Even More Me Made May Sales & The Weekly Stitch With Sew Mary Mac~ May 22,2026

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Hooray For May and Even More $5 Patterns Each Day!!!!!!

In honor of Me Made May, Love Notions has been doing something really special this May! Each day of May LN has been featuring a different pattern for just $5! The schedule won’t be announced ahead of time~ so check back to this email each day(until the next Friday’s Weekly Stitch) for the $5 pattern of the day and my link to the pattern and related blog post! Remember each pattern is on sale for just 24 hours.

**I would truly appreciate if you could use my affiliate link below to give me credit for your purchase. Thank you so so much for visiting and helping to support my blog! The small amount I get with this affiliate link helps to keep my blog ad free! 🙂 If you don’t want to return to my blog each day~ you can simply go to the Love Notions Website to see the $5 pattern. You can bookmark/save this link which will also give me credit for your purchases~ Love Notions Patterns

Today’s $5 Pattern~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Willow Wrap Dress (and top)

If you don’t have it already, I highly recommend grabbing it today. I never thought this was a style that would be flattering on me~ but boy was I pleasantly surprised!!!

This dress IS beginner friendly. It’s a quick sew too! It actually took me longer to print, tape and trace my pattern than it actually took to sew it together! (Yes, I am Team Trace~ mainly because I like having all my alterations on physical pattern pieces. I also sew for my sister, who is smaller, so this way my printed pattern still has all the sizes available.) Seriously, it took longer to prep my pattern and cut it out than sewing the Willow up.

Buy this pattern HERE.

For more details on the Willow Wrap Dress along with sewing tips and how I altered my Willows~ Visit this Blog Post.

What I Wore This Week~

  • LN Rhapsody Blouse~ in a custom print Rayon Challis from Raspberry Creek Fabrics
  • LN Aria Button Down~ in a cotton gingham from the NYC Garment District (this was my fit test during the pattern testing)
  • LN Aria Button Down~ colorblocked in 100% linen from Gray Line Linens, NYC Garment District
  • LN Vivace Dolman ~ Custom printed Rib Knit from Raspberry Creek Fabrics
  • LN Constellation Pullover ~ in Loop Terry from RCF (2024)
  • LN Aria Button Down ~ in 100% linen stripe from Gray Line Linens, NYC
  • LN Caprice Skirt ~ in a vintage embellished cotton gingham
    • worn with a RTW tank and knit “jacket”
Headed into NYC for a show

Disclaimer: The photo featuring the White loop Terry Constellation was taken on the ferry from Cape May over to Lewes, DE for your bike ride. The blue striped Aria button down were taken after our hot 30 mile bike ride, so neither of these photos are the best!!

What I’m Sewing This Week~

This week I sewed up some kids clothing from the Patriotic Line from Raspberry Creek Fabrics for my great niece and nephews. My favorite shirt for all of them is the Baggy Tee from Brindle & Twig. I made the boys matching tees and I made a coordinating Love Notions Everyday Play dress for my niece. I was able to sneak out a tee for my niece as well with the scraps! These will be perfect for Memorial Day and July 4th! You can see the entire collection HERE.

You may have noticed I didn’t sew up much this week. I’ve had a really busy week. Sunday I went up to an Art Show in beautiful Verona Park by my daughter’s house. Tuesday, my husband and drove to Cape May(NJ) and took the ferry across to Lewes(DE) for another bike ride through Cape Henelopen State Park onto Reboboth Beach. Believe it or not, it was 10 degrees cooler further south. (It was a high of 95* at home!)

Then, Wednesday I went into the city with my sister to see a show on Broadway. We saw Two Stranger Carry A Cake Across New York and it was FABULOUS!!! And lastly today I’m going to lunch with 4 of my best friends down on Long Beach Island~ we all taught together for many years and are now all retired!

My Spring Sewing Plans~ ALTERING BREAK!

My alterations pile is just getting bigger and bigger! I have been making some progress on them. I’ve also decided to donate some items from this pile as well.

Thanks for reading “The Weekly Stitch”! I’m so happy you took the time to “visit” my sewing room!

Mary Anne 🙂

Remember to follow me over on Instagram to see all my latest makes!  @sewmarymac
You can also follow my Facebook Page~ Sew Mary Mac. On this page you will find information on my makes from all pattern companies. If I know of any good sales(pattern or fabric) I will also feature this information. I have had many of my loyal followers send me friend requests on Facebook. I do post in the Love Notions group under Mary Anne MacLean, however this Facebook account is private. There is no sewing content on that Facebook Account

Pattern Links~

NOTE: These are affiliate links. It costs you nothing to purchase from these links but they do give me credit for your purchase and provide me with a small commission. This helps fund my fabric stash which allows me to continue to test and review more patterns. Using the affiliate link also helps me cover the costs of maintaining my website. I have tried to avoid placing ads on my website so using my link helps me to continue to do that! 

Love Notions Patterns

To receive an additional 10% off LN pattern prices, use my code 10MARYMAC. This coupon code can be used on any purchase as along as the order total is $8 or more. (This means that you can no longer get my 10% off one $6 Feature Friday pattern by itself.)  Since this change has been made I would truly appreciate it if you used my affiliate links above to purchase the Feature Friday patterns so that I will get “credit” for the sale. (I do receive a small commission). I highly suggest adding on a kid’s pattern or a “Sale” pattern to your Feature Friday pattern order so you can get that discount!

NOTE: This code isn’t designed to work for the Me Made May Daily Sale, however it may work if you add another one of the “Sale” patterns on the LN website(simply click on SHOP, then SALE)

Blog Posts~ These will give you more details on each pattern, my sizing and alterations along with sewing tips for each specific pattern.

Bonus Photos~ a mix of photos from my week

Cape May Ferry to Lewes, DE, Bike ride to Lewes for lunch then through Cape Henelopen State Park to Rehoboth and back to the ferry to NJ.

Trip to NYC with my sister

More Me Made May & The Weekly Stitch With Sew Mary Mac~ May 15, 2026

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Hooray For May and $5 Patterns Each Day!!!!!!

In honor of Me Made May, Love Notions has been doing something really special this May! Each day of May LN has been featuring a different pattern for just $5! The schedule won’t be announced ahead of time~ so check back to this email each day(until the next Friday’s Weekly Stitch) for the $5 pattern of the day and my link to the pattern and related blog post! Remember each pattern is on sale for just 24 hours.

**I would truly appreciate if you could use my affiliate link below to give me credit for your purchase. Thank you so so much for visiting and helping to support my blog! The small amount I get with this affiliate link helps to keep my blog ad free! 🙂 If you don’t want to return to my blog each day~ you can simply go to the Love Notions Website to see the $5 pattern. You can bookmark/save this link which will also give me credit for your purchases~ Love Notions Patterns

5/21~ Today’s $5 Pattern~~~~~~~~~~~~~ BAND CAMP SHIRT

 I know I say this quite often but, you really NEED this pattern! It is a very satisfying sew, and much simpler to make than a traditional collared shirt due to its attached facing construction. So if you’ve been afraid to sew up a collared shirt, this is a pattern for YOU!

Buy this pattern HERE.

Check out all my Band Camp shirts over on this blog post. Post includes tons of details on sizing, my alterations, fabric choices and sewing tips. Read it all HERE.

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What I Wore This Week~

This week I continues my Me Made May Pledge~ I pulled things from my closet that I haven’t worn in years, or things I made last year that are too large. My goal has been to determine what I will alter, what now fits again and what I will donate. I’m so happy that some of my older Aria Button Downs fit more comfortably now! My somewhat large collection of Timbre Tops are taking up most of my altering pile right now though 😦

  • LN Boyfriend Cardigan ~ in a ribbed double knit from Joann Fabrics many many years ago!
    • LN La Bella Donna ~ in bamboo cotton knit custom printed at Raspberry Creek Fabrics
  • LN Aria Button Down ~ in a denim chambray with pineapple design
  • LN Presto Tunic~ in Eddie Bauer Flannel from Joann’s a few years ago
  • LN Constellation Pullover~ in custom printed Sweatshirt Fleece from Raspberry Creek Fabrics
  • LN Timbre Top ~ in rayon challis from RCF (still available)
    • This Timbre along with a few others will get altered. I just simply need to take out the hem at the side seams on the body and sleeve and take in the side seams an inch on each side. More to add to my altering pile!!
  • LN Aria Button Down~ in a Linen/rayon chambray
    • LN La Bella Donna/Classic Tee mash in a rib knit

What I’m Sewing This Week~

This week I’ve been busy altering some older Me Mades that needed to be taken in a bit. I’m trying to work through my alteration pile before beginning new projects~ even though I REALLY want to get started on sewing something new!

The only new make I’ve made this week is another Pattern Emporium About Town Popover Top is a cotton rayon chambray from the NYC garment district. I’ll get pictures of that soon to share.

My Spring Sewing Plans~

My Spring Sewing Plans have been set aside a bit~ mostly because of Me Made May. What are my goals this year for Me Made May? In past years I have vowed to try to wear me made garments every day, photograph them and post them online. However, since I really do wear me made almost every day and since I post what I wore each week in my “Weekly Stitch” I decided to do something a bit different.

This year I am pulling things from my closet that I haven’t worn much or at all the last 2 years. (Mostly because they were too tight as I had gained some weight). So, I am trying things on and wearing them~ even if they are too big (note the green double gauze Timbre) and deciding if I want to keep it and alter it or to donate it. This is my goal for May~ to try on everything in my closet that I haven’t been wearing. Then I need to get to altering!!

This week I’ve discovered~

  • I need to alter several of my Timbre Tops~ they just need to be taken in on the side seams which will be easy.
  • LN Presto Tunic~ when I made this tunic I left out the back darts so I had extra room. I’m going to add those dart in now.
  • For my Aria button downs that are too large~ I’m planning on taking out the hem at the side seam and taking out the grading that I did for my larger hips along the side seams. Although when I make new ones I will make a smaller size~ these larger ones are still perfect for layering.

Another thing I’ve been doing with some of my Rhapsody rayon tops that are too large is to wash them in warm water and placing them in the dryer. I typically hang my rayon tops to dry. This has actually worked so far!!! They do wind up shrinking up in length a tad too~ but I’ve found that I need the length taken off these tops as well!

Thanks for reading “The Weekly Stitch”! I’m so happy you took the time to “visit” my sewing room!

Mary Anne 🙂

Remember to follow me over on Instagram to see all my latest makes!  @sewmarymac
You can also follow my Facebook Page~ Sew Mary Mac. On this page you will find information on my makes from all pattern companies. If I know of any good sales(pattern or fabric) I will also feature this information. I have had many of my loyal followers send me friend requests on Facebook. I do post in the Love Notions group under Mary Anne MacLean, however this Facebook account is private. There is no sewing content on that Facebook Account.

Pattern Links~

NOTE: These are affiliate links. It costs you nothing to purchase from these links but they do give me credit for your purchase and provide me with a small commission. This helps fund my fabric stash which allows me to continue to test and review more patterns. Using the affiliate link also helps me cover the costs of maintaining my website. I have tried to avoid placing ads on my website so using my link helps me to continue to do that! 

Love Notions Patterns

To receive an additional 10% off LN pattern prices, use my code 10MARYMAC. This coupon code can be used on any purchase as along as the order total is $8 or more. (This means that you can no longer get my 10% off one $6 Feature Friday pattern by itself.)  Since this change has been made I would truly appreciate it if you used my affiliate links above to purchase the Feature Friday patterns so that I will get “credit” for the sale. (I do receive a small commission). I highly suggest adding on a kid’s pattern or a “Sale” pattern to your Feature Friday pattern order so you can get that discount!

NOTE: This code isn’t designed to work for the Me Made May Daily Sale, however it may work if you add another one of the “Sale” patterns on the LN website(simply click on SHOP, then SALE)

Blog Posts~ These will give you more details on each pattern, my sizing and alterations along with sewing tips for each specific pattern.

Me Made May Continues & The Weekly Stitch With Sew Mary Mac~ May 8, 2026

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Hooray For May and $5 Patterns Each Day!!!!!!

In honor of Me Made May, Love Notions has been doing something really special this May! Each day of May LN has been featuring a different pattern for just $5! The schedule won’t be announced ahead of time~ so check back to this email each day(until the next Friday’s Weekly Stitch) for the $5 pattern of the day and my link to the pattern and related blog post! Remember each pattern is on sale for just 24 hours.

**I would truly appreciate if you could use my affiliate link below to give me credit for your purchase. Thank you so so much for visiting and helping to support my blog! The small amount I get with this affiliate link helps to keep my blog ad free! 🙂 If you don’t want to return to my blog each day~ you can simply go to the Love Notions Website to see the $5 pattern. You can bookmark/save this link which will also give me credit for your purchases~ Love Notions Patterns

Today’s $5 Pattern~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Olympia Dress & Top(recently added!)

The star of the Olympia is the integrated reverse shawl collar with a V-neck~ it gives this shirt/dress such a timeless classic look. Plus it’s much easier to sew that you may at first think. (Be sure to click on the video link for help if needed.)

I”ll be honest, I have never made an Olympia Dress, however when Tami asked the Ambassadors to test the new shirt addition I figured it was time.  I didn’t have much fabric in my stash that would have been suitable~ but I did have this piece of ITY knit (the dots are actually white and light blue~ but I couldn’t get it to photograph very well)

Buy this pattern HERE

To read more about the new Olympia Top option and how I altered it to fit me go visit this “Weekly Stitch With Sew Mary Mac”.

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Me Made May Is Here ~ The Love Notions Trunk Show & The Weekly Stitch With Sew Mary Mac!

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Hooray Hooray It’s Me Made May~ $5 Pattern Every Day!!!

In honor of Me Made May, Love Notions is doing something really special ALL MONTH LONG! Each day of May LN will feature a different pattern for just $5! The schedule won’t be announced ahead of time~ so check back to this email each day(until the next Friday’s Weekly Stitch) for the $5 pattern of the day and my link to the pattern and related blog post! Remember each pattern is on sale for just 24 hours.

**I would truly appreciate if you could use my affiliate link below to give me credit for your purchase. Thank you so so much for visiting and helping to support my blog! The small amount I get with this affiliate link helps to keep my blog ad free! 🙂 If you don’t want to return to my blog each day~ you can simply go to the Love Notions Website to see the $5 pattern. You can bookmark/save this link which will also give me credit for your purchases~ Love Notions Patterns

Thursday 5/6 $5 Pattern ~~~~~~~~ Aurora Tunic & Dress

The Aurora is a classic yet modern dress or tunic. The Dress version is fitted at the waist, while the Tunic has more ease in the waist and hip areas. The Aurora is so versatile~ it can be dressier or more casual depending on your fabric choice. My favorite things about this pattern~ the fit, the pockets and the ruched sleeve!

Buy this pattern HERE.

Be sure to check out my blog post with all my sizing details, alterations, fabric selection and changes I used to create my beach coverup. Read it HERE.

Although I love the look of the more fitted Aurora

dresses made in Ponte knit that I have seen, I don’t

really have the need for a dress like that in my wardrobe.

After I tried my white tunic version on, I absolutely fell in

love with the pockets. That got me thinking~ how can I

make this pattern work for my lifestyle? Then I realized,

these pockets are just perfect for collecting seaglass on

my morning beach walks! 

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Introducing The New Interlude Jacket!!

………….A New Pattern Release From Love Notions

It’s an exciting day at Love Notions today!!! The NEW Interlude Jacket pattern is finally here! I was so lucky to be able to test this one and I think you’re gonna love it! The Interlude Jacket is on sale for just $9.50 now through next Monday, May 4, 2026. If you use my code 10MARYMAC you can get an additional 10% off. You can grab the pattern HERE.

The Interlude is the perfect for in-between seasons, or when the evenings are a tad chilly. It has some details you don’t always find in a “denim jacket”. Plus the possibilities are endless between the two body styles and fabric choices. Go totally classic and sew up a denim version, or choose a fun colored twill like me! I’m on the hunt for a mid weight linen cheetah print for a long version myself 🙂

I found the Interlude to be a very enjoyable sew! It’s not a quick sew, but is it a very satisfying one! I’m already on the hunt for a printed linen for a full length version!

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The Weekly Stitch With Sew Mary Mac~ April 24, 2026

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Be sure to read all the way to the end for the details of yesterday’s NYC fabric shopping trip!

Feature Friday Pattern From Love Notions~ Chorus Top & Dress

The $6 Feature Friday pattern from Love Notions today, 4/24/2026 is the Chorus top and dress.  Need a nice dress in a jiffy? THIS is your pattern!! I was amazed at how quickly I was able to sew my maxi dress version! If you plan on purchasing the Chorus pattern, please consider clicking on my link to do so. This is an affiliate link and it will give me credit for your purchase. (Read more about this at the end of my post)

The Chorus Top and Dress is a unique dress that has many options to choose from. Depending on options selected and fabric used, this dress/top can be casual or dressy. It’s comfortable to wear, flattering and fairly simple to sew!

Both of my versions are sewn up in ITY knit. Personally I love sewing with ITY (even though some are a bit slippery to sew) because they are cool to wear, don’t wrinkle and you can roll them up into your carry on bag!! They go on every vacation with me!

For all the details on my sizing and the alterations I made for my Chorus maxi dresses , visit this blog post.

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The Weekly Stitch With Sew Mary Mac~ April 17, 2026

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Feature Friday Pattern From Love Notions~ The Metra Blazer

UPDATED SALE INFO~ 4/17/2026~10:00 AM EST

Exciting news today! The $6 Feature Friday pattern today, 4/17/26 is the Metra Blazer. Even better news, is if you think you may need a little help with the tricky parts of this pattern~ the Metra Sewing Course is just $15 today. So you can get both the Course and the Pattern for just $21! You MUST use the code STITCH-9K4XQ2. Simply add the course and the pattern to your cart along with the code!

Already own the Metra Blazer pattern? If you already own the pattern but now would love the course, today is your lucky day! You too can purchase just the Metra Blazer Sewing Course for just $15! That’s a great deal. In order to get this fabulous deal you must enter the code STITCH-9K4XQ2

Note~ you can’t use my personal code for an additional percentage off, so please use my affiliate link for the pattern and/or course so I get credit for your purchase.

The Metra Blazer is such a versatile pattern. Depending on your fabric choice it can be dressier or more casual. It is much more comfortable to wear than a traditional blazer but looks more polished than a cardigan. I always wear one of my Metras when I go into the city for the day. I’m comfortable for the commute in, yet I still feel like I’m dressed nicely for the theater.

I just sewed up a new Metra Blazer in a Ponte Twill fabric and I just LOVE it. It has a bit more drape than a traditional ponte and just a bit lighter weight~ making it perfect for Spring and Summer!

Do you want more info on the Metra Blazer? Visit my previous blog post HERE. Here, I share my very first 2 Metra Blazers, fabric recommendations, sewing tips for the Metra and how I altered the Metra for my petite pear shape.

Above is one of the first Metra Blazers I every made! I love wearing them into the city for shows! This was a Funny Girl back in 2022!

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The Weekly Stitch With Sew Mary Mac~ April 10, 2026

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Feature Friday Patterns From Love Notions~ The Game Day Jerseys!

The Feature Friday Pattern today is actually 3 patterns!!

There is a whole family of Game Day Jerseys available: Women’s, Men’s and Kids. Today, Friday April 10m 2026 they are all on sale for $6 each as the Love Notions Feature Friday patterns. To receive an extra 10% off an order totaling $8 or more, use my code 10MARYMAC.

Is a Game Day Jersey not really your thing? Me either~ but I found a way to sew this pattern up to become one of my favorite casual tops! And it doesn’t look anything like a “jersey”. After taking new photos of this “jersey” earlier this week, I realized I need to make more of these!

Why else should you purchase the Game Day Jersey? Do you love V-necks, but struggle sewing them??? Then THIS is the pattern for you! The lapped V-neck is such an easy element to sew- and it looks great! That is my favorite version of the Game Day! Oh yeah and it makes a great nightgown too( pajama top)! Scroll down to see those pics!

Be sure to visit my blog post linked below for some guidance in choosing your size for the Game Day Jersey. It is designed to be over-sized!

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The Weekly Stitch With Sew Mary Mac ~ April 3, 2026

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My Ruffle Sleeve Hack

Feature Friday Pattern From Love Notions~ The Ballad Blouse

The $6 Feature Friday pattern from Love Notions today, 4/3/26, is the Ballad Blouse. This is such a perfect blouse for spring and summer. Sewn in the right fabric it will keep you looking cool and comfortable right through the summer no matter how hot it gets where you live! Please consider using my affiliate link to purchase your pattern. You can read more about that below in the “Pattern Links” section.

For details on my “Puff and Ruffle” sleeve hack for the Ballad Blouse, visit this blog post.

For complete pattern details, my sizing and alteration info and how to “Block Fuse” your interfacing, visit this blog post.

The Ballad Blouse is THE perfect blouse for spring and summer! It’s loaded with options that can easily help you fill your closet full of beautiful yet comfortable blouses. The relaxed fit will help you stay cool, yet look cute! The real star of this pattern is the shoulder detail! You can choose between shirring or gathers. I’ve only made the gathered version at this time. Consider trying the shirred version as well~ I did shirring for the first time in a LONG time for my Tempo sundress. It’s a lot easier than you might think! Plus there is a wonderful video to help you along the way! I can’t wait to make a few sleeveless versions for summer!

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