Men's caftan top

Added Feb 6, 2010

by Peter Lappin

New York, United...

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This is a gauzy mens caftan top I made from a vintage pattern from the Seventies, Butterick 3625. I used a very lightweight cotton plaid that works perfectly. I really like the way it turned out though I had a few problems along the way.

You can read about them (serger-related, unfortunately) and take my “Caftan POLL” on my blog:

http://malepatternboldness.blogspot.com/2010/02/aye-aye-caftan-with-poll.html

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9 Comments

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    Feb 10, 2011, 02.39 AMby tcook

    This looks really nice. The choice of the plaid fabric was brilliant. Very Sharp.

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    Mar 1, 2010, 04.09 PMby Ed Mannarino

    That looks great Peter, I happen to have that same pattern, but I haven’t gotten to start it yet ! Your stuff looks great, keep up the great work !

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    Feb 9, 2010, 07.38 PMby ink

    Looks so well made and very ‘fresh and light !!!’ I love this, looks super-masculine as well. Great Job!!!! {The photo’s are supercute also—- nice pup!}

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    Feb 7, 2010, 10.27 AMby gillthecat

    cool,, nice fabric very soft, looks well made

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    Feb 6, 2010, 11.49 PMby nenasew

    This is a super mans shirt. I love it. It looks so cool and confortable. I can see this on vacation after a long day of sun.

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    Feb 6, 2010, 10.33 PMby confusedgirl

    Great job. I definitely have to do sth like that for my bf:) And I love your blog – it’s so refreshing and different from what I’ve read about fashion and sewing so far.

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      Feb 7, 2010, 12.48 AMby Peter Lappin

      Thanks, CG, it’s a lot of fun to do. Always up for a sewing-related laugh!

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    Feb 6, 2010, 06.45 PMby Ami Taf

    I love this, and I think my hubby would too!! (will show it to him)

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    Feb 6, 2010, 03.49 PMby Peter Lappin

    Thanks, Bad Kitty!

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    Feb 6, 2010, 12.33 PMby badkitty-1

    This is beautiful x

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