McCalls 8182 Sew Along and Pattern Review

Pattern Description: M8182 or Monica McCalls is a Scoop neck boned corset top with lacing or separating zipper front opening. It has two different hemlines and you can either do the elastic short sleeves or go sleeveless. The top is also lined.

Pattern Sizing: Pattern is sized 6 to 24. I made a size 8. I made view B.

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? yes it looked like the picture on the envelope.

Were the instructions easy to follow? Yes they were very easy to follow.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? It is a nicely drafted pattern, the instructions are great. The one thing that I disliked and they should have a better explanation is the length of the zipper. They ask you to use a separating zipper that is either 14” or 16” long. Even the 14” zipper is way too long and you will have to cut it no matter what, this might be a deterrent to some.

Fabric Used: I used a black sateen fabric and black lining fabric.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I had to do no pattern alterations on this, which was quite shocking but the measurements are on point.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I love the pattern, but I will say it is one to do in small increments of time as cutting, interfacing and getting the lining fabric ready is time consuming. Attaching the boning also takes quite some time. Even with all the time it takes as the sewing has to be rather precise in addition to topstitching, the corset is beautiful and the instructions are easy to follow. I would recommend it to others and believe it or not, I will sew it again!