15+ Caftan Sewing Pattern

Creating a sewing pattern for a caftan involves several steps. Keep in mind that the measurements provided are just examples, and you should adjust them according to your specific body measurements. Also, consider adding seam allowances to the pattern pieces.

Materials:

• Large piece of paper or pattern paper
• Pencil
• Ruler
• Measuring tape

Instructions:

1. Take Body Measurements:

• Bust: Measure around the fullest part of your bust.
• Waist: Measure around your natural waistline.
• Hips: Measure around the fullest part of your hips.
• Length: Decide on the desired length of your caftan (from shoulder to hem).

2. Drafting the Front and Back Pattern:

• Front Pattern:
  1. Draw a rectangle on your paper with a width equal to half of your bust measurement plus ease (about 2-4 inches for comfort).
  2. For the length, add your desired caftan length plus extra for hem and seam allowance.
  3. Square a line down from the top corner.
  4. Measure down from the top edge along the square line, marking your shoulder-to-bust, and then bust-to-waist measurements.
  5. Connect the dots smoothly for the neckline and side seam.
• Back Pattern:
  1. Use the same width as the front pattern for the back.
  2. For the length, match the length of the front pattern.
  3. Draw a square line down from the top corner.
  4. Measure down from the top edge along the square line, marking your shoulder-to-waist and waist-to-hip measurements.
  5. Connect the dots smoothly for the back neckline and side seam.

3. Drafting Sleeves:

• Kaftan with Batwing Sleeves:
  1. Draw a rectangle for the sleeve with a width equal to your desired sleeve length.
  2. Add a diagonal line from the top corner to the bottom corner for the batwing shape.
  3. Connect the top edge to the bottom corner for the underarm seam.
• Kaftan with Straight Sleeves:
  1. Draw a rectangle for the sleeve with a width equal to your desired sleeve length.
  2. Square off the top and bottom corners to create a straight sleeve.

4. Assembling the Caftan:

1. Cut out the front, back, and sleeve pattern pieces.
2. Pin the front and back pieces together at the shoulder seams, right sides facing.
3. Sew the shoulder seams.
4. Pin the sleeves to the body, aligning the underarm points.
5. Sew the side seams and underarm seams in one continuous seam.
6. Hem the neckline, sleeves, and bottom of the caftan.

Remember to make a mock-up with inexpensive fabric to test the fit before using your final fabric. Adjustments can be made based on your preferences and body shape.