Suvi Caftan Mini & Maxi Dress Sewing Pattern, Named Clothing

The Suvi Caftan Dress is an effortlessly stylish pattern that can be dressed up or down with ease. Choose between a relaxed mini dress or an elegant bohemian-inspired maxi dress, both featuring a deep V-neckline, extended shoulder sleeves and a loose, easy-to-wear silhouette that's gently gathered with drawstring cords.

The mini dress is perfect for everyday wear, warm-weather adventures or as a simple throw-on over swimwear, while the maxi version adds softly gathered shoulders and a second waist cord for extra shaping and a beautifully flowing finish. Depending on your fabric choice, Suvi can become a casual linen dress, a sophisticated evening style or the perfect holiday cover-up.

Sizes: XS-XXL

Pattern Features:

• Two dress lengths – mini and maxi
• Deep V-neckline
• Extended shoulder sleeves
• Relaxed fit with adjustable drawstring waist
• Maxi version includes gathered shoulders and a second waist drawstring for additional shaping
• Easy-to-wear pull-on style

Suitable Fabrics: Lightweight woven fabrics with no stretch. For a light, airy silhouette choose double gauze, cotton lawn or washed linen. For a softer, more fluid finish, use viscose challis, crepe or satin.

Fabric Requirements (150cm Wide Fabric):

Mini Dress
XS – 2.10m
S – 2.15m
M – 2.15m
L – 2.15m
XL – 2.20m
XXL – 2.25m

Maxi Dress
XS – 3.20m
S – 3.20m
M – 3.20m
L – 3.25m
XL – 3.25m
XXL – 3.30m

Allow extra fabric when using directional prints, stripes, checks or fabrics with a nap.

You Will Also Need:

Mini Dress

• 2cm ribbon for the waist cord casing (see pattern for quantity by size)
• Cord for the waist, equal to your waist measurement plus 70cm

Maxi Dress

• 2cm ribbon for the waist cord casings (see pattern for quantity by size)
• 4cm ribbon for the shoulder cord casing (85cm)
• Cord for the shoulder and waist casings (or make your own from self fabric)

Ability: Easy / Confident Beginner