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
Related Sewing Tutorials
- Tips for Sewing a V-Neckline
- Pattern Adjustments
- Sewing the Inset Center Panel
- Finishing the Center Panel
Pattern Hacks & Inspiration
Customer Reviews
Like others I struggled with the bodice panel. Will watch the YouTube video and do another one. Looks pretty cute in spite of the mistake on that part of the caftan.
This is a beautiful pattern, so user friendly, I admit there were techniques I had not done before, but the pattern instructions walk you through it so well, I am so so pleased with my kaftan, it is so well put together and looks amazing!
The pattern is different and particular but I found instructions not so clear and missing images. Without videos I wouldn't have been able to accomplish the dress.
My suggestion is to use definetely a fabric with a rich pattern otherwise the final result might be disappointing
This is a beautiful summer dress. I found the sizing and instructions very accurate. I raised my neckline by an inch according to the blog post and shortened the ties. This was meant to be my toile made in a cotton/linen blend, but it’s so cool and comfy it’s been seeing a lot of wear in the heat.
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Made this from medium weight muslin. The YouTube video helped for the tricky part. Not all that hard. Then I eco printed with blitzed onion skins and plume poppy leaves after mordanting to accept natural dyes. I think the pockets could be a little bit bigger. Next time.
