Tag: Sequin Saturday Caftan

I need to design a dress that is better for the non-accent waistline clients. So, I decided to do a caftan style that is a straight shaft, and more of a box/kimono armband. The original design is just a rounded boatneck collar, but I’m going to do a neck that is sliced up the middle with a peek a boo contrast binding the next time I make it. Once it was completed, I decided to add a sequin trim around the neckband and armband. It became more formal in nature. My original dress for the website came out as a […]

“The leopard is a solitary animal of the bush and forest and is mainly nocturnal in habit, although it sometimes basks in the sun”….story of my life. I created a silk caftan dress in Leopard for Sequin Saturday in The Jen Dress, and it is my new best friend. This time, I made it just to my ankle and used a rolled hem and French seams. It is practically reversible, except for the Sequin Saturday dress label on the neckline. I have to wear a nude or black slip under it, but because it’s so flowy and sheer, it adds […]

This week I created “The Charlie” pink sequin caftan dress out of a cute pink sequin fabric and lined it Flowers Get All The Powers. It really came together! I have absolutely no idea when I will have an opportunity to wear this dress, but it is adorable. I was worried about how to get the sequins to lay flat on the seams, but with a bit of effort and an attention to detail, I removed the sequins that would be along the seam allowance and then used a rolled hem to attach the lining (flowers get all the powers) […]