How to Sew a Camisole Top – Patterns for Five Sizes and a Tutorial

I found a very simple and detailed tutorial for sewing a slim-fit camisole top. I'm sharing it with you.

The model features a cut-and-sew lace bodice and adjustable straps. The length is above the hip.

The author recommends using stretch satin or stretch chiffon for sewing (the tutorial uses this exact material). Elastic scalloped lace is used for the upper cup detail.

See the ready-to-use patterns for sizes 40, 42, 44, 46, and 48 below. Print the required size, taking the scale square into account.

Cut all pieces on the bias relative to the grainline (this is very important, otherwise the top will be too small) and begin sewing.

Join the lace pieces to the outer cup piece, placing them right sides together. Then, place the inner cup right side against the wrong side of the lace. Pin and stitch. Press the seam. Trim the excess seam allowance, leaving 2 mm. This way, the seam will not be felt at all.

Press the seam again on the right side.

Next, attach the cups to the front piece. Start from the side and move toward the center. Attach both cups this way. Stitch on the sewing machine, then finish the edge with a serger. Press the seam first, then press it toward the front piece.

Join the front piece to the back at the side seams, pinning them together. Sew the side seams and finish the edges with a serger. Press the seam first, then press it toward the back.

Now for the straps. Cut a 3 cm by 90 cm strip. Fold it in half and pin. Stitch, turn inside out, and press. Cut the strap in half. Pin to the back piece according to the markings and stitch.

Next, calculate the stretch factor for the elastic. To do this, measure the length of the top edge of the camisole and subtract 10%.

For an even fit, mark the top edge of the camisole and the elastic into four equal parts. Pin the elastic to the right side of the top edge with the scallop facing down. Sew a zigzag stitch as close as possible to the scalloped edge.

Trim the edge, fold the elastic to the wrong side, and press. Sew a zigzag stitch on the right side along the bottom edge of the elastic.

Thread the end of the elastic through a ring and pin. Stitch. Trim the excess elastic. Thread the strap through the adjuster, then through the ring, and back through the adjuster.

Pin the end of the strap and stitch.

Finish the bottom of the camisole with a rolled hem (Moscow seam) – fold the bottom edge and stitch 1 mm from the edge. Trim the allowance, fold again, and stitch along the existing seam. All that remains is to press the bottom seam, and the camisole top is ready!

You can see more details in the author's video – (https://www.instagram.com/poline_spb/)

https://youtu.be/iKmGX-iAkOA

Thanks to her for the wonderful tutorial!