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
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Layered A0 PDF file
- Sizes 0-20: 3 pages
- Sizes 14-32: 3 pages
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Layered A4 PDF file
- Sizes 0-20: 48 pages
- Sizes 14-32: 63 pages
Sewing level
Beginner