India Camisol Pattern Review

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Wardrobe by Me just released a camisole pattern (affiliate link).  It is hot here, so I'm really grateful to have ventured outside of my comfort zone and sewn something without sleeves.  I love how light and airy the top is and plan on finding or sewing a pair of teal or purple pants to make a full outfit, but I think it pairs nicely with jeans.
If you are new to sewing this is not an easy pattern.  The front detail takes patience and precision to get correct.  It is even suggested that it may require hand basting to set the front V.  I did find it fussy and I have been sewing for myself for a while now.
Pattern Features:
  • Bias cut Camisole
  • Plunging V-neckline
  • Bust Dart for shaping
  • Center Neckline Detail Insert
  • Fitted in the bust and comfortable through the waist and hips.
  • Bias trim for the back and armscye becomes the 3/8" straps
PDF Features
  • Size 0-24 US (30-54 Euro)
  • Drafted for 5'8" height
  • Lengthen/Shorten Line
  • Layers
  • No Trim Pages (12 pages to print including scale)
  • Large Format Print File
  • Body and Garment Measurements Chart (Imperial and Metric)
  • Illustrations with clear instructions
  • Markings for inserting the front detail
  • Side Seams are 1/4" and an additional 3/8"
  • Bottom hem is 3/8" turned under twice
My Garment
My current measurements put me in a 10 for my bust and a 16 for my hips, so I blended out from under the bust dart to the hem.  I have a post here that details how I blend sizes.  I am only 5'2" so I removed 1" at the lengthen shorten line.  I love how this drapes perfectly around my waist and hips because I removed the inch.
I used a rayon fabric from Joann's that I bought a while ago.  I was able to get the entire camisole out of 1 yard of fabric.  I added how I positioned the fabric so that you can see.  By spreading out the back and front pieces I could cut the bias binding pieces between the body pieces.  Note you have to mirror the second half of the front and back pieces to create whole pattern pieces.  They are not cut on the fold.
I really like wearing this top and have promised myself that I will actually wear it out of the house (post-covid).  I think it will be a lovely layering piece after our endless summer finally fades in October.  If it didn't have to be cut on the bias I would make a dress out of it since I love how it hangs on my figure.


I hope my post finds you well and that you are finding some joy through sewing in this crazy time.  Happy Sewing!




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