Tuesday, September 28, 2010

The Shearwater Kaftan

This is my second project for "sewing clothes for me". This is the Shearwater Kaftan pattern by Make it Perfect. I got this pattern at Birch Fabrics (the brick and mortar store of Fabric Worm) over the summer while on vacation. I also got this lovely Nani Iro fabric there. This is probably the prettiest, loveliest fabric I have ever used. It just *feels* so soft. Perfect for a shirt.

This is me after wearing it all afternoon (sorry about the wrinkles!)

The pattern came together really well. I ended up make the size small. My measurements were just a little bit over the size small, but this pattern looked like it had a lot of ease. I didn't want it to be too big. So I added a little to the seam allowance around the bust just to be careful. Otherwise, this pattern was very easy and quick to put together. I made the longest placket on the pattern to give it a more relaxed look, but she also gives you the option of making the placket smaller, if you don't want it to be so long. It also has little tabs you add to the sleeves so you can keep them rolled up, which we definitely need around here seeing as it has been 100 the past couple days!

11 comments:

  1. Your fabric choice is great! I worry about patterns like this because of my bust, esp. while I'm nursing. But it looks like it would be easy enough to alter. LOVE IT!!

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  2. Great job! I like it. I was looking at that pattern awhile ago. I am looking forward to your review of the Schoolhouse Tunic!

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  3. The shirt is fabulous and I love the fabric! Great job...can't wait to see the schoolhouse tunic

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  4. PS - I like seeing it with a tanktop underneath too - that's how I would be wearing it.

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  5. that looks so pretty on you! what a fun pattern. oh and I wish I could go to birch fabrics, fun!

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  6. I need that pattern, it looks great on you Meg!

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  7. love it!! I think I need to make this.

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  8. The rolled sleeves are great. Thanks for sharing!

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  9. this is beautiful! I might have to make one :)

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  10. How funny! I was thinking about buying this pattern and came cross this on your 'popular posts'. I definitely need to get it. This is such a gorgeous top and love that fabric!

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