When it's so hot that all you want to be is naked, a floaty kaftan-style cover up 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

Caftans… they’re just awesome. They’re like the ultimate maxi dress, but even simpler to make and more elegant. And far more fabulous… and yet also more than a bit kitschy. …

Easy summer caftan inspired by Oscar de la Renta.

Hello sew-friends! Today I have a quick, summer-friendly finished make to share with you. I made this caftan at the end of last September, and now that summer is officially here, I think it's time that I finally shared it! This project was one of those last-minute, before-a-trip projects that so man

The weekend before last, I sewed myself what I thought was the best dress I’d ever owned: a blurple caftan made with Merchant & Mills Indian Ink linen and some simple mods to the Fen top (details belo

A sewing pattern review for Simplicity 8505. Pattern reviews help sewers choose the right patten so that they have success with their sewing projects.

Style 4636; ©1974; Misses' Dress: Lined dress slightly gathered onto yoke has square neckline, back zipper, long shaped sleeves gathered onto deep armholes and frills. View 2 has yoke and frill in contrasting fabric and trim. [insert your photos of this pattern made up] [insert your username, and make sure your preferences allow for people to contact you via e-mail. Do not list your email address here!] I am interested in the STYLE dress pattern 4636 size 16 - My username is DreamsOfFlying.

I cut and sewed this dress all in the same day yesterday! It's the Closet Case Charlie Caftan, which I've made before, although never the maxi version.

Making the summer dress of my dreams, a flowy and comfortable caftan using Simplicity 8505 and a gorgeous french terry stripe.