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The Weekly Stitch With Sew Mary Mac~ August 8, 2025

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Feature Friday Pattern From Love Notions

The $6 Feature Friday pattern from Love Notions today,  8/8/2025 is the Melody Dolman. If you don’t own the Melody~ then you’re really missing out on a great pattern! Remember to use my code 10MARYMAC for an extra 10% off.  You can grab the pattern HERE

I wasn’t planning on sewing up a new Melody Dolman for this week’s Feature Friday. But then, I finished this new Caprice skirt and I knew a crisp white Melody was exactly what it needed!

So~ do you ever struggle getting your shirts like the Melody to “tie-up” nicely? Every time I tried to do it in the past, it just looked like a mess. Scroll all the way to the end to see the trick I’m using now!

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The Weekly Stitch With Sew Mary Mac~ August 1, 2025

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Feature Friday Pattern From Love Notions

The $6 Feature Friday patterns from Love Notions today,  8/01/2025 are the Lyric AND Dolce patterns, Yes, both patterns are on sale for just $6 each.

Remember to use my code 10MARYMAC for an extra 10% off.  You can grab the Ladies Lyric pattern HERE. You can get the Girls Dolce Pattern HERE. PS: Be sure to read to the end to see some photos from last week’s bike ride!

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Take A Hike…With The Meadowlark Pants

……A New Pattern Release From Love Notions!

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.

The Meadowlark Hiking Pants are here! Hiking not your thing? No worries, I think you’re still gonna love them! They are on sale today, 7/29/25 through 8/4/25 for $9.50. You can use my code 10MARYMAC for an additional 10% off. You can grab the Meadowlark Pants pattern HERE.

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!

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The Weekly Stitch With Sew Mary Mac~ July 25, 2025

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Feature Friday Pattern From Love Notions

The $6 Feature Friday pattern from Love Notions today,  7/25/2025 is the Cadence. This breezy shift style dress deserves a place in everyone’s closet! Forget what you used to think~ you don’t need to be tall and thin to wear a shift dress!! The Cadence pattern is filled with options too!
Remember to use my code 10MARYMAC for an extra 10% off.  You can grab the pattern HERE. PS: Be sure to read to the end to see some photos from last week’s bike ride!

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The Weekly Stitch With Sew Mary Mac ~ July 4, 2025

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Feature Friday Pattern From Love Notions

The $6 Feature Friday pattern from Love Notions today, 7/4/25 is the Frankie Polo Shirt and Dress~ the perfect updated classic! Remember to use my code 10MARYMAC for an extra 10% off.

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Vivi Lou Is Ready For Summer!

……..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!!!

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Late To The Party…..But I Finally Joined the Chorus!!

….A New Pattern Review of the Love Notions Chorus Top and Dress

The Chorus Top and Dress pattern is the Feature Friday pattern today 4/24/2026 ~ the first time ever available for just $6. Please consider using my affiliate link so that I get credit for your purchase. (Thanks so so much!)

I’ve sewn up two of the maxi dress version of the Chorus! They both have gone on every one of my vacations the last 2 summers! My newest 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″.


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Let’s Go For A Ride With The Tinley Skort

………A Mini Pattern Hack Blog Post

The Tinley Skort(and skirt and shorts) is the Feature Friday pattern over at Love Notions today! (5/16/25) The pattern is just $6 ~ so If you didn’t grab it during last week’s big sale be sure to grab it today. You can use my code LOVEMARY10LN for an extra 10% off. You can get the pattern HERE.

When the warm weather comes, I pull out my Tinley Skorts. I find them to be perfect for bike riding, walks, hiking and even just lounging around. If you don’t own this pattern~ I really think you should give it a try! This blog post is just about a simple hack for the elastic back waist. If you’d like to read all the details on the Tinley, please visit this blog post that includes fitting and sewing tips. Read that blog post HERE.

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The New Bluegrass Shirt ~With A Coastal Twist

…..A New Pattern Release From Love Notions

The Bluegrass Shirt and Dress is HERE! Are you as excited as I am?!?!?! Well, let’s get real here. The Bluegrass was intended to be a western style shirt. A Western style shirt doesn’t call your name? Well, If you follow me, then you know that I’m not a western shirt kinda girl. BUT~ this new shirt is THE perfect princess seamed shirt and as you can clearly see~ my version is casual, coastal and classic!!

When I signed up to test this new pattern from Tami (designer of Love Notions Pattern) I honestly really wasn’t that excited about it. While I do love testing patterns, this wasn’t a typical style for me. I have never worn princess seams~ most likely because I have always been fuller busted. But I have to tell you~ having a princess seamed button-down that I can actually button-down is amazing!!! I LOVE the fit I was able to get with this pattern! This pattern is definitely worth a try~ even if it take some trial and error.

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