New McCall’s Costume Sewing Patterns for August 2020
Hi everyone! After my last sewing pattern themed post about the new rebranding of The McCall Pattern Company, I wanted to talk about something less investigative: McCall’s has new costume patterns.
This collection of sewing patterns include two new Angela Clayton designed patterns, original McCall’s designed patterns, and patterns that are reprints of Butterick patterns. I believe the reprint patterns from Butterick’s line of costumes are part of the rebranding of The McCall Pattern Company and the shifting of patterns between brands. It’s confusing to see the patterns get shifted around, so I wanted to write a post pointing out which patterns are from Butterick and which ones are not. Unfortunately, I don’t remember the official Butterick pattern numbers so I will not be including them in this post.
I missed talking about the new costume sewing patterns from the Spring releases, but I’ll talk about them in a different post.
The first costume patterns are designed by Angela Clayton. The first pattern is M8123…
According to the website, this pattern is…
A lovely Victorian coat from 1880 has vertical seams & pleats that mold to the body for a perfect ‘princess line’ silhouette. Coat is underlined with a wide collar, front button closure, back seaming detail with pleats, shaped hem & two-piece sleeves.
Although this pattern’s design is based of the coat designs of 1880’s, this coat pattern would work well as for a Steampunk costume or an Edith Cushing grey coat costume pattern from the movie Crimson Peak. (For reference, Crimson Peak takes place in the late 1890’s.)
The second pattern is M8124…
According to the website, this pattern is…
Prepared for any confrontation, the witch & her guard airship into the hostile land warning ‘don’t make me call my flying primates.’ boned bodice dress with peplum. Bolero jackets have wonderful details & the witch has a cape, of course.
Based off the description and the design, this pattern is a Steampunk inspired design based off the Wicked Witch of the West and the flying monkeys from the movie, Wizard of Oz. I never thought of a Steampunk inspired version of the Wizard of Oz costumes, but, because the musical Wicked has a lot of Steampunk inspired sets, it works.
The next pattern is M8128…
Here is the website description of this pattern…
Gothic vampire costumes in misses’ sizes 6-22 with stylized bustle draping & dramatic collars – being bad never looked so good!
Although the description says the pattern is for a Gothic vampire, with some adjustments of the bustle draping it would make a great Megara from Hercules costume or Amneris from the Elton John and Tim Rice musical version of Aida.
The next pattern is M8129…
The website description of this pattern says…
Comic book & sci fi costumes with knit tops & bottoms, shrug designed for novelty sequin fabrics & button-on suspenders; in misses’ sizes 6-22.
This pattern is based off Harley Quinn’s costume from the movie Birds of Prey and Leeloo’s costume from The Fifth Element.
The last costume pattern designed by McCall’s is M8130…
The website description of this pattern says…
Take a trip in the time machine with costumes inspired by 80’s & 90’s pop culture. Cool moto jacket & skirts in misses’ sizes 6-22.
This pattern’s designs would be great for a Clueless costume.
The last patterns are reprints of designs from Butterick. The first pattern is M8137…
The website description says…
The 1814 greatcoat was quite fashionable with contrasting collar of fur or velvet. Coat is button front, lined & has gathered two-piece sleeves & back pleats.
This pattern would be great for a Steampunk costume, a historical costume, or Sir Thomas Sharpe costume from the movie Crimson Peak.
The next pattern is M8136…
The website description says…
Suffragette, super nanny or renegade alien these two pieces are very versatile. Fitted, lined, button front jacket a has two-piece sleeves with gathers, sleeve head & back slit. Lined skirt b has back invisible zipper.
This pattern popped up on Butterick’s website around the time the 12th Doctor from Doctor Who met Missy. Her costume appeared to have inspiration from Mary Poppins, so it was a great costume pattern for both characters. I’m so glad this pattern is not out of print, even though I’m still unsure why The McCall Pattern Company no longer prints it, and all the other patterns in this post, as a Butterick pattern.
The next pattern is M8135…
The website description says…
Late 1800’s jacket was all about cut & tailoring as an indicator of quality. Lined double-breasted jackets have two-piece sleeves with gathers, back pleats & shaped hemline; wrong side of fabric & lining will show.
Although I’m glad this pattern is still in print, I’m not sure why McCall’s website stated this design is from the late 1800’s. This style of coat is from the late 1700’s and early 1800’s. I guess it’s a typo.
The next pattern is M8134…
The website description says…
This top also known as a basque refers to a closely fitted bodice or jacket extending past the waistline over the hips. The top is underlined & boned with a band collar, front button closure, back seaming detail with pleats, shaped hem, two-piece sleeves & purchased trims.
The next pattern is M8133…
The website description says…
A man’s suit always came with a vest. Close-fitting, partially interfaced, lined, single & double-breasted vests have front extending to upper & side back, no shoulder or side seams, welt pockets, & back & belt cut of lining fabric.
The next pattern is M8132…
The website description says…
The late 18th century begins a period of “Natural” style, ease & comfort. These dresses skim the body. Both have an overlay, high empire waistline & neat puff sleeves. A lovely waist length jacket keeps the chill away.
The last pattern is M8131…
The website description says…
Well, that’s all for now! Thank you for reading!
All the pictures in this post are from McCall’s website.
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