tribeca knit cami sewing pattern
This pattern is designed for knit fabrics with at least 25% stretch. It includes two close-fitting cami styles with a built-in bra for support and shaping. View A is a V-neck cami while View B has a higher bateau-style neckline. Both have 1/2" straps that cross in the back. This pattern includes a special strap-sewing technique to make flat stretchy straps with no twisting.
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Description
This pattern is designed for knit fabrics with at least 25% stretch. It includes two close-fitting cami styles with a built-in bra for support and shaping. View A is a V-neck cami while View B has a higher bateau-style neckline. Both have 1/2" straps that cross in the back. This pattern includes a special strap-sewing technique to make flat stretchy straps with no twisting.
Suggested Fabrics
This pattern works best with jersey fabric with at least 25% stretch.
Notions
Coordinating thread, 1 yard of 1" elastic, 1 1/2 yards of 1/2" elastic, 2 yards or more of 1/4" stretchy clear elastic tape, a scrap of fusible featherweight interfacing for View A.
Fabric Guide
size XXS XS S M L XL XXL View A, 58" Fabric 3/4 yard 3/4 yard 1 yard 1 yard 1 yard 1 yard 1 yard View B, 58" Fabric 1 yard 1 yard 1 yard 1 yard 1 yard 1 yard 1 yard Finished Measurements
size XXS XS S M L XL XXL Length* 18 3/4" 19" 19 1/4" 19 1/2" 19 3/4" 20" 20 1/4" Bust 24 1/2" 26 1/2" 28 1/2" 30 1/2" 33 1/2" 37" 39" Waist 26 1/4" 28 1/4" 30 1/4" 32" 35" 38 1/2" 40 1/2" Hip 31 1/2" 33 1/2" 35 1/2" 37 1/2" 40 1/2" 44" 46"
* Measured from point where front strap attaches to bodice.
English System Pattern
SizeBust
(in.)Waist
(in.)Hips
(in.)XXS 31 1/2" 24" 34" XS 33 1/2" 26" 36" S 35 1/2" 28" 38" M 37 1/2" 30" 40" L 40 1/2" 33" 43" XL 44" 36 1/2" 46 1/2" XXL 46" 38 1/2" 48 1/2" Metric System Pattern
SizeBust
(cm)Waist
(cm)Hips
(cm)XXS 80 61 86 XS 85 66 91 S 90 71 97 M 96 76 101 L 103 84 109 XL 112 92 117 XXL 117 97 122 Average rating: (5 of 5) based on 1 reviews
fun sew for summerThis was a pretty quick project to sew with only one tricky but not impossible step. I used this pattern to make a swim top and added bra cups.1 of 1 customers found this helpful.Was this helpful?In this video, Liesl introduces you to the Tribeca Knit Cami pattern.
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