14 Clever Wraps to Sew

How to sew fabric wraps by Mary Mulari and Nancy Zieman

14 Clever Wraps to Sew

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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.

 How to sew fabric wraps by Mary Mulari and Nancy Zieman

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.

All Occasion Fabric Wraps by Mary Mulari as seen on Sewing With Nancy ZiemanOr, 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.All Occasion Fabric Wraps by Mary Mulari as seen on Sewing With Nancy Zieman

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!

All Occasion Fabric Wraps by Mary Mulari as seen on Sewing With Nancy ZiemanIf 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 Occasion Fabric Wraps by Mary Mulari as seen on Sewing With Nancy Zieman

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.

All Occasion Fabric Wraps by Mary Mulari as seen on Sewing With Nancy Zieman

For a day at the beach, the wrap adapted from a beach towel becomes a bathing suit cover up. How’s that for versatility!All Occasion Fabric Wraps by Mary Mulari as seen on Sewing With Nancy Zieman

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. 

All Occasion Fabric Wraps by Mary Mulari as seen on Sewing With Nancy Zieman

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.

All Occasion Fabric Wraps by Mary Mulari as seen on Sewing With Nancy Zieman

The All Occasion Fabric Wraps book includes detailed step by step instructions and illustrations for 14 easy to sew fabric wraps!

All Occasion Fabric Wraps book Mary Mulari & Nancy Zieman

Watch All Occasion Fabric Wraps (Part One and Part Two) on Sewing With Nancy online.


Nancy Zieman's Giveaway Winner 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, Nancy Zieman The Blog

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95 Comments

  • Rene Perry
    May 5, 2016

    Twist wrap and All Weather and Go Two wrap!

  • Susan Hurst Hart
    May 5, 2016

    I like these fashions, especially the first one.

  • Darcie Olsen
    May 5, 2016

    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
    May 5, 2016

    It’s hard to decide, but I like the twist wrap best.

  • Diane C
    May 5, 2016

    Go-To Wrap

  • Elaine Watt
    May 5, 2016

    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
    May 5, 2016

    curious about why the sharing on Facebook does not work.???

  • Winona
    May 5, 2016

    Love the Twist! Winning it would be great, but I Gotta have this book!!!

  • Rita Nye
    May 5, 2016

    The Rita wrap, of course

  • Pam Hopp
    May 5, 2016

    The Go-Two Wrap sounds perfect to keep my back warm when at the computer and/or sewing machine.

  • Brenda Ackerman
    May 5, 2016

    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
    May 5, 2016

    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
    May 5, 2016

    I have some oilcloth that would be perfect for the all weather wrap.

  • Joellyn P.
    May 5, 2016

    I definitely could see myself in the Go Two Wrap. I love it!

  • Pam
    May 5, 2016

    Like the beach coveruo

  • Becky3580
    May 5, 2016

    I like the Rita wrap because there are s e w many ways that it can be made and used!

  • Kristy Walker
    May 5, 2016

    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
    May 5, 2016

    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
    May 5, 2016

    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
    May 5, 2016

    The one seam ruffle shawl would be my favorite.

  • Lee D.
    May 5, 2016

    Love the Twist Wrap! I’d make it in a lacy white knit to pop over a summer floral sleeveless dress.

  • Andie Letourneau
    May 5, 2016

    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
    May 5, 2016

    My favorite is the Twist Wrap, but I like the Go-Two Wrap also. So many great choices!

  • Carolyn Andrew
    May 5, 2016

    I want to make them all. What a great gift for family and friends!

  • Teresa
    May 5, 2016

    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
    May 5, 2016

    The first wrap I would make would be the twist wrap and then the one seam ruffled shawl. Like them both alot!

  • Cherie
    May 5, 2016

    I love the Go Two for its versatility

  • Linda Morales
    May 5, 2016

    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
    May 5, 2016

    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
    May 5, 2016

    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
    May 5, 2016

    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
    May 5, 2016

    The twist wrap is my favorite. Classy and elegant!

  • Sandy
    May 5, 2016

    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
    May 5, 2016

    I like the twist wrap. It looks as though it would stay on your shoulders instead of constantly slipping off.

  • Flora Turner
    May 5, 2016

    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
    May 5, 2016

    I love the twist wrap. This could be worn for a dressy occasion as well as over a top and jeans.

  • Lynn Again
    May 5, 2016

    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
    May 5, 2016

    I like the twist wrap.

  • Bonnie
    May 5, 2016

    The All-Weather Wrap is my favorite, especially for walking in the rain. Thanks for the great giveaway!

  • Pat judd
    May 5, 2016

    Go-two is my favorite. Thanks for a chance to win.

  • Dawn
    May 5, 2016

    My favorite is the All Weather Wrap. Thanks for the chance to win!

  • Jean Klein
    May 5, 2016

    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
    May 5, 2016

    The off-center wrap is very classy.

  • Cindy E
    May 5, 2016

    I love the idea of recycling some of my pashmina shawls into the Off-Center wrap.

  • CC Collins
    May 5, 2016

    Love the off-center wrap…..love them all!

  • Suzi
    May 5, 2016

    They’re all lovely but the twist wrap and the off center wraps are my favorites!

  • Janet Balcolm
    May 5, 2016

    I’m an Arizona gal, too, and love the Twist Wrap!

  • Paula Howard
    May 5, 2016

    Love the twist wrap.

  • Natasha Gilbertson
    May 5, 2016

    I love the twist wrap. It looks like it could be made casual or elegant.

  • Miss Zachary
    May 5, 2016

    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
    May 5, 2016

    I like them all but think the twist is my favorite with beach towel coverup coming in 2nd.

  • Eliza Mancini
    May 5, 2016

    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
    May 5, 2016

    I really like the all weather wrap!

  • Barbara R.
    May 5, 2016

    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
    May 5, 2016

    The twist wrap is beautiful, and looks so do-able!

  • Mary Reisdorph
    May 5, 2016

    Love the twist wrap. They are all wonderful. I’m always cold so I would have options. Thanks for the chance.

  • Glynn Martin
    May 5, 2016

    I’d definitely enjoy the “Twist Wrap”. It seems to be so versatile!

  • Linda Sohm
    May 5, 2016

    I love the twist wrap. I am going to make one to wear to my daughter’s wedding!

  • E. Ann
    May 5, 2016

    I love the twist wrap!! Like them all. So functional!! And easy!!

  • Joyce Leary
    May 5, 2016

    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
    May 5, 2016

    I love the go two wrap. Nice!

  • Beth
    May 5, 2016

    My favorite is the Rita Wrap but closely followed by the GoTwo Wrap.

  • Gena Watters
    May 5, 2016

    Go-two wrap

  • nancyB
    May 5, 2016

    all weather wrap is so practical and would fold up into a nice carry-able packet.

  • nancyB
    May 5, 2016

    all weather wrap is great!

  • Donna Dickison
    May 5, 2016

    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
    May 5, 2016

    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
    May 5, 2016

    My favorite is the One Seam Ruffle Shawl, and the Twist Wrap comes in as a close second!

  • Terry Morrison
    May 5, 2016

    My favorite is the twist wrap. But they are all beautiful !

  • Karen Payton
    May 5, 2016

    The Go two wrap seems like the perfect goto wrap for me. Can be worn summer or winter, love that!

  • Patricia Burke
    May 5, 2016

    I love the off center wrap. The ombre silk and draw cord are eye catching, the drape beautiful.

  • Barba Drebenstedt
    May 5, 2016

    I love the Go Two wrap. You can wear it two different ways and it looks great either way.

  • Michelle
    May 5, 2016

    I love the twist wrap and the all weather wrap would be so practical to have!

  • Kathy
    May 5, 2016

    I love so many of them, would love to try them all

  • Jody Radlinger
    May 5, 2016

    Go-Two wrap is my favorite, but I do like the Twist wrap. Am anxious to try them!

  • Mary Wippold
    May 5, 2016

    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
    May 5, 2016

    I like the beach wrap, and it looks like it would be a great quick gift to make.

  • MaryT
    May 5, 2016

    I love the long/short options of the Go two wrap! :o)

  • Karen Haywood
    May 6, 2016

    Wow! Imagine the possibilities!

  • sherri
    May 6, 2016

    The twist wrap is my favorite. Mary has done a great job again.

  • Adrienne McDonald
    May 6, 2016

    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
    May 6, 2016

    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
    May 6, 2016

    Love the All-Weather Wrap!

  • PamB
    May 6, 2016

    I like the beach towel wrap, but they are all nice!

  • Susan
    May 6, 2016

    It is a tie between the All Weather Wrap and the Twist Wrap.

  • Sue Roberts
    May 6, 2016

    I like the twist wrap. Thanks for the opportunity to win, maybe???

  • Becky
    May 6, 2016

    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
    May 6, 2016

    Definitely the twist wrap.

  • Linda
    May 6, 2016

    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
    May 7, 2016

    Twist wrap is my fave. Thank you!

  • Helen
    May 7, 2016

    Would love to try the twist wrap first followed by the beach coverup…..So many good choices!

  • Julia Sprengel
    May 10, 2016

    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
    May 12, 2016

    I love the aurora wrap, it looks loose enough to be comfortable and yet ward off chills.

  • Bobbie
    May 12, 2016

    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
    June 6, 2016

    The One Seam really caught my eye. However, each one is a showcase for wearable art creativity.

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