How to cut a Perfect Wrap Top – Step by Step Pattern Drafting Tutorial

If your wrap tops keep gaping, pulling, or slipping open — this tutorial is for you! 👗 In this step-by-step pattern drafting tutorial, we will learn exactly how to draft a wrap top that fits beautifully, stays in place, and flatters every body type. Whether you’re sewing for yourself or designing for clients, you’ll learn the tricks to prevent neckline gaping, create perfect overlap, and achieve a smooth, body-hugging fit. ⸻ ✨ What You’ll Learn in This Video: 00:00 Intro & What You’ll Need 00:45 Step 1 – Drafting the back part of the wrap top 03:30 Step 2 – Adding seam allowance and cut the back part of the wrap top 05:10 Step 3 –Marking the Overlap allowance 06:00 Step 4 – Drafting the front part of the wrap top 08:30 Step 5 — Create the front neckline 08:50 Step 6– Add Closure (Tie, Button, or Snap) 09:10 Step 7 — Create the overlap diagonal line 09:25 Step 8 – Add seam allowance, Label & cutting your pattern 10:40 Outro ⸻ [Expert Tip Section – Keywords Naturally Included] 💡 Drafting Tip: Always make sure your overlap line is a smooth diagonal line. It’s the secret to a wrap top that doesn’t gap or expose too much when you move. If you’re new to pattern drafting, check out my beginner-friendly tutorials on seam allowance, and ease and fit explanations — they’ll help you build a solid foundation before trying wrap designs. How to add seam Allowance to your pattern https://youtu.be/L1JkvuT0wxA Master ease and fit in sewing https://youtu.be/1XU4nS9XXdE Pattern drafting for beginners https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt5AKRSEmgFeh-PBp6-6wXmfg3WBH_6ib ⸻ 🧵 Join the Curve & Stitch community! 👉 Subscribe for weekly sewing tutorials, pattern drafting lessons, and creative projects designed to help you sew confidently — one stitch at a time. https://www.youtube.com/@CurveandStitch 💬 Tell me in the comments: Would you prefer a tie wrap top or a snap closure? I’d love to know your style! Thank you for stopping by this channel, you are very welcome 🤗 #WrapTop #curveandstitch #diys #patternmaking #howtosew #sewing