Please read the entire class description before registering.

The Charlie Caftan will be your favorite summer staple. With multiple lengths, and three different views, this pattern provides plenty of versatility to make this dress again and again. This class is great for anyone who is confident using a sewing machine and has taken our Pattern Prep lecture class, or has sewn at least one garment before. If you have comfortably made a garment or two with cottons, this is the perfect garment for venturing out into different substrates.

 "Nothing says summer elegance quite as well as a dramatic caftan. Get Caftan Body ready with Charlie, a fresh take on this warm weather staple."

Level: Confident Beginner 

This is a good class for developing your skills as a confident beginner. If you know how to sew a straight line, can follow a seam allowance, and have recent experience using a sewing machine, you have the skills for this class. If you have not sewn a garment before, it is highly recommended you take Pattern Prep: What to Know Before You Sew, offered on Friday, August 14th from 5:30pm - 7pm. We will briefly review the use of the Bernette sewing machines in our sewing studio at the beginning of the class. You should come to class with your fabric laundered for best results, and you pattern pieces cut from your fabric in order to finish this garment in class.

Price: $115.00 - $135.00 (whether you need the pattern)
The cost of the class includes:
- 9 hours of instruction in a small group setting,
- Use of the sewing studio, classroom machines, and tools.
- A 20% discount on supplies required for this class.

Requirements:
Students will need to provide or purchase:
- Fabric for your top or dress
- 1/3 yd. lightweight fusible interfacing
- Polyester Thread (if classroom thread does not suffice)

The physical pattern for this class is sizes 0 to 20 (Full Bust measurements 31" to 46" and Hip measurements 33" to 48"). If you need the extended size pattern (Full Bust up to 60" and Hip up to 63"), pleases contact Laura at the shop to discuss options. This pattern can be made with light to medium weight wovens such as linen, chambray, tencel, linen, silk, chiffon, rayon challis, crepe de chine, batiste and voile, or quilting cottons. As this class is geared towards beginners, we suggest cottons! These fabrics can be purchased at the shop for 20% off!

All versions feature a deep V neckline, short dolman sleeves, inset center panel and roomy pockets. View A is modern and architectural with striking pleats beneath the bust. For a softer, more romantic dress, Views B & C feature a gently gathered bodice with an optional waist tie for a figure-skimming silhouette in two skirt lengths. You may also choose between a dramatically wide sleeve or one slightly higher cut for more coverage. Depending on which View, Fabric, and Size is chosen, attendees may need anywhere from 1.75 yds (View A, Size 0, 58" wide fabric) to 3.5 yds (View C, Size 32, 45" wide Fabric). 

Students will need to have their View decided, and their fabric picked out and brought to class laundered for best results. The fabric can be purchased at the shop for a 20% discount. This pattern requires 2.25 5 to 4 yards of light to medium weight woven fabric, depending on size, view, and width of fabric purchased.

Time: Saturday, August 15th from 3pm - 7pm, and Sunday, August 16th  from 10am - 4pm
There will not be a designated lunch break. There are multiple nearby locations to walk to get lunch or order food. We do have a small refrigerator to hold lunch items. Food and beverages are allowed in the classroom as long as to machinery and merchandise is respected. Beverages must have a lid. 

Fine Print: Payments must be made in advance to secure your spot. Each attendee requires their own registration. This class is geared for adults age 18 and up. Registrants will receive an email from hello@chateausew.com shortly (about a week) before class. Please monitor your spam and junk folders to avoid missing the email. If you think you have been missed, please do not hesitate to reach out to the shop.
Cancellation Policy: All cancellations or rescheduling must be made no later than 48 hours before the beginning of class. We reserve the right to cancel class due to low enrollment. In case of cancellation by us, you may choose to be refunded or receive store credit for the amount paid at the time of registration. No refunds or rescheduling for students who do not show or cancel withing 48 hours of the beginning of class.

Does one of our classes or workshops interest you, but you can't make it for the scheduled time? Visiting New Orleans and want to have a bit of fun quilting with us? We offer this workshop for groups of three or more. Grab a couple friends and let us know what time works for you. We would love to work with you to host a workshop for your group.