Pattern and Instructions: The Elizabeth Caftan
Nothing says confidence and sophistication more than the Elizabeth Caftan, inspired by the legendary Dame Elizabeth Taylor.
With a shaped front fit for a goddess and an elastic interior belt, you’ll be able to flounce (or lounge) in both comfort and style.
The shorter caftan makes a perfect summer poolside coverup, and the longer version can be a stunning evening gown in silk or a dramatic day dress in rayon challis or cotton lawn.
And for another fun take on this style, be sure to check out this month’s surprise pattern, the Pride Caftan!
xoxo,
Gertie
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So…Taylor just announced her new album has a song called “Elizabeth Taylor” so now I’m convinced Gertie is part of the easter eggs and is her glamorous best friend. 🤩
Are you not doing video tutorials anymore I don't seem to have any tutorials in patron after the first dress
We're still doing video tutorials for every pattern released on the first of the month. You can always search for a specific video on Patreon, or browse all of the tutorials here: https://www.patreon.com/collection/103726
Has anyone made this caftan and added pockets to the side seams? If so, how’d they affect the drape? (I really, really need pockets - long boring story, but I need to have dog treats at the ready at all times)
Just an idea as I've not made the kaftan, but you could suspend the pockets from the more stable waistband with a little bit of ribbon to make sure they don't drag down the rest of the kaftan. (I've learned to do this from making victorian walking skirts. Please refer to Bernadette Banner on YT) I've not tried this, but this might be helpful!
I have looked around but haven’t seen specifically, what fabric did Charm have these pride prints printed on from Spoonflower for the samples? It says the 54” wide and how many yards, but not which fabric. Is it their chiffon? Thanks!
Yes, it was the chiffon.
😍😍😍😍
*bops off to shop for the most obnoxious sequin fabric in the world* GLAM LOUNGE SUMMER!
It is amazing! I was just looking for a caftan pattern on line this week! I am so happy. Both patterns are just perfect.
ALL I CAN SAY IS … ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS!!!
I have a caftan pattern almost exactly like this that I've hacked the heck out of.. .so happy that now I can use this instead! (probably will still need to hack it, but this will be a much closer starting point!)
I’m stoked to make this. ❤️❤️ I just joined the Patreon. I actually have been looking to make a caftan. Perfect timing. ⏱️
Thank you for enabling my Liz Taylor fantasy! Exactly how I want to go into my 40th year. And partnering this with the pride caftan is extra sweet, given Liz's lifelong friendships with gay icons, fearless allyship to the queer community, and AIDS activism (not to mention her dedication to camp!)! Filled with Charm pride and joy right now!
I love it SO much!!! I have the perfect fabric in my stash. Gonna slay beach & pool days this summer!
I am so happy!! I’ve been waiting years for a caftan! I’m going to feel like a Grecian goddess in sheers! I just love the green version and short option!! 🤩
I’m dead. I walked towards the light and my good deeds in this life have landed me in my very own Palm Springs caftan kingdom of heaven 😇
So exciting!!!!
I'm so excited to finally have a Charm caftan!!! 😍 I've been waiting for this!!!
GERTIE!! I LOVE IT!!! Another triumph!!
Love it love it love it!!! I've started making caftan since 2021 and I was longing for one like Elizabeth Taylor. This is going great for Southern California summers . Thank you Gertie and the team for this
I love how the pictures present the caftan in different ways. I didn't think this would be for ne but after seeing the see-through salmon pink and the black lace one, I just need to reconsider. Such a beautiful pattern!
Nothing says staying cool in the hot summers like a great caftan!
OMG! It’s giving my future beach day at Cape Cod.
that’s the dream caftan right there.
Thank You! Love, love, love.
I. Will spend SO MUCH TIME. Swanning about in a few of these. Looooooooooooooooooove! And that silk burnout chiffon is AMAZING.
❤️❤️ the black lace ❤️❤️
My only regret is that I already have 3 caftans 😂 time for #4!
One can never have enough caftans. Like one can never have enough perfumes.
I have never before wanted a caftan. 😍 Now, I shall have a caftan.
Same!
So I already have a big sewing list for my holiday in August. And it just keeps getting longer!
Super excited for this!
Me yesterday: a caftan would be fine, I guess Me today: I’m a caftan girlie obv
I will be making multiples of this!
I can't see the point of this garment... 🤷🏻♀️
As an Elizabeth with a caftan obsession I feel so special today 😍😍😍
🤩🤩🤩🤩 yesssss. Finally 😍😍😍
love a kaftan
Yay! I love this so much!
This is so gorgeous!!!! It’s perfect
Loooooooove!!
WOOOOOWWWW! What type of fabric is the beautiful turquoise and purple Patterned fabric?
Isn't it amazing? It's a silk burnout chiffon.
Oh my God this is so gorgeous 😍
You could host Eurovision on this one. I love it.
Gorgeous! And thabk you SO MUCH for being loudly pro-Pride!
This is so exciting!!! Love this one!! 🫶
Cute! Very Liz Taylor for sure. Can't wait to make one. My sewing list keeps getting longer! 😂
The goth version is all I've ever wanted 😍
HA! This is the first time I've ever guessed the release based on the hint correctly! Now I can't wait to make one :)
Look at that beautiful pink, white and blue caftan on such a gorgeous model!
Thank you, thank you, a thousand times, thank you!!
The short one 😍😍😍😍😍
Love that color on Susie 😍
OMG this is what I’ve been waiting for, and requesting for years! It will be perfect for Tiki Oasis this August. Thank you Charm Team!!!
Yes yes yes 🙌
MY DREAMS HAVE COME TRUE! (Of course I just bought a vintage Simplicity caftan pattern but psssh)
I've been hanging on to a vintage one and even bought fabric for it 😆 guess what I'm making instead!
OH MY GOSH OH MY GOSH OH MY GOSH 😍
OMG!!!! Yes I love it!😍