Loving the McCalls 8245 simple jumpsuit pattern in all the jersey fabrics!

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Patterns mentioned
Threadcount 2116 Loungewear Set from eBay also part of Love Sewing Magazine issue 113
Or McCalls 8245
Marble fabric from Sew Sew Sew uk online
The original high cut neckline hack can be found in my Sew Recreate the Look vlog. Sorry I’m not clever enough to work out how to link it!!
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[@aleciacope3503]

I picked up the pattern this afternoon. Let my obsession begin!

[@sewsarahstyle]

😂 love it!!! Enjoy! 😊

[@nancyk1054]

Love your videos..... your variety in choice of fabrics is so inspiring.....you have such a great figure, everything looks good on you.....keep up the videos...❤

[@sewsarahstyle]

Ah thank you thank you so much for such a lovely encouraging comment!! I really appreciate it. ❤️

[@cleanqueen75]

All the jumpsuits are fabulous!

[@sewsarahstyle]

Ah thank you!! ☺️

[@Kakkydidit]

Looks comfy and so great on you, Sarah! Kelly

[@sewsarahstyle]

Ah thanks, they are ridiculously comfy!! 😄

[@jeanwalker2473]

Good job good job I really like that

[@sewsarahstyle]

Thank you!! ☺️

[@annerobinson647]

A brilliant pattern and love your fabric choices❤

[@sewsarahstyle]

Thank you so much!! I actually think it’s designed to be a lounging at home outfit, but I think it’s wasted not to wear it out as well!!

[@InTheGlow88]

I love all your jumpsuits! They look so comfortable and stylish. I need to try this pattern now. You make it look so easy

[@sewsarahstyle]

Thank you so much!! Yes it really is easy, definitely give it a go! Let me know how you get on if you do make it!!

[@InTheGlow88]

@@sewsarahstyle I made it! I’m pretty new to garment sewing, but I was able to get it done and with only 2 yards. I’m 5’2”. I used a hacci sweater knit and it is very warm and cozy. Thank you for showing how you handled the elastic. That was very helpful.

[@jankerslake5813]

Oh my goodness, Sarah, I’ve made the 8245 set as a nightwear/loungewear set with a robe (in a stretchy blue waffle fabric) and I can’t believe how different it looks in your fabric. All 3 versions look great and very different. I especially love the marbled version - very elevated. I’ll have to make another one (just the jumpsuit version) now in one of my jerseys. Well done you for finding the duplicate. 👍

[@sewsarahstyle]

Ooh I’ll bet it makes a lovely nightwear loungewear set in waffle, I’ll have to do a swap with you and actually make it as intended! 😂. Thank you. ☺️

[@AnnFHallahan]

Thanks for all the hints, tips and ideas. Love all the jumpsuits. The idea of the elastic on the neckline is "class". I certainly need that 💡. Thanks again 🎉

[@sewsarahstyle]

Thank you. It’s such a simple idea but makes all the difference to the fit and wear! ❤️

[@janetr5164]

Thank you Sarah you make some lovely clothes and have great tips . Well done x

[@sewsarahstyle]

Thank you so much! Happy to share what knowledge I have - although some of it is probably a bit ‘off piste’ 🫣😂😂

[@aidavillegas8052]

I like all of your versions. Actually is very easy to lengthen the crotch when the legs are that wide. Just scoop the curve of the crotch down. I would do it little by little until you are satisfied. Sew or baste let’s say 1 cm. down starting on the “U” curve of the front, all the way to the curve of the back. Then, cut the excess fabric in there to see the real effect. If you like it just overlock to finish, if not, scoop a little more until you feel it comfortable. I hope it makes sense ❤

[@aidavillegas8052]

At the minute 13:40 when you explain that you are sewing from the front “V” neckline to the back “V”. In that same seam, When the front crotch curve starts, continue sewing a lower curve 1/2” from the seam you already did, passing over the inner legs seam until you reach the end of the back curve. Don’t scoop the straight seam, only on the lower part in between the legs until you finish on your back curve. It will feel that you are taking it in, but in reality you are lengthening the rise giving more space to your bottom. You will have to cut the now excess fabric of the old seam because that is giving you a wedge and overlock the new lower seam. You can scoop more as needed because the legs are wide it doesn’t affect them. I’m sorry for the long comment. I hope I’m explaining myself. English is my second language.

[@sewsarahstyle]

@@aidavillegas8052yes!!! Thank you, that now makes sense and I’m going to have a go at that as soon as I’m back home, thank you so much!! Brilliant suggestion!!! 😊

[@aidavillegas8052]

@@sewsarahstyle 😊I hope that helps! I love your videos, your personality and all your makes! 💖🌸🌼🌺

[@sewsarahstyle]

@@aidavillegas8052ah thank you so much! 🥰

[@erlinemountney8643]

LOVE the animal print...so cute!!!! The Marble print is beautiful!!!!

[@sewsarahstyle]

Thank you so much!! I love this jumpsuit in a busy print 🥰

[@van_vinos66]

Love all your jumpsuit versions Sarah. 😍

[@sewsarahstyle]

Thank you!! 🥰

[@michturner179]

Love this jumpsuit so much so I've bought the mccalls pattern...thanks for sharing the sewing make ❤😊

[@sewsarahstyle]

Ah fab news!! Happy Sewing and I’d love to know how you get on with it! ❤️

[@loreleig5062]

You look great in that style and love the color choices!

[@sewsarahstyle]

Thank you so much!! 😊

[@angelalysandrou4830]

Love your jumpsuits. What a great pattern

[@sewsarahstyle]

Thanks Angela, it’s definitely a favourite 🤩

[@foxeymoore]

I really like all of your jumpsuits Sarah and thank you for tracking down the pattern.🌹🌹🌹

[@sewsarahstyle]

Ah you’re welcome, thank you so much! ☺️

[@geraldinebates7990]

I love them all. Maybe add a bit of fabrics at the shoulder’s I had to do that then I didn’t notice my fabrics was not the same at the top. Worked well 😊

[@sewsarahstyle]

Hi thank you! I actually went to do exactly that at the shoulders then realised that it was a single piece of elastic which goes from front to back over the shoulders. So I’m a bit worried about cutting through that…/ Someone has recommend trying to add some at the gusset, so I may try that instead. 🤔

[@catherinepearce2594]

You look lovely in all the jumpsuits. They really suit you xx

[@sewsarahstyle]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@chrissycrompton7585]

I love allnyour jumpsuits Sarah thanks for the tips with the sticky seam/hemming tape etc 😊

[@sewsarahstyle]

Ah thank you!! I definitely think the tape is a game changer with floppy jersey. 😁

[@downtoearthsewing]

They all look awesome on you and I really enjoyed seeing you put it together. If the velour one doesn't stretch with wear, I would cut it in half and add a band at the waist to lengthen it? Or just turn it into pants. They would be such a cozy pair.

[@sewsarahstyle]

Thank you!! Yes I did consider cutting it and add some to the middle but it’s quite bulky fabric. I’m going to see how it goes with wear!! It’s so frustrating 🫣😂

[@downtoearthsewing]

@@sewsarahstyle it is hard to tell how patterns will turn out in different fabrics. That is my biggest struggle! The other fabrics are just fabulous and the colors and patterns suit you so perfectly. I enjoy your makes because they are things that suit you and you actually wear day in and day out.

[@sewsarahstyle]

@@downtoearthsewingthank you!! I definitely try and make things I know I will enjoy wearing. 😊

[@annettecowburn-sz8cq]

Lovely version Sarah and I love the 💚

[@sewsarahstyle]

Thank you Annette! 💚

[@sew_So_beautiful]

I've had the McCall's version for a few years now, and am looking forward to making the short version as pajamas, but had never thought of making it as a day wear jumpsuit. I love yours though, so I likely will at some point. As for the crotch depth issue, you can still just turn the jumpsuit inside out, pin the legs together at the crotch (the seam that runs front to back), re-sew the seam a bit farther down the leg, perhaps a half inch. Just grade down from about an inch in front of the center seam (that runs from leg to leg- the inseam seam, following the crotch curve towards the back, but sewing down a bit as if you were scooping out the crotch in the pattern, and then grade up to join the back seam. It looks like you are taking fabric away from the hips, but it isn't likely going to be enough of a difference to notice. Then train away the excess fabric and it should feel a lot better. You can still overlock the seam the same as using a sewing machine to do it if you prefer. I've done this several times throughout the years and it has always been successful.

[@sewsarahstyle]

That is such a brilliant fix, thank you so much, I would have never thought of it as it feels counter intuitive, but I can’t wait to give it a go and hopefully rescue the jumpsuit! 🤞🏼❤️ thank you. ☺️

[@sew_So_beautiful]

@@sewsarahstyle Just trim it a little at a time and try it on. It's easy to overdo it.

[@rhonddalesley]

Darn it, I went searching for the pattern on ebay but the only one available was £15 and I wasn't paying that much. I just picked up some patterns in their $3 sale on the Simplicity website, put that in my basket then took it out 😩 I'd live in jumpsuits if I could in the summer, I made a few last year and am in the process of taking patterns from a couple of rtw ones I have that I love, I also have some patterns that I got in the sale and more that I already own so there's plenty to do already but you've kept my enthusiasm going with your fab collection 😂

[@sewsarahstyle]

🫣 ah that’s a shame you just missed it!! Sounds like as you say you have plenty to keep you busy though!! They are so easy to throw on aren’t they? Thank you and happy sewing! 🧵 🩵

[@Thefibrosewist]

Love the jumpsuits Sarah . Why not cut the velour one at the waist to add your length and put an elastic channel in to cinch it in , or keep tugging at it 🤭xx

[@sewsarahstyle]

😂 I absolutely considered doing exactly that, but it’s a fairly bulky fabric, so thought it may end up a bit messy so am going for the keep on tugging it option!! 🫣😂

[@MMMM-ns2tg]

@@sewsarahstyle add a triangle gusset at the crotch. no one will know. .lovely makes

[@gingerninja_sews]

I love this jumpsuit on you, I'll definitely be making it up in some poundfabric stretch (accidentally bought 4 metres of that thin stuff last year lol). Just a heads up I've seen a very similar version on mood sewciety :). I've got the thread-count version too :)

[@sewsarahstyle]

Ah thanks Sue. Yes thin jersey is fine for this as the legs etc are so wide there’s no cling factor!! Is the one you’re thinking about on mood Sewciety called the Marisol jumper? I have that ready to go and have just bought some fabric to make it up in, it’s for a woven rather than a stretch. xx

[@gingerninja_sews]

@@sewsarahstyle doh me! Didn't check 😕

[@nataliebateman6980]

Love all the jumpsuits, what fabric is the green one, looked really lovely. For the last one you made you could split it in the middle and make it separates. Add a waist band and a hem band.

[@sewsarahstyle]

Thank you!! The green is a lightweight French terry which I bought in Barry’s fabrics on a recent fabric haul. To be honest though it looks good, but I have caught it a few times and there are runs on the fabric which is a shame. 😳

[@nataliebateman6980]

@@sewsarahstyle are that’s a shame, it looks lovely, really classy. 💚

[@thesewingtrolleydolly7736]

Sarah, I Love your style. I may have to copy a few bits if that's ok?😍🙌🏾

[@sewsarahstyle]

😂🥰 omg, please do! I also want to copy some of your bits too!! 😁

[@thesewingtrolleydolly7736]

@@sewsarahstyle go right ahead!!😂

[@marianbyrne2624]

Hi Sarah, love your jumpsuits and your tips are terrific, well considered. I can't wait to try the pattern. You mentioned you had 2 meters fabric for the marble js. I have 2 meters of fabric in mind for a js and wonder if that would do for me. I'm 5.3, b 36 - would that make it? Thanks for you inspirational vlog.😊❤

[@sewsarahstyle]

Hi. Thank you! With the two metres I think it really depends on the width of the fabric. To find out if I could fit it on, I folded the fabric selvedge to selvedge, put it out on the floor and then laid the pieces top to toe on the fabric if that makes sense?!! The trousers are quite wide so that takes up quite a lot of fabric. There was another piece of fabric I had which was also around 2 metres, but I just couldn’t get them to fit on it!! Let me know if you need any more clarification!

[@marianbyrne2624]

Thanks Sarah, that's great. Have a lovely weekend ❤

[@jamesbrown-om5bu]

Sarah. You might be able to add a gusset piece at the crotch to give you a little extra length. Cheryl 🇨🇦

[@sewsarahstyle]

Hi Cheryl, that’s actually a really good thought as I can’t add it at the shoulders due to the elastic being a single piece. Thank you I will definitely give that a look. 🥰

[@aidavillegas8052]

I like all of your versions. Actually is very easy to lengthen the crotch when the legs are that wide. Just scoop the curve of the crotch down. I would do it little by little until you are satisfied. Sew or baste let’s say 1 cm. down starting on the “U” curve of the front, all the way to the curve of the back (making just the down part of the curve longer). Then, cut the excess fabric in there to see the real effect. If you like it just overlock to finish, if not, scoop a little more until you feel it comfortable. I hope it makes sense ❤

[@sewsarahstyle]

Hi thanks, I’m a bit confused at how to do this to be honest! I think the problem I have is that there is no excess fabric at the crotch curve to create any extra space, it’s literally overlocked with no seam allowance at all 🤦‍♀️. It’s definitely a lesson learned for next time though. Is that what you meant?! xx

[@janspenno2241]

You mean you’re sewing the back piece to the front piece at the shoulders? Not the front pieces together LOL

[@sewsarahstyle]

🫣 yes, sorry that wasn’t too clear was it!! I told you I wasn’t good at sewalongs 🤦‍♀️😂😂