Reversible Wrap Around Belt

Reversible Wrap Around Belt

Difficulty Level = Beginner 

The Reversible Wrap Around Belt is a wide sash belt which wraps around your waist. It is reversible and can be wrapped around the back to tie at the front or tied at the back. Wear it with your favorite wrap dress, sweater or even for a dress up outfit. It ranges from a 22 to a 50 inch waist.

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Please read the full instructions before getting started.

Wash, dry, and press your fabric before starting your project. A bit of prep now prevents shrinking and means your garment will stay the same size you made it.

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Size Range

1-13

Size Chart

This pattern has been designed to fit the following sizes:

Finished Measurements (Inches)

The Reversible Wrap Around Belt is wrapped around your waist and tied together. It is wider at the front than at the back. 

• Picking your size – Choose your size from the waist measurements in the Size Chart above. The finished measurements above are for the Belt laid out flat. 
• Adjusting the length – You can lengthen the Ties if you would prefer a longer length Belt.
• If you get stuck with fitting, see our favorite resources on our Pinterest Sewing Fitting Advice board.

You will need a non-stretch woven fabric for the Reversible Wrap Around Belt. Cotton, quilting cotton, denim, or cotton lawn are good choices. You can use the same fabric for your main and lining.

The Ties pieces for sizes 11 to 13 are too wide to fit across 45 inch / 115cm wide fabric. They require 60 inch / 150cm wide fabric. If you wish to use a 45 inch wide fabric, and it is a woven fabric there are a few other options you could follow. See the Cutting Instructions for how to deal with these.

Fabric Requirements 45 inches/115 cm wide (in YARDS)

Settings

The pattern is a separate download. Choose either the US letter paper, A4 paper, or A0 paper size based on the printer you wish to use. If you are in the US or Canada then your printer will likely use US letter paper. Other regions normally use A4 paper. Some people prefer to print their patterns at a print shop: A0 is best in this case.

Print at 100%.

On the second page, you will find a 1-inch and a 3-inch square test box. Print this page first, on its own, and measure these squares.

Once you are happy that the test box is accurate, print the rest of the pattern pages.

Please follow this video for information and assistance on assembling this pattern.

Also, please note that some Rebecca Page patterns and projects also come with cut files and a printable design page which you can use to plan your project if you wish. These are provided in a separate section below to avoid any confusion!

Cut each of the pieces according to the directions on the pattern piece. Seam allowances are all included so just cut them as is.

Cutting Charts – All pattern pieces are included, however if you prefer to cut using a cutting chart, the dimensions for the rectangular pieces (in INCHES) are below: 

If you are making a size 11 to 13 and using a 45 inch wide fabric, you will find your Reversible Wrap Around Belt pattern pieces do not fit across your fabric. You have two choices:

• The Reversible Wrap Around Belt is designed to be cut with the grainline running vertically down the pattern piece. For most pattern pieces, grainlines are really important, and I would not suggest altering them. However, this design hangs straight with no bias cut or draping sections. If you are using a woven fabric or a knit/stretch with good recovery and less than 50% stretch, you can safely turn the pattern piece, so it runs down the fabric (e.g. the grainline runs across the pattern piece) without altering the look of the finished garment or compromising the fit. Before cutting, hold your fabric up in this direction and check if you like how it hangs.
• Alternatively, if you are using a fabric this does not work with, you can split your Reversible Wrap Around Belt pattern pieces. To do this, divide the pattern piece in half and cut with 2 mirror image pieces. Make sure to add a ½ inch seam allowance to the center front. Then join this either with a French seam or sew and then finish with a serger.

Cutting Checklist: 

• Front – Main cut 1 on fold, Lining cut 1 on fold, Interfacing cut 1 on fold
• Ties – Main cut 2 on fold, Lining cut 2 on fold

NOTE – To cut fabric on the fold, fold your fabric over parallel to the selvage edges. Align the pattern piece so it is on the fold of the fabric. Cut around the edges, leaving the fold. If you have folded your fabric correctly the fold will be parallel to the two edges of the fabric that are finished. The raw edges (e.g. the ones you could pick at and threads would come off) will be at a right angle to your fold.

½ inch seam allowance included – Top stitching ⅛ inch 

Preparation – 

1. INTERFACING – Apply interfacing onto Main Front.

Sewing –

1. ATTACHING THE TIES – Stitch the Main Ties to the Main Front, right sides together at each short straight edge. Repeat for Tie and Front Lining.
2. JOINING THE MAIN AND LINING – Place Main Belt and Belt Lining right sides together. Stitch leaving a gap. Clip corners and curves. Turn and press. Topstitch. 

Congratulations, your Reversible Wrap Around Belt is done. Enjoy! 

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