DISCLAIMER: If you’re expecting to see cute swimsuits sewn up in beautiful Raspberry Creek Fabricswim 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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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
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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.
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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!
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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.
French TerrySwim KnitLoop Terry
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.
Everbright Vislon
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).
………….The Sew Thankful Sale At Love Notions Patterns Continues
My newest Oakley VestMy first Oakley Vest
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)
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.
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
#30523#30521#30526#30528#30520#WL-25730
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.
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!
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!
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.
*****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 effectivechoice.
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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Blog Post Links~ These will give you more details on each pattern, my sizing and alterations along with sewing tips for each specific pattern.
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.
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.
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)
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)
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!
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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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.
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!)
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.
If you don’t already own the Coda Coat pattern~ now is the perfect day to grab it.
Two Reasons:
1. It’s the $6 Feature Friday Pattern from Love Notions
Use code 10MACSEWS for additional 10% off
2. This is perfect time of year to sew up a quilted coat. (And the perfect time to wear it!)
I tested the Coda Coat back in 2023~ and you can tell from the above photo taken yesterday I still LOVE this coat!!!! I find myself ALWAYS wanting to wear my pink quilted version (yes it’s made from a quilt from Home Goods). It really is the perfect coat to just quickly throw on on your way out the door. However, I don’t always want to wear pink. I’ve been on the hunt for a “block” type print in more neutral colors for a new version.
That is one of the great things about this pattern. You can create totally different looks depending on what fabric you choose. Your Coda could be Classic, Preppy, Boho, Eclectic or “Coastal Grandma” like mine all depending on what fabric you choose!
Head to the Fabric Resources at the bottom for more fabric talk!
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