Monthly Archives: January 2026

The Weekly Stitch With Sew Mary Mac ~ January 23,2026

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Feature Friday From Love Notions Pattern~

Today’s $6 Feature Friday pattern from Love Notions is the Boyfriend Cardigan! It’s been almost 2 years since this cardigan has been featured~ so if you don’t have this one you should definitely grab it today! The Girl’s Boyfriend Cardigan is also on sale for $6 today, 1/23/26.

I simply love this cardigan pattern. I wear them pretty much year round. Now that it’s getting frigid cold where I live~ I’ll be layering with my heavier Boyfriends. If you grabbed the La Bella Donna top last week that’s my favorite top to wear underneath my Boyfriends!

The Details

Why I love this pattern:

  • It’s the only cardigan pattern you’ll need!
  • Two Length options: A new duster length was added when it was updated!
  • Plain banded, Hooded or Shawl collar options
  • I LOVE the side vents and pockets on this pattern!
  • Can get totally different look with different fabrics.
  • It’s beginner friendly!
  • Can be worn year round.
  • Can be thrown over just about anything!!!
  • Can be hacked into a super cute vest!!! (See Below)

For complete details about the Boyfriend Cardigan including my pocket modifications, sizing and sewing tips~ visit this blog post.

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The Weekly Stitch With Sew Mary Mac~. January 16, 2026

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Feature Friday Pattern From Love Notions~

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Today’s $6 Feature Friday pattern from Love Notions is the La Bella Donna! This is truly a wardrobe staple in my closet. I wear the LBD all year long! It is one of my favorite patterns for layering and I have a closet full of solid color ones to prove it! I have also created one of my favorite Tee shirts, by combining the LBD with the Classic Tee.(Details in the blog post linked below)

There are some patterns that are so good, you just sew them over and over. Imagine a top that makes you look great on your good days AND bad days. A top that is forgiving when you gain a few pounds here and there. A top that always makes you feel good about yourself. Sound too good to be true? Nope~ the Love Notions La Bella Donna or the LBD as we like to call it truly lives up to it’s name. “The Beautiful Woman” is exactly who you will be when wearing this top or tunic.

The Details

The La Bella Donna is a great Dolman style top and tunic that deserves a place in your closet!

The Details:

  • Shirt and Tunic length
  • Shirt tail or banded hem on Shirt length
  • 3 Sleeve options: Short(cap), 3/4, and Long
  • Hood or cowl options
  • Pocket option for Tunic length
  • ****new neckband option just added!!!

Visit this blog post for all the details such as my size modifications, suitable fabrics and to see how I mash the LBD with the Classic Tee.

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The Weekly Stitch With Sew Mary Mac~ January 9, 2026

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Feature Friday Pattern From Love Notions~

The $6 Feature Friday Pattern for today, 1/9/2026 is the Breckenridge Henley! Remember to use my code 10MACSEWS for an additional 10% off. The Breckenridge is a great top for layering (see it with my Boyfriend Cardigan below or to wear all on its own. As seen above, I’ve even hacked it into a vest! Nervous about sewing a henley placket? It’s a lot easier than you may think!

The Details

The Breckenridge Henley is an easy to wear top, tunic or dress. Meant for knit fabrics, this style is perfect for all seasons! The neckline is an unconventional henley style that is amazingly easy to sew! Believe it or not buttonholes aren’t even required!

  • 3 length options: shirt, tunic or dress
  • 3 sleeve options: short, long cuffed or roll- tab 3/4 
  • Simple to sew henley placket. (Seriously!!!)
  • Optional buttonholes

Visit this blog post for all the details on the Breckenridge Henleys I have made. I have made some fit modifications that you may want to read about.

For details about my Breckenridge Vest hack, visit this post I wrote for the Love Notions Blog.

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Happy 2026 & The Return Of The Weekly Stitch!

Hi Sewing Friends!

I hope your holidays were filled with family, friends and things that you love! I’ve taken a short (much needed) break from my “Weekly Stitch” due to the holidays and the dreaded flu! I’ve been out of my sewing room for almost 3 weeks now! I’m hoping that next week I’ll be back on track with the “Weekly Stitch” and my Winter Sewing Plans List!

Feature Friday Pattern From Love Notions~

The very first Feature Friday of 2026 is the Evanston Vest! This pattern released back in January of 2025 and this is the first time the pattern has been on sale for just $6! Remember to use my code 10MACSEWS for an extra 10% off!

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