Skip to main content

Made By A Fabricista: Wang Inspired

I was excited to try the new fabrics from Alexander Wang.  For this post all fabrics were from the designer.  From a design standpoint I am a big fan of Wang’s utilitarian design style which really matches my own personal design aesthetic.


I felt it only right to use the fabrics and create something with a play on the designer and I believe I achieved it!

For my first look I used this blue twill and pinstripe stripe fabric to make my look.  Once my fabrics came in, I sketched out my look on my tablet.  For me sometimes I don’t really know what a fabric is going to become until I can feel its hand.

These fabrics were amazing.  They were the perfect weight and felt of good quality. I decided to create a button-down dress with slight flare and a covered placket.  I then wanted a wrap vest to go around the button-down to help give it more of that Wang aesthetic.

To make my button down I hacked the free pattern download from Mood.  I did quite a few hacks to the pattern to make my look to the point it was merely just a sloper to make my design.

I added 2” to the length to accommodate my height. I converted my front placket into a hidden placket.  I love hidden plackets and I feel like it adds a sleekness to a traditional button up.  My favorite part of a hidden placket is making the folds.  A great resource to draft one is an article that is on Threads.com which is what I always reference.

On the original pattern the sleeves are short, so I lengthen my sleeves and added my extended flare cuff like I have on my sketch.  The original pattern also only has a mandarin collar style, so I drafted a pointed collar to add to my design. Also, instead of doing gathers on the back at the yoke I created a pleat which looks a lot more tailored in my opinion. The fit is great, and I love the fabric I chose for the button-up.



To complete the look, I then drafted this wrap vest.  I’ve found some similar inspiration on Pinterest then added it to my sketch.  May favorite detail is the accordion pocket with the flap.  I was also considering adding a removable waist bag to add to the ties that wrap around.  The weight of the twill is very nice. It’s sturdy but still has some slight stretch to it and is very soft.




For my second look I had this beautiful rib knit that had such a good weight and stretch retention. I decided to make a set.

In the middle of my cutting, I made a huge mistake and cut out two fronts instead of the other back view.  I was SEW upset!  I am still planning on how to correct the error but in the meantime, I made the top only.


There is this very trendy wrap top style that I have seen online and wanted to recreate for myself.  I bought one at retail, but it did not provide as much coverage as I would like.  This vintage Simplicity 5555 pattern was perfect to use as its literally the same pattern shape as the original.  This pattern gives you lots of options to wear different ways.  Since I couldn’t complete my pants, I styled it with my favorite pair of jeans instead. 

The quality of the Alexander Wang material is unmatched.  I love the looks I created with all my material. 


JASMINE  @sewmuchjazz


Unfortunately Fabric Mart Fabrics sell out quickly!
You can find similar fabrics by shopping the following categories: ALEXANDER WANG, TWILL, SHIRTING, & KNITS.


Comments

  1. You've got great style! I love the layering and ties. Adds so much interest and texture. Keep doing what you're doing....it's working!

    ReplyDelete
  2. AWESOME creations Jasmine ... FIESTA :)

    ReplyDelete
  3. Beautiful Fabric and Beautiful sewing!

    ReplyDelete
  4. Gloria R Mushonga-RobertsAugust 3, 2022 at 12:00 PM

    WOW! Inspiring!

    ReplyDelete
  5. I love your creative flair! Thanks for sharing your process. Very inspiring :-D

    ReplyDelete
  6. Amazing use of these fabrics! I can totally see your inspo and LOVE how your pieces turned out! I have been eyeing that pattern from Mood for a while and seeing your result convinced me to download it!

    ReplyDelete
  7. I love your interpretation of the design esthetic! I, too, look for vintage patterns to sew my own way and as fun and green solution!

    ReplyDelete
  8. Great post with garments that will go the distance. I made the halter in 1975 with my mom's help for my high school graduation trip. It may still be in our attic! fun to see it again.

    ReplyDelete
  9. Your asymmetrical vest would be great in a faux leather for all things Fall and Winter. I am a fan.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thank you so much! It is now actually a new pattern I have launched!

      Delete
  10. Just, WOW! Thank you for the morning inspiration with my coffee! So great to see someone doing what I want to learn to do! I’m no where near your league, still struggling with professionally made patterns and instructions with ongoing class support, but I can’t wait to be able to look at something the way you do!
    We live in an area where I pretty much have to but fabric online if I want to to be nicer, so I never know what I’m getting until it gets here. I appreciate what you said about the “hand” I buy fabric with a pattern in mind, but I know after I get it if it’s actually a good fit. Nothing worse than choosing the wrong thickness or drape… you are dead in the water despite all your efforts!!!
    Thank you! You look great in all your outfits, and I love your style?

    ReplyDelete
  11. Keep up the good work and keep sewing!! (Happy Sewing)!!

    ReplyDelete
  12. What sketch program are you using on your iPad? I would love to have it!

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment

Thanks for leaving a comment! All comments are reviewed before posting to help us eliminate spam. Your comment will be posted within 24 hours.

Popular Posts You Might Like

Made By A Fabricista: Did someone say FREE??? All about Free Sewing Patterns

Hi sewing friends! I am SEW excited to share this blog post with you today! This is my fifth post with Fabric Mart since I did a guest post late last year and then joined the blogging team in 2024 but I would say this is the post that 1) I worked the hardest to create, and 2) the one that has me the most excited! Today I am going to talk about FREE sewing patterns, showcase a few free patterns I’ve sewn, and then share some very exciting news at the end of this post about an upcoming! First, let’s talk about free patterns – where they come from, why they exist, and how you can find them. But first, here’s a recent free pattern I sewed. This is the Finn Crop Tee from Petite Stitchery . I used an ITY (Interlock Twist Yarn) for this one and I was able to squeeze it out a yard of a fabric. ITY is one of my favorite fabrics to dress up a t-shirt and it wears well across all seasons. And Fabric Mart gets the most AMAZING designer deadstock designs you will ever see! Petite Stitchery offers

Made By A Fabricista: Well Suited for Fall

Fall is my favorite time of the year! The weather is cooling down and I'm always excited to transition into the cooler weather. I get to create with some of my favorite fabrics and I'm always inspired by all the cool fashion trends for the season. So for this month's fabricista feature I snagged some cool medium-weight twill fabric in a beautiful warm cinnamon color.   This fabric has a medium bottom weight feel to it, great for pants, outerwear, jackets, boiler suits and more. I used a needle suited for medium weighted woven fabrics and my serger for finishing raw edges. The color of this fabric is so warm and inviting. I think it is the perfect color for Fall. I couldn’t wait to create a fall ensemble with this fabric. I chose Simplicity Pattern S9893 because I’ve been dying to create this pattern since it launched. It is a cool cape with cargo pockets, storm flaps, hidden buttons at the shoulder, a collar with button tabs and even more button tabs at the underarm. This c

Made By A Fabricista: From Fabric to Finish Line: Creating My Running Gear

In 2021, I ran my first 5k; I was instantly hooked. I loved the instant sense of accomplishment of crossing the finish line & completing something, but all in all at the time I was absolutely no good at running. Now in 2024, I am an avid runner. I absolutely love running & I still love completing races. It had never crossed my mind to sew any running clothes until lately, but I’m sure glad I did.  On Fabric Mart they had the most amazing windbreaker like animal fabric & I knew it would be a perfect match. For the jacket I decided to block it so that it would give it a bit of extra definition. The actual fabric was really easy to sew with & to cut, however, it was a bit hard to pin & left needle marks within the fabric so I suggest using clips instead. I absolutely loved how it turned out. The pattern that I used for the jacket is a free sewing pattern from Mood Fabrics called the Cory Jacket. It is a fairly simple sew & can be made in a day.  For the shorts, I u