• Charlie Caftan Pattern
  • Charlie Caftan Pattern
  • Charlie Caftan Pattern
  • Charlie Caftan Pattern
  • Charlie Caftan Pattern
  • Charlie Caftan Pattern
  • Charlie Caftan Pattern
  • Charlie Caftan Pattern
  • Charlie Caftan Pattern
  • Charlie Caftan Pattern
  • Charlie Caftan Pattern
  • Charlie Caftan Pattern
  • Charlie Caftan Pattern
  • Charlie Caftan Pattern
  • Charlie Caftan Pattern
  • Charlie Caftan Pattern
  • Charlie Caftan Pattern
  • Charlie Caftan Pattern
  • Charlie Caftan Pattern
  • Charlie Caftan Pattern
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Closet Core Patterns

Charlie Caftan Pattern

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Description

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.

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Fabric requirements

Yardage

Sizes 0-20 - 45” / 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)

Sizes 0-20 - 58” / 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)

Sizes 14-32 - 45” / 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

Sizes 14-32 - 58” / 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)

Suggested fabric type

Light to medium weight wovens such as linen, chambray, tencel, linen, silk, chiffon, rayon challis, crepe de chine, batiste and voile.

 

Supplies required

  • Lightweight fusible interfacing
  • Marking tool
  • Polyester thread

 

Video tutorials

View all sewing tutorials, videos and blog posts about this pattern here.

 

What's included

  • Detailed instructions in English and French
  • Layered A0 PDF file
    • Sizes 0-20: 3 pages
    • Sizes 14-32: 3 pages
  • Layered A4 PDF file
    • Sizes 0-20: 48 pages
    • Sizes 14-32: 63 pages

 

Sewing level

Beginner