Innes Cami Dress and Top - Tester Round-Up
Our newest pattern release has been such a pleasure to develop. We had some fantastic sewists and makers supporting us with the testing process. Get ready for some gorgeous sewing inspiration from them below.
Innes is a clean-lined modern cami dress and top with integral straps and pretty sweetheart neckline. The dress has side splits with deep facings, which look just as beautiful on the inside of the garment. We have paid lots of attention to the finishing details and construction methods for Innes. Our favourite construction is the fully faced version with the hand-sewn shoulder. We also detail how to close the shoulder by machine or and an alternative bias bound finish.
The pattern has been drafted for a C cup bust, and 5’5” – 5’7” (165 - 170cm) Height.
Thank you to all of our testers Innes for your time and effort - your feedback and comments have been fantastic!
Nic + Susan x
Print or plain, take your pick from these gorgeous Innes Cami tops
Rebecca @creechcreates
“it’s very comfortable and I love it.... and will be making another!”
Evan @evanleggoe
“I really like the pattern. It sets itself apart by having really nice finishes, I like the facings being longer and the mitered corners on the hem”
Blanca @blakandblanca
‘handstitching was a nice touch’ when finishing the shoulder.
Sharlene @sosewdressmaking
‘I will definitely layer mine over a jumper and tights in the winter’
Head over to Sharlene's blog to read more about her experience testing Innes
Wavenie @waveniej
‘I liked the fit of the Innes cami. It's perfect for summer or layering under a shirt or light jacket’
Wavenie made her floral Innes using the concealed bias method for the neckline and armhole, and we think it works very well for her pretty georgette cloth choice.
Katy @sleek.silhouette
‘I liked the faced slits, i have not used this method before and will definitely be using it again! I love how crisp it looks’
Jeanie ‘So easy to wear and useful to the everyday wardrobe’
Reneé @cherrymumma
‘I love that it can comfortably be worn with a bra’
Carolyn @handmadebycarolyn
We love how Carolyn has layered her silk-viscose dress. Click through to her Instagram for pictures of her stunning colour blocked summer version too.
Kirsten @readrunsew
‘The illustrations are excellent and helpful!’
Kendra @notaeuniceburns
‘I learned a lot on this pattern. I’ve also ended up with two lovely garments that are comfortable and flattering. ‘
Fran @sewingscribbles vdjskh
‘I think this is the clearest pattern I have followed. All the pictures were great and actually explained properly what you needed to do!’
‘Love the square back and front neckline.’
Lis @threadstaylors
‘I have loved the maxi version and worn it a lot, it’s so easy to wear, and looks elegant in any setting. ‘
Sally @modistasewing
‘I really appreciated the way the instructions were made. It felt like a couture pattern, really well constructed and good attention to detail’
Sally blogged her testing experience and gives some great fabric tips over at Modesta
…and some more gorgeous Innes dresses to finish x
Innes is our essential cami dress and top.
The straight, feminine silhouette, darted bust and squared-off cut out neck give Innes a crisp modern edge. Innes pattern has 2 views a Cami top length, perfect for layering and tucking in. The dress view has deep faced side splits, perfect for summer.
Make Innes in crisp linens, silk, bamboo or cotton for a light summer feel, or layer her over tights and a light knitted jumper for cooler weather.
Product/Style Details:
Sizes: UK 6 - 24 (US 2 - 20)
Squared-off sweetheart front neckline
Square back neckline
Integral straps (wide enough to hide your bra ;)
Straight fit with bust darts
2 length options: Cami top or Midi Dress
Deep side splits on the dress
This is a digital pattern download. You will receive the following PDF files via an email download link, on purchase:
A0 copy shop PDF pattern file (2 pages)
Print at home PDF pattern file, A4 and Letter. (33 pages)
PDF Instruction booklet
5% of each Innes sale is being donated to Refuweegee.
Refuweegee, helps welcome people to Glasgow and Scotland through gifted welcome packs and so much more. Thanks for supporting this great local charity by purchasing our pattern!