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Feature Friday Love Notions Pattern~

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!

The Details

• Sizes XS-5X
• Full Bust Option
• 3 Necklines
  • Bias bound
  • Collar
  • Hood
• Large pocket with or without flap
• Pieced or Quilted Option
• Designed for Quilter’s Cotton & Apparel wovens
• Skill Level:

Visit THIS blog post for more details on the Coda Coat including:

• How I altered the Coda Coat to fit my body shape
• Fabric recommendations
• Sewing Tips for the Coda Coat
• How to add a hanging loop to the Coda Coat

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What I Wore Last Week~

Last week I was rearranging my closet by moving my summer clothes to the back corners and pulling my warmer clothes front and center. As I did this I forced myself NOT to reach for my favorite makes. I wore things I probably haven’t worn in a few years! At the end of the day I determined if I was going to keep it or donate it. (PS~ there were a few things I only wore for a few hours and then remembered why I never wore them anymore~ to the donate pile they went! Sometimes this was because I since altered the pattern to fit me better or I just didn’t like the fabric or how it felt on)

• LN Sloane Sweater in a striped Baby French Terry (Note these Sloane’s are a size smaller than I make now~ so they fit differently in these pics)
• LN Sloane Sweater in a floral Hacci Sweater knit
• LN Sloane Sweater in a Cable Sweater knit
• LN Clef Coat in a Robert Kaufman Mammoth Flannel
• LN Constellation in French Terry from Raspberry Creek Fabrics
  • LN Rockford Raglan in rib knit as base layer underneath*
• LN Arlington Sweater in a Sweater knit
• LN Aria Button down in a 100% Linen plaid (Metro Textiles, NYC, 2022)
  • LN Rockford Raglan in a baby French Terry underneath*
• LN Aria Button-down in Robert Kaufman Mammoth Flannel (RCF)
  • LN Sloane in a waffle knit(sized down 1 size for layering)

* The Rockford Raglan is my favorite shirt to wear underneath during the cooler months. With the raglan sleeve, I feel there isn’t the bulkiness in the under arm area or at the shoulder area when wearing a shirt on top of it. Lightweight rib knits are perfect as baselayer. I bought most of mine from Mily Mae Fabrics a few years ago.(and I’m still wearing them!)

Visit this blog post to see how I’ve created a “jacket” with the LN Aria Button-down.

I used to be referred to as “The Sloane Queen” because I made them so often. You can go to this blog post to see some of my collection.

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What I’m Sewing This Week~

This week I’m sewing up the LN Aria Button-downs from my Fall Sewing Plans. I’ve finished the plaid sweatshirt fleece version and it’s LOVE. I wore it bike riding the very next day and it was PERFECT! I also sewed up a lightweight corduroy version.

Below is that shirt that I saw in Macy’s a few weeks ago. I would have gladly paid the sale price for it~ but in order for it to button at the bust, the shoulders and neckline would have been huge! Most RTW button downs are also cut to straight for me along with having sleeves that are way too long. I LOVE my version and it so sooo cuddly made up in the sweatshirt fleece from Raspberry Creek fabrics.

The vest pattern I was testing for Love Notions has been put on hold until the Spring~ which I think it really is more suited to. However~ be on the lookout next week for a different vest pattern to release from LN ~ the OPUS. I’m trying to get one sewn up this weekend, get photos taken and let you know all about next week! Check out Tessa’s post on the Love Notions Facebook page for a sneak peek of the Opus!

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My Fall Sewing Plans~

I was able to get 2 more items from my Fall sewing plans completed, Aria button-downs complete with buttonholes and buttons! But, sadly I haven’t been able to avoid adding anything else to my list. (Please tell me I’m not the only one who adds things to their sewing lists faster than they sew!)

• 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).

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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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Pattern Links

Love Notions Patterns

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.

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Fabric Resources

Quilted Fabrics For the Coda Coat

I’m not a quilter, and I really haven’t wanted to quilt fabric for my Coda Coats. So if you’re like me~ you may want some resources for quilted fabrics. There isn’t much available that I’ve been able to find.

My pink and white version is made from a quilt I purchased at Home Goods. I did go looking there again, but they had mostly comforters that were much too thick. Here are my suggestions:

• Go to Thrift shops and search for actual handmade quilts.
• Go to Home Goods, Marshalls, Home Sense , TJ Maxx and similar type stores
• Visit Brick and Mortar AND online Quilt shops.
  • Sometimes these are a more expensive option
  • Often most prints are Holiday and Children’s prints
• Etsy~ I’ve seen some really pretty options there. Be sure to read through all the reviews for that seller before purchasing. Here are a few shops I found:
  • Little Legs Fabrics (UK company)~ has some beautiful ones including quilted double gauze, however shipping costs are high to the US
  • I See Fabric Shop~ has beautiful block prints (but only 2 colors remaining) that are PERFECT for the Coda!
  • Spring Lake Fabrics~. Very nice selection, good variety, ships from NY
  • Cotton Fabric Hub~ Now this shop has exactly what I’m looking for, however they have only been on Etsy for 2 months with no reviews yet. Fabric ships from India and it’s expensive. ($85 + shipping) How pretty are these!

My solution? I’m going to shop for block printed cotton quilts on Amazon. I think this will be the best choice for me.

Style Maker Fabrics has many “Puff” quilted solid color fabrics available in several colors if you’re looking for a more classic quilted coat. You can find them HERE. There is also a Black and Coral Floral printed quilted fabrics found HERE.

Sweater Knits for the Sloane or Arlington

I would look for fabrics such as: Hacci sweater knits, waffle knits, baby French Terry, rib knits

• Surge Fabrics*Favorite
  • Waffle knit, Brushed Waffle knit
  • Sibley Brushed Sweater knit
  • Vaeroy Rib knit
  • Seville Wide Rib knit
  • Brushed Rib knit
  • Brushed Hacci Sweater knit
  • Cayambe Rib knit
• Mily Mae Fabrics
  • Aspen knit
  • Cable Sweater knit
  • Brushed Cashmere rib knit
• Boho Fabrics now carries the Cable Sweater knit I used for the Sloanes
• Style Maker Fabrics~ a bit more money, but amazing quality

Robert Kaufman Flannel

• Raspberry Creek Fabrics~ 20+ plaids for $5.99 per half yard.
• Surge Fabrics~ 25+ flannels for $13.99 per yard
• Style Maker Fabrics~ 17 plaid AND solids for $13.99-$14.99 per yard

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.

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Bonus Photos~

Here are a few photos from our bike ride on the Delaware & Raritan Trail (the D & R) that travels along the Delaware River(which separates NJ from PA). We rode from Bull’s Island State Park up the Frenchtown(one of my favorite places). We had lunch at one of our favorite spots , Chez Daniel.

Quiche Lorraine for lunch (naturally) and Spooky Soup~ Butternut Squash Soup with Red sweet potato. It was a beautiful day AND I hit 700 miles on my bike!