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Feature Friday Pattern From Love Notions~
I’m SO excited about this week’s Feature Friday pattern!!! This is the first time the Pianoforte jumper has ever been featured. I was lucky to test this pattern last year and now I’m going to convince you that you really NEED to make one too! You can grab the pattern today only, 10/3/2025 for just $6. Be sure to use my code 10MACSEWS for an additional 10% off.
I never thought I’d be 63 and wearing a jumper~ and loving it!! This is such a fun sew and I absolutely LOVE the pockets and their construction. It really was so much fun to sew!
Be sure to visit my blog post all about the Pianoforte. This post is full of information about sizing and fit, my alterations, sewing tips and a ton of fabric resources.
The Details
The Pianoforte is a loose fitting jumper that has a place in everyone’s wardrobe. Depending on fabric choice it’s perfect for the weekend or work!
- Solid or Zippered Front
- Deep inset pockets that you will LOVE!
- Unique and easy pocket construction.
- Burrito Roll Method for finishing armscyes.
- Above Knee length
- Meant for Layering
- Princess Seams
- Colorblocking Possibilities!
- Perfect for Fall and Winter with tights or boots!
- Skill Level: Confident Beginner to Intermediate. Beginners may have some difficulty with the Burrito Roll Method used to finish the armscyes and the zipper.
What I Wore Last Week~
Last week I was on vacation on Block Island. This is my absolute favorite place to be in September. The “Block”, as we call it, is an island off the coast of Rhode Island. It is truly such a beautiful laid back place.
Disclaimer: Block Island is a very casual place. Most of these photos were taken after riding bikes, kayaking, walking the beach or on the ferry. This was a casual and very active vacation which basically meant lots of messy hair days!
- LN Color blocked Seersucker Aria Button down with a quilted linen LN Oakley Vest
- LN Seersucker Aria button down~ fabric from Mood in NYC Garment District
- LN Aria Button down in linen rayon Chambray with an LN Classic Tee
- Made For Mermaids Jordan Dress hacked into a “kayak” dress
- LN Constellation Pullover in Raspberry Creek Fabrics swim knit
- LN Aria Button Down in a cotton madras plaid from Style Maker Fabrics
- LN Constellation Pullover in a custom printed swim knit from RCF
- LN Constellation Pullover in loop French Terry from RCF (last year)
- LN Clef Coat in Madras Patchwork from Cali Fabrics (2 years ago) lined with Loop Terry
- LN Compose Robe hacked into a cardigan in an Italian Boucle from the NYC garment district
- LN Aria button down hacked into a jacket in linen from Metro Textiles, NYC garment district over a Juliet Top in rib knit
For more details on some of these makes, see below.
that is the Atlantic Ocean behind me
What I’m Sewing This Week~
I’m not sure how much sewing I’m going to finish up this week. There is always so much to catch up on when you’ve been gone for a week. It was also my birthday this week and I had visits from my daughters~ so no sewing those days! I am working on a pattern test for Love Notions this week, but no sneak peeks yet!
I do hope to get a few items cut out and perhaps get to sew a bit on them this weekend. I probably won’t get much sewn next week either, as I have a girls getaway with some of my retired teacher girlfriends.
My Fall Sewing Plans~
I haven’t gotten much sewn between getaways and family visits~ but I’ve been pretty good about sticking to this list and not adding anything new to it!! (Sometimes THAT is a big win~ I tend to add to my to-sew list faster than I sew sometimes!)
- LN Aria Button downs
- Corduroy ~Woodland print that I purchased last fall from Style Maker Fabrics
- Sweatshirt fleece, pink plaid that I ordered from RCF
- Jacket hack in Navy linen~ just received from Mood Fabrics
- LN Timbre Top long sleeved button front version. COMPLETE!!
- Block print cotton voile ~has in stash from Blackbird Fabrics.
- Perhaps a Rayon challis version? Found perfect rayon challis in my deep stash (10 yrs old?)
- Bonus Sew~ Green Double Gauze from last big Joann Fabrics haul
- LN Constellations
- Navy Speckle Sweatshirt Fleece~ in stash from Style Maker Fabrics
- Oatmeal and Fuchsia floral sweatshirt fleece~ in stash from Style Maker Fabrics
- LN Clef Coat
- Gray Sweatshirt fleece~ in stash from ????
- Navy Boucle purchased a few years ago from Style Maker Fabrics
- LN Oakley Vest
- Quilted Sweater knit from stash~ from Style Maker Fabrics(2024 & 2024)
- Purple quilted fabric ~Style Maker Fabrics from last year
- Fleece~ from Joann’s fabrics that I purchased just before liquidation
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
The Love Notions links are affiliate links. It costs you nothing to purchase from these links, it just helps fund my fabric addiction which allows me to test and review more patterns.
To receive an additional 10% off the LN pattern price, use this coupon code 10MACSEWS. This coupon code can be used at anytime on any pattern….even a $6 Feature Friday pattern. My code does change quarterly, so please always check the newest blog post for an update if you find a code isn’t working. This code will be good through the end of 2025.
Additional Resources
Quilted Oakley Vest~ this blog post explains the process I followed to quilt linen for my Oakley.
A Made for Mermaid Jordan dress makes a perfect dress to wear kayaking when shortened to tunic length! I made 3/4 length sleeves for sun protection when out on the water. The only change I made was to tighten the sleeve so that water doesn’t run from the paddle down inside my sleeve. You can read more about them HERE and HERE.
Lined LN Clef Coat~ this blog post explains the process of lining my Clef coat. To see my complete collection of Clef Coats, visit this blog post.
LN Compose “Cardigan”~. check out this blog post to see how I used the Compose Robe pattern to make a cardigan.
LN Aria “Jacket“~Visit this blog post to see the modifications I made to create my Aria “jacket”.
Bonus Photos~ My “Happy Place” Block Island, Rhode Island
If you love crisp ocean breezes, peaceful landscapes, and time spent in nature, Block Island is the perfect fall escape. This New England gem is just far enough off the beaten path to feel like a true escape, yet still convenient to reach (Only way to get there is by Ferry, plane or helicopter). The quieter months of Fall is the best time to enjoy the island’s charm at a relaxed pace. (Yes, it’s pretty crazy in the summer!),
If you want more information about Block Island, visit this website.
The last image shows exactly where Block Island is. Surprising many on the East Coast don’t know where it is. When you watch the weather reports on the news, you can always see the little “duck” shaped island on the maps. It is part of Rhode Island, just south of the mainland. To the southwest is Montauk, Long Island, NY. To the northwest is Connecticut. To the East is is Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard.
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