Now that the weather is getting warmer, I’ve already started to sew my summer wardrobe. For me, living in the South, that means looks that can transition from the beach to lifestyle and made of light materials. I had this blanket scarf for awhile now and I got it because the China blue print (my fave) and gauze fabric. I’m not a scarf person and look at them more as fabric for projects rather than a neck accessory. The material and size of blanket scarves make great cover ups, kimonos, and kaftans. They generally measure about 1 yard of fabric and made in fabrics like gauze, chiffon, or knits. Bonus points for not having to finish side edges… Since we were headed to the beach this past weekend I thought I’d whip up a kaftan from this scarf to wear. It was simple to do with and to create the drawstring casing. This piece is also a nice transitional piece from beach to dinner by just adding a strappy dress or white jeans underneath.
Get the details below on how to make your own kaftan from a scarf:
Supplies:
- Blanket scarf or 1 yard of fabric (chiffon, guaze, lt. weight materials)
- Interfacing
- 2 strips of similar fabric for casing (1.5″ x waist) I used a netting that doesn’t fray.
- Drawstring cording: 2 yards (for the waist)
