Wax print peplum top and skirt - Spring 2013
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I do enjoy a good wax print.
This peplum top is a Frankenpattern that I created from the bodice of a favorite vintage pattern, Vogue 5842, and the peplum of Vogue 8815. This fusion turned out to be fairly straightforward; I simply ensured that the circumference at the bottom of the bodice was the same as the circumference at the top of the peplum. I made life a bit more complicated (it is my way) by adding black piping and geometric shapes topstitched to the sides. I blame Pabral Gurung’s Spring 2012 show for this decision. Not much fun to line those shapes up. I’ll leave it at that.
Naturally, a lime green peplum is never enough and I constructed a matching skirt from Burdastyle skirt pattern 107 in the 2/2011 magazine. The skirt pattern is most recognizable from the back. Originally I added seams to the front of the skirt where the darts were placed so that I could add contrasting panels at the sides. In the end I scrapped this idea and left the front seams which are accented with piping.
Happy Spring!
http://katyandlaney.com/2013/04/13/wax-print/
Supplies:
Vogue 5842
Vogue 8815
Burdastyle 107 2/2011
2 ½ yards wax print cotton
½ yard black cotton
½ yard interfacin
1 yard lining
Black piping
2 zippers
Thread
Hook and eye
Difficulty
Intermediate
Apr 16, 2014, 11.42 AMby ginaminton
I totally adore the top. It looks great. And you are beautiful.
Jun 1, 2013, 12.03 PMby ink
Gosh you really made that well. The skirt, top, the alignment of the pattern….the fabric is beyond edible looking… So saturated, stunning. Really gorgeous and I love that skirt with the jean top!
Apr 28, 2013, 10.36 PMby estilosalome
This is beyond beautiful. It is very chic and happy. I would totally wear this. Love the skirt with the chambray and the peplum top with jeans. Congrats on a project well achieved.
Apr 27, 2013, 03.06 PMby patzel
Thank you for all the lovely comments!
Apr 27, 2013, 02.41 AMby Virginia's Daughter
Wow! This is so cute. Love how you’ve styled the skirt with the denim shirt. You’ve created two fabulous pieces!
Apr 26, 2013, 04.55 PMby ines25
nice skirt! i love to use wax fabric! so easy to sew with and so comfy to wear!
Apr 26, 2013, 12.57 PMby PucciKat
I love this look!
Apr 25, 2013, 10.54 PMby freyastark
Very impressive. Well done.
Apr 25, 2013, 12.40 PMby Meldbombs
Ps. i love the geometricness of the pattern. Reminds me of a Keith Haring.
Apr 25, 2013, 12.39 PMby Meldbombs
So unique and interesting…..I never heard of wax print before though what is that? And haha I also have a tendency to overcomplicate things. My veteran sewing contact keeps me grounded though. Don’t you love those people who always have the best tricks? Like banging hard denim seams with a hammer to make life easier?
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Apr 27, 2013, 03.02 PMby patzel
Your question inspired me to do a little internet research on wax prints. Apparently they are a kind of resin-printed fabric, like a batik. I thought the article below by Slate was really interesting if you want to read more about wax prints.
http://www.slate.com/articles/arts/design/2012/03/african_fabric_where_do_tribal_prints_really_come_from_.html
Apr 24, 2013, 08.13 PMby Gigette
Waouuuuuh!!!! Si beautiful ;)
Apr 24, 2013, 05.44 PMby nouvellegamine
Nice work. I esp love the skirt!
Apr 24, 2013, 05.15 PMby skeeler
These pieces are incredible! Wow!
Apr 24, 2013, 05.02 PMby monibug
so very nice I also enjoy a nice wax cotton print…i’ve made a few dresses with my stash so far now you have inspired me to make a pencil skirt and maybe even a top….thank you!!!
Apr 15, 2013, 03.19 AMby BecStitches
Looks great!! :)
Apr 14, 2013, 06.47 PMby patzel
Thank you! I was very excited to find the vibrantly blue building above because I love color.
Apr 14, 2013, 09.25 AMby Mary Athey
stunning outfit fab fabric and photos. i love this. its just gorgeous and totally fab on you. xx