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Feature Friday Pattern From LN + the New Opus Vest = Perfect Holiday Outfit
The new Opus Vest pattern is still on release week pricing, $9.50 through Monday 10/3/2025. So, if you haven’t picked it up~ I highly recommend doing so! This week’s Feature Friday pattern, the Encore Skirt is exactly what you need to go with your new vest!! I think this combo is perfect to create a stunning holiday outfit. I’m thinking a velvet or wool crepe Encore Skirt with a plaid Opus Vest! (For all the details on the Opus Vest, visit this blog post.)
The Encore Skirt is a great updated classic skirt pattern with a really clever pocket construction. The pocket construction is fun to sew and adds interesting visual details. The possibilities are endless with the different body style and length combinations you can create. Using different fabrics can completely change the look of this skirt.
The Details~
- 4 Body Styles: Pencil, A-line, Full and Pleated
- 2 Lengths: Above knee and midi
- Awesome pocket with clever construction details
- Side zipper
- Designed for wovens
- Topstitching detail
- Construction Videos for pockets and zipper
- Casual or Dressy depending on fabric choice
- Skill Level: Confident Beginner or Intermediate
For all the details on the Encore Skirt along with some sewing tips, visit this blog post.
What I Wore Last Week~
This week kinda looks like Aria Week!! I really do love the LN Aria Button-down! I wore my brand new sweatshirt version and I can’t wait to make another one! I also wore another of my favorites, my soft washed corduroy version. This fabric is just so comfortable~ I wish I could get more!
- LN Aria Jacket Hack in plaid linen* (Metro Textiles, NYC circa 2021) Yes~ I wear this often!!!!
- LN Classic Tee/La Bella Donna mashup t-shirt in a rib knit*
- LN Lincoln Top lengthened and hacked with a Terra Tunic V-neck in a sweater knit*
- Non functioning buttons
- LN Aria Button-down sewn in a Sweatshirt Fleece from RCP (custom printed)
- I wanted to make this after seeing one in Macy’s that I loved~ but a can NEVER buy button-downs that fit at bust and hips without the neck and shoulders being huge!!!
- LN Coda Coat made from a quilt from Home Goods
- LN Sloane in a waffle knit
- LN Band Camp shirt with a hacked LN Boyfriend Cardigan Vest* (Style Maker Fabrics 2024)
- LN Aria Button-Down in washed corduroy (Style Maker Fabrics 2023)
- LN Classic Tee/La Bella Donna mashup*
Visit this blog post for details on how I made my Aria “jacket”.
Visit this blog post for details on the LN Lincoln hack and adjustments I made.
Visit this blog post for details on my Classic Tee/La Bella Donna mash up.
Visit this blog post for details on my LN Boyfriend Cardigan Vest hack~ it’s super simple!
What I’m Sewing This Week~
The beginning of the week, I was sewing like crazy to get my new Opus Vest ready for release on Tuesday. I’m looking forward to making another one!
I also have a Fabric Promo for Raspberry Creek Fabrics to sew up. I’m working on a Sloane mashup with a cowl neckline. I’ve selected a Houndstooth Hacci Sweater knit which I think will be perfect for the drape needed for the cowl. I will be revealing that in December.
To make sure I get the sizing just right on my Sloane promo sweater, I’m sewing up a basic Sloane or two with some fabrics in my stash. After wearing a couple of Sloanes last week, I remembered how much I love this pattern~ and I haven’t sewn a new one in sweater knit for quite some time. Below are my fabrics for my new Sloane Sweaters.
- Rose Floral baby French Terry with loop side on outside (Style Maker Fabrics 2024)
- Teal Wide Rib Sweater Knit (Style Maker Fabrics 2024)
- Houndstooth Hacci Sweater Knit (Raspberry Creek Fabrics)
My Fall Sewing Plans~
I am trying really really hard to stick to the sewing plans that I made a few weeks back. I haven’t added anything to the list since 10/20~ can I count that as a win?
- LN Aria Button-downs~ COMPLETE!
- 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~- I’m going to push this ahead to my Spring Sewing Plans list
- 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 Constellation Pullovers
- 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(2023 & 2024)
- Purple quilted fabric ~Style Maker Fabrics from last year
- Fleece~ from Joann’s fabrics that I purchased just before liquidation
- LN Coda Coat ~ADDED 10/4
- Quilted Jacket~ will be shopping at Home Goods to find a new quilt to cut up.
- No luck at Home Goods~ I’m now looking at block print bed quilts on Amazon!
- Quilted Jacket~ will be shopping at Home Goods to find a new quilt to cut up.
- LN Sloane Sweater~ ADDED 10/20
- After wearing so many older Sloanes last week~ I’ve been itching to sew up another one or two. When sitting at my work table I look right at my shelf of knit fabrics and one just keeps calling my name (ok 2 lol).
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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Fabric Resources
Raspberry Creek Fabrics~ Sweatshirt Fleece
I find this fabric so warm and cozy yet not as heavy or bulky as some sweatshirt fleece. It has a slight heathered appearance due to the rayon content which just adds to its appeal. There are so many color coordinated options in the shop right now. (And you can also print custom designs on it as well!)
Fabric Details: Medium Weight 10-11 OZ, 72% Poly/25% Rayon/3%Spandex, 58//60″ Wide
I’ve sewn it up in the LN Compose Robe, LN Constellation, Grainline Cardigan(2) and my newest the LN Aria Buttondown. It has minimal stretch like a true sweatshirt fleece, so you need to choose your pattern wisely. If sewing a pattern with a bottom band you may need to use ribbing instead. Here are a few of my sweatshirt fleece makes.
Wide Wale Corduroy Resources
I purchased my washed wide wale corduroy a few years ago, and I wish I could get more of exactly the same. I’ve even on the search for something similar.
Yard Blox ~ This is a new to me company, however I do know a few people who have ordered fabric from them and they are very pleased,
They carry a corduroy they call “Elephant” Corduroy. It comes in a ton of colors too! I think it is a bit heavier than the corduroy I used for my Aria, which is why I would suggest you order a free sample from them. I just love when shop offer this! You can find that fabric HERE.
I also noticed that they carry several Japanese printed pinwale corduroys. Some are the same brand (HOKKOH) that I have ordered from some of my favorite shops previously, and sadly they are rather expensive. However, they have some “exclusive” prints that are reasonable. I would take a look at these as well. They would be perfect for the new Opus Vest! Check all of them out HERE.
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