How to create a cami with adjustable straps

Aug 15, 2024

Designer: Marcia Spencer

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A camisole is a great basic piece to have in your wardrobe. They are great for layering and so easy to create. There are styles, fabrics and fit. I love having adjustable straps on my camisoles but some of my favorite styles don’t have them. Follow along below as I show you how to add adjustable straps to a simple camisole pattern.

Tool & Supplies needed:

1 yards or of woven fabric

1 yard of lining fabric

1 set of rings and double rings (make sure to get the size to match the size of your straps)

The Marigold Camisole Pattern -Mood Fabric FREE Pattern

OLFA RM-MG-01/GRY 24”x36” Double-Sided Self-Healing Rotary Mat, Gray

OLFA 45mm RTY-2/C Quick-Change Rotary Cutter, Aqua

OLFA 5-Inch SCS-1 Serrated-Edge Stainless Steel Scissors

Cutting & Prep

First, print, assemble and cut out your FREE pattern.

Cut all the pieces out for the pattern using your Olfa cutting tools, including your lining and apply your markings.

Cut two strips of fabric 2 x 6 and two 2 x17 pieces for your straps.

Sewing Instructions

Create your darts on your main fabric and on your lining fabric.

With right sides together pin front and back together with raw edges matching.
Stitch, Trim seams

Repeat step 4-5 for the lining.

To create your straps, fold each strip right side together lengthwise and stitch the long sides of the strap pieces.

Turn strap pieces right side out and press.

Loop the shorter stap pieces over the ring with raw ends matched up baste or clip ends together. Set aside.

Grab your longer strap and insert one end of the longer strap over and under the double ring.

Then take the end of the longer strap and loop it around the ring of the shorter strap.

Fold the longer strap end back up and loop it around the middle of the double ring.

Fold the raw edge of the long strap under and pin it to the strap that it is laying up against.

Take it to the machine and stitch down the edge that is pinned, making sure to only stitch it to the strap that the edge is pinned too.
Repeat these steps for both straps.

Then with right sides together, pin and baste the raw edge of the longer strap to the front edge of cami and short edge to the back of cami.

With right sides facing pin the lining to the main fabric encasing the strap and matching up the seams. Pin. Stitch.

Clip the middle of the v neck close to the stitching and trim the seams using your Olfa tools.

Understitch the seams around the neckline and back.

Turn the Cam right side out and give it a press.
You can hem your cami by turning it ¼ inch and again at the hem of the top.

Or

Match the right sides of the lining and main fabric around the edge and stitch as far as you can. Turn the edges out and hand stitch the opening closed.