
Are you ready to elevate your fashion game to dazzling new heights? Meet the Cassandra Kaftan Dress—where exotic allure meets contemporary luxury. Seamlessly merging the timeless grace of a Kaftan with the fierce glamour of snakeskin, this dress is designed for the modern woman who’s fearless in her style choices. The dramatic flow of the viscose georgette, selected from The Killimanjaro Collection, serves as its crowning feature. Often made from sumptuous materials like silk or high-quality viscose, the flowing fabric not only adds visual excitement but also enhances comfort, offering both breathability and a luxurious feel against the skin. This sense of comfort doesn’t come at the expense of luxury, instead it amplifies it. Designed to naturally glide around the body, the fabric creates a mesmerizing, ethereal effect that captivates attention wherever you go.




Purchase Materials Used Below:
- 4.5 yards of Mood Exclusive Kaa’s Charm Viscose Georgette
- 1 to 2 Spools of 502 Sahara 100m Gutermann Sew All Thread
- 1 Vintage Natural Wood Beaded Double Strand Braided Belt
- MDF348 – The Cassandra Dress Sewing Pattern (free download below!)
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Originating from ancient Mesopotamia, the Kaftan has journeyed its way through various cultures and epochs, retaining its special charm and adaptability. Over the centuries, it evolved into a versatile garment adopted by many different cultures, worn by men and women for a myriad of occasions. Initially worn as a symbol of status by royalty and nobility, the Kaftan gained Western popularity in the 20th century as a symbol of bohemian luxury, worn by fashion icons like Elizabeth Taylor and Jacqueline Kennedy. In more present times, the design continues to live vividly as fashion houses like Oscar de la Renta embrace the unique silhouette in their 2020 spring/summer collection. This trendsetting dress fuses the aged elegance of the Kaftan with today’s edgy snakeskin print, further elevated by spectacular drape and a waist-cinching belt, making it a sartorial masterpiece that’s as comfortable to wear as it is stunning to behold. So, shed out of your old style and slither your way into this bold new look!

How to sew the Cassandra Kaftan Dress:
Step 1
Sew the 2 front pieces together at center front up to the neckline and the bottom slit.

Step 2
Sew both shoulder pieces onto the front. As an option, apply interfacing on the shoulder pieces like I did for structure support.

Step 3
Sew the back piece onto the shoulder pieces.

Step 4
Sew the 2 extension strips together, then sew across the side edges.

Step 5
Sew the front and back together by topstitching over the line indicated on the pattern, from the bottom to the torso.
Step 6
Sew the buttonholes on the marked locations for the belt.

Step 7
Finish the raw edges with a double folded hem around the sides, the bottom, and the neckline.

The dramatic flow of the garment enabled by its generous cut, adds a layer of surreal style, allowing for unrestricted movement and a unique form of self-expression. With its captivating animal print and waist-cinching belt, this dress combines both comfort and flair. Each of these elements contributes to an experience of both physical ease and luxurious living. Whether you’re stepping out for a friendly event or attending an elegant soirée, this Kaftan dress ensures that you’ll be the epitome of fashion brilliance. So why settle for ordinary when you can dress extraordinarily?

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This is fantastic! I think I need it in my life!
The kaftan is certainly having it’s moment. I can see this in an orange and green chiffon print for a Mrs Roper bar crawl.
MERCI Pour le patron ,ça ferait très longtemps que cherchait le patron pour ce vêtement et pour ma taille (3xl).Merci encore.
Thank you! Now I can sew beautiful and stylists designer kaftans for gifts! Gwen
I can’t wait to get my hands on this pattern too see how different it is from a similar pattern I used in the past.
Please has anyone sewn this pattern, I’ve downloaded it but I’m confused, anyone with a sew along?
Me too. Can’t work out from thw instructions what happens with the extension piece C
Hi Holly, we’re sorry for the delay in responding to your question! We get dozens of comments and questions each day, and so many questions get buried and, unfortunately, unanswered. We are now focusing user support on patterns 2 years and newer. We hope this will prevent questions on our more current patterns from going unanswered. Although this is late, we wanted to respond in case anyone else has the same question: the extension piece is just supposed to go onto the sides (sleeves) from the bottom of the front, up and over the shoulder to the back. The extension piece is not needed, unless you’d want extra flair to the sleeve edges.
i can’t wait to get this pattern i already have fabric perfect for it if i have enough and i think i do i’m short
Hi there, I get error message when downloading this pattern. It says it can’t be opened. Could you please assist?
Hello, you can contact patterns@moodfabrics.com for any issues on pattern downloads and we will email you the pattern
Hi there! I’m confused about the extension strips – the pattern instructions indicate cutting 2 strips of fabric (128”x6”) but then the instructions on here say to sew the strips together. If you needed 4 3.5 yard strips, wouldn’t that be way longer than the kaftan itself?
Hello you will cut 4 strips and sew 2 together so you have 2 sets of longer strips, which will go 1 on each side along the edges almost as cuffs. Start from the bottom of the front, up across the shoulder, and back down towards the bottom of the back side. Do this for both sides left and right.
Weird question would I be able to add pockets to it with ease I’m asking I’m thinking of making the dress more of a coverup much love can’t wait ❤️❤️
Hello Aly, you can easily install side seam pockets, like the ones from the Tamarind Dress, and sew them into the side seams.
Hi Mike this is a beautiful pattern thank you for your hard work on this. Could you advise on the difficulty of moving the front split further to the right? Maybe to be about thigh high. Thank you!
Hello, and thank you! It shouldn’t be too difficult to move the slit to the side. First, sew the front pieces together at center front, starting below the neckline and sewing all the way to the bottom. Choose where you would like to put your side slit and mark a line with tailor’s chalk. Add a strip of interfacing to the marked line, then cut a slit through the line and finish the edges with a 1/4″ double-folded hem!