The Weekly Stitch With Sew Mary Mac~ October 2, 2026

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Sewing World News~

Style Maker Fabrics

The Fall Collection has been released at Style Maker Fabrics! The $5 shipping special is good until 10/5~ so now is the time to order if you’re interested. No matter how much you order~ the cost is just $5! (International fabric orders will receive a special discounted rate.) My big box is scheduled to arrive on Monday! I can’t wait to show you everything!

Style Maker Fabrics is one of my go-to fabric shops. I’ve been a loyal customer since 2018. If I had to pick ONEreason I love Style Maker Fabrics it would be the quality! This small family owned business goes above and beyond to make sure ALL the fabrics they sell are top quality.

Love Notions

The Denim Collection sale is over, so I hope you grabbed any of those patterns that you may have been interested in. The next “Collection” Sale will not be until November, however there WILL be a site-wide sale this month!! All patterns and courses will be on sale except the new Serenade. You’ll also be able to get the updated “Look Book” for free with a purchase.

I’ll let you know all the details when I’m “allowed” to!

Pattern Emporium Friday 50% Off Pattern Is~ Exhale Flared Top &Dress

The Pattern Emporium Exhale is a highly versatile sewing pattern designed for fluid stretch fabrics. It features a flared silhouette with options for a casual top, a high-low hem top, or a flowy tent dress. With four neckline and four sleeve options to mix and match, it serves as an excellent, beginner-friendly staple for a year-round wardrobe.

Remember that since Pattern Emporium is an Australian company~ their seasons are opposite of ours here in the US. I’m taking advantage of these sales even though I won’t be sewing them up right now. I’ll have them all come our Spring/Summer!! Last Fall I bought the About Town Popover and it was one of my favorite patterns that I sewed up this summer!

You can grab the pattern HERE. The Exhale is on sale for $5.50 USD

Remember PE in an Australian company so this sale will end Friday night at 10 PM EST.

 Raspberry Creek Fabrics~ New Denim Collection

I’m so sorry that I keep telling you that the denim is coming to the RCF shop and then having to tell you that it isn’t up yet! It’s very frustrating for us member of the promo team~ but something that couldn’t be avoided. Hopefully you’ll see it available soon. Perhaps Tuesday 10/6? I’ll keep you posted!!

In case you missed the details of my new denim makes~ keep reading this section. Otherwise scroll on down!!!

I know I posted this the last 2 weeks~ but sadly the new denims didn’t make it into the RCF shop this week. We’ve been promised that next week, the whole new line of retail Denim WILL be releasing at Raspberry Creek Fabric. They are available in a variety of weights, some with stretch, some without. There is even 2 different Railroad stripes to choose from! Perfect timing with the Love Notions Denim Collection Sale!!!!

Visit this Weekly Stitch to see more details on these awesome denims!

  • Upcoming RCF Retail Releases
  • New Retail Ribbing in October (I’ve used it already and it’s wonderful)
  • New Flannel Retail ~ Oct
  • New Cargo Canvas in Oct.
  • New Plaid Shirting
  • New Chino Twill
  • New Twill Shirting
  • New Bull Denim
  • And More!!

What I Wore Last Week~

Well Fall has arrived along the North East Coast~ along with a nasty Nor’Easter. Note the last 2 photos~ those were the best I could get when it wasn’t downpour raining! (It was a bit windy!) I took advantage of the cooler weather to pull out some older makes and try them on. Some I took off immediately and added to my donate pile, others will be added to the “mountain high” alteration pile, while some have gotten comfortable to wear again!

Next week hopefully you’ll see a mixture of clothes ~ as we will be getting some “Indian Summer” days! Last chance to wear some of my lighter weight tops!

  • LN Aria Button Down~ in a rayon/linen blend “seafood” print from BlackBird Fabrics
  • LN Terra Tunic~ in a cotton French Terry from Raspberry Creek Fabrics
  • LN Presto Tunic~ in a lightweight flannel from Joann Fabrics
  • LN Boyfriend Cardigan~ in a cable double knit from Joann Fabrics
    • LN La Bella Donna~ in an ITY knit (no clue where it came from, it’s that old!)
  • LN Constellation Pullover~ in a French Terry From RCF’s 2026 Fall Collection (still available)
    • LN Oakley Vest~ in Blizzard fleece from Joann Fabrics 😦
  • LN Rockford Raglan ~ in a striped ribbed sweater knit (2020- no clue where it came from)
    • Vest in made in “India Textured Cotton” from Style Maker Fabrics- 2020
    • Vest pattern is the Magnusen Vest from Straight Stitch Designs, sadly this company no longer exists.
  • LN Coda Coat~ made from a quilt from Home Goods
  • LN Sloan Sweater(curved hem option) ~ in a reverse baby French Terry from Style Maker Fabrics
  • LN Sloan Sweater(banded hem option) ~ in French Terry from Style Maker Fabrics (2025)

What I’m Sewing This Week~

I have to admit~ after a nice long vacation, catching up on laundry(the worst thing about coming home from a vacation), birthday activities, decorating the outside for fall and picking up cleaning up from the Nor’Easter. I really haven’t sewn anything this week!!!

I’m hoping this weekend I will get started on my Christmas Promo sews for Raspberry Creek Fabrics. My goal is to sew up at least one of them weekend! (Maybe 2!)

My Sewing Plans~

So~ I just cut and pasted my sewing plans from last week’s Weekly Stitch AGAIN! Let’s hope I get this accomplished!

The first thing I need to do is to finish up the Christmas Club Strike offs.

Next I plan on working on a RCF promo with some navy “Cargo Canvas”to sew up a jacket. I’ve been going back and forth on which pattern to use. Over vacation I looked at some other options, so this weekend I’ll make my final choice and get started. Contenders are: Grainline Thayer Jacket, Chalk & Notch Den Jacket and the Friday Pattern Company Ilford Jacket.

Chalk & Notch Den Jacket
Grainline Thayer Jacket
Friday Pattern Company Ilford Jacket

I’m also hoping to sew up one or two new LN Aria Button downs in Fall plaids! I’m sure you noticed by now that I LOVE wearing button downs and I actually “need” a few new ones for Fall. I have some really awesome “sueded rayon shirting” fabric coming from Style Maker Fabrics for one of the Arias. I can’t wait to sew this up! I also purchased some rayons for a few blouses/tops which I want to get sewn for Fall.

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

Mary Anne 🙂

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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

Last week I announced that the Ambassador Discount Code program ended as of 10/1/2026. There is no longer a discount code for me to provide to you. However, as this change has happened, going forward I would truly appreciate it if you used my affiliate links above to purchase any patterns so that I will get “credit” for the sale.(I do receive a small commission)

Again, in the future, please try to support my Sew Mary Mac blog by always using my affiliate links. Simply click on any Love Notions link in any of my blog posts and shop. Doing this can help me to keep my blog ad free! You can even save this link in your bookmarks which will always be my affiliate link ~ Love Notions Patterns.

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

One Presto Pattern……..Four Fabrics

………..Updated 9/26/2026

Note to my subscribers ~ I’ve resent this blog post out from 2023 since the Presto Tunic is on sale for just $5 until Thursday 10/1. I truly feel this is one Love Notions pattern that doesn’t get enough love! Summer ended so abruptly this week for us (thanks Nor’Easter) and I pulled my flannel version out to wear! I myself forget how much I love wearing this pattern.

In honor of the Presto Tunic being featured in the Love Notions “Denim Collection”, I’ve updated this Presto blog post with a few new photos. This pattern is just $5 through Oct. 1, 2026. If you spend at least $8, you can use my Ambassador Code~ MARYMAC10 to receive an additional 10% off. (Sadly these 10% off codes only last through 9/30/2026 so don’t delay!)

If you don’t own the Presto Tunic yet~ grab this one NOW!! I think this is one LN pattern that doesn’t get enough love!! I often forget about it myself ~ then when I wear it I remember how much I like wearing it! I am definitely going to be making another one this Fall. I must say that my favorite version of all time is my blue check flannel version ( a lightweight flannel works best and RCF will be releasing some next month that would be perfect!)

The Presto Tunic is designed for woven fabrics such as linen, chambray, rayon, flannel, shirting, lawn and poplin. Remember different fabrics sewn up in the same pattern can produce very different results. I’ve decided to share with you 4 of my Presto Tunics, each sewn up in a different fabric to show you just how different one pattern can look!

If you want the complete scoop on the Presto Tunic, visit my blog post here. In this post I discuss all the details about my sizing and alterations, construction tips and more.

The newest photo of my most worn Presto Tunic.
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The Weekly Stitch With Sew Mary Mac ~ September 25, 2026

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Sewing World News~

The Fall Collection has been released at Style Maker Fabrics! This is one of my favorite online fabric shops to purchase quality fabrics from. Two times a year they release a curated collection.

Style Maker Fabrics is one of my go-to fabric shops. I’ve been a loyal customer since 2018. If I had to pick ONE reason I love Style Maker Fabrics it would be the quality! This small family owned business goes above and beyond to make sure ALL the fabrics they sell are top quality.

To me, buying fabric and sewing are two completely separate hobbies. I LOVE fabric, always have always will. I often buy fabric just because it’s pretty and I like it~ with no intended purpose. It often winds up in my stash and eventually will get used. BUT~ my purchases from Style Maker are very different. This is the shop I go to when I’m looking for something for a specific project. Whether it’s a new Oakley Vest and Aria Shirt combination, or a “Faux Dress” and vest, I can always find exactly what I want at Style Maker. You can purchase samples for a small fee, or even ask them for actual photos of two fabrics together if you’re unsure.

The best part is that through Oct. 5 shipping is just $5 no matter how much your purchase!! International fabric orders will receive a special discounted rate.

My personal favorites

  • Rayon Challis, Poplin, Twill and Crepe. SM Fabrics carries a great selection of high quality rayons. Perfect for a new Rhapsody, Harmony or Caprice Skirt. Very few shops carry a true Rayon Crepe fabric. What a lot of other shops call Rayon Crepe is really a Rayon Crinkle. A true crepe has a pebble like texture in the weave. Rayon tail and poplin have a bit more body to them than challis, I love this fabric for blouses.
  • I love working with Rayon fabrics. The saying “you get what you pay for” really matters when shopping for it. Poor quality rayons don’t hold up very well, don’t wash very well and often just becomes a waste of your money. Every piece of rayon I have purchased from Style Maker Fabrics was been a pleasure to work with and wear. I always prewash my rayons and tumble dry low. After they are sewn, I machine wash them on cold and hang to dry. I do this because I love these garments and what them to last!!!
  • Cotton Modal Jersey Knit. THIS is my go-to for basics. Whether a Classic Tee or a La Bella Donna. It feels so dreamy. It may be a tad more expensive than other fabrics, but it is worth the price. You can find that fabric here.

Visit this blog post to see/read all about the collaboration I did with Style Maker Fabrics back in 2024.

Visit this blog post to see some of the Style Maker fabrics I used for my Spring 2024 wardrobe.

Below are a few of the fabrics that I have ordered for my stash! Hopefully they won’t live in the stash for long~ but past experience has shown me that I tend to take time deciding what to make with my Style Maker fabrics!

Wool Blend Sweater Knit~ available in several colors
Rayon Challis
Cozy Flannel
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The Weekly Stitch With Sew Mary Mac~ September 18, 2026

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Sews World News~

In search of some great online fabric resources? One of my personal favorites is Cali Fabrics! Join the Cali Fabric Insiders Facebook group. Every Friday, Ron posts a video of everything new they have gotten in that week. What I love about his videos is that he shows you the fabric, gives you tons of info on each one AND handles them so you can see how the fabric actually drapes! I know~ we ALL prefer purchasing fabrics in person~ but this is the next best thing!! I have yet to be disappointed with something I have purchased from him!

Love Notions’ Denim Collection Sale ~ 6 Patterns Just $5 each

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Singing Praise For The New Serenade &The Weekly Stitch With Sew Mary Mac~ September 11, 2026

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Love Notions Newest Pattern~ The Serenade Top & Dress

The newest pattern from Love Notions released earlier this week. I was able to test this one and let me tell you~ I LOVE IT! I have never really worn wrap tops, mainly because being petite with a fuller bust they don’t generally fit me. This pattern has totally changed how I feel about wrap tops! I love that I can actually wear this AND actually move around and everything stays in place~ no tugging or readjusting! After testing was complete~ I went and sewed up another one before it released. That’s how you know I love this pattern!

In case you missed it, I wrote a blog post all about the Serenade Shirt along with some info on the new Serenade Sew Along You can read that post HERE.

The pattern is still on sale for $9.50 (through 9/14) and you can use my code MARYMAC10 to get an additional 10% off. You can grab the pattern HERE.

The other exciting news from Love Notions is the Serenade Sew Along! This is a 6-week sew along with Tami for just $15 (use my code for 10% off). This is something new for Love Notions and I think you may find it something that might enjoy! Whether it’s help on sewing the “tricky” parts, pattern fitting help or just motivation to get your Serenade sewn up I think it’s a great idea. (I think I may even join in!). You can get more information on the Serenade Sew Along HERE.

You can sign up for the Serenade Sew Along HERE.

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The New Serenade~ A Pattern Worth Singing About!

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

This is one pattern I am soooo excited to share with you!! Being petite, yet full busted~ I have never been a fan of woven wrap shirts, mainly because they NEVER fit me right! Imagine how surprised and elated I was when I made my Serenade top! I love it so much I’ve made 3!!!! I’ve already got several ideas for ones I want to make next Spring and Summer!! (Be sure to scroll to the end to see the Serenades I’m already planning for Spring/Summer!)

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The Weekly Stitch With Sew Mary Mac~ September 4, 2026

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A Tiny Bit of Sewing World News~

The new pattern from Love Notions finished testing today and will be releasing next Tuesday 9/8!! I think it’s amazing! See below for all the details!!

A new pattern from Pattern Emporium released yesterday! See Below.

Surge Fabrics is having an awesome Labor Day Sale~ 20% off a collection of fabrics perfect for Fall sewing. Shop the sale HERE. Sale runs through Monday.

Boho Fabrics is have a 20% Site-Wide Sale now through Wednesday, 9/9.

Head over to Style Maker Fabric’s Instagram where they are hosting a giveaway weekend. You can enter to win a kit to make the new True Bias Merritt Shirt. (It includes the pattern, shirting fabric and buttons!) @StyleMakerFabrics

Nick of Time Textiles is having a sale that runs through Friday night 9/4. If you buy 5+ yards you pay only $5.55 per yard. I have gotten some great twill and other staples here. Definitely worth your time to look over what they have!

(I will update this and add any other sales that I find for the Holiday weekend.)

The Serenade~ New Pattern from Love Notions Releases Tuesday 9/8!

I will have a new blog post all about the Serenade out on Tuesday for all the details, my sizing and modifications, fabric recommendations and sewing tips. I’ve just finished up my third one~ so I have some tips for you! In case you wake up super early and grab the Serenade~ remember you can get 10% off the sale price with the code MARYMAC10.

Even more exciting news!!!! For the first time ever Love Notions will be having a Private Serenade Sew Along that will last for 6+ weeks on a private Facebook group. The Serenade Sew Along is a 6+ week guided sewing experience designed to help you do more than just purchase a new pattern — but to help you sew it successfully! This won’t be free~ but it’s something new and I think it will be a great resource! The cost will be $15.00 and you can use my code MaryMac10 to get 10% off!

See below for some details or visit the Love Notions website for more info~ HERE

  • WHEN: September 14-October 30th
  • WHERE: Private Facebook Group
  • COST: Pattern + SAL = $24.50 Use code MARYMAC10 for 10% off!
  • or
  • SAL only = $15
  • Weekly live videos
  • Targeted sewing and fitting help
  • Weekday check-ins
  • Detailed email digest
  • Private Facebook community
  • Motivation to sew
  • Accountability & “sewjo” boost!
  • Fitting help
  • Fabric help
  • Exclusive discount codes
  • Prizes & giveaways (including a $230 Reliable Steam Iron!). See below for all the Sponsors!
  • Sponsored by:
  • Surge Fabric Shop – $50 giftcard
  • Sincerely Rylee – 8 yard woven bundle prize, 
  • LA Finch Fabrics – $50 giftcard, 25% off
  • TomKat Stitchery – Mastering the Art of Fabric Selection Course, $109 value
  • Minerva
  • Reliable Irons – 2701R Steam Iron, $230 value
  • PDF Plotting – 25% off for Serenade print, good through 9/14
  • Amanda’s Bundles – $25 giftcard
  • Sitka Fabrics – 20% off (no US shipping)

If you are really excited about the new Serenade and want to be ready for Tuesday, I’ve popped the Sizing and Fabric charts below. So if you want to shop or shop your stash you’ll know what you’ll need. (Remember if you’re going to make your own bias tape~ I suggest adding 1/2 yard to your fabric requirements.)

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The Weekly Stitch With Sew Mary Mac~ August 28, 2026

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A Tiny Bit of Sewing World News~

Love Notions “Preppy &n Polished” Collection sale is over. The next Collection sale will be in September AFTER the release of their newest pattern. Keep reading to see a sneak peek from Tami (the owner and designer).

Check your emails daily for the next week or so~ I’ve been seeing lots of Labor Day Sales announcements from pattern and fabric companies.

Raspberry Creek Fabrics has released their new Oxford Cloth line(see below) and during the month of September there will be several new retail fabrics released!

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The Preppy & Polished Collection Sale From Love Notions & The Weekly Stitch With Sew Mary Mac~August 14, 2026

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The Aria Button Down

Sewing World News~

Love Notions Preppy & Polished Collection Sale ~ 5 Patterns Just $5 Each!

The New Sale Collection is here!! Today, through Thursday, August 27 these 5 “Preppy & Polished” patterns will be on sale for just $5 each (Digital)! Buy all 5 or just the ones you’re missing!

This new Collection isn’t just about “Back To School”~ it’s about getting ready for a new season and the changing weather that comes with it. It’s about planning our sewing for these changes. For me “Back To School” was always a time for new clothes (buying and sewing)~ but now as a retired teacher(32 years) and an empty nester ~ I STILL get excited for this change. I love seeing the new Fall fabrics~ flannels and plaids, corduroy and sweater knits! I hope this new Collection will inspire you to whip up something new for yourself for the new season! Why these patterns? Think Classic Styles, Preppy and Polished looks. Plus these tops and bottoms pair so well together for that casual preppy look or for an elevated polished look.

The Patterns Are~

Here is a link to the whole Preppy & Polished Collection. Remember to use my code MARYMAC10 to get an additional 10% off if you spend more than $8!

Love Notions sewing courses are like having your own personal sewing teacher holding your hand every step of the way and there is a Aria Sewing Course available for just $15 during this sale. (that’s $10 off!)

You can purchase the Aria Sewing Course HERE.

Note:The printed Largo Cargo pattern will be on sale for just $18

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