Black & Gold Caftan

Added Jun 18, 2010

by tatuswelle

City, United States

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Description

I made this to wear for a friend’s traditional (Nigerian) marriage ceremony. Comfort was the main goal as you can see : ). I cut based on a fitted caftan I had made in Nigeria a while ago and just made this one more flow-yyy and the skirt part much wider. I did the embroidery using the stiches on my regular Brother Sewing machine. It turned out great and it was sooo comfy it felt like I had nothing on.

The scarf is part of the traditional outfit; all the bride’s friends wear the same scarf and typically would wear it with African Wax Print outfits; but I wanted something a lil different, hence my caftan. C&C welcome. : )

Material Notes

1)Eyelet (?) lace from Jo-Ann's - We use a similar lace that is much richer for some of our traditional outfits - I am not sure what that type is called but we refer to it as 'dry lace'. 2)Gold Embroidery thread

Categories

For
Women
Garment Type
Dress
Style
Ethnic
Material
Cotton

15 Comments

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    Feb 10, 2011, 02.43 AMby tcook

    This looks so simple and chic. Can you tell us what pattern you used?

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    Jun 20, 2010, 03.33 PMby fairyprincess

    This is just the coolest. I adore everything about it.. and you look stunning!

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    Jun 19, 2010, 04.42 PMby Ami Taf

    Love the embroidery details, and the simplicity of the outfit, :)

    I own a brother too, and now I’m starting to feel I’ve under-utilized my machine, hehe…

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    Jun 19, 2010, 03.47 PMby Ami Taf

    Love the embroidery details, and the simplicity of the outfit, :)

    I own a brother too, and now I’m starting to feel I’ve under-utilized my machine, hehe…

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    Jun 19, 2010, 02.16 AMby tatuswelle

    Thanks everyone for the comments : ). Am blushing…..

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    Jun 18, 2010, 08.50 PMby kihli

    It looks great! I never thought before that a caftan could look so totally elegant! And I like the scarf on the head, too.

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    Jun 18, 2010, 07.04 PMby smallone

    oh this is so lovely…so simple yet elegant. I LOVE how you’ve used standard machine embroidery stitches…the placement and the gold on black makes them really something.

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    Jun 18, 2010, 06.57 PMby assets

    Wonderfull Dress Look like you haD GREAT TIME.

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    Jun 18, 2010, 05.24 PMby coffeegoddess

    That is a beautiful caftan. Nice job!

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    Jun 18, 2010, 03.07 PMby bugsymalone1102

    Looks great! And so comfy-looking, too. :)

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    Jun 18, 2010, 02.39 PMby almatinka

    What a beautiful caftan!!! Love the fabric and the embroidery you did looks great (I tried to do embroidery by “shifting” the width of stitches on my basic Brother machine and… well, let’s say I know it’s not that easy to make it look as wonderful as yours turned out to be! ;-)). Just beautiful outfit all together!

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    Jun 18, 2010, 01.08 PMby auntibrig

    I love it! Very nice outfit and gorgeous model!

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    Jun 18, 2010, 11.32 AMby mbrizz

    Great job! You look gorgeous!

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    Jun 18, 2010, 11.28 AMby sohenry

    beautiful

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    Jun 18, 2010, 06.49 AMby lilibellech

    Wonderful! Fits you perfect!

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