Nigella Cami Top

This easy breezy loose fit cami features pretty pintucks, wide straps and a self-fabric facing. Make it for the day or night, however you like! Crafty Sew & So's Pintuck Cami PDF Pattern is a versatile and stylish addition to any wardrobe. With its airy, loose fit, charming pintucks, and sturdy wide straps, this cami will keep you comfortable and looking great no matter what time of day. Bring a bit of breezy beauty to your wardrobe with this simple yet stylish cami!

All our Crafty Sew & So patterns are designed to help new sewists learn how to sew and make fun projects.

The pattern is designed for sizes XS to XL - Bust 82cm-126cm/ 32"-49 1/2"and is drafted for a height of 5' 6" and a “C” bust cup. 

The Pintuck Cami pattern features neat pin-tucks at the front neckline and a flowing comfortable fit at the waist and hips. The neckline is finished with a self-fabric facing and topstitching, both techniques are explained in full on our blog.

The Pintuck Cami is ideal as nightwear, paired with our PJ Bottoms. You can make it in a cool cotton fabric, which is perfect for beginners, or choose a slinky satin or viscose if you're a bit more experienced with dressmaking. Or in the right fabric, it will also look great as a day or evening wear top when teamed with a cardigan or little jacket for cooler days. 

Suitable Fabrics:

Beginner Sewists: Stable lightweight fabrics including cotton poplin, cotton lawn.

More experienced sewists: lightweight slinky fabrics, including satin, viscose lawn, polyester crepe, double gauze, silk.

Body Measurements

Bust  Waist  cm Inches cm Inches XS 82 32 70 28 S 90 36 76 30 M 100 40 84 33 L 112 44 98 39 XL 126 50 110 34  

Fabric Requirements in Metres:

110cm/45” wide fabric: 175cm for all sizes

150cm/60” wide fabric: 115cm for sizes XS-L only

When you download this pattern you will receive a zip file with a A0 and A4 printable attached to print at home. The instructions are included in the PDF.