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Even More Me Made May Sales & The Weekly Stitch With Sew Mary Mac~ May 22,2026

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Hooray For May and Even More $5 Patterns Each Day!!!!!!

In honor of Me Made May, Love Notions has been doing something really special this May! Each day of May LN has been featuring a different pattern for just $5! The schedule won’t be announced ahead of time~ so check back to this email each day(until the next Friday’s Weekly Stitch) for the $5 pattern of the day and my link to the pattern and related blog post! Remember each pattern is on sale for just 24 hours.

**I would truly appreciate if you could use my affiliate link below to give me credit for your purchase. Thank you so so much for visiting and helping to support my blog! The small amount I get with this affiliate link helps to keep my blog ad free! 🙂 If you don’t want to return to my blog each day~ you can simply go to the Love Notions Website to see the $5 pattern. You can bookmark/save this link which will also give me credit for your purchases~ Love Notions Patterns

Today’s $5 Pattern~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Tidal Top & Dress

The Tidal pattern includes three lengths: shirt, knee length dress and maxi dress. Four sleeve styles are also included: tank, sleeveless, short and long. The back is full coverage while the front is a nice scoop- not too high, not too low. The princess seams are so complimentary on all shapes and give you a good opportunity to play with different fabrics if desired.

Buy this pattern HERE.


What I Wore This Week~

  • LN Rhapsody Blouse~ in a custom print Rayon Challis from Raspberry Creek Fabrics
  • LN Aria Button Down~ in a cotton gingham from the NYC Garment District (this was my fit test during the pattern testing)
  • LN Aria Button Down~ colorblocked in 100% linen from Gray Line Linens, NYC Garment District
  • LN Vivace Dolman ~ Custom printed Rib Knit from Raspberry Creek Fabrics
  • LN Constellation Pullover ~ in Loop Terry from RCF (2024)
  • LN Aria Button Down ~ in 100% linen stripe from Gray Line Linens, NYC
  • LN Caprice Skirt ~ in a vintage embellished cotton gingham
    • worn with a RTW tank and knit “jacket”

Disclaimer: The photo featuring the White loop Terry Constellation was taken on the ferry from Cape May over to Lewes, DE for your bike ride. The blue striped Aria button down were taken after our hot 30 mile bike ride, so neither of these photos are the best!!


What I’m Sewing This Week~

This week I sewed up some kids clothing from the Patriotic Line from Raspberry Creek Fabrics for my great niece and nephews. My favorite shirt for all of them is the Baggy Tee from Brindle & Twig. I made the boys matching tees and I made a coordinating Love Notions Everyday Play dress for my niece. I was able to sneak out a tee for my niece as well with the scraps! These will be perfect for Memorial Day and July 4th! You can see the entire collection HERE.

You may have noticed I didn’t sew up much this week. I’ve had a really busy week. Sunday I went up to an Art Show in beautiful Verona Park by my daughter’s house. Tuesday, my husband and drove to Cape May(NJ) and took the ferry across to Lewes(DE) for another bike ride through Cape Henelopen State Park onto Reboboth Beach. Believe it or not, it was 10 degrees cooler further south. (It was a high of 95* at home!)

Then, Wednesday I went into the city with my sister to see a show on Broadway. We saw Two Stranger Carry A Cake Across New York and it was FABULOUS!!! And lastly today I’m going to lunch with 4 of my best friends down on Long Beach Island~ we all taught together for many years and are now all retired!


My Spring Sewing Plans~ ALTERING BREAK!

My alterations pile is just getting bigger and bigger! I have been making some progress on them. I’ve also decided to donate some items from this pile as well.


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

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 or a “Sale” pattern to your Feature Friday pattern order so you can get that discount!

NOTE: This code isn’t designed to work for the Me Made May Daily Sale, however it may work if you add another one of the “Sale” patterns on the LN website(simply click on SHOP, then SALE)


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


Bonus Photos~ a mix of photos from my week

Cape May Ferry to Lewes, DE, Bike ride to Lewes for lunch then through Cape Henelopen State Park to Rehoboth and back to the ferry to NJ.

Trip to NYC with my sister

The Weekly Stitch With Sew Mary Mac~ March 13, 2026

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Feature Friday Pattern From Love Notions~ The Geneva Pullover & Jacket

The Geneva is the $6 Feature Friday pattern today~ its first feature ever since its release last year! Extra surprise~ if you order the Geneva Sewing Course for $25 you will get the digital Geneva pattern for FREE! If you use my code 10MACSEWS you can get 10% off the price of the course. That means the course and pattern would be just $22.50 instead of the regular price for both of $31! So today is really a great time to grab this pattern (and sewing course)!

The Geneva is an excellent pick for the transitional weather of early spring/spring. It’s a great lightweight layer with a beautiful fit. I’ve added this to my never ending of “things I want to sew” list!

The Details~

  • 3 Body styles to choose from
    • Classic pullover
    • Sleek full-zip jacket
    • Edgy asymmetrical zip jacket
  • All views feature raglan sleeves and princess seams
  • Choice of welt or zippered pockets
  • Designed for knits
  • FBA included
  • Skill Level: Confident Beginner
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Sewing Up Swim With Raspberry Creek Fabrics 2026

……………Swim Fabrics Aren’t Just For Bathing Suits!!

DISCLAIMER: If you’re expecting to see cute swimsuits sewn up in beautiful Raspberry Creek Fabric swim fabrics- you won’t find them here. (ok~ maybe at the very end.) BUT– you will see some other ways you can use this awesome swim fabric from RCF! Hopefully my blog post today will inspire you to grab some of these awesome swim fabrics and make something other than a swimsuit! Because we all know swim fabric isn’t just for bathing suits anymore!!! The fact that Raspberry Creek Swim fabric is UPF 50+ makes it great for any day/activity out in the sun.

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The Weekly Stitch With Sew Mary Mac~ March 6, 2026

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Feature Friday Pattern From Love Notions~ The Glissandos

The Glissnado is a great bargain for $6 as it includes pants, shorts and a skirt! One of the main features is the button fly, however there is a tutorial available to help you swap it for a zipper. You can find that HERE.

You can purchase the Glissando pattern HERE. This is my affiliate link and it costs you nothing to click here to purchase the pattern. (I simply get credit for the sale). Using my code 10MACSEWS will only get you and additional 10% off if you add another pattern to your order. Read more about this below.

  • Sizes 0-32
  • Meant for woven fabrics
  • Three options: crop pants, shorts or skirt
  • Exposed button fly
  • High waisted
  • Fitted hips and thigh with wide legs or straight skirt
  • Back darts for shaping
  • Full belly adjustment option
  • Front curved pockets and back patch pockets
  • Skill Level: Confident Beginner
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The Weekly Stitch With Sew Mary Mac~ February 20, 2026

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Feature Friday Pattern From Love Notions~ A Great Transitional Piece for Your Closet!

I’m just gonna put this right out there. I bet that if you make a Love Notions Oakley Vest, you are going to LOVE it. I’ll also bet that you will immediately make another one! There, I said it! This is THE perfect make to add to your closet right now. I’ve been throwing mine on everyday lately, every time I get a tad chilly. I honestly wear mine year round! They are part of my everyday wardrobe all fall and spring, yet I even wear them on summer evenings as it gets chilly by the coast.

And to top it off, the Ladies Oakley Vest and the Kid’s Acorn Vest are both just $6 today (2/20/2026) as the Love Notions Feature Friday patterns. If you buy both you can get an additional 10% off my using my code 10MACSEWS.

You can grab the Ladies Oakley Vest HERE.

The Kid’s Acorn Vest can be found HERE.

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The Weekly Stitch With Sew Mary Mac~ February 6, 2026

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Feature Friday Pattern From Love Notions~

Today’s Feature Friday Pattern from Love Notions is the Sonata Dress! Today, 2/6/26 you can grab with classic dress pattern for just $6!

A true classic the Sonata dress is perfect for sewing up a late winter dress in a soft flannel or baby corduroy. Or if you’ve got Spring on your mind~ sew one up in a flowy rayon challis or chambray. This dress even sews up nicely in Quilter’s cotton! The 4 sleeve options make it a true year round pattern! Be sure to visit the Love Notions Facebook group (type in Sonata in the search bar) to see some lovely Sonata dresses for inspiration.

This dress has been on my to-sew someday for quite some time! I’m thinking seersucker or linen for spring and summer!

More Details~

  • Designed for light to medium weight woven fabrics
  • Empire waist line
  • A-line skirt
  • Elastic casing at back waist for shaping
  • No closures needed!
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The Weekly Stitch With Sew Mary Mac~ December 19, 2025

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Feature Friday Patterns From Love Notions~

Today’s sale is amazing!!! Three patterns, all just $6 each! The Pullovers are the Feature Friday this week. I LOVE all of my LN Constellations! This pattern has really become a go-to for me. I wear them year round! I find it a great alternative to a “hoodie” or basic sweatshirt. It’s just as comfortable, yet looks so much more “polished”. It sews up so nicely in a variety of fabrics, which truly makes it suitable for all four seasons!

My husband loves his North Star so much that he is always asking when I’m going to make him another one! There is even a kid’s version too~ the Navigator!

 Be sure to use my code 10MACSEWS45 for an additional 10% off. If for some reason this code isn’t working, simply use 10MACSEWS instead.

The Constellation is one of my most sewn Love Notions patterns! I wear it year round, and simply change up the fabrics that I sew it up in. My newest version is this navy blue “speckled” sweatshirt fleece I grabbed from Style Maker Fabrics last year. It’s so soft and warm and perfect for winter! I chose to use a gold metal zipper for this version. It’s one of my favorite zippers to use as it isn’t as heavy as some that you find (Coats & Clark version).

Where To Find Affordable Quality Zippers?

My go-to resource for zippers is SIL in the NYC Garment District. They have a great selection of zippers in hundreds of colors. They will also cut a zipper to any size that you may need. The GOOD NEWS? You can buy them online!

The zipper I used for my new navy sweatshirt fleece Constellation is the new EVERBRIGHT zipper. It is part of YKK’s new luxury line of zippers. It is highly polished and glides so smoothly. It comes in shiny brass or shiny silver. I prefer the #3 size but it is also available in #5. Both sizes are available in separating or closed end. Oh, and did I mention they are available in 107 colors? The zipper for my new Constellation was just $6,50. I feel this can zipper really elevate your Constellation to the next level. You can find these zippers HERE.

The color chart is very accurate, as when I don’t have time to run into the city to shop in person, I have ordered online. Shipping is fast too! There is even an option to change the zipper pull for an additional charge.

If you prefer plastic zippers, my favorite zipper would be the YKK, #3 Vislon zipper. You can find these zippers HERE. These zippers come in lengths of 4″- 28″ for just $3.50 in 146 different colors. You can also have them custom cut a zipper for you. These zippers are also available in #5 and #8 sizes and in closed, separating, and 2-way separating(limited colors). Again, the color charts are super accurate and shipping is fast! There is a YKK color chart available for $38. You can find that HERE.

I highly recommend these zippers for any of your Love Notions patterns. I buy all my zippers from them for my Oakley Vests, Clef Coats as well as my Constellations. I am much happier with them than any I used to pick up at Joann Fabrics(RIP).

For all the details on my Constellations, including sizing, fabric choices and sewing tips~ visit this blog post. You’ll see many Constellations in this blog post but you can also search the Love Notions Facebook group to see many more from over the years.

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Layer With Love Notions Patterns

………….The Sew Thankful Sale At Love Notions Patterns Continues

First and foremost~ the Love Notions Sew Thankful Sales still going on! All regular priced patterns and courses are 40% off. If you use my special code 10MACSEWS45 you’ll get an extra 5%~ that means 45% off!! The sales runs through Friday 12/3/2025. Printed patterns will be 25% off. The only pattern excluded from the sale in the new Opus Vest)

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Fabric Shopping Resources For The LN Octave Coat & The Weekly Stitch~ November 21,2025

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Something Big is Coming!

Get your wish lists ready for the Fall Love Notions Sale! Look for all the details in next Friday’s Weekly Stitch. Remember if you use my code you will get an additional 5% off the sale prices! (Check next week’s Weekly Stitch for the special code!) Also, go to your Love Notions account and leave a review for any pattern you have purchased for a chance to win the Love Notions “Look Book”. Check the Love Notions Facebook page for more details on that!

Feature Friday Pattern From Love Notions~

The Octave Coat is the $6 Feature Friday pattern today, 11/21/25. If you are new to sewing coats, this is a great place to start! If you purchase the Octave Coat Sewing Course for $25, you will get the Octave Coat pattern for free. Be sure to use my code 10MACSEWS for an additional 10% off. (the course or the pattern)

 The Octave Coat Sewing Course is an on-demand course can be watched on YOUR time. No limits, no expirations. Binge it or watch it in chunks. Replay the tricky spots until it clicks for you. Tami walks you through each every step the way. Tami takes the mystery out of intimidating subjects like size, fabric selection, common pattern adjustments, sewing techniques, sewing the pockets, sewing the lining, and more. You’ll also get access to a module all about installing a zipper!

The Octave Coat can be dressed up or down depending on your fabric choice. From a nice classic wool to a thick flannel and even a fleece your choice can give you a completely different look! Be sure to check out the Love Notions Facebook page (type Octave in the search bar) to see all the Octaves made by LN Ambassadors and customers.

I haven’t made the Octave Coat YET! However, I do have all my fabric together for it. I have a gray melton wool blend for the coat, a plaid flannel for the lining and a thermal satin lining fabric for the sleeve lining. I’m planning on making the shawl collar version with the tie belt. I will for sure be watching the Octave Sewing Course before I even begin to cut out my fabric pieces! Stay tuned!!!

Here are the fabrics that I have purchased for my Octave Coat.

  • Gray Melton Wool blend from the Garment District of NYC
  • Gray Plaid Robert Kaufman Flannel for the body lining. (Raspberry Creek Fabrics)
  • Ivory flannel backed satin for the sleeve lining. (Local fabric store)

Keep Reading Below for Fabric Resources For The Octave Coat!!!

The Details

  • Sizes XS-5X
  • Choice of Wide lapel, shawl collar or hooded option
  • Fully lined option
  • Integrated pockets in princess seams
  • Optional belt or button closure
  • Designed for heavy weight woven fabrics or stable knits
  • Full Bust option
  • Drafted for winter layering (plenty of ease)
  • Optional Sewing Course available for purchase
  • Tip: Sew a muslin with the lining pieces
  • Skill Level: Intermediate

Fabric Recommendations

  • Medium to heavyweight woven fabrics such as~
    • Boiled wool
    • Boucle
    • Melton Wool
    • Bonded Suede
  • Heavyweight Stable Knits such as~
    • Fleece
    • Sweatshirt Fleece
    • Sherpa
    • The above fabrics would be perfect for the unlined version

Use a light weight woven fabric for the hood lining when using a bulky fabric for your coat. A slippery fabric such as satin, bemberg rayon or a silk-like fabric is best for the sleeves.

Fabric Resources for the Octave Coat

Cali Fabrics~

You will find several fabrics here that are perfect for the Octave Coat. They have a variety of wool and wool blend coatings that are Designer Deadstock along with a great selection of lining fabrics. You can find them all here. FYI~ you may also order swatches from Cali Fabrics!

Here are a few of my favorites:

  • Navy Herringbone Wool Coating #30523 at $22.99 per yard
  • Designer Deadstock Charcoal Heavy Wool Tweed #30521 at $19.99 per yard
  • Dark Ocean Blue Wool Boucle #30526 at $24.99 per yard
  • Moss Green Melton Wool #30528 at $22.99 per yard
  • Charcoal Melton Wool #30520 at $22.99 per yard
  • Pink Monica Boiled Wool #WL-25730 at $18.79 per yard

Style Maker Fabrics

This is one of my favorite shops, however I know that they are a tad more expensive than some. That being said~ the quality is ALWAYS top-notch! They also sell swatches for just $1 or $2 with free shipping. When ordering from Style Maker, they will also match thread for you. If you have trouble matching a lining fabric, you can contact them via the website and they are always glad to help!!

There are a few of the favorites that I found when looking through their “Boucle & Coating” section. You can see all of them here. Below are a few of my favorites.

  • Cozy Reversible Sherpa Fleece, available in 5 colors, $29.99 per yard
  • Large Scale Plaid Plus Boucle Fleece, $24.99 per yard
  • Teddy Boucle Fleece, available in 2 colors, $24.99 per yard

This just in!!!!

Style Maker Fabrics just added a few brand new coatings to their shop! They are PERFECT for the Octave Coat! If wool is too itchy for you take a look at these! They look AND feel like Wool Melton yet are made from a blend of poly, acrylic and rayon. They are 60″ wide and have 40% stretch. Don’t forget you can always order swatches from Style Maker Fabrics.

Surge Fabrics

Surge has several different types of fabrics suitable for the Octave Coat. You can see them ALL HERE.

They have a great selection of Melton Double Weave Wool (sold by the 1/2 yard). Many of them are on sale. Here are a few of my favorites. Be sure to visit their website to check them all out!

  • Cream & Gray Check Melton Double Weave Wool, $10 per half yard.
  • Denim/Linen/Cinnamon Box Plaid Double Weave Wool, $10 per half yard
  • Toasted Almond/Navy/Powder Plaid Double Weave Wool, $10 per half yard

There are also several other types of Wool Coating to choose from. These are a few classic fabrics to choose from.

  • Rainbow Flecked Black & White Herringbone Wool Coating, $14.49 per yard
  • Golden Beige Herringbone Wool Coating, $14.49 per yard
  • Salt & Pepper Tweed Wool Coating, $15.49 per yard

Surge also has 2 Faux Wool Coating available for just $7.50 per yard which would be great to use if you’re newer to sewing or just want a budget friendly option.

  • Black & Tan Harlequin Plaid Faux Wool Fleece Coating~ On Sale and Almost gone!
  • Black & White Diagonal Plaid Faux Wool Fleece Coating

Surge’s Polartec Thermal Pro Double Sided Fleece(shown below) would make a great unlined Octave Coat. This fleece is designed to keep you warm without weighing you down. It is available in 3 colors for $17.99 per yard. You can see them all HERE.

Fleece

Fleece makes a great option for the Octave Coat. Other than the Polartec fleece I have shown above, I really can’t give you an online resource for it since the quality really varies per manufacturer. If you (like me) have a stash of the Polar Fleece from Joann Fabrics~ this is a perfect fabric for a casual Octave Coat. There are several online stores that carry fleece, but since I haven’t ordered from them I wouldn’t want to recommend them to you. I would suggest check your local Walmart(mine never has decent fabric) and Hobby Lobby for fleece.

This Just In!!! Nick of Time Textiles has a limited selection of Polar Fleece. I HAVE ordered fabrics from them in the past and I’ve been very happy. You can check back often as their stock is always changing. You can also order swatches from them as well. Here are 2 that I think would work really well for the Octave

  • Navy Double-Sided Polar Fleece, SKU 7008B #S/LL, $5.50 per yard
  • Mint Single Sided Polar Fleece, SKU 7431B #S63,$5.50 per yard

Additional Resources~

Discovery Fabrics is a Canadian company that is a favorite of many LN Amabassadors. They also have a selection of various Polartec Fleece. You can see them HERE.

Minerva Fabrics were sponsors of the release of the Octave Coat back in 2020. They have many wool coatings in a several price ranges. I did see some nice Deadstock Wool Blend Coatings on sale for just $9.99 per yard. You can see all the coating fabrics HERE. Below are a few of the sale fabrics I saw.

If you are looking for a high-end fabric, Minerva also has a great selection of high quality coating fabrics. The great thing about Minerva is that is you click on a fabric, often you will see photos of other customer makes in that exact fabric!

I really liked some of the John Louden Coating fabrics. You can see those HERE.

  • John Louden Wool Blend Coating, various plaids, $17.99 -$19.99 per yard

Another great choice for the Octave Coat is Teddy Faux Fur. Minerva has it available in 6 colors for $19.99 per yard. I simply LOVE these colors. See all of them HERE.

Fur For Collar

My top suggestion for fur for your collar would be Shannon Fabrics Luxe Cuddle Fabrics. However, they only sell wholesale~ so you can visit their website to see where you might be able to purchase it near you. There is nowhere near me, however I did see that there are some available on Amazon. You can see them HERE. My favorites are below.

Cuddle Lux Wild Rabbit Driftwood

Cuddle Luxe Silver Fox

Minerva Fabrics has a few options. You can see the entire Velboa Faux Fur Collection HERE. Below are two favorites which would look great as a collar!

*****Another great option is to simply purchase a throw from Home Goods or similar stores and cut it up for the collar. This may be the most cost effective choice.

Lining Fabrics For the Octave Coat

Flannel backed satin is a great choice to add warmth to your coat. It is perfect especially for the sleeves as it allows you to slip your arm in easily but add needed warmth. I have a local fabric store where I purchase this, however I have found some reliable online shops that carry it. This is what I have purchased for my Octave Coat.

Vogue Fabrics~ available in 6 colors, $14.99 per yard.

Pongee~ a polyester fabric that is another great lining choice. It has a smooth surface and soft drape.

Cali Fabrics has about 40+ colors of Designer Deadstock Pongee lining for $3.99 per yard. You can find them HERE.

Charmeuse Satin~ is a slightly heavier lining fabric that is great for coats. Cali Fabrics has 40+ colors available at $3.99 per yard. You can see them HERE.

Flannel~ I have chosen to line the body of my Octave with flannel for added warm. Any flannel will work although I do have a few favorites. Be sure to use a good quality flannel for your coat~ especially after you put so my effort in to sewing it up!

My favorite flannel is Robert Kaufman Mammoth Flannel which is one the thickest and best quality flannels I have ever worked with. They can be found in many online shops (and even quilt shops). Simply search in your favorite online shop. They can also be found in the following shops.

Style Maker Fabrics also carries a “Cozy Flannel” which is very similar to Mammoth Flannel. I have sewn this flannel up as well and it just gets softer and softer with each wash. They have many plaids AND prints available. You can find them HERE.

***PS~ I don’t suggest using flannel for the sleeves of your Octave Coat. It would make it very difficult to get your arms in and out.


What I Wore Last Week~

Last week was all about wearing layers it seems!

  • LN Aria Button-down in Sweatshirt Fleece (Raspberry Creek Fabrics)
    • LN La Bella Donna in rib knit
  • LN La Bella Donna vest hack in loose weave sweater knit
    • LN Sloane Sweater in waffle knit
  • LN Sloane Sweater, View A with hood in a ribbed sweater knit
    • LN Oakley Vest in a Sweater Double Knit
  • LN Sloane Sweater with a hacked funnel neck ~sweater knit from Style Maker Fabrics (2024)
  • LN Presto Tunic in flannel~ Eddie Bauer for Joann Fabrics
  • Hey June Handmade Halifax Hoodie in a cotton French Terry
    • I made this way back in 2018? It’s a size too small, but now I just want to make a new one!

“What I’m Sewing This Week” and “My Fall Sewing Plans” will return in next week’s Weekly Stitch! See you then!!

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

Love Notions Patterns

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.


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

New York City Fabric Shopping~ Sew Mary Mac’s Favorite Spots

Note: This blog post wasn’t planned. Due to a number of requests for NYC Garment District fabric shop recommendations I decided to quickly write up this blog post. As I make trips back into the city in the next few months, I will take better photos and update this blog.

A Little About Me 🙂

HI, I’m Mary Anne~ often known as Sew Mary Mac on Instagram and my blog. You may see me post in various Facebook Groups as Mary Anne MacLean. I’m also an Ambassador for Love Notions Patterns, an avid pattern tester and confirmed Fabricholic. I’m a retired FCS teacher (Home Economics) but began my career as a Technical Writer then Fabric Library Coordinator for Simplicity Pattern Company back in the 80’s. (I still have a collection of fabrics I was gifted by various manufacturers when I worked there!)

I have ALWAYS loved fabric (my BS degree was in Textiles). I will admit to being a Fabric “snob”. I love good quality fabrics. Good quality doesn’t always mean expensive. So many of my favorite fabrics that I have sewn up are from the Garment District in NYC all purchased at great prices!

So many of the stores I visited in the 80’s as I walked through the Garment District to the bus station are gone. During the 90’s and early 2000’s I rarely visited the Garment District. (My children were young) However, back in 2006-2010 when my oldest daughter attended FIT in NYC, we began to visit all the shops again. I’ve been shopping there ever since!

Where Is The Garment District?

The Garment District is located in Midtown Manhattan, primarily between 35th and 40th streets between 6th and 9th Avenues. Within this district you will find:

  • Designer Showrooms
  • Designer Studios
  • Manufacturers Headquarters
  • Fabric Stores
  • Notions and Trims Stores

The area you will find almost all of the fabric stores are 35th-39th Streets between 7th and 8th Avenues. NYC is a big grid. The Avenues run North and South. The Streets run East and West. Addresses in the 200’s are between 7th and 8th Avenues. (100’s between 8th and 9th/300’s between 7th and Broadway/6th)

*Unless noted otherwise, all shops listed below are located between 7th and 8th Avenues.

**On the map below, 7th Avenue is labeled as Fashion Avenue as it also called. Avenue of the Americas is 6th Avenue. Note: Broadway runs diagonal between 6th and 7th Avenues.

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