Tube skirt from Indonesia converted into a caftan, outfit 550

Angela Lansbury, wearing a caftan made from a converted tube skirt bought in Indonesia. Photo by Trevor Sharot.

See also post 521, I picked this up off my sewing table where I had left it for further sewing and maybe cutting. I previously had safety pins across the top. this time I added two new features

The Neck Slit
I simply cut a vertical slit half way along the fabric neckline for the front of the neck. The main reason is that the horizontal line rubbed uncomfortably against my neck. I could prevent this happening by adding ribbon across the middle of the top of the fabric to make the horizontal line an inch or two lower. However, making a cut was an instant, quick solution. I used pinking sheers. Besides, I thought it added interest. It made the outfit look more like a shaped dress and less like two bits of oblong fabric.

To keep the two cut pieces folded down, I could sew on two small shirt buttons, or two fancy buttons, in black, white, brown, red, blue or gold.

The Orange Colour Shoes
I considered black shoes which would be suitable for a business meeting. But I happened upon the orange shoes which matched perfectly. They are vintage from Dolcissimo. Made in Italy.

The wide bands of the shoes echo the wide stripes on the dress.

I could not find dolcissimo shoes - my searches kept coming up with ice creams and other products. However, I was able to narrow down the search word on Amazon to block heels.

Accessory - Oriental container
The black and white container with a lid is something which I rescued from a dump. The pattern looks typically Chinese.  It adds a touch of Asia to an outfit based on a tube skirt from Indonesia. 

Nail Polish
My toe nail varnish is white, which goes with everything in summer, sunny weather, or tropical clothes.

I have had trouble finding tube skirts. However, I found a very helpful list of skirt lengths and styles

Useful Websites
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-Straps-for-a-Strapless-Dress

https://ivyandpearlboutique.com/blogs/fashion-howto/the-complete-illustrated-fashion-guide-to-skirt-styles-and-types

https://www.amazon.sg/Lucky-Brand-Womens-Sandal-Heeled/dp/B09F1R3CH5/ref=sr_1_6?crid=2B04NCQQ8AK1S&keywords=italian+shoes+brands+dolcissimo+womens+heels&qid=1684651952&sprefix=italian+shoes+brands+dolcissimo+womens+heels%2Caps%2C258&sr=8-6

From ebay I liked
Ladynshoes from California
bright colour Wide straps. push closure. Block heel. 


Here is another, with a bow, from yangx666 on ebay


https://www.ebay.com/itm/204040343187?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%

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