How to Make Cami Secrets
Cami Secrets are a fashionable way to cover up the decolletage when wearing low-cut tops and dresses. The concept is a take on the old-fashioned dickie, which is a portion of fabric that doesn't extend all the way under the shirt. You can mimic a camisole under your shirt by creating your own camisole dickie. You will create a pattern first so that you can make endless camisole dickies in any fabric and lace or ribbon combination you choose.
- Difficulty:
- Moderately Challenging
Instructions
Things You'll Need
- Measuring Tape
- Newspaper
- Marker
- Ruler
- Scissors
- 1/2 yard of fabric
- Lace trim
- Sewing machine
- Needle and thread
- Stitch Witchery or glue gun
- Satin lingerie guards or narrow satin ribbon and snaps
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Create Your Pattern
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1
Measure the distance from one bra strap to the other, as far up as you will want your camisole to display.
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2
Draw a straight line using a ruler on a sheet of newspaper, measuring the same length as determined in Step 1.
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3
Draw two straight lines down and on an angle approximately 10 inches from the ends of the first line you drew, creating a wedge shape with a gap of about 4 inches at the bottom. Connect the ends of the two lines.
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4
Cut out your wedge-shaped pattern and place it on top of your fabric.
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5
Cut your fabric following the outline of the pattern.
Add Trim and Fasteners
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Sew or glue your lace along the top, longest edge of your camisole dickie. Trim any excess.
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2
Sew or glue the lingerie guards (satin ribbon with snaps on each end) where the lace ends.
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3
Place your finished camisole dickie on your chest and attach the ends to your bra straps with the satin snaps. Add your low-cut shirt and make any needed adjustments.
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Tips & Warnings
The best fabrics to use are ones with a little stretch.
This tutorial is intended for personal use, not commercial distribution.
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Comments
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Thanks, I have been looking all over for a pattern.
