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

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

Feature Friday Pattern From Love Notions~

Today, Friday 2/13/26 isn’t a bad luck day, it’s actually a lucky day because the $6 Friday Pattern is actually 3 patterns! The whole Clef Coat Collection is on sale today, each one just $6 a piece. If you purchase 2 or 3 of the Clef Coat pattern you can get an additional 10% off by using my code 10MACSEWS. This means the Ladies Clef Coat, the Mens Bass Clef CoatAND the Kids Treble Clef Coat are all on sale

The Clef Coats are a relaxed fit, yet classic coat that can be both casual or dressy depending on options and fabrics selected. It is suitable for Confident Beginners, so if you haven’t attempted to sew one up yet~ NOW is the time! Don’t like to sew zippers? There is also a button front option!

Want More Info On The Clef Coats?

For complete Clef Coat pattern details, sizing and modifications I made on all my Clef Coats visit this Sew Mary Mac Blog Post. You’ll also find lots of tips to make sewing your own Clef Coat a breeze.  You can find this blog post HERE.

Want to see my complete collection of Clef Coats (9 all together with one more currently being sewn)? Visit this blog post.

This blog post also has details on the changes I made to the Rose Corduroy version shown.

I’ve made 2 versions of the Men’s Bass Clef Coat. I made this corduroy version for my husband.

I sewed this version with French seams and a few other elevated finishes.

You can read all the details on this and the Bass Clef Coats on this blog post.

 This is a patchwork Madras plaid fabric and it is lined with loop French Terry. This was my most favorite make of 2024.

All the details on this Clef can be found on the blog post. This blog post also contains directions on lining your Clef. Read all about it HERE.

Remember the new MUSE Blouse is still available at release week pricing!

If you haven’t purchased the Muse Blouse yet, you could combine this week’s $6 Feature Friday pattern and you’d be able to get the 10% off the $6 pattern as well! Remember to use my code 10MACSEWS for the 10% off.

For all the details along with my sizing and modifications on the Muse Blouse, visit this blog post.

What I’m Sewing(Doing) This Week~

This week I sewed up another Clef Coat to add to my collection. I used a very heavy sweatshirt fleece that I had ordered from an online store sometime in the last few years. It was way too heavy for a regular sweatshirt and had no stretch~ thus making it perfect for the Clef Coat! It’s also been perfect for the extra low temps we’ve been having. I’ve actually been wearing it around the house all week! You can see that above.

I also got my Navy Boucle Clef Coat cut out and ready to be sewn. Hopefully this weekend that will get sewn up.

My oldest daughter and her husband finally said goodbye to city living this week as she moved from NYC into a 100 year old house (in a NYC suburb) that they purchased in December. I’ve spent some time helping as needed (mostly babysitting the puppy to keep her out of the way!). Sewing has taken a back seat to endless conversations about paint colors and whatnot. When people ask her if she is renovating, she politely responds, “NO, we are restoring”. I am just in love with all the red oak crown moulding, picture rails and plastered walls!

My Winter/Early Spring Sewing Plans~

I’m trying really hard to stick to this list and to not start adding things to it. I have however, started my Spring sewing plan list.

  • LN Clef Coat
    • Gray Sweatshirt Fleece (stash)~ I ordered a pink Vislon separating zipper~DONE
    • Navy Boucle (Style Maker Fabrics 2023?)~ I ordered 2 zippers, both a navy Everbright metal zipper, one silver the other gold and will decide when they arrive which one I will use.
  • LN Coda Coat
    • Draper James bed quilt
  • LN Compose Robe “Cardigan”
    • Lt. Blue Italian Boucle (Chic Fabrics, NYC Garment District)
  • LN Metra Blazer
    • Navy Ponte (stash)
    • Bright Pink Linen look ponte (Surge Fabrics 2023?)
  • LN Aria Button down
    • Purple Linen~ long sleeved (Mood Fabrics, linen chambray)
    • Navy Linen hacked “Jacket”  (Mood Fabrics, midweight linen)
    • White Textured Cotton ~long sleeved (Stash)
      • I made a LN Melody in this fabric last summer and I reached for it so often so I’ll make another!

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 addiction which allows me to continue to test and review more patterns

Love Notions Patterns

Love Notions Clef Coat

Love Notions Bass Clef Coat

Love Notions Treble Clef Coat

Love Notions Muse Blouse

To receive an additional 10% off LN pattern prices, use my code 10MACSEWS. 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.

Layer With Love Notions Patterns

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

My newest Oakley Vest
My 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)

But Wait~ There’s More!!!!!!!!!

With 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 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. In order to receive the Sewing Tool Kit & Love Notions LOOK BOOK for free simply send me your order number and email address and I will send you the PDF for free!

Layer Your Love Notions Patterns!!!!

One of my favorite things to do with all my Love Notions Me-mades is to layer them! All Fall and Winter long you can find me layered up in multiple LN garments! The best thing about wearing layers is when I get indoors, I can always take one (or two) off!

Base Layer

As a born and raised New Englander, my husband has lectured me for years on the importance of base layers! These are the patterns I use. Over the years I have learned to layer more especially in the colder weather!

  • Rockford Raglan
  • Sloane
  • La Bella Donna
  • Classic Tee
  • I love to mash the Classic Tee with the La Bella Donna~ you can find how HERE.

My most used pattern is by far the Rockford Raglan. I use View A and size down one size if I am making it with the intention of being my base layer. If I am making it as a sweater/top to wear on its own I make my typical size(the one I measure at). What I like the most about the Rockford for this purpose is the raglan sleeve~ it creates less bulk in the shoulder and underarm area. I have always used a 1X1 rib knit for this purpose. The Sloane sized down also works really well for this purpose. In the photos below you can see how I have a Rockford on underneath!

Sized down Rockford
w/Breckenridge Vest Hack
Sized down Sloane w/Oakley
La Bella Donna w/Aria
Classic/LBD Mash w/Aria
Sized down Rockford w/ Oakley Vest

Main Layer

These are the garments I make to wear alone or with a base underneath or a vest on top of. My favorite patterns that I create multiple combos with are:

  • Aria Button Down
  • Sloane Sweater
  • Terra Tunic
  • Constellation Pullover

The Aria is one of my most sewn and worn LN garments. I wear them all year long, I just change up the fabrics I use for each season. This year, my favorite Aria is one of my newest ones made in a sweatshirt fleece from Raspberry Creek Fabrics. For colder temps corduroy is perfect too! I always wear a base layer under my Aria, and then often wear an Oakley Vest on top of that for warmth.

The Sloane makes a perfect main piece. I actually have Sloanes made in three different sizes that I wear. Sometimes I size down for base layer or I go up for a nice over-sized sweatshirt to wear over other layers. And then, they are my actual size Sloanes~ which I always love!

Each of the tops below work great with an Oakley over it!

Sloane in a sweater knit
Aria in Corduroy

The Terra Tunic with the V-neck hood is my favorite version. It’s roomy enough for a base layer underneath, yet not too big that I can’t put a vest on over it!

The Constellation is another pattern that I make in different sizes. I usually make my measured size which can still fit a base layer underneath if needed. However, I have sized up one for a more cuddly pullover as well. Either way, an Oakley vest still fits over it nicely.

Classic Tee + Constellation + Oakley. Vest

Top Layer

So many options to wear on top of your outfit for warmth! Love Notions definitely has you covered here! I honestly have a closet full of Oakley Vests and Constellation Pullovers. (and my Clef Collection seems to be growing as well!)

  • Constellation Pullover
  • Oakley Vest
  • Evanston Vest
  • Boyfriend Cardigan
  • Fraser Cardigan
  • Clef Coat

The Constellation is truly a year round pattern for me! I just change the fabrics that I sew it up with. For the colder Winter weather, I’m sewing up 2 sweatshirt fleece versions (look for them later this month as they are next on my sewing list)

The Oakley Vest is one of my go-to’s. I love wearing them over my Arias, Sloanes and Constellations. When my husband and I are out bike riding, it’s nice to start with a base layer, add an Aria or Constellation and then top if off with an Oakley Vest or Clef Coat. It makes it so easy to take off or add one of the layers. Some of my typical casual day combos are the following:

  • Rockford + Aria + Oakley Vest
  • Rockford +Constellation + Oakley Vest
  • Rockford + Constellation + Oakley Vest + Clef Coat~ for when it gets even colder!
Rockford + Aria + Oakley
Rockford + Aria + Oakley + Clef Coat
La Bella Donna + Aria + Oakley

The newer Evanston Vest with the cowl neck is a great vest for when you’re wearing a heavy coat and don’t have a ton of extra arm room. The cowl keeps you warm, yet gives your arms more freedom. I love wearing this when I go into the city. (Tomorrow to be exact to see the Rockettes Christmas Spectacular!)

The Boyfriend Cardigan and Fraser Cardigans are perfect for more classic outfits when combined with the Sloane or Rockford Raglan.

The Clef Coat is really a jack-of-all trades! It can be made as a coat, but I also make and wear them as part of an outfit. I like to think of them as elevated zip-up sweatshirts. I made one last year as a promo for Raspberry Creek Fabrics in a Christmas print French Terry. I wore it all the time inside!

Made from fleece, it’s a great casual jacket to throw on top of your other LN patterns! Last year, for our last bike ride of the season, it was COLD and we were by the ocean. I had on a Rockford Raglan, Aria Button-down, Oakley Vest AND a fleece Clef Coat!

I have a gray sweatshirt fleece Clef Coat on my sewing plan list and it will come up right after my 2 new Constellations! I also have a Boucle Clef Coat planned for a classic piece I can wear inside when out to dinner and the restaurant is just too cold yet I don’t want to wear my actual coat!

Combine yours anyway you’d like! There are endless combinations to be had! I hope I’ve given you a tiny bit of inspiration to layer your Love Notions!

Thanks for reading my little blog! I’m so happy you took the time to “visit” my sewing room! Be sure to stop by each Friday for my “Weekly Stitch” to see what I’m up to including my weekly “what I wore”, progress on my Fall/Winter sewing plans and what I’m currently sewing. If you subscribe to my blog you can get my “Weekly Stitch With Sew Mary Mac” in your mailbox each week!

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 Link

Love Notions Patterns

The Love Notions link is an affiliate link. It costs you nothing to purchase from this link, it just helps fund my fabric addiction which allows me to test and review more patterns.

During this week long Sew Thankful Sale use the code  10MACSEWS45. This coupon code gives you an extra 5% off the 40% off sale. This code is good for all patterns (printed patterns will be 25% off) and courses.

My code will change back to 10MACSEWS after the sale. 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 Posts~ These will give you more details on each pattern, my sizing and alterations along with sewing tips for each specific pattern.

Fabric Resources

Want to make your own sweater knit Oakley Vest? These two fabric shops are my favorite for quilted sweater knits. You can find their collection of them at the links below.

Surge Fabrics

Style Maker Fabrics

My Favorite Love Notions Makes Of 2024

…Love Notions New Year’s Sale is On!

Happy New Year! What better way to kick off the new year than with a sale of our favorite patterns?!? Now is a great time to treat yourself to those LN patterns that you’ve wanted for awhile. Just in case you need a little help~ I’m here to help!

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A Closet Full of Clef Coats

………….. A Love Notions Pattern For The Whole Family

Today, 2/13/26 isn’t a bad luck day, it’s actually a lucky day because the $6 Friday Pattern is actually 3 patterns! The whole Clef Coat Collection is on sale today, each one just $6 a piece. If you purchase 2 or 3 of the Clef Coat pattern you can get an additional 10% off by using my code 10MACSEWS. This means the Ladies Clef Coat, the Mens Bass Clef Coat AND the Kids Treble Clef Coat are all on sale.

I am truly a BIG fan of this pattern, hence why I now have made 6 of them~ plus 2 for my husband! Wow 8 total!! This is such a classic coat that can look entirely different depending upon the fabric you choose. Plus It’s so much easier to sew than you may think!

Edited 2/11/26~ I have now made 9 total! I just finished this heavyweight gray sweatshirt fleece version and I’m in LOVE with AND~ I have another version cut out! Check back to see my navy boucle version!

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A Clef Coat For Summer Fun

…A Mini Tutorial Blog Post

Today, 2/13/26 isn’t a bad luck day, it’s actually a lucky day because the $6 Friday Pattern is actually 3 patterns! The whole Clef Coat Collection is on sale today, each one just $6 a piece. If you purchase 2 or 3 of the Clef Coat pattern you can get an additional 10% off by using my code 10MACSEWS. This means the Ladies Clef Coat, the Mens Bass Clef CoatAND the Kids Treble Clef Coat are all on sale.

When I tested the Clef Coat and made a few versions back in January, in the back of my mind, I knew it would be perfect for a Summer vacation coat! We spend a lot of time on the New England Coast where jackets are always needed in the evenings and when out on the water.

I purchased this madras patchwork fabric at the end of last summer from Cali Fabrics. At the time, I didn’t know what I would make with it. But, once I made my first Clef Coat a few months ago~ I knew it would be perfect for a Summer Clef Coat. I decided to really get a lot of use out of this coat that I would line it. I used a knit Loop French Terry from Raspberry Creek Fabrics to line my newest Clef. It was much easier to do than you might think!

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