Cloudy Easter Caftan
When I found this comfy caftan at the thrift store next door to my office (Yes…you read that right!), I was thrilled! Look at that embroidery!
Sometimes I manage to contain my enthusiasm very well.
I saw two options with this one. I could keep the sleeves and make it a mini, or chop off the sleeves, and turn it into to nicely-fitted maxi dress.
I thought and thought about about it, and at the end of the day I just couldn’t bear to lose those fantastic embroidered sleeves. So, a chop happened:
Chop!
A hem quickly followed.
A very small hem, as I went a lil short with this one…
Almost done…
A quick press was all it took to complete my super-comfy frock for an Ice Cream & Waffles Brunch with friends. 🙂
Still comfy!
We had bubbles too!
Did I mention we had bubbles? Let me reiterate that.
Gotta have franz!
A perfect frock for a dreary day!
Cheers!
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LOL yes a bit short, I thought so before I scrolled down! But still very cute and you can always wear it with tights. Wait – a thrift store right next to your office? Wow – that’s good fortune!
You are such a precious person! I truly enjoy getting notified of all of your new blog posts! I have been following you for about a year and I even went back to day one and read and then re-read your posts 3 times so far! My husband even surprised me with a sewing machine this past Christmas because of how often I talk about you! You are such a delightful, REAL, beautiful person!
The collar embroidery is super cute! Though, I might have used some of the skirt fabric and attached it to both sides of the dress it make a sash that tied in the back (to create more of a figure). Love the sleeves! And it’s a great length!
With a rockin’ bod like yours, I would have taken it in a smidge! Rock that silhouette!!!
You went from Mrs. Roper to Janis Joplin in minutes!
Not my favorite but the embroidery is awesome
Smart mod. Love it.
Cute dress. I would have left it a bit longer and added a sash or belt to give it more shape.
I love your smirk in the after-pic! 🙂
And who cares if it’s a little short, just make sure to wear fabulous underwear on windy days 😉
Or -I’m anticipating Dutch weather conditions here- wear it on those days with black leggings and big brown boots!
ps: I wonder what it would look like if you dye it dark blue?
Love the frock, I would take it in a little, or maybe a belt. Love the embroidery.
YES! YES IT IS SHORT! AND YES! IT’S PERFECT ON YOU! Now, this 68 year old Great-Grandmother would wear that exact same length with jeans, but YOU should have fun with it….HA!
Not a big fan of brown but I do love embroidery. The length works for leggings. That’s me though. Keep up the good work.
It’s confirmed! You’re adorable. I’m really loving your blog! Thanks for sharing your creativity. You’ve definitely got style.
wow i’m surprised it got so many low votes. i think it’s a stunner and can only WISH i found something like this at my local thrift stores…
You are soo talented. Wish I had thought of it when I was younger. Love it.
Yes, I love the sleeves and I love the embroidery but it just looks to big and sacky but also too short. I love your talent and your blog. Just doesn’t feel like you are finished with this one yet. Hugs.
Love the embroidery and think you made a wise choice keeping the great sleeves- it does look a little 60s maternity though with that shape lol
So happy to see a new post! Missed your creativity!
Its so pretty, I’m glad you kept the sleeves. As for being a tad short, can you use the lower portion to make matching shorts to wear under the dress?
This dress is one of the many reasons why I love going to thrift shops, especially around Halloween. I love buying all the beautiful ethnic clothing that they consider a costume
Ha! One of the few times you don’t make a sash and everyone comments MAKE A SASH! I think it looks great on you, and it gives you an excuse to make people pick stuff up for you (so you don’t have to bend over). Great job!
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