy fabric for dressier occasions.
Gail Beam
I like the beach wrap, and it looks like it would be a great quick gift to make.
MaryT
I love the long/short options of the Go two wrap! :o)
Karen Haywood
Wow! Imagine the possibilities!
sherri
The twist wrap is my favorite. Mary has done a great job again.
Adrienne McDonald
I love the hooded all weather wrap. It’s great for many different activities such as horseback riding, fishing or ballgames, to name a few! Thank you for sharing!
Jane Ashley
I would like to make the towel wrap for my daughters to use when we go to the beach. They are perfect multi-purpose items to cut down on how much we have to lug to the sea side with the grandchildren.
Faye
Love the All-Weather Wrap!
PamB
I like the beach towel wrap, but they are all nice!
Susan
It is a tie between the All Weather Wrap and the Twist Wrap.
Sue Roberts
I like the twist wrap. Thanks for the opportunity to win, maybe???
Becky
I love the twist wrap. Wish I had seen it a year ago when I was looking for the perfect wrap for my MOB dress.
Laurel B
Definitely the twist wrap.
Linda
The twist shawl is so feminine .I hope I win so I can create at least one. Great for when you need a soft flowing shawl that will stay in place over your shoulders!
Tina Jeo
Twist wrap is my fave. Thank you!
Helen
Would love to try the twist wrap first followed by the beach coverup…..So many good choices!
Julia Sprengel
I’m voting for the clear favorite–the twist wrap. I like all of them, though. The all-weather wrap would come in handy on showery days, and the ruffle wrap is so feminine.
Patsy M
I love the aurora wrap, it looks loose enough to be comfortable and yet ward off chills.
Bobbie
I Love the All Weather Wrap. I have been looking for something like this to keep in my car when unexpected rain showers appear. I will enjoy making this one.
Carole
The One Seam really caught my eye. However, each one is a showcase for wearable art creativity.