Pattern and Instructions: The Pride Caftan
Surprise! This unisex, one-size-fits-most caftan is a special gift to our patrons to celebrate Pride month next month, and it's such an easy garment to sew you'll be able to whip it up in no time. While it may only have a few pattern pieces, it oozes style and glamour!
The Pride Caftan comes in two lengths, with or without a dramatic thigh slit. The simple design is perfect for showcasing border prints, lace, chiffons, and other wild fabrics.
Whether you’re looking for a beach coverup or a luxurious (and comfortable!) evening gown, this pattern is for you.
xoxo,
Gertie
Comments (58)
I may just do the short version in a thin cotton jersey as an extra comfy nightie...
Yay! Ya'll rock!
My fricking goodness, you all look absolutely GORGEOUS!!!!!!
It’s so great to see these patterns and fabric and t-shirts out so many weeks ahead of Pride month - thank you! Love the photos! Glam fam!
also how is Charm patterns standing strong for inclusivity while Harvard and Target are folding??? I did not have this on my 2025 bingo card. I'm so happy to be a part of this community!
I don’t think Harvard is folding. They are holding their ground. Target sucks and I haven’t set foot in target (physically or virtually) since January.
I love this! Thank you for providing such a positive, loving, inclusive space for sewists who want to create vintage inspired garments :)
Thank you, Gertie. It means a lot for you to consistently support us. <3
Gertie, thank you. Patterns (that are awesome) aside, being clearly and unapologetically down with the *entire* queer community is so damned important right now. Love you, love the pictures, love the patterns, love the sentiment.
Love this so much 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈💕
This is such a cute beginner pattern or quick sew for vacation! That sheer pink one is GORGEOUS! Thank you so much!
Thankyou Gertie for showcasing such beautiful diversity! Our trans fam need our love now more than ever, so thankyou for this gorgeous pattern, fabulous fabric and beautiful model representation! <3
OBSESSED
I do believe this is a sign to dig out my Summer cocktail shaker. Viva la Glam Lounge Summer!
Gorgeous!!! 😍💜
Beautiful! I'd love to know which of the Spoonflower options the samples are made from. Chiffon? Lawn?
Chiffon!
YES!!!!! THIS IS THE BEST ONE YET! For those of us who just need a quick win at the machine and a perfect summer fit! THANK YOU SEW MUCH!!!! Can't wait to pull this out in rainbow sequence!!!!
Gertie, you are amazing! I’m ever more proud of beingnoart of this community! We need this so much right now! Thank you ❤️🏳️🌈
I love that Charm is inclusive! I am straighter than straight, but I have many gay and trans friends, and I see the exclusion they face. It breaks my heart. Thank you!❤️❤️❤️ My friend John wants to make this for an upcoming cruise he is going on!!!!
OBSESSED!!!
I love today's releases and I love the love they are getting!! This is the best community ❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜🤎🖤🩶🤍🩷
This reminds me of a moomoo. It's been SO LONG since I've made clothes but I recently bought a babylock vesta to start making clothes again 😀 My question is, what fabric would I use to give it that moomoo feel and I downloaded the pdf instructions. There was just word instructions. I'm a visual learner. Is the video release for a fancier version of this or does it have this simple version as well? Thank you for your amazing patterns. I hope that one day I get to sew all your pretty dresses 😀
I asked my son (who happens to be trans) if I could make him a shirt for pride with the new fabric. He looked at me like 😐😐 So 16 year olds are no fun but this photo shoot is! Cute! 🩷
At a time when so many businesses are abandoning diversity standards and revealing their allyship as hollow, it really means a lot to see Charm continue to live its values. Thank you ❤️
Ooh and apparel fabric is 25% off on Spoonflower until the May 3! 😊
this is awesome! 🩵🤍🩷
Whatever that blush fabric extravaganza is, I NEED IT ON MY BODY.
This is fantastic, Well done Charms team.
Being terribly practical, if you make this in a towelling or brushed cotton it would be great for changing out of wet gear and drying off at the beach when changing rooms are not available!
I have some lovely original 50s towelling fabric. Had decades add that I do a LOT of swimming nowadays
I can’t begin to express how wonderful the oasis you create for gay/trans/queer people who sew means to me. I’m a (almost) 60-year-old lesbian and can’t believe I’m dealing with so much hatred toward our community after a lifetime of activism and thinking things were getting better. Thank you!!!! Safe and accepting spaces are treasured and appreciated right now more than ever. I’m proud to be part of this one (and it’s a primary reason I upgraded my membership this year). ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I love everything about this 🥹😍
Okay the sheer fabrics are so FABULOUS
This is sure to become my go to cover for curtain call when performing at burlesque shows! (And the other too, when there’s enough time to put on a more elaborate covering!), I’m sure I’ll end up making both 🩷 Tbh, I am making so much more use of this subscription since starting burlesque a year ago! Before, I would only make the everyday garments, admiring the fabulous ones, but not actually making them. Now i do more and more, to my delight! I love the sheer shiny fabric, what is it?
That’s a great idea! I’ve been coveting a Catherine D’Lish for that purpose but it’s been financially out of reach. This is a great, and equally gorgeous, alternative.
Oh I so love this!
Okay, this us beautiful ❤️❤️ Protect the dolls!!!
PRIDE is CHARMing!
Loooooove!! Is there a belted version coming soon? I see the model on the left, in the photo with the three of you, is wearing one with a belt! 😘
That one is the Elizabeth caftan.
Conchita Wurst would look gorgeous on this, while hosting the contest next year if Austria wins.
Works now! Thanks!
Amazing
Thank you for doubling down on love.
The spoonflower link isn't working for me?
Teddie, please try it again. It should work now.
We need to stand up for every minority right now,and why not doing it in style
Fabric link doesn't work for me
GLAMOUR DARLINGS
I loooove these both!!! You are the best!!!
Love it love love it!!!!
The Spoonflower link doesn’t work
It should work now, thanks!
In a world so full of hate for trans people this made me cry to see. Thank you Gertie and co for always promoting love and self-expression and being true to yourself!
I wish rainbow hearts was an option not just red for this !!! 🩵🩷🤍
Gertie, you’re the best! I love this!!
😍 🌈