Charlie Caftan Pattern
Fabric and Supplies
SUGGESTED FABRIC
Light to medium weight wovens such as linen, chambray, tencel, linen, silk, chiffon, rayon challis, crepe de chine, batiste and voile.
YARDAGE REQUIREMENTS (SIZES 0-20)
View A (Short with pleats)
45" / 1.15m: 0-6 = 2.25yd/2m, 8-14 = 2.75 yd/2.5m, 16-20 = 3 yd/2.75m
58" / 1.5m: 0-8 = 1.75yd/1.6m, 10-14 = 2yd/1.85m, 16-20 = 2.5yd/2.25m
View B (Short with gathers)
45" / 1.15m: 0-6 = 2.5yd/2.3m, 8-14 = 2.75yd/2.5m, 16-20 = 3 yd/2.75m
58" / 1.5m: 0-8 = 2.25yd/2m, 10-20 = 2.5yd / 2.25m
View C (Long with gathers)
45" / 1.15m: 0-6 = 3.5yd/3.2m, 8-14 = 3.5yd/3.2m, 16-20 = 4yd/3.75m
58" / 1.5m: 0-6 = 3.25yd / 3m, 8-20 = 3.5yd / 3.2m
YARDAGE REQUIREMENTS (SIZES 14-30)
View A (Short with pleats)
45" / 1.15m: 14-20= 3.25yd/3m, 22-30= 3.5yd/3.2m
58" / 1.5m: 14-16 = 2.25yd/2m, 18-30= 2.5yd/2.25m
View B (Short with gathers)
45" / 1.15m: n/a
58" / 1.5m: 14-30 = 2.5yd/2.25m
View C (Long with gathers)
45" / 1.15m: n/a
58" / 1.5m: 14-30 = 3.5yd/3.2m
ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES
- Lightweight fusible interfacing
- Marking tool
- Polyester thread
Details
Sewing level: Advanced beginner
Sizes: 0 - 20 and 14 - 30 (see our sizing chart here)
Finished measurements: Sizes 0-20 here and Sizes 14-30 here
Instructions: English & French (French instructions available as PDF only)
Print at Home File (Letter & A4): Sizes 0-20: 48 pages, Sizes 14-30 : 63 pages, sizes are layered.
Copy Shop (36"x48" / A0): 3 pages, sizes are layered.
Helpful Resources
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