FIND YOUR SIZE
The kaftan dress is a very easy fit and since it is a-line shaped use your chest measurement for sizing. If you have broad hips you could also check your seat measurement to ensure you get that "kaftan flow".
FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS

XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | |
A. Back length (cm) | 130 | 130 | 130 | 130 | 130 | 130 | 130 |
B. Chest (cm) | 102 | 110 | 118 | 126 | 134 | 146 | 158 |
C. Bottom width (cm) | 124 | 132 | 140 | 148 | 156 | 168 | 180 |
D. Bicep (cm) | 43 | 47 | 51 | 56 | 59 | 66 | 72 |
E. Bottom sleeve (cm) | 53 | 57 | 62 | 66 | 68 | 73 | 78 |
F. Sleeve fr c.b (cm) | 55 | 57 | 60 | 62 | 62 | 65 | 69 |
YOUR BODY MEASUREMENTS

XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | |
Size EUR | 34 | 36-38 | 40-42 | 44-46 | 48-50 | 52-54 | 56-58 |
Chest (cm) | 80 | 84-88 | 92-96 | 100-104 | 108-114 | 120-126 | 132-138 |
Waist (cm) | 64 | 68-72 | 76-80 | 84-90 | 96-102 | 108-114 | 120-126 |
Seat (cm) | 91 | 95-99 | 103-107 | 111-115 | 119-123 | 127-131 | 135-139 |
Average body height 168 cm |


WORLD WIDE SHIPPING WITH TRACKING
We always aim to ship your order as soon as possible. From our shipping date, delivery times are in general as stated below:
Sweden: 2-3 working days
EU and Norway: 3-5 working days
Rest of the world: 5-7 working days
All items are sent from Sweden using Postnord.
For orders outside of EU, local taxes and/or custom fees may apply.
The shipping costs are:
Sweden: € 4.50
Rest of the world: € 9.50
14 DAY RETURN POLICY
If you need to return your paper pattern for any reason, we'll happily provide you with an exchange or full refund. We offer a 14 day return policy on your order, based on the date you received your product. Only regular priced items may be refunded, unfortunately sale items cannot be refunded.
All digital products are non refundable.
The item being returned must be unused, in full original packaging and undamaged. We do not accept returns due to change of heart on any cut pattern, fabric or trims.
To return your product, you first get in touch with us at hello@theassemblylineshop.com to get further instructions and address details. You will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item.
If you are shipping an item, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.
Once your return is received and inspected, we will send you an email to notify you that we have received your returned item. We will also notify you of the approval or rejection of your refund. If you are approved, then your refund will be processed, and a credit will automatically be applied to your credit card or original method of payment, within 30 days. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of shipping will be deducted from your refund.
DAMAGED ITEMS
If an item is damaged we cannot accept returns on cut patterns.
Where possible we will try and replace your purchased item, if this is not possible we will issue a full refund including shipping costs. You will be refunded by the original method of payment.
We will reimburse any delivery costs you incur returning the item to us so please retain proof of postage.
To return your product first get in touch with us at hello@theassemblylineshop.com to get further instructions and return address.
Once your return is received and inspected, we will send you an email to notify you that we have received your returned item. We will also notify you of the approval or rejection of your refund.
If you are approved, then your refund will be processed, and a credit will automatically be applied to your credit card or original method of payment, within 30 days.
For more details read our full Terms & Conditions.
- Reviews
- Questions
Kaftan
The pattern is brilliant, l made the Kaftan in pure linen!

Neckline help for me too, please!
I am now near the end of my second sewing of this pattern. For the first I gave up on the neckline and rigged an alternative. I was excited to hear that you posted a photo tutorial but I cannot figure it out even with it! Please help!
The Assembly Line Shop
Hi Jen, you'll find an alternate neckline that has been tested, and approved, by some of the makers that found the first one confusing: https://sewingjournal.theassemblylineshop.com/2022/07/20/alternate-neckline-for-the-kaftan-dress/ Hope this helps! Best, Anki


flummoxed by the final steps
Even with the tutorial, I’m totally confused about how to finish this dress. I’ve spent hours today trying to figure it out and I’m going to give up. This is really frustrating because I’m a decently experienced sewist and I’ve had great success with many other TAL patterns.
The Assembly Line Shop
Hi Molly, so sorry to hear the neckline was confusing. We have worked out an alternative, easier way to make it - I will email it to you! Fingers crossed that will make it more clear. Best, Anki

Just didn’t work
I could not get the neckline to work. I will try again, but my first attempt failed!
The Assembly Line Shop
Hi Caroline, so sorry to hear the neckline was confusing. We have worked out an easier way to make it - I will email it to you! Best, Anki

Video tutorial please
We cannot figure out the pleat at the front. A video would be great. I think this is probably a very easy pattern if you are experienced.