{"product_id":"1970s-caftan-dress-pdf-sewing-pattern","title":"1970s-Inspired Caftan Dress PDF Sewing Pattern","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sewlore-pattern-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrepared after purchase. Digital delivery within 1 business day.\u003c\/strong\u003e This first-release order is for preparing the PDF sewing pattern described below. Drafting starts after purchase; the files are not available for instant download. No finished garment or printed paper pattern is shipped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA long, loose body and wide cut-on sleeves give this caftan its relaxed 1970s-inspired shape. The planned design uses a front inset to frame a V neckline, with a separate belt for days when you want more definition at the waist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesign details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe planned design includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong, loose dress body without a waist seam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide cut-on sleeves extending from the shoulder line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShaped V neckline framed by a front inset panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate tie belt to wear with the dress or leave off\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFabric ideas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsider viscose challis, lightweight crepe or a soft woven cotton with enough movement for the wide sleeves. Fabric width and directional prints will affect the eventual cutting layout, so wait for the confirmed fabric requirements before buying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSewing notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe planned construction focuses on the neckline inset, sleeve openings and long side seams. A fitting sample will help check the shoulder balance, neckline depth and hem length before using the final fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a flowing print for the main dress and a coordinating solid for the neckline inset.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCaftan and kaftan project ideas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaftan and kaftan are alternate spellings for this loose dress proposal. Its long body, cut-on sleeves and V-neck inset remain the same design. To plan it as a layer over swimwear, read \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/beachwear-sewing-projects\"\u003eour beachwear project guide\u003c\/a\u003e and compare fabric opacity, drape and coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour digital order\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour order covers preparation of a PDF sewing pattern and an English sewing guide for this design. The pattern has not yet been drafted, sewn or fit-tested. A fitting sample will be needed before using your final fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSizing and PDF page counts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe final size chart, print layouts and PDF page counts will be confirmed when the files are prepared. Please \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003econtact Sewlore before ordering\u003c\/a\u003e to confirm that the planned size range suits your measurements. This listing does not include custom fitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDelivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will email your download link within 1 business day of payment. Business days are Monday to Friday, with delivery due by the end of the next business day in Istanbul time (UTC+3). Read our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/pattern-preparation-delivery\"\u003epattern preparation and delivery details\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vintage-inspired-sewing-patterns\"\u003eVintage-Inspired Sewing Patterns\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dress-sewing-patterns\"\u003eDress Sewing Patterns\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompare other silhouettes in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vintage-dress-patterns\"\u003evintage dress pattern collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sewlore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48896106561622,"sku":"SEW-V31-PREP","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/sewlore.com\/products\/1970s-caftan-dress-pdf-sewing-pattern","provider":"Sewlore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}