Some vintage patterns are available on various websites, but I decided to forgo the purchased patterns and find a tutorial on the internet.
This website by essortment was where I went for general instructions. Of course, the pattern was tweaked and re-sized, but the general gist of it was used. I found that after washing my fabric, it did shrink up, so be sure you prewash your yardage, and purchase enough to allow for shrinkage. And ensure that if you are taller than average that you increase your length.
Weekend Designer highlighted this caftan, along with similar technique instructions.
Love it- looks comfy and very summery!
ReplyDeleteFlashback to the old school. Neat!
ReplyDeleteI don't have one BUT my Sister does:) Beautiful, I will share this with her! Thanks a bunch my friend, HUGS!
ReplyDeleteEasier to make than lounging pajamas! It's so hot here, I have to shower as soon as I'm in from the garden, and then it doesn't make sense to put on clothes again, so I go for the jammies. Perhaps it's caftan time for me too ...
ReplyDeleteCaftans would be so comfy now. I would have never thought to make a few. Your post is super! Thanks.
ReplyDeleteAh, yes, the Caftan. They were pretty comfy...I've only had one. And I always thought they were more chic than the mumu! A great take-me-back Nancy! And they do look easy to make.
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