When it's so hot that all you want to be is naked, a floaty kaftan is the next best thing.
Crazy easy to make, but with just enough technique to keep you from getting bored while you sew, our cover-up will leave you looking as fabulous as any one of these iconic kaftan wearers.
What you need:
- Fabric - we used a vintage silk sari - you'll need a length of fabric that is double the length you want it to be from shoulder to hem (approx 280cm and ideally a narrower width of about 115cm)
- Bias binding - either homemade or shop bought
- A length of twisted cord for the waist tie (optional; you could also use a length of binding made from the same fabric as your kaftan)
- Your sewing machine and usual dressmaking tools and supplies
copied from By Hand London:
here is a link to the page to see the complete tutorial from this very informative and helpful sewing blog:
Love this sewing website......also check out the tips on narrow hem or shirt tail hems.
