The Cove Collared Wrap Top and Marin Mini Skirt Free Sewing Patterns

The Cove Collared Wrap Top and Marin Mini Skirt are a study in modern tailoring softened by comfort and ease. Designed to work seamlessly together or stand confidently on their own, this pairing delivers structure without stiffness and polish without pretense. Both pieces are crafted from a stretch liverpool knit that showcases a refined crepe texture and four-way stretch, creating silhouettes that feel sculpted, yet move effortlessly with the body.

The Marin Mini Skirt is sleek and flattering from every angle, shaped by thoughtful details like front and back darts and subtle side panels that contour without excess. An invisible back zipper preserves the clean lines, while the invisible waistband and hem lend a couture-level finish with nothing to interrupt the silhouette. Designed as a mini but easy to lengthen, the Marin mini transitions smoothly from a statement night-out skirt to a knee- or midi-length wardrobe staple.

Paired with it, the Cove Collared Wrap Top brings tailored elements into a relaxed, wearable rhythm. A crisp collar and collar stand frame the neckline, balanced by classic sleeve plackets and buttoned cuffs that reference traditional shirting. Long waist ties wrap and cinch the body, allowing the fit to shift from softly draped to beautifully defined. The result is a top that looks intentional even on low-effort days—polished, yet inviting, and structured, yet fluid.

Worn together, the Cove Collared Wrap Top and Marin Mini Skirt create a cohesive look that feels modern, confident, and endlessly versatile. Style them with boots and tights for cooler days, heels for evenings out, or mix each piece into your existing wardrobe for maximum wearability. This is elevated dressing that doesn’t ask for attention but earns it anyway.

Essential Materials & Sizing Guide for the Cove Collared Wrap Top and Marin Mini Skirt

Continue reading for a breakdown of what knowledge and materials you need for creating your very own collared wrap top and mini skirt! We’ve got you covered with the recommended materials we used—if you want to follow along exactly—as well as a curated list of alternative fabric type recommendations if you want to customize your own version. The Cove Collared Wrap Top and Marin Mini Skirt free sewing pattern downloads include technical drawings for seam and silhouette, plus a size chart to help you find your perfect fit!

Purchase Products Used Below:

Quantities indicated are for sewing a size small wrap top and mini skirt.* Toggle the ‘SHOP THIS LOOK’ box to find quantity estimates for other sizes.

• 3 yards of Stretch Liverpool Knit – Olive – Evangeline Collection
• 0.5 yards of Super White Hot Rolling Nonwoven Fusible Interfacing
• 8 each of Plastic 2-Hole Buttons – 16L/10mm – Shimmering Light Olive Green
• 1 each of Invisible Zipper 9″ by YKK – 566 Olive
• 1 each of Gutermann Sew All Thread 250m – 766 Moss
• MDF498 & MDF499 – Cove Collared Wrap Top & Marin Mini Skirt Sewing Patterns (Free downloads below!)

Additional Products Used:

• 1 each of Dritz Stitch Witchery
• 1 each of Dritz Disappearing Ink Pen

Alternative Fabric Type Recommendations:

The Cove Collared Wrap Top  and Marin Mini Skirt sewing patterns are best suited for light and medium weight stretch knit fashion fabrics. Explore other fabric types or colors from our featured collections for your collared wrap top with the links below.

• Ponte Knit
• Pique Knit
• Stretch Lace

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Find Your Perfect Fit

The Cove Collared Wrap Top and Marin Mini Skirt Sizing Guides are based on the suggested design & wearing ease for this style. You can also choose the size according to your desired finished garment measurements, blending between sizes as needed. Measure the printed patterns to make sure the dimensions are according to the desired fitting and adjust if needed before cutting the fabric. For best results, sew a test garment in a similar fabric to adjust your pattern.

Note: Measurements may vary after adjustments. If using non-stretch fabrics, reference the approximate finished garment measurements chart to choose your size.

Note: Always read all the instructions before cutting the fabric!

*Designed for stretch fabrics. There is negative ease due to the stretch of the fabric.

How to Sew The Cove Collared Wrap Top and Marin Mini Skirt

The instructions provided below are designed to guide you through sewing the Cove Collared Wrap Top and Marin Mini Skirt from start to finish.

2 Tips for Sewing with Stretch Liverpool Knit

⇒ This fabric is really similar to ponte, which we’ve used for a lot of our recent patterns. It’s a relatively thick knit fabric with a pretty tight knit structure. You can pretty much treat it the same way you treat ponte in terms of using stretch needles on your machine, medium heat on your iron, and a 2 millimeter stitch length.

⇒ Resist the temptation to skip the interfacing in the collar and button placket. Putting interfacing on just one of the two collar and collar stand pieces will make everything hold its shape and stay where it is supposed to sit after it’s sewn.

Pattern Pieces & Fabric Cuts

Keep reading for a list-style breakdown of the pattern pieces needed for both the Cove Collared Wrap Top and Marin Mini Skirt.

Cove Collared Wrap Top Pattern Pieces

(A) BACK

• FABRIC – CUT 1 ON FOLD

(B) FRONT

• FABRIC – CUT 2 MIRRORED

(C) COLLAR

• FABRIC – CUT 2 ON FOLD
• INTERFACING – CUT 1 ON FOLD

(D) COLLAR BAND

• FABRIC – CUT 2 ON FOLD
• INTERFACING – CUT 1 ON FOLD

(E) SLEEVE

• FABRIC – CUT 2 MIRRORED

(F) SLEEVE CUFFS

• FABRIC – CUT 4

Marin Mini Skirt Pattern Pieces

(A) BACK

• FABRIC – CUT 2 MIRRORED

(B) FRONT SIDE

• FABRIC – CUT 2 MIRRORED

(C) FRONT CENTER

• FABRIC – CUT 1 ON FOLD

Sew with a 1/2″ seam allowance for all seams unless otherwise specified.

HOW TO SEW THE COVE COLLARED WRAP TOP

Step 1 

SHOULDERS

1. Place the front top pieces right sides together on top of the back top pieces.
2. Line up the front and back shoulder seams.
3. Pin and sew the shoulders together.

Step 2

SIDE SEAMS

1. Line up the front and back side seams with the pieces laying right sides together.
2. Pin and sew the side seams of the top.

Step 3

BOTTOM HEM

1. Press a ½ inch fold into the bottom hem of the twist top.
2. Topstitch over the fold with ⅜ inch seam allowance to hem the bottom of the twist top.

Step 4

SLEEVES

1. Fold the sleeves in half right sides together with the inseams and notches lined up.
2. Pin and sew from the armpit of the inseam to the notch. Do not sew under the notch.
3. Sew gathering stitches along the wrist opening of the sleeve.
4. Gather the wrist of the sleeve with the bulk of the gathers oriented on the fold of the sleeve.

Step 5

SLEEVE  PLACKETS

1. Topstitch over the seam allowance of the slits at the ends of the sleeves below the notches.

Step 6

CUFFS

1. Place the four cuff pieces right sides together.
2. Pin and sew the short sides of the cuffs together.
3. Open the cuff and sandwich the gathered end of the sleeve in between the two layers of the cuff, right sides together.
4. Pin and sew the cuff around the end of the sleeve.
5. Flip the cuffs right sides out and press the seams flat.
6. Fold the raw edges of the cuffs inside toward the wrong side of the sleeves.
7. Press the folds into place.
8. Either topstitch around the cuffs to hold them together or use stitch witchery hem tape to iron the cuffs shut at the ends.

Step 7

ATTACH SLEEVES

1. Pin the sleeves caps into the armscyes, right sides together.
2. Sew both sleeves into the top.

Step 8

BUTTON PLACKET

1. Iron a 1.25 inch fold into the front center openings of the top.
2. Iron stitch witchery hem tape into the fold to stabilize the button placket.
3. Topstitch over the button placket after ironing the hem tape.

Step 9

COLLAR

1. Cut interfacing to the size and shape of the collar and the collar stand pieces.
2. Iron a piece of interfacing into one of each of the collar and collar stand pieces.
3. Place the two collar pieces right sides together.
4. Pin and sew around the three sides as shown in the photo below.
5. Flip the collar right sides out and poke the corners out. Press the seams flat.
6. Place the raw edge of the collar in between the two collar stand pieces right sides together, as shown in the photo below.
7. Pin and sew the collar in between the curved edges of the collar stands.
8. Open up the collar stand and press the seams flat.

Step 10

ATTACH COLLAR

1. Pin the interfaced side of the collar stand to the right side of the neckline.
2. Sew the interfaced side of the collar stand to the neckline, right sides together.
3. Fold the raw edges of the non-interfaced side of the collar stand in toward the wrong side of the fabric.
4. Pin the folded edge of the collar stand along the first seam from this step.
5. Sew a stitch in the ditch between the collar stand and the shirt neckline to attach the folded edge of the collar stand invisibly from the outside.
6. Clip the gap between the collar stand and the button placket where they are not attached.
7. Fold the clipped edge of the button placket down toward the inside of the top.
8. Topstitch over the folded edge of the button placket.

Step 11

BUTTONS & BUTTONHOLES

1. Evenly mark the spots for the buttons and buttonholes using a water soluble fabric marking pen.
2. Hand sew buttons on one side of the placket.
3. Use the buttonhole foot attachment on your sewing machine to insert buttonholes onto the markings on the button placket.
4. Repeat the same steps to add 2 buttons and buttonholes to each cuff.

HOW TO SEW THE MARIN MINI SKIRT

Step 12

MARK DARTS

1. Mark the front and back darts using a water soluble fabric marking pen.
2. Pin the darts right sides together.
3. Sew the darts.
4. Press the front and back darts toward the sides of the skirt.

Step 13

FRONT SIDE PANELS

1. Place the front side panels right sides together on top of the front of the skirt with the sides lined up.
2. Pin and sew the front side panels to the front of the skirt.
3. Open the seams and press them flat.
4. Place the back panels right sides together with the front side panels.
5. Pin and sew the back skirt pieces to the front side panels.
6. Open the side seams and press them flat.

Step 14

WAISTBAND

1. Iron a 1 inch fold into the waistline of the skirt.
2. Place hem tape in between the fold.
3. Iron the hem tape into the folded waistband.
4. Leave 1 inch on either side of the center back of the skirt that does NOT have hem tape keeping the waistband in place.

Step 15

INVISIBLE ZIPPER

1. Insert the invisible zipper into the center back seam of the skirt.
2. Ensure the ends of the invisible zipper are encased by the folded edge of the waistband that we just created in the previous step, as shown in the first photo below.
3. Pin and sew the rest of the center back seam together under the zipper.

Step 16

HEM

1. Iron a hem into the bottom of the skirt that is as short or as long as you’d like it to be (the skirt was designed to have a 1 inch folded hem, but you can lengthen or shorten it).
2. Place hem tape in between the fold.
3. Iron the hem tape into the fold to hem the skirt.

Sewing Success: The Finished Cove Collared Wrap Top and Marin Mini Skirt

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