Pattern Emporium - Hugs & Kisses Cami / With Shelf Bra - Digital Pattern

The Hugs and Kisses Cami sewing pattern offers endless possibilities. Whether as an extra layer in winter with bamboo or fine merino wool, or a breezy summer choice paired with your favourite skirt, it's a versatile wardrobe staple.

With a fitted silhouette, multiple lengths, and options for binding, fold-over elastic, wide, or adjustable straps, you can tailor it to your preference. And yes, you can even opt for a shelf bra—or go braless and embrace the freedom.

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

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Features:

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!!!

• 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. 

A cami you can wear all year long. 

• IN SUMMER they are light & an easy wardrobe choice. I
• N WINTER they give that extra layer of warmth close to the body.

Sizing:

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

Fabric: 

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:

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

TRIMS: 

• 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. 
• See tutorial for more details.