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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!

The Details~

The Interlude truly is the perfect blend of classic and modern. Classic details you expect in a denim jacket with some versatility.

Designed for woven fabrics
2 Body Styles: Cropped and Full length
Raglan Sleeve~ 2 part seam with shoulder dart
Breast Pockets
Welt Pockets (optional)
Princess Seams
Waist Casing (Full length only) to create waist definition
Full Bust Option
Skill Level: Intermediate

Sizing and Fit~

The Interlude Jacket is available in sizes XS-5X. A Full Bust pattern piece is included (like all new and updated LN patterns). The Interlude is meant to have a relaxed fit. Choose your jacket size based upon your high bust measurement. If in-between sizes choose the smaller size.

If your full bust is more than 4″ larger than your high bust, use the included Full Bust Front pattern piece. NOTE: unlike many other LN patterns, the Full Bust pattern piece does NOT add an additional 2″ to the waist and hip finished measurements. If you relied on that extra room, you will need to grade accordingly. (See my alterations below.)

The Cropped length is meant to hit 2″ below the natural waist. The Full Length version is designed to hit below the full hip.

As all other Love Notions patterns, the Interlude is designed for a 5’5″ individual. The Cropped length is meant to hit 2″ below the natural waist. The Full Length version is designed to hit below the full hip. You can easily shorten or lengthen the pattern by using the lengthen/shorten lines. Refer to the tutorial for further help doing so.

Note: Due to the princess seams and raglan sleeve design of the Interlude I HIGHLY recommend making a muslin.

My Sizing Alterations and Modifications~

For my Pink Interlude, I made an XL with the Full Bust Option and graded out to the 2X below the waist line area. I have a very rounded high hip so I wanted to make sure I had enough room there.

When grading out to the 2X below the waist area, I only graded out at the side seams. Therefore, I only graded the side front and the side back pattern pieces. Grading out on the center back and center front pieces may affect your princess seams. I cut my waistband a 2X, but this meant that it was a tad bigger than I needed which was fine.

Because I am full busted and only 5 feet tall, I did not include the welt pockets on my cropped version. I knew I would never use them, but I will include them on my full length version. I did NOT shorten my Interlude even though I am only 5 feet tall because I am not short-waisted.

I did shorten my sleeves by one inch. In the future I will shorten them a bit more. I have noticed some drag lines on my sleeve that I’m not super happy with. Note~ this sleeve pattern piece is NOT the one that the final pattern has as a few changes have been made.

When making my full length version, I will be making another muslin and I will check the sleeves on that version carefully. And YES, I will be making another one when I find that exact fabric I have envisioned for it. (An animal print on linen)

Fabrics and Notions~

The Interlude is designed for medium or heavy weight apparel fabrics. Fabrics such as denim, twill and linen would all be suitable.

If making the Full Length version you may also want to consider fabrics that are a tad lighter weight as well. Be sure to look at all the testers versions. One tester made a beautiful version from a seersucker and it’s so lovely!!!

Notions~

Interfacing
Double Fold Bias Tape
8-10 Buttons, 1/2″ or larger. (I highly suggest larger than 1/2″)

My Fabric~

I used a medium weight stretch denim like twill fabric from KiKi Textiles. You do NOT need a stretch denim or twill for this pattern. I will be honest, I struggled a bit with the princess seams and the stretch of the fabric. I did need to take extra care when pressing and always needed to use a pressing cloth along with my pressing ham. (Another note~ because of the fabric content a too hot iron could damage this fabric. Again, use a pressing cloth!)

I honestly just really really wanted a pink jacket since I have several denim jackets already. This fabric is also available in several other colors. Here are the details from Kiki Textiles~

“This denim look stretch twill is a high-quality, medium-weight fabric designed to replicate the appearance of classic denim while offering improved comfort and flexibility. The weave is dense and durable, giving it a solid, substantial feel without being thick, stiff, or bulky. It is fully opaque and not see-through, making it suitable for everyday wear and structured garments.”

Width: 58”
Weight: 250 GSM
Content: 74% Rayon, 22% Nylon, 4% Spandex

You can find my fabric HERE.

Sew Mary Mac’s Tips For Sewing The Interlude Jacket

Make a Muslin!!!!!! I can’t stress this enough!
When making your muslin, try on your jacket and evaluate the fit of the princess seams. You may need to adjust the curve a tad~ especially if you are using the full bust front pieces.
If sewing with linen especially, but sure to stay stitch the neckline edges of the fronts, back and top of sleeves. (These pieces may stretch out easily and make attaching the collar difficult)
When stitching the front and back sleeve together, overlock the edges above the extension before sewing them together.
For lighter weight fabrics I would interface both collar pieces. My test version was a medium weight linen and I would have preferred it to be double interfaced.
Skip the step for the breast pockets and put them on later. It’s best to see exactly where they will wind up on your body. This is especially true for us bustier ladies!
Remember that breast pocket placement is just a guide! However, the welt pockets should be placed per the pattern directions
Take your time and enjoy the sew!

Thanks for stopping by! I truly appreciate all of you that visit! If you enjoyed this blog post, consider subscribing to my blog to stay up to date with all my posts! I can’t wait to see your Interludes!!

Mary Anne 🙂

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You can buy the Interlude Jacket pattern HERE.

This is an affiliate link. It costs you nothing to purchase from this link, it just helps fund my fabric stash which allows me to test and review more 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 link so that I will get “credit” for the sale. (I do receive a small commission).

The skirt in all my photos is the three tiered version of the LN Caprice skirt made in a vintage gingham with embellishment . The white top is a La Bella Donna top in cotton modal.

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

……………Welcome To My Sewing Room (This post contains Affiliate links).

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.

Pattern Emporium New Release

Pattern Emporium has released a new pattern this week. The All Good Asymmetric Tee is 15% off right now. Visit their website HERE, for all the details. There are also 3 other patterns 15% off right now as well. Be sure to click on the Pattern Mashing “+” to see all the ways you can get creative with this pattern.

What I’m Sewing This Week~

This week, I sewed up my first Pattern Emporium pattern. I’ve bought 3 so far, although this is the first one I have sewn up mainly because they are in Australia and their seasons are opposite of mine. The About Town Popover pattern released in the Fall, so I purchased it on sale during it’s release. PE also has weekly sales of one chosen pattern at 50% off. I now own 3 patterns and I look forward to sewing up the other 2 as well.

First up was the “About Town Popover” top and dress! This pattern is AMAZING and I look forward to making several more versions for spring and summer! I’ve popped in my wearable muslin of Front Style 1( front seam) that I sewed up to evaluate the sizing for me. FBA adjustments are already done for you, with 2 different FBA front pattern pieces to choose from. I chose the size 16 with the FBA2 graded out for my hips. This is the “tall” cropped length. For my next version, I will not grade out for my hips and I will shorten it 1″ at the shorten/lengthen line. I also plan to raise the neckline slit by one inch.

The pattern directions are amazing~ especially for newer sewists! The instructions are very detailed with so many photos to help you see exactly what your garment should look like at each step. However, if you’re a more experienced sewer, there is also a “basic” sewing order list as well. I loved how the tutorial even encouraged “block fusing” for the front facing pattern piece~ I’m am always “team block fuse”! In addition, at the end of the tutorial ideas are given for pattern mashing, such as what pattern sleeves can be swapped from other PE patterns.

The pattern drafting is excellent as well! I am a BIG fan of having the upper and under collar two different pattern pieces. When the under collar is drafted to be slightly smaller than the upper collar it helps the seam roll to the underside, which keeps the under collar from showing. I went fabric shopping in the NYC Garment District yesterday and got some beautiful white washed linen for another version! Read to the end of this blog for the details on my shopping trip!

You can find this pattern HERE.I

What else am I sewing? Raspberry Creek Fabrics has released their Summer 2026 Cotton Jersey, French Terry, Rib knit and Double Brushed Poly prints so I am working on sewing up my strikes for them. I’ve got a Cotton Jersey nightgown, a Constellation Pullover(of course!) and a dress for my great niece. Newly added this time~ these prints will be available on the Verona Stretch Poly as well. To read more about Verona~ just this Weekly Stitch post.

Below are the Spring 2026 collections. These are $1 off per yard through next Tuesday, 4/28/2026. You can find these prints HERE.

I also spent some time working on my shopping list for my jaunt up to the NYC Garment District. I went through my fabrics to see what zippers I would be needing (for Constellations mostly) so I could grab them at SIL. I made a list of what linen I needed from Gray Lines Linen~ a solid white for another PE Popover, various colors for my new color blocked Aria Button Down and of course anything else that I “need”.

Want to know more about shopping for fabrics and notions in NYC? Check out this blog post I wrote by request of many of my readers. Read it all HERE.

Do you have anything you’d like to learn more about specifically? Let me know in the comments!

What I Wore This Week~

Our weather has been all over the place this week! I actually had to turn the heat back on in the house at the beginning of the week, then we had 60*-70* weather towards the end! You can probably tell by the clothes I wore!

LN Constellation Pullover in French Terry from Raspberry Creek Fabrics
- This print is part of the Spring 2026 line and is still available HERE.
LN Constellation Pullover in a heavy Sweatshirt Fleece (Style Maker Fabrics 2025)
LN Oakley Vest in a Blizzard fleece from JoAnn Fabrics 😦
LN Compose Robe~ sewn as a Cardigan
- Italian Boucle from Chic Fabrics in the NYC Garment District

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.

Love Notions Patterns

Pattern Emporium About Town Popover top/dress

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 to your Feature Friday pattern order so you can get that discount!

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

Love Notions Constellation Pullover
- includes fabric info for year round Constellations!
Love Notions Oakley Vest
- includes sizing, and color and pocket modifications
Love Notions Compose Robe
- How I Created my “Cardigan”

Bonus Photos~ This Week’s Shopping Trip in the NYC Garment District

I went up to NYC yesterday for a bit of fabric shopping (ok, I bought way too much fabric!). I hadn’t been up for awhile and the weather was perfect!

To read full detail about shopping in the NYC Garment District visit this blog post. (This includes exact addresses too)

I went up in the morning and got to my first shop just as they were all opening. What I like to do is to start on 39th Street (between 8th and 7th Aves)and stop in to AK Textiles and It’s A Material Work(H & M Fabrics). I look around~ these are both shops that you need to spend some time and look through what they have. It’s totally worth it since you can get great bargains here. I took photos of what I liked and got prices~ but I wasn’t going to buy anything just yet. (Less to carry around this way).

I continued heading east on 39th up to 7th Ave then over to 38th Street.(Across 7th Ave you can see the “Big Yellow Button” although right now it is covered by scaffolding). On 38th St. My first stop was one of my favorites, Chic Fabrics to look around, get prices and take photos. Moving down 38th St. I went to my zipper supplier~ SIL. I had brought a half dozen fabric swatches to get zippers for. I continued down 38th St. to 8th Ave and then over to 37th St.

On 37th St. my first stop was Metro Textiles to see my friend Kashi. Here I began making some purchases, three pieces here. Next stop was my favorite shop to buy linen, Gray Line Linens, where I bought a white linen for another PE Popover top and 3 pastel linen for a colorblocked LN Aria button-down. Last stop before lunch was Mood where I bought a striped blue linen and a floral rayon crepe. I walked up to 7th Ave and then down to 30th St. for lunch.

There are many many options for lunch, but when I want a quick inexpensive lunch where I can sit and relax I always go to Bravo Pizza. Two slices of “Grandma Pizza” and a Diet Coke is perfect. There is plenty of seating and a clean bathroom(you just need to ask for the key). While eating lunch I went over my photos and decided what I was going to stop back in to make purchases. At this point I then headed back to the fabric shops on 39th. But if you wanted to visit the Museum at FIT, this is just a few blocks down 7th Ave.

I stopped in AK Textiles to pick up three pieces I decided I “needed” and another one at It’s A Material World, both on 39th. I had some time before I needed to catch the 3:00 bus, so I popped into Fabric House on the same street. I’ve never purchased fabric here before, and I found 2 awesome pieces that called to me! I also loved the workers here as well! There is a whole basement full of fabric neatly arranged. I actually found a plaid madras patchwork that is typically hard to find unless you want to pay $30 and up a yard. I got this for $15 per yard!

AK TEXTILES

**I bought the 2 with the white check marks, both cottons**

IT’S A MATERIAL WOLRD

CHIC FABRICS

SIL

**I love these Everbright metal zippers!**

METRO TEXTILES

**The entrance to Metro~ take elevator to the 9th floor.**

GRAY LINES LINEN

**I love the quality and price of their linen!**

MOOD

LUNCH BREAK~ BRAVO PIZZA

**Corner of 30th and 7th Avenue, right past Madison Square Garden**

OTHER GREAT OPTIONS FOR LUNCH

**This new place took over the Houndstooth Pub and I am looking forward to going here. On the corner of 37th and 8th**

FABRIC HOUSE

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!

What I Wore This Week~

Again, this week I’m trying to pull things from my closet that are a tad too large, wearing for the day, and then deciding if I will donate of alter them. I really really hate altering clothes! I simply would rather just make something new! However, some of the fabrics these are sewn up in are ones that I really love.

The first three I have decided to make alterations to them. The plaid Aria can simply be taken in on the side seam from the underarm to the hem and I will be happy with it. The hot pink double gauze is actually quite large. Before I take it in, I’m going to wash it in warm water and tumble it dry to see if I can shrink it just a tad. This swim knit Constellation looks pretty decent in this photo, when without my hand on my hip it kind of hangs like a sack. I also think it looks way too long now. I plan on cutting off the hem, taking it in through the sleeve and side seams, and then rehemming it.

The Colorblocked Seersucker Aria can be taken in just a bit on the side seams as well. My Caprice Skirt just needs to have the elastic in the waist tightened! The La Bella Donna still works so I’m happy about that since this Cotton Modal knit is my most favorite fabric to sew up basic tees in! (It comes in over 20 colors~ but the white is the best because it doesn’t show allow anything to show through!). You can find that fabric here. PS~ don’t worry if it is sold out, they always restock it!

LN Aria Button Down~ plaid cotton shirting from Style Maker Fabrics (2024)
LN Band Camp Shirt ~ in Double Gauze from stash
Ln Constellation Pullover ~ in Swim Knit from Raspberry Creek Fabrics (custom printed)
LN Aria Button Down~ Colorblocked in Seersucker from Mood MYC
LN Caprice Skirt ~ in a vintage embellished cotton gingham
- LN La Bella Donna ~ in Cotton Modal from Style Maker Fabrics
Love Notions Aria Button Down~ Linen stripe from Gray Lines Linen, NYC Garment District
- This is my favorite source for linen. I buy it in person, but they do have some linens online as well. You can find them HERE.

What I’m Sewing This Week~

I finally finished my final version of the new Interlude Jacket from Love Notions! If you follow Love Notions on Facebook or Instagram you may have seen a sneak peek of it! It is scheduled to release on April 28th if all goes well with this final stage of testing! I can’t wait to show you my pink version!

My daughters were both down this weekend. My one daughter bought a house out of the city while the other still enjoys city life. So what does that have to do with sewing? My youngest, although she has a machine and can sew brought down with her a few shirts to be shortened for her vacation. She’s just been so busy getting ahead at work so she can be gone for 2 weeks! So of course I altered them for her! (She’s 4’11” so everything is always too long for her.)

I also did a few alterations on a few of my favorite spring/summer Constellations to get them ready for my bike rides.

My Spring Sewing Plans~

I’m slowly working to complete this list, although the new pattern from Love Notions has taken up A LOT of my sewing time. We’ve had a bit of a “fake summer” this past week, so I haven’t had any interest in sewing up other Metra Blazer or Coda Coat. I’m getting ready to cut out one or two of my Aria Button Downs from these plans!

LN Compose Robe “Cardigan”
- Lt. Blue Italian Boucle (Chic Fabrics, NYC Garment District) DONE!
LN Metra Blazer
- Navy Ponte (stash)
- Bright Pink Linen look ponte (Surge Fabrics 2023?) DONE
- Gray Sweatshirt fleece to copy the viral “Gray Sweatshirt Blazer”
LN Aria Button down
- Purple Linen~ long sleeved (Mood Fabrics, linen chambray)
- Navy Linen hacked “Jacket” (Mood Fabrics, midweight linen)
- Another color blocked linen version (will buy at Gray Lines Linen in NYC my next trip in)
- White Textured Cotton ~long sleeved (Stash
LN Coda Coat
- Draper James bed quilt
LN Caprice Skirt
- Denim Chambray (stash)
- Navy Batik print (I’ve had for years from Fabric.com!)
LN Constellation
- New Swim knit from RCF- lipstick pink and green
- Coral Loop French Terry
- 2 new French Terry (RCF) prints
  - Cornflower floral DONE
  - Patriotic Block Print Floral
LN Clef Coat
- Gray Sweatshirt Fleece (stash)~ I ordered a pink Vislon separating zipper~DONE
- Navy Boucle (Style Maker Fabrics 2023?)~ It’s in time out and waiting it’s turn! This Coat is cut out and I’m setting it aside and will come back to it.

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

Mary Anne 🙂

Pattern Links~

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.(But not the Sewing Course deal today) 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).

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

Love Notions Metra Blazer
Love Notions Aria Button Down
- Hacks and Embellishments blog(includes “jacket” and vest hack)
- Detailed blog post with sizing, sewing tips for the Aria and sewing with linen tips
Love Notions Band Camp Shirt
- Detailed post with sizing info, sewing tips and fabric selection
Love Notions Constellation Pullover
- includes fabric info for year round Constellations!
Love Notions Caprice Skirt
- Detailed post with sizing, fabric and sewing tips
- Also includes how to line the Caprice Skirt!

Bonus Photos~ This Week’s Bike Ride In Cape May (NJ)

Once the weather gets warm, my husband and I try to do a long bike ride (15-30 miles) once a week. It was unusually warm this week, so we headed down the coast to Cape May. We LOVE riding our bikes here, but once the summer season begins the roads are just a tad too busy(and often with tourists who aren’t sure where they are going). We will most likely get one more ride in before the tourist season begins and then we will wait until September!

We biked down to Sunset Point, then to Cape May Point to that beach and the Lighthouse. Cape May is a historic Victorian town, I didn’t get any pics of the homes today.(Just one of a house that had a pretty tree that was blooming!). We rode through some farmland and then the historic village before heading back to Sunset Point for lunch at one of our favorite spots, The Fish House. I forgot to take a pic of my Crab Cake sandwich until I had already eaten half of it~ while my husband had a Little Gem Apple salad with Salmon. No trip to Cape May is complete without a Kohr Bros. custard~ my favorite it the chocolate/peanut butter twist!

(Notice the cute photobomber in the pic of my husband at the table!)

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!

In honor of the Game Day Jersey being the Feature Friday pattern this week, I decided to share my little hack! This periwinkle floral rib knit top is a favorite! Having small shoulders and a full bust, I’m not always thrilled with the oversized jersey look on me. This version is a size L (Full bust) graded to an XL at the hip. (A size down according to my measurements.). To add just a touch of fullness to the back, without adding any additional room in the neck and shoulder area, I added a few gathers to the lower back piece. I find when getting things to fit me AND look nice, I need to get a good fit at the shoulders and neck area. By using the smaller size, I achieved that good fit~ and my little hack gave me just enough extra room in the back to make it comfortable.

Adding the back gathers is super simple!

When laying out your back piece, place the pattern piece about 1 1/4″ to 2″ away from the fold rather than on the fold. See photo below.
Stitch a gathering stitch across the top of the back piece, then pin it to the back yoke to fit. I made sure that my gathers were more concentrated towards the center.
Press the seam up towards the yoke and topstitch.

But there’s more! I’ve even used the Game Day Jersey pattern to create one of my favorite nightgowns (along with my Juliet nightgowns)! Visit this blog post for all the details! The sage green nightgown was my first attempt at this hack and I added a bit too much fullness.

For complete details on the Ladies Game Day Jersey, visit this blog post. Here you’ll find other versions of my Game Day Jerseys, my sizing, sizing tips, along with sewing tips for the sleeve stripes.

What I’m Sewing This Week~

Earlier this week, I finished up my pink/coral Metra Blazer! Something else to check off on my Spring Sewing Plans list! (See photo below~ I wore it on Easter Sunday.)

I then spent most of this week working on my final “Interlude” jacket, the new pattern releasing later this month from Love Notions. We did run into an issue with the Full Bust version that needed to be adjusted. So I had to stop working on it for a few days. I think it’s one everyone will love. Lots of topstitching for a really professional look~ and not as hard to sew as you may think. I consider it a “satisfying” sew and I’ve been enjoying taking my time while sewing it up. I can’t wait to show you!! It will release at the end of April hopefully!

Because it’s been a stressful week~ between the holiday, pattern testing issues, interior house painting putting the house in disarray while my husband is doing a laundry room refresh(adding board and batten trim work) I needed a quick an easy satisfying sew. For me that is always the Constellation! So I added 2 to my Spring Sewing plans and got one sewn up in a Cornflower Blue French Terry from Raspberry Creek Fabrics!

I also got a sneak peek of the Summer French Terry and Cotton Jersey release from Raspberry Creek. So I selected three designs and planned out what I would sew them up into. They are just cute novelty prints that are perfect for summer. I’ve planned a Constellation and a new nightgown for myself. I’ll be going with the LN Juliet nightgown hack as it works best for cotton jersey. I’ll also be making the LN Everyday Playdress for my four year old niece Vivian. I have made so many of these dresses for her and she wears then for about 2 years! As they get shorter she wears shorts underneath! Here is one of her favorites!

What I Wore This Week~

Our temps cooled down the beginning of the week ~ then warmed up a bit with another 80* day! Discovering each day where the “holes” are in my wardrobe. Do I dare say I need more Constellations? (Yup~ they’ve been added!)

LN Terra Tunic with V-neck hood~ in Oatmeal French Terry from Raspberry Creek Fabrics
LN Constellation ~ in French Terry from RCF (2021?)
LN Metra Blazer ~ in a Ponte Twill from Surge Fabrics
LN Constellation ~ in French Terry from RCF (available at retail now)
LN Aria Button down ~ in fleece sweat shirting from RCF (custom printed)
- LN La Bella Donna in rib knit
LN Harmony Top with a True Bias Marlo Sweater
- Top in Stretch Crepe from RCF
- Cardigan in “Urban” Rib from Mily Mae Fabrics~2024?

My Spring Sewing Plans~

I actually got one item crossed off my plans this week (the Pink Ponte Metra Blazer), but I did add 2 Constellations to my list. I love my French Terry (RCF) versions of the Constellation~ and I’ve found that several of my older ones are too large and look sloppy. I’ll keep them to wear for layering in the Fall, but for now I wanted to add a few new ones. This pullover is my favorite thing to wear for bike rides~ the large front pocket holds my phone without ever having to worry about it falling out!

LN Compose Robe “Cardigan”
- Lt. Blue Italian Boucle (Chic Fabrics, NYC Garment District) DONE!
LN Metra Blazer
- Navy Ponte (stash)
- Bright Pink Linen look ponte (Surge Fabrics 2023?) DONE
- Gray Sweatshirt fleece to copy the viral “Gray Sweatshirt Blazer”
LN Aria Button down
- Purple Linen~ long sleeved (Mood Fabrics, linen chambray)
- Navy Linen hacked “Jacket” (Mood Fabrics, midweight linen)
- Another color blocked linen version (will buy at Gray Lines Linen in NYC my next trip in)
- White Textured Cotton ~long sleeved (Stash
LN Coda Coat
- Draper James bed quilt
LN Caprice Skirt
- Denim Chambray (stash)
- Navy Batik print (I’ve had for years from Fabric.com!)
LN Constellation
- New Swim knit from RCF- lipstick pink and green
- Coral Loop French Terry
- 2 new French Terry (RCF) prints
  - Cornflower floral DONE
  - Patriotic Block Print Floral
LN Clef Coat
- Gray Sweatshirt Fleece (stash)~ I ordered a pink Vislon separating zipper~DONE
- Navy Boucle (Style Maker Fabrics 2023?)~ It’s in time out and waiting it’s turn! This Coat is cut out and I’m setting it aside and will come back to it.

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

Mary Anne 🙂

Pattern Links~

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). To take more advantage of the $6 FF sale, I suggest adding the Kid’s or Men’s Game Day Jersey to your pattern order so you may use the 10% off code.

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

Love Notions Constellation Pullover
- includes fabric info for year round Constellations!
Love Notions Harmony Top
- includes some sleeve hacks and mashups
Love Notions Metra Blazer
Love Notions Terra Tunic
- includes hack for a v-neck facing
Love Notions Terra Tunic
- Detailed blog post with sizing, fabric options, funnel neck hack and comparison of FBA vs No FBA
Love Notions Aria Button Down
- Hacks and Embellishments blog(includes “jacket” and vest hack
- Detailed blog post with sizing, sewing tips for the Aria and sewing with linen tips

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

…………Welcome To My Sewing Room (This post contains affiliate links)

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!

What I’m Sewing This Week~

I’m working on my final of the new Love Notions jacket pattern~ be on the lookout for sneak peeks from Tami on the Love Notions Facebook Group and Instagram! I’m working with a beautiful piece of stretch denim like twill from KiKi Textiles. This pattern doesn’t require stretch denim, but this was the exact color I was looking for. It’s available in several colors too! I’ll share that information when the pattern releases.

The Patriotic line from Raspberry Creek Fabrics released earlier this week, and I have been busy sewing up 2 designs! I choose 2 prints that are available on Double Brushed Poly or Rib Knit. I LOVE the rib knit from RCF for making basic tees, the Vivace dolman, nightgowns and the LN LDT dress. I love that so many of the designs in this release are just subtle red, white and blue prints~ they don’t all scream Happy 4th of July! However, if that’s what you love~ they have designs for you too! While my exact prints are only available on DBP and Rib Knit (due to the saturated and darker colors), there are also many prints available on Cotton Jersey and French Terry.

LN Classic Tee/La Bella Donna mashup. (my most sewn and worn tee)
- Mini Patriotic Stripe rib knit
LN Vivace Dolman
- Dusty Blue Block Print Floral rib knit
- I’ll have better photos of this over the weekend! (it was 40* and raining all day yesterday)

You can find the entire RCF Patriotic line HERE. These fabrics will be $1 off per yard through Monday 4/6.

To read all about my Classic Tee/La Bella Donna mashup tees, visit this blog post.

To read all about the Vivace Dolman, visit this blog post.

And lastly I began to work on a Metra Blazer that I have planned for at least 2 years! I think I put it off for so long because I was going to have to trace a new size(because of weight gain 😦 . But now I’ve lost that weight and can go ahead and sew the size that I already have traced! YAY!

I purchased this “Fruit Dove” Ponte Twill from Surge Fabrics a few years ago specifically for a Metra Blazer. I’m so happy to be finally working on it! This exact color is no longer available but there are several other colors still in stock. I find it has a tad more drape than most Ponte knits making it perfect for a casual Metra! You can find the Ponte Twill fabric HERE.

For more details about the Metra Blazer, visit this blog post.

Visit this blog post to see additional Metra Blazers that I’ve sewn up.

What I Wore This Week~

As you can see, I’ve worn some springy makes this week along with some warmer makes. We had temps this week in the 80’s and today it was 40*!

LN Aria Button Down ~ color blocked in cotton seersucker. (one of the very first Arias I made!)
LN Vivace Dolman ~ in a rib knit from RCF (2023?)
LN Constellation Pullover for a bike ride along the coast (swim knit from RCF-2022?)
LN Ballad Blouse~ with a hacked Puff and Ruffle sleeve, in linen/rayon
LN Melody Dolman~ hacked to a popover top with peplum skirt, in a rayon(found at an estate sale)
LN Constellation~in a soft sweatshirt fleece(that actually has some stretch to it!) from Style Maker Fabrics (2024)

For details on my Melody Dolman Peplum hack, visit this blog post.

My Spring Sewing Plans~

I’m slowly working on my list and trying really hard not to add anything new to the list! I did add the Gray Sweatshirt fleece Metra Blazer because I’ve been seeing the “Gray Sweatshirt Blazer” all over for over $100!

LN Compose Robe “Cardigan”
- Lt. Blue Italian Boucle (Chic Fabrics, NYC Garment District) DONE!
LN Metra Blazer
- Navy Ponte (stash)
- Bright Pink Linen look ponte (Surge Fabrics 2023?)~ Sewing right now!
- Gray Sweatshirt fleece to copy the “Gray Sweatshirt Blazer”
LN Aria Button down
- Purple Linen~ long sleeved (Mood Fabrics, linen chambray)
- Navy Linen hacked “Jacket” (Mood Fabrics, midweight linen)
- Another color blocked linen version (will buy at Gray Lines Linen in NYC my next trip in)
- White Textured Cotton ~long sleeved (Stash
LN Coda Coat
- Draper James bed quilt
LN Caprice Skirt
- Denim Chambray (stash)
- Navy Batik print (I’ve had for years from Fabric.com!)
LN Constellation
- New Swim knit from RCF- lipstick pink and green
- Coral Loop French Terry
LN Clef Coat
- Gray Sweatshirt Fleece (stash)~ I ordered a pink Vislon separating zipper~DONE
- Navy Boucle (Style Maker Fabrics 2023?)~ It’s in time out and waiting it’s turn! This Coat is cut out and I’m setting it aside and will come back to it.

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

Mary Anne 🙂

Pattern Links~

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). To take more advantage of the $6 FF sale, I suggest adding another pattern or a children’s pattern to your order so you may use the 10% off code.

*******If this code is not working today, please use my old code~ 10MACSEWS********

Fabric Resources~

REMINDER~ Monday April 6, 2026 is the last day to order the new Spring fabrics at Style Maker Fabrics with the $5 shopping fee! Believe me, this is a great bargain!

Below you can see all the fabrics that I bought for this Spring and Summer from Style Maker. I can’t wait to get these prewashed and to begin planning what to make with them. I have some ideas for a a few of them already!

Bonus Photos~ Sandy Hook National Seashore

We had an 80* day on Wednesday (not normal for us at this time of year!), so we headed over to one of our favorite trails at Sandy Hook to check on the seals before they headed north. It is truly one of my favorite places to ride, although it does get too hot on this trail in the summer since there isn’t a ton of shade. Sandy Hook has a little bit of everything~ the ocean, views of NYC, a historic lighthouse (250 years old), an amazing paved bike trail that winds through Fort Hancock (a historic army fort built in 1857). And within the old Fort grounds is an amazing tavern that was once the barn for the mules~ hence the name The Mule Barn Tavern.