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SEWING WORLD NEWS~
Love Notions Woven Wonders Sale~ 5 patterns just $5 each!
The New Sale Collection is here!! Today, through Thursday, July 30 these 5 “Woven Wonders” will be on sale for just $5 each (Digital)!
These 5 woven wardrobe essentials are just what you need to create a complete woven wardrobe for summer!! Buy all 5 or just the ones you’re missing!
Why these 5 patterns?
- Woven workhorses
- Certified TNT patterns
- Range from beginner friendly to more challenging
- Can help fill the gaps in your summer wardrobe
- Can easily create a capsule wardrobe with these 5 patterns!
And the patterns are……………
- Timbre Peasant Top &Dress~ easy peasy and oh so versatile!
- Allegro Bottoms~ Comfy and Casual easy peasy bottoms that pair great with the Timbre
- Rhapsody Blouse & Dress~ A little more complex yet still doable for beginners with loads of options!
- Tempo Sundress~ On trend summer dress with a few steps to boost your sewing skills (Girls on sale too)
- Duet Trousers~ A Classic pants pattern for wovens or knits. A great learning pattern you will want to sew again and again. Includes a complete Pants Fitting Workbook. Course is also on sale.
Here is a link to the Woven Wonders Collection. Remember to use my code MARYMAC10 to get an additional 10% off if you spend more than $8!
Love Notions sewing courses are like having your own personal sewing teacher holding your hand every step of the way and there is a Duets Trousers Sewing Course available for just $15 during this sale. (that’s $10 off!)
Note:The printed Rhapsody Blouse & Dress pattern will be on sale for just $18
Here are links to the 5 patterns in the Woven Wonders Collection~
Duet Trousers Course ~ I highly recommend this for expert fitting advice!
Tempo Sundress~
I tested this pattern when it first released way back in 2021! During testing testers must follow the pattern exactly as it is designed(first photo). After wearing mine all day after taking photos, I realized that I needed a wider strap that would help hide my “shoulder” dents and bra straps. I created tie straps for the rayon challis dress I made during testing. I then recreated a wider ruffle strap that I saw on a RTW dress for my pink cotton version. All the details are in the blog post listed below.
- A Sundress For Summer~ the Tempo Sundress
- This post includes all the details on the pattern as well as directions for 2 different strap hacks that I made to mine.
Two years ago, after many requests a puff sleeve was added to the Tempo Sundress pattern. I REALLY need to make one of these, as I just find sundresses that comfortable for anywhere but home. But how adorable does Tami look in her Tempo “Dress”. If by chance you already own the Tempo Sundress, simply redownload the files and the sleeve add-on is there.
Rhapsody Blouse & Dress
I have made so so many Rhapsody Blouses!! Sometimes I have even sewn them up in batches! It’s so much faster to sew 2 at once than to sew one than another one. I have so many I could share with you, but below are some of my favorites. My most sewn version of the Rhapsody is the short sleeve~ I find this so cool and comfortable for hot summer days when sew up in rayon. My favorite fabric to sew the Rhapsody up in? Rayon challis, rayon crepe and even rayon poplin.
Be sure to visit these Sew Mary Mac Blog Posts for more information on the Rhapsody, along with details on my sleeve ruffle hack.
- Perfect For Spring~ A Rhapsody Sleeve Ruffle
- Detailed directions for a sleeve ruffle hack
- Rhapsody In Blue…….
- Detailed post with sizing, fabric choices and sewing tips for the Rhapsody
Timbre Top & Dress
If you want a quick sew, this is your pattern!! I simply love this pattern and I think my love for this pattern is shown in how many I have actually sewn up AND worn it. (Unfortunately most of them no longer fit me~ but I do plan on trying to alter the ones made in fabrics that I LOVE). I have been wearing some of my button versions tied at the waist for the time being.
The Timbre Top pattern is like working with a blank slate~ it is a perfect pattern to use when you want your fabric to shine! Yet, it also works perfectly in a simple solid color double gauze too! My favorite Timbre Top is my white border eyelet version that I lined with rayon challis. The beauty of this pattern is how you can use it so many ways!
My newest Timbre Top was made along with the LN Caprice Skirt to create a “faux dress” and it is one of my most favorite makes!! It would also work perfectly with the Allegro Skirt or pants to create a faux dress or jumpsuit!
Visit these Sew Mary Mac Blog posts for more detailed information on the Timbre Top and Dress.
- Perfect Time For A Timbre
- Detailed post including sizing, modifications, fabric selection along with some sewing tips for the Timbre
- Another Day…..Another Timbre Top
- Complete details on how to create the ruffle cuff bishop sleeve, how to line the Timbre bodice and change to make when sewing with a fabric with a border.
- Sewing The Timbre In Double Gauze
- Visit this Weekly Stitch blog post for tips for sewing the Timbre up in Double Gauze
Are are a few my favorite Timbre Tops (and dress) that I made previously. (I am going to try to shrink each of these before I attempt to alter them~ I hope it will make a bit of a difference. This did work for the white eyelet version above)
Crinkle Rayon
instead of elastic
Duet Trousers
New to making pants? The Duet Trousers are a great place to begin! I haven’t made a final pair of these yet~ there is a long story behind that. However, I did make a wearable muslin that I was really happy with! They were a great starting point.
Honestly I really just don’t enjoy sewing pants. I will attempt these again some day~ just not right now. Right now I’m so busy with retracing all of my patterns to different sizes. I know some of you will suggest a projector~ however I prefer having all my alterations on my actual pattern. It does take longer initially, but after they are traced, I find it super fast knowing that I don’t have to remember what my changes/alterations were.
If you have the time and really want to sew up the perfect fitting pants~ I do highly recommend the Duets. I have seen so many awesome versions from other LN sewists in the Facebook group!
Visit this Sew Mary Mac Blog post for the complete saga of my Duet Trousers muslin making!
Allegro Bottoms
Another Love Notions pattern that I have NOT sewn~ however I know that it is a favorite among so many of our Ambassadors and Facebook group members! One of these days I will make a pair of the pants, but I do prefer wider leg pants, so I would need to make some adjustments.
What fabric should you use for the Allegros?
It’s been a hot and humid summer. The Allegros would be perfect sewn up in double gauze, linen or linen blends. Chambray would also work really well, and even rayon challis or rayon poplin! Be sure to search “Allegro” in the Facebook Group so you can see all the Allegros that have been posted. It is so helpful to see how a pattern looks sewn up in different fabrics and on different body types. This is exactly what I do whenever I am sewing a new to me pattern.
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