I am so excited for this new pattern release! I jumped at the chance to test this new pattern, even though I NEVER sew pants for myself! I admit, I have a hard time finding pants that fit my full hipped and short body~ and I am amazed at how these fit me~ read more on that below.
Personally, I made these pants for bike riding. These will be great for when the weather cools down and I no longer want to wear my Tinley Skorts. But, these pants are great for just about any activity~ not just hiking! The Meadowlarks also sew up into the cutest pull on casual pant! I’ve somehow managed to take this hiking pants pattern to coastal preppy! See pics below!
……..Love Notions Releases the Clearwater Summer Essentials for Girls!!
Last summer, Love Notions released the Clearwater Summer Essentials for Ladies and it was a smash hit! I like so many others dove into sewing my own swimwear for the first time ever! Well~ Love Notions customers begged for a Girl’s Clearwater and it’s here!!!
BOTH the Girls Clearwater and the Ladies version are on sale for just $6 ALL WEEKEND!! Even more exciting is the release of the newClearwater Summer Essentials Sewing Course! Tami (the owner of Love Notions) puts together wonderful online sewing courses. It’s like having your own on-demand sewing teacher that holds your hand every step of the way! The course is $25~ and you can get either the Girls or Ladies Clearwater pattern for free with this purchase. (If you want both~ you can order the other for just $6) REMEMBER~ Use my code 10MARYMAC for an additional 10% off.
I’ve decided to try something new and write short weekly posts about what is going on in my sewing room. (OK maybe not weekly, but maybe twice per month). These will be short and simple posts that will highlight the patterns and fabrics that I used that week. Sometimes I will highlight upcoming projects too! Hopefully they will give you some inspiration!
My plan is to also to let all the fans of Love Notions Patterns know what pattern is the Feature Friday $6 pattern, because they really are such a great deal! With that being said, the $6 pattern from Love Notions today, 6/20/25 is the Juliet Top! It just so happens that I finished up two new Juliet tops over the weekend! I really do LOVE this pattern!
….A New Pattern Review of the Love Notions Chorus Top and Dress
Updated June 6, 2025
The Chorus Top and Dress pattern is the Feature Friday pattern today~ the first time ever available for just $6. You can use my code LOVEMARY10LN for an extra 10% off.
I recently sewed up my second maxi dress version of the Chorus because I was wearing my first one so often. It went on every one of my vacation last summer! My new navy floral version is sewn with a lightweight ITY fabric from Mood Fabrics. 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 carryon bag!!
Keep reading for all the details on my sizing and alterations for the Chorus maxi. The only difference I made for my newest version is that I added 2″ to the length of the bodice instead of just 1″.
……..Some Simple Embellishment and Hack Ideas for the Love Notions Aria
The Aria Button Down is on sale today, Friday 4/4/2025 for just $6! If you purchase the Aria on-demand course for $25 today, you get the pattern for free. This is a great bargain as the course is regularly $30. My code LOVEMARY10LN, can be used if purchasing the course or just the pattern. This code will give you an additional 10% off. Yes, the Feature Friday patterns will now be $6 ~ I know it was a very hard decision for Tami and Tessa from Love Notions to make, but it was necessary. 🙂
I have a closet full of Aria button downs. It really is one of my favorite patterns to sew and wear. Almost all of them are long sleeved. Last summer, I realized that I wore my blue striped linen short sleeved Aria constantly. It went on EVERY vacation and getaway we went on. So~ when planning my Spring and Summer makes, I knew I needed a few more short sleeved versions.
The Aria is such a good classic shirt to have in your wardrobe, put it can also be played with to create some really custom looks! When I am out and about, I am always taking note of the classic shirts I see in all the boutiques. So many of them are simply a basic button down shirt with a little twist. Here are just a few ideas I tried.
I’m SO excited to share my newest make from Love Notions~ the Pianoforte Jumper!! I was lucky to test this pattern and now I’m going to convince you that you NEED to make one too! I never thought I’d be 63 and wearing a jumper~ and loving it!! This is such a fun sew and I absolutely LOVE the pockets and their construction. It really was so much fun to sew!
The Pianoforte Jumper is on sale today 10/3/25 for just $6. This is the first time this pattern has been featured at this price!! You can use my code 10MACSEWS for an additional 10% off.
If you’re here on my blog today~ then you must have heard that Love Notions is having a site-wide sale this week, 11/28-12/5 , 2025. All patterns and courses are 40% off!(Printed patterns are 25% off) Not sure which patterns to add to your collection? To help you out I’ve put together a list of the 5 patterns that I’m sewing this Fall.BUT WAIT! If you use my code 10MACSEWS45 you’ll get 45% off your entire purchase!!!You MUST enter a code at checkout to get the sale prices. All patterns(digital and print @ 25% off)) and courses are included in this sale except the newly released Opus Vest.
But Wait~ There’s More!!!!!!!!!
Every purchase made during this sale using a code will allow you to get the Sewing Tool Kit PDF (print yourself at home). The Sewing Tool Kit is full of lots of helpful sewing tips guaranteed to bring your makes up a notch! But that’s not all~ for the first time EVER making a purchase (and using a sale code) will also get you the complete LOOK BOOK PDF (print at home yourself).
There are 2 ways to get this free Tool kit.
Use my 45% off code (10MACSEWS45) to get 45% off the order and I will send you the tool kit for free. Simply send me your order number and along with your email and I will send the PDF to your email.
Use Love Notions code SewThankful for just 40% off your order and you will get the Tool Kit added to your Love Notions account automatically. If you choose this method, please consider using my affiliate link so I will get credit for the sale. Purchase your patterns from this link.
Use code 10MACSEWS45 for 45% off your pattern order AND to receive the Sewing Tool Kit & Love Notions LOOK BOOK simply send my your order number and email and I will send you the PDF directly to your email!
Which Patterns Should You Grab?
Need help deciding which patterns to grab during this sale? First, I recommend buying the recent new releases that you didn’t buy during the release sale. Patterns typically don’t become a $6 pattern until one year after they have released. Patterns such as the Caprice Skirt, Timbre Top and Dress, Chorus Top and Dress are good ones to buy. These patterns may have released during the Spring and Summer months, however they will work perfectly for Fall too!
This is also a great time to pick up any of the recent $6 Feature Friday patterns that you may have missed. Patterns are only featured for $6 once a year, so if you missed one~ now is the time to grab it!
I was so honored to be asked to participate in Style Maker Fabrics Fall Inspiration Tour!!! Since I LOVE Style Maker Fabrics AND Love Notions patterns, I thought it would be a perfect time to combine them to create a perfect Fall ensemble.
A Little About Style Maker Fabric
Style Maker Fabrics is one of my go-to fabric shops. I’ve been a loyal customer since 2018. If I had to pick ONE reason I love Style Maker Fabrics it would be the quality! This small family owned business goes above and beyond to make sure ALL the fabrics they sell are top quality.
To me, buying fabric and sewing are two completely separate hobbies. I LOVE fabric, always have always will. I often buy fabric just because it’s pretty and I like it~ with no intended purpose. It often winds up in my stash and eventually will get used. BUT~ my purchases from Style Maker are very different. This is the shop I go to when I’m looking for something for a specific project. Whether it’s a new Oakley Vest and Aria Shirt combination, or a “Faux Dress” and vest, I can always find exactly what I want at Style Maker. You can purchase samples for a small fee, or even ask them for actual photos of two fabrics together if you’re unsure.
The Timbre Top and Dress pattern from Love Notions is here and what perfect timing! Over on the Northeast Coast, we’ve been having much hotter and humid weather than normal. This top/dress is PERFECT for hot sticky days!
I was so excited to test the new Timbre top and dress, so excited that I kept sewing them up. Every time I looked in my stash I thought, “Wow, this would make a cute Timbre!” I LOVE this pattern and I’m positive that you’re going to love it too! It reminds me of one of the first things I ever sewed for myself back in the 70’s~ and I think I just may have to recreate it!
The Timbre Top and Dress pattern is the $6 Feature Friday pattern today August 1, 2025. You can use my code 10MARYMAC for an additional 10% off.
…A Mini Pattern Hack Blog Post~ Turning The Game Day Into A Nightgown
The Game Day Jersey is the perfect pattern to make your own “team” jerseys, but this pattern can be so much more!! I’ve modified this pattern into my favorite nightgown pattern!!! It took a few tries to get it just right, but now I have the perfect nightgown pattern!!!
There is a whole family of Game Day Jerseys available: Women’s, Men’s and Kids. Today, Friday June 28 they are all on sale for $5 each as the Love Notions Feature Friday patterns! Use code 10LOVEMARY for an additional 10% off.
You can read my detailed post about the Game Day Jersey HERE. This post has all the details, sizing and fabric informations you may want to know. There are also some tips for sewing up your own Game Day Jerseys.
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