How to sew a cute cami top — or lengthen it to make a maxi dress

Lightweight, breezy and perfect for layering, this simple cami top designed by Sewing Therapy's Sara SJ Kim captures so many of the qualities we look for in a summer garment. 

In this episode of her CBC Life series Sewing School, Sara provides step-by-step instructions for how to sew the versatile tank and customize it to your liking. She'll show you how to double the straps, switch up the fabric, or even lengthen the top to make a dress — have fun creating a piece that's unique to you.

Watch the video for Sara's tutorial, then scroll down to download the pattern and get the full list of materials needed for this project.

Here's what you'll need:

• Cami layer top pattern and instructions, printed
• A sewing machine
• Thread, in colours of your choice
• Lightweight woven or knit fabric, in colour or pattern of your choice (see instructions for more details)
• Measuring tape (optional)
• Scissors
• Pins or clips
• Clothing iron

Produced in collaboration with CBC Creator Network.