As many you asked, how much fabric do I need to make a kaftan? Fabric: You will need 2.5-4m of fabric for your DIY Kaftan. We used some lovely Batik fabric from Doughty’s. We had no idea how much we would use so we bought 4m each and both had over a meter left.
Moreover, how do you sew a caftan?
Furthermore, how is kaftan made? Kaftan requires the entire width of cloth and larger the width, longer will be the length of the sleeves. Stitching is done only at the neck, sides and near the ankles. Caftans are usually stitched with cotton, satin, nylon or silk fabrics and usually have embroidery or a print design near the neck.
Also the question is, what fabric is used for kaftans? Usually made of cotton brocade, lace, or synthetic fabrics, these robes are common throughout West Africa. A kaftan and matching pants are called a kaftan suit.Having said that, a kaftan made of silk, cotton or another natural fabric is definitely a great pick for a casual outing (i.e. beach picnic). Choose rayon, georgette, satin or silk for a more formal event, such as an evening party.