Okay, so I’ve been seeing “caftã” pop up everywhere lately, especially on those fashion-inspo Instagram accounts. I thought, “I gotta try making one of these!” It looks so comfy and flowy, perfect for summer.
The Hunt for Fabric
First things first, I needed fabric. I hit up my local fabric store – you know, the one with the slightly overwhelming amount of choices? Yeah, that one. I wandered around for a good hour, feeling all the different textures. I was initially thinking linen, but then I stumbled upon this gorgeous, lightweight cotton with a subtle print. It was a little more than I wanted to spend, but I figured, “Treat yourself!” I grabbed about 3 yards, just to be safe.
The Pattern (or Lack Thereof)
Now, I’m not a pro sewer, more of a “wing it and hope for the best” kind of crafter. I searched online for a caftã pattern, and most of them seemed pretty simple – basically two big rectangles sewn together. I decided to just go for it without a formal pattern. I figured, worst case scenario, I’d have a very expensive cleaning rag.
Cutting and Sewing (and Unpicking)
I laid out the fabric on my living room floor (after clearing a massive space, of course). I measured and cut two large rectangles, making them a bit wider than my wingspan and as long as I wanted the caftã to be. Then came the sewing part. I pinned the sides together and started sewing with my trusty (and slightly temperamental) sewing machine.
Let’s just say there was some unpicking involved. A few crooked seams, a couple of accidental folds sewn into the wrong place… it was a learning process. But hey, that’s part of the fun, right? Eventually, I managed to sew the sides together, leaving openings for the arms.
The Neckline Dilemma
The neckline was the trickiest part. I wanted a simple V-neck, but I wasn’t quite sure how to cut it without messing up the whole thing. I ended up folding the top edge over and cutting a small triangle, then folding and sewing the raw edges to create a clean finish. It wasn’t perfect, but it worked!
Finishing Touches
I tried on the caftã and it was… surprisingly good! A little loose in some places, but overall, I was pretty happy with it. I decided to add a simple hem along the bottom to give it a more polished look. I also considered adding some tassels or fringe, but I decided to keep it simple for now.
I could always add more details later.
The Final Result
And there you have it! My very own, handmade caftã.It is not perfect, but I made it, and that’s what counts. Now, I’m all set.