Review: McCall's Summer 2022 Sewing Patterns

[@nancypollard4531]

This whole collection looks rather gimmicky to me. That blue jumpsuit with the lace trim looked kind of crazy. But even if I hated the whole collection, I absolutely love your reviews and commentary about how to look at patterns. I find them very helpful. I always get a good laugh when you speculate about where people are going in some of the outfits. Lol Thank you.

[@lindanorris7240]

Love your take on the pattern review. I agree with you, it's as if they don't know what to create.

[@SconesAndTea]

I enjoy your pattern reviews!

[@jennifermaddock4382]

Sew excited for your review. I always look forward to these videos. The first dress is cute but it would take you an hour to get it on and off. I'm really over all these tops and dresses with no waistline and tons of tiers and ruffles. The sarong skirt is the only one I might buy. And that orange jumpsuit looks like a shiny orange flying squirrel! Hard No.

[@theresasmith1000]

flying Squirrel! HA!

[@nerllybird]

Do you think maybe the elastic in the cutaway dress goes round the bodice part? Is that why the centre strip has those weird creases? It certainly looks like the lower edge is elasticated on the women's version.

[@lisamoore5699]

Oh my word, your commentary was hilarious, even my husband laughed. The Pretty Woman top was what I thought immediately. And even though I lived in the 80s, there are some styles that do not need to be on repeat.

[@InsidetheHem]

Lol. Love when the husbands are involved.

[@annahackman2539]

I agree with you except for the yoked skirt. I like the look of it when it's done right.

[@JayneMosier]

The 8312 is very similar to New Look 6718 which I happen to be sewing now.

[@JS-tv8sf]

The first Laura Ashley was very in style the late 70's early 80's.

[@claudianowakowski]

It looked more like a gunne sax pattern

[@sapphirewarrior]

I just ordered a few of them last week. I was sad to not watch your review before hand. But i knew the cut outs ones were not coming home for me. lol

[@claudianowakowski]

Regarding the plus size model in the 1st dress. Think there are a lot of women who are not in the miss size range but are not at the high end of the women's range. I think it's good to see these garments on a variety of body types. It is a very cool dress. So glad these videos are back.

[@InsidetheHem]

I guess I thought the Plus sized women would want to see someone that isn’t well-represented in photos. Someone more like them and not a mid-size.

[@gokiveliki]

@@InsidetheHem I yet have to understand why would that feel like being more represented. Is majority of plus size women over 5'9? Because that's what these models are.

[@ayolag]

Oh Lindsey, I’m exhausted too. 😂 This collection was a day late and several dollars short. Looking forward to fall Vogue! And no more ruffles, when will it end? Thanks for your review, I always enjoy them, A

[@michellem3899]

Sew a swimsuit! So easy! Thank you for the review.

[@puzzlesgd]

Why so many dresses? I'm ready for autumn❣️😉😍

[@theresasmith1000]

I kind of like 8313 in the romper version. Also, in thinking about the collection as a whole, why are they using so many hooks and eyes? What a PIA to deal with and especially with those when they are located in the back of a garment!. There are beautiful RTW garments and I really don't remember ever having to deal w fussy closures like that and I have many close fitting garments for reference. Usually a hook and eye is just that... A hook and eye. Not several!

[@InsidetheHem]

Good point. Maybe some of them could be swapped out for snaps or buttons.

[@sewinginscottish]

In a slightly weird collection, it’s the pretty woman cut out top with of all things - A SHRUG - where I draw the line. As you say, we’ve been here before and it wasn’t good then either.

[@larasp4949]

Finally mccalls patterns ❤ . Do you know where I can purchase ring for that first dress?

[@InsidetheHem]

I would look at Pacific Trim in NYC. Or a cheap bracelet?!

[@maafioappiah-padi3514]

Last time I needed a ring like this I found a baby teething toy at target that was perfect

[@lorrainewalker9426]

I actually love the jumpsuit with the lace but hate the fabric choice, same as you, the long wide legged version looks very 1970’s to me , love your review x

[@rhondawilloughby1389]

That shiny orange mess - you say MC Hammer pants my brain thought Teletubbies

[@InsidetheHem]

Lolol

[@kelleyking]

Imagine that first Laura Ashely in all white eyelet. Not my thing, but could be beautiful and on trend.

[@denisedorsey2889]

Well, it’s a definite pass for me. I don’t do cut outs or tiers or ruffles. But I appreciate your review of this collection, as always.

[@sueknutson9664]

Always enjoy your pattern reviews. All these fabric hogs in our current economy. Good idea????

[@InsidetheHem]

Ya. Idk. Better than the leftovers ending up in landfill though. Maybe?!

[@andreabush1742]

Hello, Vogue has new patterns out

[@InsidetheHem]

Uploading today!!

[@marinelab]

As time goes by, I tend to prefer Mccall's over other pattern brands.

[@claudianowakowski]

I do not care for that elasticised neckline. I think that would make a lot of people look like a sack of potatoes. There is a new look pattern that is very similar to the strap version.. It has an inset midriff that may be more difficult to sew but would probably be more flattering. If that bow actually ties you could tie it however big you wanted it. It reminds me of Sarah Ferguson. I laughed out loud as you tried to identify the crotch on that jumpsuit. The romper version of the jumpsuit is definitely cuter at least in the drawing. I think the long jumpsuit would look better if it were a print or monochromatic. The white belt is also just too much. Your comments about the bat wing jumpsuit are so much fun. confession.I like that pattern and I bought it. I think it would look better with a V neck lline which is what I think I will do with it. Imagine a caftan with a crotch. That is hilarious! How funny you think that top is early 2000s, and I'm thinking sixties mod. I think any woman who has a nice figure would like to wear those tops. Doesn't matter how old she is. The pintuck top would be adorable in gingham. Now I need that pattern. The 1st Laura Ashley pattern looks like a gunne sax. Both of those patterns are very retro. I have the original version of that eighties unnamed designer skirt pattern. I don't remember if I made it or not.

[@meaganstratton1733]

Some look interesting but when I think summer I do not think of wearing 4-7 yards of fabric. I expected cute crop tops and 1-2 yard wonders. Also everything needed a lot of notions as well. Just feels expensive and if I am paying that much for fabric and notions then I want a more fancy piece.

[@kelleyking]

McCalls is owned by a notions company.

[@drummerlovesbookworm9738]

Laura Ashley is quintessential cottagecore. I am not anywhere thinking of sewing summer clothes!! Bring on the pumpkin spice!!

[@pamgronewoller3656]

Hi from Nebraska!

[@InsidetheHem]

Hiiii! 🌽

[@pamgronewoller3656]

@@InsidetheHem that's about all most people know however we do support most of the beef to the country so when you eat a steak think of us! Have a wonderful day

[@maggiesteel6878]

I'm at a loss for words.

[@belinda58sews29]

I actually laughed out loud with this one. Seriously, you were very diplomatic about that flying squirrel construction orange satin suit...good grief, the model looked about 100 years old. Make that in a 70's floaty fabric and it could be very glam, but in that orange it's a disaster. And then the same model in the crop top after and she looks young and fresh. Man, styling can really make or break a pattern.

[@claudianowakowski]

Yippee

[@robyn3349]

Thank you! This 'collection' does not feel 'collected.'

[@sonyasew2]

Girl, I’m not wearing that pretty woman top, lol

[@rensketjoelker2994]

Definitely way too late to sew this year, strange decisions 🙈😁

[@kaysmyth7099]

This collection should be called frumpy vs sucky

[@janevellenderartist]

Nothing I like here at all. All feels a bit dated, but maybe because the old styles are back in. Seems too late for summer patterns turning to autumn sewing plans now

[@raquelseydewitz491]

Yikes……. a few winners.

[@angelinastone8122]

None of these make me excited!

[@Dashzap]

Gen Z??! I'm a baby boomer.

[@sueknutson9664]

Not much here for us baby boomers.