The Kaftan dress, which has been a struggle for some customers when sewing the front neckline, has now been re-launched with a different front facing + an updated assembly instruction for this neckline solution. It is the same solution that we presented as an alternative way to sew the neckline of the Kaftan dress in our blog, so for those of you who have patterns in stock, you can always guide customers there. https://sewingjournal.
SKILL LEVEL: VERY EASY
This is a multi-size pattern, including size XS-L and XL-3XL.
Model in the white dress is 170 cm tall and wearing a size S, and model in the stripy dress is 165 cm tall and wearing a shortened XL.
The Kaftan dress features raglan sleeves, an overlap v-neck which creates a pleat in the front, slit at sides and in-seam pockets.
This is a multi-size pattern that comes in two size ranges, including either XS-L or XL-3XL.
Seam allowances are included in the pattern.
Paper pattern
The paper pattern comes carefully packaged in an envelope together with a step-by-step assembly instruction, in English.
Fabric Requirements:
140-150 cm fabric width
XS 3.1 m / S 3.1 m / M 3.2 m / L 3.2 m / XL 3.4 m / 2XL 3.6 m / 3XL 3.7 m
110-120 cm fabric width
XS 3.3 m / S 3.5 m / M 3.8 m / L 3.8 m
Suggested fabrics are light to medium light weight fabrics such as linen, cotton, silk, crepe de chine or tencel.
Trims Needed:
Fusible interfacing 20 cm
Matching thread
Size Guide:
Use chest measurement for sizing.
XS |
S |
M |
L |
XL |
2XL |
3XL |
|
Size EUR | 34 | 36-38 | 40-42 | 44-46 | 48-50 | 52-54 | 56-58 |
Chest (cm) |
80 |
84-88 |
92-96 |
100-104 |
108-114 |
120-126 |
132-138 |
Waist (cm) | 64 | 68-72 | 76-80 | 84-90 | 96-102 | 108-114 | 120-126 |
Seat (cm) | 91 | 95-99 | 103-107 | 111-115 | 119-123 | 127-131 | 135-139 |
Average body length 168 cm |
Garment Measurements:

XS | S | M | L | XL |
2XL |
3XL | |
A. Back length (cm) |
130 |
130 |
130 |
130 |
130 |
130 |
130 |
B. Chest (cm) |
102 |
110 |
118 |
126 |
134 |
146 |
158 |
C. Bottom width (cm) |
124 |
132 |
140 |
148 | 156 |
168 |
180 |
D. Bicep (cm) |
43 | 47 |
51 | 56 | 59 | 66 | 72 |
E. Bottom sleeve (cm) | 53 | 57 |
62 |
66 |
68 |
73 |
78 |
F. Sleeve fr c.b (cm) | 55 |
57 |
60 |
62 |
62 |
65 |
69 |
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The Kaftan dress, which has been a struggle for some customers when sewing the front neckline, has now been re-launched with a different front facing + an updated assembly instruction for this neckline solution. It is the same solution that we presented as an alternative way to sew the neckline of the Kaftan dress in our blog, so for those of you who have patterns in stock, you can always guide customers there. https://sewingjournal.
SKILL LEVEL: VERY EASY
This is a multi-size pattern, including size XS-L and XL-3XL.
Model in the white dress is 170 cm tall and wearing a size S, and model in the stripy dress is 165 cm tall and wearing a shortened XL.
The Kaftan dress features raglan sleeves, an overlap v-neck which creates a pleat in the front, slit at sides and in-seam pockets.
This is a multi-size pattern that comes in two size ranges, including either XS-L or XL-3XL.
Seam allowances are included in the pattern.
Paper pattern
The paper pattern comes carefully packaged in an envelope together with a step-by-step assembly instruction, in English.
Fabric Requirements:
140-150 cm fabric width
XS 3.1 m / S 3.1 m / M 3.2 m / L 3.2 m / XL 3.4 m / 2XL 3.6 m / 3XL 3.7 m
110-120 cm fabric width
XS 3.3 m / S 3.5 m / M 3.8 m / L 3.8 m
Suggested fabrics are light to medium light weight fabrics such as linen, cotton, silk, crepe de chine or tencel.
Trims Needed:
Fusible interfacing 20 cm
Matching thread
Size Guide:
Use chest measurement for sizing.
XS |
S |
M |
L |
XL |
2XL |
3XL |
|
Size EUR | 34 | 36-38 | 40-42 | 44-46 | 48-50 | 52-54 | 56-58 |
Chest (cm) |
80 |
84-88 |
92-96 |
100-104 |
108-114 |
120-126 |
132-138 |
Waist (cm) | 64 | 68-72 | 76-80 | 84-90 | 96-102 | 108-114 | 120-126 |
Seat (cm) | 91 | 95-99 | 103-107 | 111-115 | 119-123 | 127-131 | 135-139 |
Average body length 168 cm |
Garment Measurements:

XS | S | M | L | XL |
2XL |
3XL | |
A. Back length (cm) |
130 |
130 |
130 |
130 |
130 |
130 |
130 |
B. Chest (cm) |
102 |
110 |
118 |
126 |
134 |
146 |
158 |
C. Bottom width (cm) |
124 |
132 |
140 |
148 | 156 |
168 |
180 |
D. Bicep (cm) |
43 | 47 |
51 | 56 | 59 | 66 | 72 |
E. Bottom sleeve (cm) | 53 | 57 |
62 |
66 |
68 |
73 |
78 |
F. Sleeve fr c.b (cm) | 55 |
57 |
60 |
62 |
62 |
65 |
69 |