I love this!!! I don’t see anymore because I gave away my sewing machine and I no longer have space to see in my tiny apartment. I need someone to make this for me!
What a nice dress! I love how you can just improvise on the spot. It would take me some serious stress to figure out how to change things that weren’t working. I do think this pattern works amazingly well as a beach cover up. And secret pajamas is right! How fun it must be to be able to sew like that!
You make it seem so easy to make. I recently attempted to use my sewing machine and have no clue what I’m doing. I should probably try an easier pattern like this.
I never would have imagined how cute that dress could be from the picture on the front of the pattern! Great ideas to make a simple pattern really cute!
Thanks for sharing. My daughter wants me to make her a caftan so I picked up this pattern and S8877. I’m going to have to add pockets on this one I think. You did a great job both times.
Your kaftans look great. I have the pattern and opened it today, wow its more difficult than it looks this sewing business so it’s on the table waiting for me to muster up the courage to tackle it. If it turns out half as good as yours I’ll be impressed ?
I’m sure you will love this pattern. I would check the neckline by mocking up a piece, you can do it just to the bust to see how low you want it to go and how wide across the neck. You may want to extend the shoulder seam into the neckline and shorten the “V” – depends on how much skin you like to show.
My elastic is is about 3″ in from each side seam; just to give the caftan a little shaping.
I love how your caftans came out! Do you ever sell any of your creations or have an Etsy store?
Thank you so much Jill. I don’t have an Etsy store, but i do teach via zoom. You can email me at [email protected] if you ever feel the urge to sew!
What a beautiful caftan! It’s so nice that there is flexibility to change the design!
Thank you Holly. It was a fun project.
I admire sewing! I never really learned, though, unfortunately, and I don’t have a daughter to motivate me. Those do look quite comfy. 🙂
I have three daughters and one granddaughter – but now a grandson – so we will see where this leads.
You’re a talented lady! These are cute
Thank you, that’s nice of you to say.
Love the idea of making a beach cover up. So versatile.
Right, now if we can just get to the beach and social distance.
What a neat “hack”! Someday I’ll have time to sew again.
Having time can put a real dent in your sewing 🙂
These both look great. I like that you added the elastic to define the waist more and I love the patterns!
Great pattern – needs the elastic.
I love this!!! I don’t see anymore because I gave away my sewing machine and I no longer have space to see in my tiny apartment. I need someone to make this for me!
I love this dress! I am really into maxi dresses right now and they can be so expensive in the stores.
Right! And the thing is, they are so simple to make.
What a nice dress! I love how you can just improvise on the spot. It would take me some serious stress to figure out how to change things that weren’t working. I do think this pattern works amazingly well as a beach cover up. And secret pajamas is right! How fun it must be to be able to sew like that!
I’ve been teaching for many, many years – lots of improvising – LOL
You make it seem so easy to make. I recently attempted to use my sewing machine and have no clue what I’m doing. I should probably try an easier pattern like this.
There are great beginner patterns out there to get your feet wet. This one is pretty easy.
Wow. This caftan looks lovely! I’d totally wear it! Especially since lately I’m lounging at home and poolside a lot!
Poolside! Jealous.
My Mother used to love spending time in Caftan’s! They are so easy to make, and so comfortable, especially in the summer!
They are definately making a comeback. Especially given the current days.
Thank you for sharing how you can adapt things to your liking.
Thank you
This does look nice and cozy! I like that you made it into a dress.
Thanks so much
Looks comfy and stylish!
They are!
Beautiful idea! I love it!
Thanks so much
This looks so comfy! You did a great job.. Inspiring me to take my sewing machine out the the box 🙂
Oh geeze, get it out of the box, let it breath and create! 🙂
I never would have imagined how cute that dress could be from the picture on the front of the pattern! Great ideas to make a simple pattern really cute!
Thank you so much, it was a fun project.
I would love to be able to sew. I love fashion!
Sewing does cut down on the buying of clothes, but not fabric!
Oooh! I love them both! Wonderfully done!
Thank you. So kind of you to say.
Nice! Always love to see what you are creating!
Thanks so much.
I love caftans! I’d enjoy having this one to wear around the house.
Thanks for sharing. My daughter wants me to make her a caftan so I picked up this pattern and S8877. I’m going to have to add pockets on this one I think. You did a great job both times.
Good luck, let me know if you run into any issues, happy to help.
Your kaftans look great. I have the pattern and opened it today, wow its more difficult than it looks this sewing business so it’s on the table waiting for me to muster up the courage to tackle it. If it turns out half as good as yours I’ll be impressed ?
Let me know if you run into any issues, happy to help!
I just bought this pattern. I’m 5’8″ and thought I’d do a medium in cotton. I plan to wear it out. Do you think I’ll need to take in the shoulders?
Did your elastic go all the way across or just about shoulder width?
Diana,
I’m sure you will love this pattern. I would check the neckline by mocking up a piece, you can do it just to the bust to see how low you want it to go and how wide across the neck. You may want to extend the shoulder seam into the neckline and shorten the “V” – depends on how much skin you like to show.
My elastic is is about 3″ in from each side seam; just to give the caftan a little shaping.
Happy sewing!