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Charlie Caftan Pattern

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Nothing says summer elegance quite as well as a dramatic caftan. Charlie is a fresh take on this warm weather staple.

All versions feature a deep V neckline, short dolman sleeves, inset center panel and roomy pockets. View A is modern and architectural with striking pleats beneath the bust. For a softer, more romantic dress, Views B & C feature a gently gathered bodice with an optional waist tie for a figure-skimming silhouette in two skirt lengths. You may also choose between a dramatically wide sleeve or one slightly higher cut for more coverage.

Pattern Difficulty: Confident Beginner

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Suggested Fabric

  • Light to medium weight wovens such as linen, chambray, tencel, linen, silk, chiffon, rayon challis, crepe de chine, batiste and voile.
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Yardage (sizes 0-20) - 45inch / 1.14 m wide

VIEW A - SHORT WITH PLEATS ~ Sizes 0-6 = 2.25 yd (2 m), Sizes 8-14 = 2.75 yd (2.5 m), Sizes 16-20 = 3 yd (2.75 m)

VIEW B - SHORT WITH GATHERS ~ Sizes 0-6 = 2.5 yd (2.3 m), Sizes 8-14 = 2.75 yd (2.5 m), Sizes 16-20 = 3 yd (2.75 m)

VIEW C - LONG WITH GATHERS ~ Sizes 0-6 = 3.5 yd (3.2 m), Sizes 8-14 = 3.5 yd (3.2 m), Sizes 16-20 = 4 yd (3.75 m)

Yardage (sizes 0-20) - 58inch / 1.5 m wide

VIEW A - SHORT WITH PLEATS ~ Sizes 0-8 = 1.75 yd (1.6 m), Sizes 10-14 = 2 yd (1.85 m), Sizes 16-20 = 2.5 yd (2.25 m)

VIEW B - SHORT WITH GATHERS ~ Sizes 0-8 = 2.25yd/2m, Sizes10-20 = 2.5yd / 2.25m

VIEW C - LONG WITH GATHERS ~ Sizes 0-6 = 3.25 yd (3 m), Sizes 8-20 = 3.5 yd (3.2 m)

Yardage (sizes 14-32) - 45inch / 1.14 m wide

VIEW A - SHORT WITH PLEATS ~ Sizes 14-20= 3.25 yd (3 m), Sizes 22-32= 3.5 yd (3.2 m)

VIEW B - SHORT WITH GATHERS ~ N/A

VIEW C - LONG WITH GATHERS ~ N/A

Yardage (sizes 14-32) - 58inch / 1.5 m wide

VIEW A - SHORT WITH PLEATS ~ Sizes 14-16 = 2.25 yd (2 m), Sizes 18-32 = 2.5 yd (2.25 m)

VIEW B - SHORT WITH GATHERS ~ Sizes 14-32 = 2.5 yd (2.25 m)

VIEW C - LONG WITH GATHERS ~ Sizes 14-32 = 3.5 yd (3.2 m)

Additional Supplies

  • Lightweight fusible interfacing
  • Marking tool
  • Polyester thread

Sizes Available:

0-20
14-32
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At this time, only sizes 0-20 are available in print format.

PDF File Details

Sizes 0-20 Sizes 14-32
Letter / A4 48 pages 63 pages
Copyshop / A0 3 pages 3 pages
Projector Files? NO
Layered Files? YES

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Customer Reviews

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Clare

Have just printed off the pattern. It’s going to make a great beach robe for my holiday.

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tessa b.

There is a lot of fabric in this dress in the gathered version but other than the fiddly waist band it was an easy sew. The instructions were clear and it was straight forward to sew but did take a little time to get right.

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Debbi D.
Charlie Caftan Pattern

I love the pattern. The finished product is so awesome! I'm so happy with the Charlie Caftan. Great pattern and resources to sew up the caftan.

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Kim H.
Charlie Caftan

I have been sewing for less than a year, and consider myself a confident beginner.
Previously I have sewn a couple of Cielo tops (short sleeve version), the Cielo dress, Fiore skirt, and Pietra shorts. For all patterns I have found the instructions clear and easy to follow.
I bought the Charlie Caftan with the intent to make a couple: one for an upcoming outdoor birthday party, and also for a trip to Mexico in the Fall, to use mostly as a cover up.
In my research before making my first attempt, I saw how challenging the bodice panel appeared to be. I decided to make Version A (pleats, no gathers in front) using some cotton I had from a thrift store. I did watch a very helpful You Tube sew along (Flying Bobbins) and felt I coulf give it a go!
The bodice panel did not turn out the best, especially after I chose to sew on the inside bodice panel cover piece by machine.... but the dress is wearable. I did see where I could improve though, so I thought the practice was worthwhile. I was thrilled with how the V-neck turned out (my first!)

My second attempt was View B. I was very careful with the bodice panel and am very pleased with the result. Yes, it was tricky, but careful measuring and marking of seam allowance made the difference.
I was very pleased with the end result and wore it last night to dinner.
I am looking forward to making a few more of these in different fabrics, as they are very easy to wear and enjoyable to make.

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Giorgia B.
Charlie Caftan, wonderful pattern!

Well detailed, a pleasure to sew! I was very happy with the way it came together, especially tricky bits like the neckline were perfect.

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Alyn C.

Charlie Caftan Pattern

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