Sew Along and Pattern Review for M8154 Bowery McCalls

A Few weeks ago on my pattern haul for March 2021 video I mentioned that I had gotten a few jumpsuit patterns. I was eager to work on Bowery McCalls which is pattern number M8154 from McCalls. It has a really fun casing detail by the shoulders and I was going to make it. Alas, here is a sew along for it.

Pattern Description: M8154 or Bowery McCalls is a jumpsuit pattern with three different variations and two different sleeves. One of the designs, View C, has a casing at the shoulders which gives it a subtle shoulder gathering, You can also make this pattern into a romper.

Pattern Sizing: Pattern is sized XS to XXL. I made a size XL and I still had to take it in 1.5” on each side. I made view C.

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 fairly easy. Would have loved some other pocket options for this one and perhaps some belt loop carriers. I will most likely modify my version and add them after the fact. I just need to dig out some other pattern with these, measure and sew them in.

Fabric Used: I used a light weight denim fabric. It has a slight sheen but its perfect for this as it has a subtle drape.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I had to do no pattern alterations on this, besides grading from one size to the other and take it in I didn't have to do some of the usual alterations I usually have to do.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? Its a great pattern, I can see myself making a perhaps changing the front buttons to a zipper and adding in some fun pockets on some top stitching on View C. But other than that, it’s a great pattern, and nicely drafted. I would sew it again and recommend it to others.