Knit Jumpsuit Sew Along   |  Episode 1/5  |  McCalls 8218
Channel: Inside the Hem
Date: 2021-09-14

Time for my Fall 2021 Sew-Along! Welcome to my latest Sew-Along, where I take you through each and every step of sewing a particular Big 4 pattern. This one is for a knit jumpsuit, McCall’s 8218, and it’s great for beginners, anyone just getting into garment sewing, those of you intimidated by knit garments, and of course everyone in between!

In today’s video, I am going over choosing the **right** size of your pattern considering design and wearing ease, tissue fitting to assess fit, making alterations, and tips for cutting out your fabric.

So, watch this video, get your fabric cut. Then, meet me back here for Episode 2!

Video Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:56 Choosing your sewing pattern size
03:18 Taking pants back sewing pattern alterations 
05:03 Checking sewing pattern pants inseam length
05:48 Grading between sizes on a pants sewing pattern
06:35 Grading between sizes on a bodice sewing pattern
07:42 Tissue fitting to assess sewing pattern fit issues
11:43 How to lengthen or shorten a bodice sewing pattern
13:25 McCall's 9273 Fabric Cutting layout and tips

Watch the entire Sew-Along, here:
Episode 0  |  Learn about the pattern and go shopping with me for fabric and notions: That’s this video
Episode 1  |  Pattern size, alterations, and fabric cutting: https://youtu.be/RCvtpYB323o
Episode 2  |  Sewing the Bodice: https://youtu.be/uNKOCy-t1Jw
Episode 3  |  Sewing the Pants: https://youtu.be/LRQCwTdsvwU
Episode 4  |  Finishing Details: https://youtu.be/Rx-WfoMNlcg
Episode 5  |  Final Look, Pattern Review https://youtu.be/3Zb9AbbgQRM

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Want to make a woven garment instead? I’ve got you covered. Check out the Sew-Along I did for a button-down shirt dress, here: https://youtu.be/ARq1r4Um0J8

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PRODUCTS MENTIONED:
The Pattern: https://somethingdelightful.com/m8218
My fabric: https://stylemakerfabrics.com/products/tonal-marble-dye-jersey-french-terry-sage

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