Hugs & Kisses Cami with Optional Shelf Bra

A cami top can be an extra layer in winter (think bamboo or fine merino wool) or a cool choice in summer with you favourite skirt.

The Hugs and Kisses Cami is full of options so you can sew your favourite!

With a fitted silhouette & multiple lengths, choose from binding, fold over elastic, wide or adjustable straps.

You can even choose whether or not to add a shelf bra!!! You never know, you may even find yourself going braless & loving it.

WATCH THE VIDEO to see what's in this sewing pattern. 

This may look like an ordinary cami but on the inside its chock full of choices so you can find your favourite finish! You may even find yourself going braless & loving it. 

It has an optional shelf bra!!!

A cami you can wear all year long. 

IN SUMMER they are light & an easy wardrobe choice. 

IN WINTER they give that extra layer of warmth close to the body.

FEATURES:

• SILHOUETTE:Fitted.
• BACK: High or low.
• FRONT: Band or binding along neckline.
• LENGTHS: Cropped, regular, long.
• INSIDE:Single layer, lined or shelf bra.
• SHELF BRA: This is optional & can be made in self fabric or, for extra support, athletic knit or power mesh.
• FINISHES: Binding, fold over elastic (FOE).
• STRAPS: Binding, fold over elastic, added wide straps (with ring) or adjustable straps. Use soft Lastin, clear swim elastic or plain elastic. Each strap gives a different level of support. 

SIZE RANGE (AU) Size 4-30

• Size 4-30. See size chart here.
• This pattern is sized using your upper bust measurement.
• Range: 73-135cm (28.75-58.75")
• View the size chart here. 

FABRIC:

• 4-way & 2-way stretch knits with vertical give. 
• View fabric & trim requirements here.

Fabric suggestions include cotton lycra, swim fabric, athletic knit, Merino Wool Knit, Rib Knit, Jacquard knit, Viscose or rayon elastane knits, Double brushed poly (DBP), Single brushed poly (SBP), Stretch knit crepe, Poly elastane knits, Bamboo elastane, Modal Lycra. 

Shelf bra suggestions as above or, for more support, use athletic knit, power mesh or power net. For even more support, sew a 2 layer shelf bra.

TRIMS: See tutorial for more details.

• STRAPS (MAIN TUTORIAL): 6-10mm (1/4-3/8") Lastin, clear swim elastic or plain elastic (not knitted).
• SHELF BRA (OPTIONAL): 2.5cm (1") - 4cm (1.5") soft (plush) elastic.
• ALTERNATIVE TO BINDING/STRAPS: Fold over elastic (FOE) in 2cm (3/4"), 2.5cm (1") or 3cm (1 1/8') width.
• WIDE ADD ON STRAP (OPTIONAL): 2 x 12-18mm (1/2-3/4") bra ring. 6-10mm (1/4-3/8") elastic (Lastin, clear swim or plain).
• ADJUSTABLE STRAPS (OPTIONAL): Bra ring & slider to match width of FOE or binding. 

METRIC & IMPERIAL: Our tutorials are in both centimetres & inches. They include the seam allowance.

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