Carys top
Carys is a semi-fitted, lingerie-inspired cami top with a straight silhouette and adjustable spaghetti straps. The bust darts have been transferred to the side seams. The top edge at the back is finished with bias binding. The front features shaped lace inserts along the V-neckline and armscyes. The bottom edge is decorated with shaped lace trim. The garment is hip-length.
Model Natalia: Height 172 cm (5’8”), Bust 84 cm (33 1/8”), Waist 62 cm (24 3/8”), Hips 88 cm (34 5/8”). Natalia is wearing size 36 in height 3.
Approximate sewing time — 1 day (8 hours).
To sew this top, choose medium-weight, soft, non-stretch or low-stretch dress-weight fabrics made of natural, artificial, synthetic fibers, or blends.
The following fabrics are recommended: satin, natural silk, artificial silk, sateen.
As an additional fabric, we recommend using lace fabric or embroidered non-stretch mesh, either transparent or matching the main fabric.
Important! We do not recommend using stretchy fabrics!
The top in the photos is made of natural satin. The fabric is medium weight, soft, and low-stretch. The fiber content is 100% silk. The fabric weight is 120 g/m2.
The additional fabric is lace. The fabric is medium weight, soft, and without stretch. The fiber content is 100% synthetic fibers. The fabric weight is 125 g/m2.
1. Main fabric, 140 cm wide, with a directional print/nap, 200–250 g/m2, in meters:
Height, cm | Size | |||||||||
34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | |
1 (154–160) | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.75 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.85 | 0.9 | 0.9 |
2 (162–168) | 0.65 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.75 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.85 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.95 |
3 (170–176) | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.75 | 0.8 | 0.85 | 0.85 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.95 | 1 |
4 (178–184) | 0.7 | 0.75 | 0.8 | 0.85 | 0.85 | 0.9 | 0.95 | 0.95 | 1 | 1.05 |
Main fabric, 55” wide, with a directional print/nap, 200–250 g/m2, in yards:
Height, ft | Size | |||||||||
34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 1 | 1 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 3/4 | 3/4 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 1/8 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 3/4 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 1/8 | 1 1/8 |
2. Lace fabric, 70 cm (27") wide, 100–150 g/m2, with scallops on both edges, for all heights:
Size | 34–36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44–46 | 48 | 50 | 52 |
meters | 1.05 | 1.1 | 1.15 | 1.2 | 1.25 | 1.3 | 1.35 | 1.4 |
yards | 1 1/8 | 1 1/4 | 1 1/4 | 1 1/4 | 1 3/8 | 1 3/8 | 1 1/2 | 1 1/2 |
IMPORTANT! The lace material requirement depends on the pattern repeat, type of embroidery (single-sided / double-sided), and the desired result. The table shows the requirement for the lace fabric used in this garment!
IMPORTANT! When purchasing fabric and lace, please account for shrinkage and buy 5% more than required.
2. Two strap rings, 6 mm (1/4") in diameter
3. Two strap slide adjusters, 6 mm (1/4") wide
4. Matching thread — 1 spool for the sewing machine
- sewing machine for construction
- stitch-in-the-ditch foot for the sewing machine (optional)
- loop turner
Ease type | Ease measurement, cm | Ease measurement, in |
Bust ease | 0.4–0.7 | 1/8–1/4 |
Waistline ease | 27.4–26.9 | 10 3/4–10 5/8 |
Hipline ease | 8.4 | 3 1/4 |
Height, cm | Back length from waist down (estimated), cm |
1 (154–160) | 18.8–20.6 |
2 (162–168) | 20.8–22.6 |
3 (170–176) | 22.8–24.6 |
4 (178–184) | 24.8–26.6 |
Height, ft | Garment length from waist down (estimated), in |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 7 3/8–8 1/8 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 8 1/4–8 7/8 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 9–9 5/8 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 9 3/4–10 1/2 |
Once the order is paid, within 1 minute you will receive an email with the details of the order and a link to your personal account, where the following will be available for download:
1. The pdf pattern in your chosen size, in the following formats: Letter, A4, A0 and plotter format. The size of the plotter format is indicated in the name of the document. You will need a plotter printer that can print at least 900 mm width.
2. Detailed instructions which include cutting layouts, construction steps accompanied by photos, as well as instructions on how to work with Vikisews patterns (printing, taping, adjusting, sewing terminology).
If you have any questions, please let us know at info@vikisews.com
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