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Simplicity Vintage Caftans S8505

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Buy the 8505 vintage caftans sewing pattern from Simplicity. It’s perfect for an advanced beginner dressmaker. The ankle-length caftan V. A with back zipper closing has high round neckline, kimono type sleeves, front slit opening and novelty braid trim. Ankle-length caftan V. B with back loop and button closing and "V" shaped neckline has yoke and skirt area gathered to midriff, and inside ties. Simplicity authentic vintage sewing pattern 1970's.

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following format:

– PAPER (next working day dispatch on orders and FREE UK delivery over £50)

Suggested fabrics: Batiks, cotton types, crepe, linen types, silky types. A also in sateen. B also in crushed velvet.

Note: Extra fabric maybe needed to match plaids, stripes, one-way designs fabrics or shrinkage.

Sizing: A (S-M-L) approx. UK sizes A (8-14/16) Please check the size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: Thread. A: One 22" zipper, one hook and eye, 4 3/4yd. of 1/2" wide hem tape. B: 2 3/4yd. of 1/2" wide hem tape, one 1/2" button.

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Laura Thomas-Walters
Swanning about like 70's starlet

I'd give this 5 stars if it wasn't for the restricted size range. I'm several inches larger than the size range, but it ties on the inside and I hoped I could just fudge some bust adjustments. It worked, sort of. The bust looks okay from the outside, with a lot of handstitching on the inside manipulating excess length in weird places!

I also closed up the V a lot, and added some blue and gold braid. I do totally love the catfan and would treat this as a wearable toile, but I don't think I have a lifestyle that calls for multiple caftans! Still, this is fab.

Made with viscose from Rainbow Fabrics.