Calypso Kaftan
Ladies Kaftan PDF Sewing Pattern
$12.50
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STYLE OUTLINE:
The NEW Ladies Calypso Kaftan is just in time for our fabulous Aussie Summer. It's packed full of options you can mix & match to suit any style or occasion. It's also fast & easy to sew.
ALREADY OWN OUR SUNKISSED KAFTAN? Simply purchase the Calypso Neckline Add-On for the SunKissed Kaftan.
Click here for the Add-On Only.
Click here to see the line drawings (PDF file)
NECKLINES:
- SHINE-ON: Great décolletage coverage.
- SCOOP: Scooped front neckline.
- WILD & SEXY: Designed to fall off one shoulder.
KAFTAN LENGTHS:
- SHORT TOP: hip level.
- LONG TOP: below the hip.
- TUNIC: just past the butt.
- DRESS: lower thigh.
- MAXI: to the ankles.
SLEEVE LENGTHS:
- Short sleeve
- 1/2 sleeve
- 3/4 sleeve
- Long sleeve
- Custom length sleeve
PATTERN HACKS:
- ELASTIC HEM TOP: Sew a fabulous breezy top finished with an elastic hem.
- ADD A SASH
- ADD A DRAWSTRING
- SIDE SEAM FREE WITH TIES: Maternity Friendly Option
PLUS:
- Tips & Tricks when working with tricky fabrics
- Binding Tutorial including cutting, joining, making & sewing your your own custom bias binding
SIZING:
To determine size, first measure around the bust. The tape measure should be firm but not tight. See pattern for more details about choosing your size.
FABRIC & TRIMS:
FABRIC REQUIREMENTS: Click here to see the fabric requirements chart (PDF)
Please note: (1) The estimates below do not include directional fabrics. I recommend you cut out the pattern & lay the pieces down on a flat surface to help estimate fabric needs for directional fabric. (2) If you are sewing with rayon, remember to allow for shrinkage & buy a little extra. (3) Also it’s wise to pre-wash your fabrics, in particular rayon.
SUGGESTED FABRIC: Rayon, Cotton Voile, Silk & Silk-like fabrics, Linen & Linen Blends.
Your fabric needs drape. If it has any stiffness or a heavy body to it, it’s not going to fall nicely. My #1 recommendation is rayon. It just has such a lovely drape (make sure you prep-wash though).
Please note that wearing a Kaftan is not a replacement for sunscreen as all fabrics differ in their sun protection properties.
OTHER:
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN YOUR PATTERN? For a summary of what each Pattern Emporium pattern contains, click on 'What's Included' under 'OTHER' on the pink menu bar above.