How to widen the straps and add a gathered peplum to the True Bias Ogden Cami

The True Bias Ogden Cami is one of my favourite summer top patterns. I’ve made loads over the years and can remember going on holiday a few years ago and have a different version for everyday of the holiday!
This year I wanted to make a different version of this classic pattern by widening the straps and adding a gathered peplum.
I often get asked what type of bra do you wear with this top? or what do you do about your bra straps? I don’t really bother about it and my bra straps do just show a bit, but if that has put you off making this top before, then in this video I’ll show you how you can really easily widen the straps.
I wanted to use one of the new Atelier Brunette viscose fabrics and these lightweight floaty fabrics look so lovely in gathers, so I decided to add on a gathered peplum tier as well. It’s an easy adaption to make and I’ll show you how to do that too.
Link to the pattern guthrie-ghani.co.uk/shop/patt...
Link to the fabric guthrie-ghani.co.uk/shop/fabr...
Link to the forming tape interfacing for stabilising the neckline guthrie-ghani.co.uk/shop/prym...
Link to corresponding blog post with details of the dimensions that I used for my size/adaption
guthrie-ghani.co.uk/blog/how-...

[@loriannpayne4483]

How funny - you did this Vlog a year ago and it feels like a fresh, new idea with top tips to help you sew it! I’m sure I’ve seen videos for children’s wear where peplums were added to T-Shirts, but it’s just as adorable for adults of all ages too…

[@vivienlee610]

Perfect! It's what I did, and the versatility of the pattern makes it a favourite of mine. Thank you so much.

[@phillygirldiane8315]

Thank you so much, I hate when my bra straps show and have not made this cami due to the worry that it would show. Now I will give it a go!

[@fionagannon7736]

Thanks Lauren, your tips are always so helpful and simple to follow.

[@pamici1]

Fun idea and it looks great! Really good, clear instructions, too.

[@SharonMichelleWebster]

Thank you Lauren, will be helpful for adding gathered tiers to dresses too 💞

[@susankidd9963]

Will definitely try this great tutorial.

[@JSC45927]

Very helpful video thank you Lauren

[@annebrown3538]

Such a useful video Lauren ✂️ 🧵 🪡

[@lindabrown7374]

I have a tank top pattern that fits me perfectly. A peplum would be great on it. Thanks for the tutorial.

[@tracyfrost]

Thank you

[@carolynnicholls7551]

Thank you for the video.🥰 I wear a size 6 US, should I add more fabric to make the peplum?

[@staceybryant3602]

When you apply the forming tape interfacing to the necklines, do you skip the stay stitching step?

[@LaurenGuthrieGhani]

Hi Stacey, yeh that's right. There is no need to stay stitch when you use forming tape so you can skip that step :)