M8182 Sew Along Tutorial

Step by Step sew along for pattern #M8182 from the McCalls Pattern Company. It is a lined corset top with boning support. Leave any questions or comments below.
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[@aidahwitte3398]

Thank you so much for this!!!! I’m learning to sew and I love this top but the instructions are so confusing so this helped a lot!!!!

[@MassonLifestyle]

So glad to hear its helpful! As you keep sewing all those instructions will make more sense. Keep at it!

[@Kitschstitchandchaos]

I could not understand this pattern at all reading it, Thank you for making it so clear!!

[@MassonLifestyle]

Cutting all of it, interfacing it seems to take forever and then putting in the boning. It’s not hard just takes some time. I’m glad to hear it helped.

[@Kitschstitchandchaos]

@@MassonLifestyle definitely don't mind a project to chip away at in evenings, I tend to find the repetitive patterns therapeutic bc I can really switch off, this one should tick all the boxes!

[@paulwhite5428]

I just stumbled across your channel and enjoyed your sew-along very much. I'm fairly new at sewing, but have done the Gertie Lamour dress with boning, so I think I'll attempt this top for my wife shortly. I wanted to verify ... after stitching the lining to the outer fabric, leaving the openings, you turned the entire garment right side out through that tiny opening you left at the bottom of the back? That seems like a magic trick to me! I would have loved to have seen some video of that part of the construction. Thank you for posting this!

[@MassonLifestyle]

Hi Paul, glad you are going to give it a try. It's not a hard pattern at all, just lots of steps. To answer your question, yes I turned the entire thing thru the opening by the sleeves. The boning can bend that much, its like a zip tie so even with all the bending it won't break. If you decide you don't want to "muscle it" like I had to do, you can always leave a bigger opening at the bottom and then slip stitch that opening. Let me know how it goes!

[@lucyall1898]

Love your instructions. I will be making this.

[@MassonLifestyle]

Thanks, if you have any questions just come back, and put a question down if you have one, I'm happy to help. Happy Sewing!

[@LovelyKyla24]

Hi! Thank you for this tutorial. However, as far as sizing goes, my corset turned out extremely big and I don’t know why. Any tips? I did the size 14. It says the finished bust is 40 but my finished bust is 50.

[@MassonLifestyle]

Hi Lovely, I just looked at the finished garment measurements for the two ranges on the pattern and I suspect (although it could be something else) you may have cut the largest pattern on the the 16 to 24 range vs. using the pattern range that goes from 6 to 14. The 24 sizing's finished garment measurement is 50". Another thing that could have happened did you use a 5/8" seam allowance or did you use a smaller seam allowance when you were stitching all those seams away? If you used a smaller seam allowance throughout you could have accidentally given yourself more room all over since there are so many seams. Double check I'm curious. Did you line it already? If you didn't, perhaps you can take the back middle piece out completely and take it in all over to try and decrease the amount of room.

[@LovelyKyla24]

@@MassonLifestyle yes I used the 6-14 size range. I’d say it was the seam allowance for sure. I only serged the seams and then top stitched. I will undo the top stitching so I can fix the seam allowances. That should def solve the problem but if needed, I will take the center back piece out too. Thank you so much! Seam allowance didn’t cross my brain while sewing lol

[@MassonLifestyle]

@@LovelyKyla24 I'm glad we were able to figure out. Crazy how much extra ease you got just from the seam allowances. Let me know if that does the trick! Don't forget to do that too on your lining too because you want the boning to hit right at the seams.

[@94Kjkj]

Hi! I'm so happy I found this sew along. Thanks for doing this. One question, did you understitch the neckline before turning it right side out. This part has me stumped.

[@MassonLifestyle]

Hi Sinclaire, its been a while since I did this sew along. You can understitch it may be really hard to do that around the straps since your machine will have a hard time getting in there, or you can also top stitch once you give it a really good press.

[@94Kjkj]

@@MassonLifestyle Hi! Thanks so much. I'll try that out.

[@kims5404]

Ive been looking for a front closure corset pattern. Would you say the bust is graded for a B cup? Or does it run larger?

[@MassonLifestyle]

All McCall patterns are drafted for a B cup and I would think this one is too. You may have a little extra room but I would think the bust would start "spilling" at the top. You may also try Vogue 1876. It is a front closure corset pattern, it is also drafted for a B cup but the biggest difference is you would have to change the actual cup size as the rest is the same, whereas this pattern has a princess seams feel to it.

[@kims5404]

@@MassonLifestyle Great, thank you! I am a smaller B cup and just want to make sure it wouldn’t be WAY too big in the bust

[@MassonLifestyle]

@@kims5404 Just a note for you to always remember (which is kinda nice since it looks like it fits both of us!!!), all Big 4 patterns are drafted for a B cup and a 5' - 5" height. I need to ask about anything larger that size 20 but anything under it, it's pretty standard. There are some patterns that have different bust sizes included but only a handful. But hey!!! lets be happy we fit with no big adjustments. FBA or SBA's are not hard to do but you still got to do them if you need to do them.

[@KikiDame]

Thank you for this tutorial! I am working on my mock-up now. I made the placket (piece #1) 5 inches wider since I have a larger waist. Can I ask how you sewed the boning to the lining? Boning has a natural curve when it is purchased. Did the natural curve rest along the seam of the lining? Or, did you have to fight with each piece to place it flat along the lining seam? I hope this question makes sense. Thank you for your help!

[@MassonLifestyle]

Hi Kiki, I wrestled it in when I was sewing it.... It took forever!!!!!!! BUT once you press it it will straighten out. I hope that helps. Let me know if you have any other questions! Its a great pattern. It just takes some time to stitch all that boning in.

[@KikiDame]

Thank you for taking the time to respond! This is helpful. I’ll let you know how it turns out! ❤

[@MassonLifestyle]

@@KikiDame please do!!!!

[@cynthiadippel9675]

Did I not see you put on the interfacing. The instructions are confusing.

[@MassonLifestyle]

Hi Cynthia, All pieces are interfaced in the corset for the exception of piece number one. That piece holds the zipper and it’s the very center on both sides since it holds the zipper.

[@MassonLifestyle]

I also used black interfacing vs. the usual white.

[@cynthiadippel9675]

How did you apply it. It said the cut the corners on the interfacing.

[@MassonLifestyle]

All that means is to not interface the entire piece but leave the interfacing off the seams. I interface the entire thing. It’s asks you to do that to avoid bulk at the seams.

[@cynthiadippel9675]

@@MassonLifestyle thank you for the info. I made two mockups so the fit is perfect. And I am doing a combo of A and C.

[@AngeliqueWinterPoppaea]

What did you use for lining?

[@MassonLifestyle]

I used lining fabric from Joann’s. www.joann.com/posh-linings/821389.html

[@AngeliqueWinterPoppaea]

@@MassonLifestyle thank you. Did you use interfacing? I couldn’t tell.

[@MassonLifestyle]

@@AngeliqueWinterPoppaea I did use interfacing, I used black interfacing. I suspect that is why you couldn’t see it. All the pieces are interfaced for the exception of the front plackets. Its piece number one. But all others are interfaced.

[@pattyburgett6022]

Hi, could you do a sew along using McCalls M7327?

[@MassonLifestyle]

@@pattyburgett6022 Sure, I don't have the pattern so I would have to find it. Any view in particular?