Verified Open Pattern (1.0.0-published)

This pattern includes verified home printable specification files, dual-unit sizing charts, and full cutting guides. Upstream source: Threadline Open Design Studio (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Linen Kaftan Beginner XS – 3XL

Zero-Waste Linen Kaftan

Zero-Waste Linen Kaftan. Sourced directly from verified open distributions with authentic rights. Includes complete size tables, ease notes, and illustrated construction steps.

Jump to Downloads Front & Back Views Size & Measurements Fabric & Tools Step-by-Step Instructions

Technical Garment Schematics

Front and back flats illustrating seam lines, hem curves, and design details.

Front Elevation

Back Elevation

Sizing & Measurement Tables

Review both body benchmarks and finished garment ease before cutting your cloth.

Measurement Unit

Toggle between metric and imperial values across all charts

1. Body Measurements Chart

Your physical body dimensions. Measure over undergarments with a snug tape.

Swipe sizes

Size	Bust	Waist	Hip
XS	80 cm	62 cm	88 cm
S	86 cm	68 cm	94 cm
M	92 cm	74 cm	100 cm
L	98 cm	80 cm	106 cm
XL	108 cm	90 cm	116 cm
2XL	118 cm	100 cm	126 cm
3XL	128 cm	110 cm	136 cm

2. Finished Garment Measurements Chart

Dimensions of the sewn garment, including designed wearing ease.

Swipe sizes

Size	Finished Bust	Finished Waist	Finished Hip	Finished Length	Bottom Hem
XS	108 cm	108 cm	112 cm	122 cm	120 cm
S	114 cm	114 cm	118 cm	123 cm	126 cm
M	120 cm	120 cm	124 cm	124 cm	132 cm
L	126 cm	126 cm	130 cm	125 cm	138 cm
XL	136 cm	136 cm	140 cm	127 cm	148 cm
2XL	146 cm	146 cm	150 cm	129 cm	158 cm
3XL	156 cm	156 cm	160 cm	131 cm	168 cm

Size Selection Guidance

Select size based on high bust and full bust measurement.

Wearing Ease Explanation

+6 to +10 cm bust ease; skirt panel flares generously over hips.

Fabric & Materials

Recommended substrates, stretch allowances, yardage requirements, and required notions.

Recommended Fabrics

Lightweight to medium-weight suitable fabric substrates

Lightweight to medium-weight suitable fabric substrates
Pre-washed natural fibers (cotton, linen, or bamboo)

Stretch Requirement: None (0% stable woven)

Notions & Sewing Tools

Ensure you have these ready before starting.

Notions:

Matching all-purpose polyester or cotton sewing thread
Universal sewing needle (size 80/12)
18 to 22 inch invisible zipper
Hook and eye closure

Tools Required:

Sewing machine
Fabric shears
Pins or fabric clips
Steam iron and ironing board

Fabric Yardage Requirements

Size Bracket	115 cm (45") Width	150 cm (60") Width
XS – M	2.6 m (2.85 yd)	2 m (2.2 yd)
L – XL	3 m (3.3 yd)	2.4 m (2.6 yd)
2XL – 3XL	3.4 m (3.7 yd)	2.8 m (3.05 yd)

Seam Allowances & Cutting Layout

Exact seam allowances included in pattern lines, piece list, and cutting discipline.

Standard Seams

10 mm (3/8 in) included on all seams.

Hem Allowance

15 mm (5/8 in) double-fold hem.

Neck & Armhole

6 mm (1/4 in) for neckband or binding attachment.

Pattern Pieces to Cut

Piece Name	Quantity & Orientation	Grainline / Cutting Notes
One-Hour Dress Body	Cut 2 on Fold (1 Front, 1 Back)	Zero-waste rectangular kaftan body
Tie Sash Belt	Cut 1 on Fold	Self-fabric waist tie sash

Fabric Cutting Checklist:

Press fabric before cutting to remove packing folds and pre-shrink fibers.
Align piece grainlines strictly parallel to fabric selvages.
Transfer notch markings with small 3 mm snips into the seam allowance margin.

Printable Pattern Files

Download PDF files for home printing on standard desktop printers.

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1.0.0

Direct pattern downloads. No registration, email capture, or paywalls required.

Updated: 2026-03-09

Instructions Available

Complete offline sewing guidebook with dual calibration test squares, yardage charts, pattern piece cut list, numbered steps, and troubleshooting.

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A4 Available

Full-scale 1:1 tiled master pattern for A4 paper (29 sheets). Includes dual 50mm/2.0in calibration boxes, assembly map, grainlines, and corner registration crosshairs.

140.5 KB • 29 pages

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US Letter Available

Full-scale 1:1 tiled master pattern for US Letter paper (30 sheets). Includes dual 50mm/2.0in calibration boxes, assembly map, grainlines, and corner registration crosshairs.

146.1 KB • 30 pages

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Printer Calibration Test Sheet (Free Single Sheet) 2.4 KB

Print at 100% scale (no fit-to-page) and measure the 50mm and 2-inch test boxes with a hard ruler.

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Print Instructions:

Open the downloaded PDF in Adobe Acrobat Reader or a dedicated desktop PDF viewer. In the print dialog, select "Actual Size" or "Custom Scale: 100%". Never select "Fit to Printable Area". Always measure the calibration square on Page 1 before proceeding.

These files are prepared from documented pattern references through a technical drafting workflow. If anything appears incorrect, unclear, or causes a sewing problem, email feedbacksewingpattern@gmail.com. Send pattern feedback.

100% Scale Verification

Print Page 1 at 100% scale without page scaling. Check Metric box (50 mm x 50 mm) or Imperial box (2.0 in x 2.0 in = 50.8 mm) with a rigid ruler.

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Tile Assembly Instructions

Align numbered registration marks and butt tile edges flush without overlapping untrimmed paper. Tape securely.

Step-by-Step Sewing Instructions

Draft construction notes. Readable online; review against the pattern pieces before sewing.

Geometric Cutting

Align One-Hour Dress Body front and back right sides together at shoulder seams, stitch, and press seam allowances.

Shoulders and Neckline

Stitch shoulder seams with right sides neckline edge binding and finish neckline with narrow bias binding or turned neckline edge binding. Press seam allowances.