The Story: This top looked like something I could make with some leeway around the fit. Since it wraps and ties, then I can adjust the size easily. I also really like wrap around tops, so I wanted to give this one a try. I also discovered a fashion designer based in Ghana who designed magnificent garments featured in the Vlisco Anniversary Fashion show – Stylista . Her designs are exquisite and beautiful! She uses the patterns on the fabric in creative ways, so I was inspired

I love searching for colorful eye-catching fabrics! When I walked into the fabric store, this beautiful fabric was draped on the mannequin. Because of the scarf pattern, I thought this would be a great Kaftan Scarf Top. I decided to try to some pattern free sewing and I hemmed and joined the panels together. I wanted to add a little more form, so I sewed the sides together. I like the way it turned out! It's light and flowy and fun!

Patterns : Simplicity Pattern 1164 Misses' Double Layer Wrap Skirt and Burda Style Pattern 6925 Tops, Shirts, Blouses Fabric : Multi Brushstrokes Stretch Charmeuse Fabric Silky Print and Lightweight Scuba Knit Fabric in Medieval Blue from JoAnn Fabrics. Notions : Items on the instructions. How did it look compared to the pattern? I used View D for the skirt. They both turned out the same. Were the instructions easy to follow? Yes. Likes? I like how these turned