Cartagena Cami Digital Sewing Pattern (PDF)

(13 customer reviews)

US$5.00

Sometimes you just need a base layer for your outfit to keep yourself modest; the Cartagena Cami is ideal for that purpose. Designed for soft knit fabric such as rayon spandex, the Cartagena is very fitted, acting as a comfortable second skin that you barely notice its existence. And if you are so inclined, the Cartagena Cami can also be part of a sleeping ensemble!

Cartagena Cami Features:

  • Round front neckline
  • Deep round back neckline
  • Fold-over elastic as neckline binding and straps
  • Designed for stretchy knit fabric

Skill Level: Beginner

Sizes: 00 – 20 (See “Size Chart” tab below for detailed measurements)

Don’t want to print and tape paper together? The Cartagena Cami pattern now includes an additional large format file (size A0 paper) that you can send to your print shop to print!

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Description

See Pattern Release Announcement for more photos.

Additional information

Sizes

00 to 20

Cup sizes

Regular

Skill level

Beginner

Knit or woven

Knit

Format

Digital download

File

A0, A4 / US Letter

Layers

Included

Seam allowances

Included

Material

Primary Fabric Use lightweight to medium-weight knit fabric with 100% horizontal stretch. Rayon spandex and bamboo spandex are great choices.

Other Materials

  • 1“ (2.5 cm) or 3/4“ (19 mm) wide fold-over elastic (FOE) in the following length for your size:
  • Cartagena Cami PDF Sewing Pattern Elastic Requirement

Fabric Requirements

Most natural fibers shrink in the wash; be sure to have enough fabric. The requirements below assume that the fabric is already pre-shrunk.

Imperial/Yards

Cartagena Cami PDF Sewing Pattern Fabric Requirements Imperial

Metric/cm

Cartagena Cami PDF Sewing Pattern Fabric Requirements Metric 

13 reviews for Cartagena Cami Digital Sewing Pattern (PDF)

  1. Suzanne

    I am struggling with the FOE. I’m sure it’s me and not the pattern as I am new to using FOE. The fit is spot on.

  2. Lisa

    This cami is lovely and comfortable – a clever design and excellent instructions – I am working on my second one with plans for several more – Thank you!

  3. Mona

    This is such a lovely little top! Very neat fit, and the sequence in which the FOE is attached is super practical for adjusting the strap length without a helper. I am looking forward to experimenting with different width FOE here, I think I’ll look great with wider straps, too.

  4. Tiina

    Good pattern!

  5. undukas

    I made two today. It was my first time to use FOE and Cartagena’s intructions held my hand all the way through! I had no problem at all and I’ll probably make dozens of these now. I just need to get more FOE! 😀 I love the fit through bust and waist, it’s great length on me and all in all a fantastic pattern. Thank you!

  6. Liz

    great easy style. would recommend

  7. annette

    Great pattern easy to sew.

  8. cheralyn

    Great pattern with clear and detailed instructions. I really enjoyed making this cami and think it will be the first of many!

  9. Mary

    Where I live it’s hot and this is the perfect top for me. The straps are farther apart and will work better with my bra. Can’t wait to start this sewing project!

  10. Nice and simple t make and enjoyable a stable item for any woman’s wardrobe!! Thank you

  11. Julie

    Easy pattern

  12. Gretchen

    Perfect essential tee!

  13. Natasha Tung

    This is such a great base layer! I made mine with cotton lycra, so it’s not quite as stretchy as the pattern recommends, and next time I do that I’ll size up. But it’s still wearable all the same! Working with the FOE was a little fiddly, but not terrible. Just be patient with it and you’ll have a great looking cami too!

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Body Measurements
inch
cm
00 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
Bust 3118
79
3212
82.5
3378
86
3514
89.5
3658
93
38
96.5
3938
100
4034
103.5
4218
107
4312
110.5
4478
114
4614
117.5
Waist 2538
64.5
2634
68
2818
71.5
2912
75
3078
78.5
3214
82
3358
85.5
35
89
3638
92.5
3734
96
3918
99.5
4012
103
Hip 3318
84
3412
87.5
3578
91
3714
94.5
3858
98
40
101.5
4138
105
4234
108.5
4418
112
4512
115.5
4678
119
4814
122.5

How to choose your size

  1. Compare your bust circumference (fullest part) to the “Body Measurements” table, choose the size that best fits your bust. If you are between sizes, choose the smaller size if you like your garment more fitted; otherwise, choose the bigger size.
  2. Compare your waist circumference (narrowest part) to the “Body Measurements” table. Choose the size that best fits your waist. If you are between sizes, choose the smaller size if you like your garment more fitted; otherwise, choose the bigger size.
  3. Compare your hip circumference (widest part) to the “Body Measurements” table. Choose the size that fits your hip best. If you are between sizes, choose the smaller size if you like your garment more fitted; otherwise, choose the bigger size.
  4. It’s OK to use different sizes for the bust, waist and hip. The instructions for blending sizes are included in the pattern.
  5. If you are taller or shorter than 5’6” (168 cm), you should consider lengthening or shortening the garment. The instructions for lengthening or shortening are included in the pattern.