Caftan Tunic
Introducing a flowing Caftan Tunic pattern, featuring a relaxed silhouette with an empire waist, soft front gathers, and a sophisticated split V-neckline. This design blends comfort with effortless elegance.
When To Wear
The caftan-inspired design offers comfortable elegance, making it perfect for:
- Everyday Chic: Effortless style for daily wear, brunches, or relaxed outings.
- Vacation & Resort Wear: Lightweight and breezy for travel, warm weather, or seaside getaways.
- Work-Appropriate Comfort: Pair with subtle accessories for a polished office look that prioritizes comfort.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: Relaxed A-line silhouette, inspired by a caftan, with an empire waistline, offering a comfortable and flattering drape.
Neckline: A contemporary split V-neckline, finished with a clean facing for a polished look.
Waist: High empire waistline with soft gathers across the front, adding fullness and flow to the skirt portion.
Sleeves: Short, cap sleeves that provide modest coverage while maintaining a lightweight feel.
Back: Features a center back seam and vertical princess-style (relief) seams for subtle shaping.
Length: Falls gracefully to knee-length or just below, offering versatile wearability.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Involves working with gathers, multiple seaming lines, assembling shaped panels, and precise neckline finishing.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose light to medium-weight fabrics with a good drape to enhance the flowing silhouette:
- Dress fabrics made from natural or blended fibers
Additional Supplies
Fabric & Materials
Fabric recommendations: dress fabrics made of natural or blended fibers. YOU ALSO NEED: fusible interlining.
CUTTER'S MUST
IF THE PATTERNS HAVE A DOUBLE CONTOUR, THEY INCLUDE SEAM ALLOWANCES. IF THE CONTOUR IS SINGLE, THE PATTERNS DO NOT INCLUDE SEAM ALLOWANCES. SEAM ALLOWANCES: Hem allowance for the bottom edge of the garment – 2.0 cm, sleeve hem – 1.5 cm. Other allowances – 1.0 cm. ATTENTION! FIRST OF ALL, PRINT OUT THE PAPER PATTERNS AND LAY THEM OUT ON THE FABRIC WIDTH (fabric width can be from 90cm to 150cm) TO DETERMINE HOW MUCH MATERIAL YOU WILL NEED (do not forget to consider paired and symmetrical pieces).
- From main fabric:
- Center back piece - 2 pieces
- Side back piece - 2 pieces
- Center upper front piece - 4 pieces
- Center lower front piece – 1 piece on fold
- Side front piece - 2 pieces
- Back neckline facing - 2 pieces
- From fusible interlining:
- Back neckline facing - 1 piece
- Center upper front piece - 2 pieces
Sewing Instructions
WHEN STITCHING PIECES, PAY ATTENTION TO THE NOTCHES - THEY MUST MATCH!
- Fuse interlining to the designated pieces.
- Stitch the back princess seams, press allowances towards the center and overcast. Stitch the center back seam. Overcast the allowance and press to the left side.
- Stitch the center seams of the upper front pieces (small section). Press allowances open.
- Along the upper edge of the lower center front piece, stitch with a loosened top thread and gather. Attach the lower front piece to the upper outer front piece, press allowances upwards.
- Overcast and press the lower edge of the inner piece. Place the inner piece right side down onto the upper outer front piece and stitch the cutout and neckline. Clip the allowance at corners, slash at curves. Turn the inner piece to the wrong side, press the edges. Topstitch the lower edge into the seam joining the upper and lower pieces. Then treat as one piece.
- Stitch the front princess seams, press allowances towards the center and overcast.
- Stitch the side seams, press allowances towards the back and overcast.
- Overcast the outer edge of the back facing. Place the facing onto the back right side down and stitch the neckline. Start and end the seam strictly at the shoulder seam. Slash allowances, turn the facing to the wrong side and press.
- Stitch the shoulder seams, inserting the front piece between the back piece and the back facing. Overcast allowances and press towards the back.
- Overcast the hem allowance of the garment and sleeve, press to the wrong side and topstitch.
