Charlie Caftan Pattern

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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Closet Core Patterns drafts patterns in three different size ranges, depending on the design. To look at our size charts, go to: https://closetcorepatterns.com/pages/size-chart

Please note that older patterns may only be available in sizes 0-20.

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