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Even More Me Made May Sales & The Weekly Stitch With Sew Mary Mac~ May 22,2026

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Hooray For May and Even More $5 Patterns Each Day!!!!!!

In honor of Me Made May, Love Notions has been doing something really special this May! Each day of May LN has been featuring a different pattern for just $5! The schedule won’t be announced ahead of time~ so check back to this email each day(until the next Friday’s Weekly Stitch) for the $5 pattern of the day and my link to the pattern and related blog post! Remember each pattern is on sale for just 24 hours.

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Today’s $5 Pattern~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Forte Top & Dress

Why buy the Forte?

  • This pattern includes 2 completely different style tops and a dress options! It really is like 2 patterns combined into one. I haven’t made all the versions yet, but there’s time!
  • Options: 4 top styles, 2 dress styles, 6 sleeve options. 
  • The sleeves can be mixed and matched with the different top/dress options
  • I’ve heard from many sewists, that View C with just a plain short sleeve(just leaving off the ruffle) is their FAVORITE T-shirt pattern!
  • This pattern is often overlooked, but can be used to fill up some holes in your wardrobe.

Buy this pattern HERE.

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What I Wore This Week~

  • LN Rhapsody Blouse~ in a custom print Rayon Challis from Raspberry Creek Fabrics
  • LN Aria Button Down~ in a cotton gingham from the NYC Garment District (this was my fit test during the pattern testing)
  • LN Aria Button Down~ colorblocked in 100% linen from Gray Line Linens, NYC Garment District
  • LN Vivace Dolman ~ Custom printed Rib Knit from Raspberry Creek Fabrics
  • LN Constellation Pullover ~ in Loop Terry from RCF (2024)
  • LN Aria Button Down ~ in 100% linen stripe from Gray Line Linens, NYC
  • LN Caprice Skirt ~ in a vintage embellished cotton gingham
    • worn with a RTW tank and knit “jacket”
Headed into NYC for a show

Disclaimer: The photo featuring the White loop Terry Constellation was taken on the ferry from Cape May over to Lewes, DE for your bike ride. The blue striped Aria button down were taken after our hot 30 mile bike ride, so neither of these photos are the best!!

What I’m Sewing This Week~

This week I sewed up some kids clothing from the Patriotic Line from Raspberry Creek Fabrics for my great niece and nephews. My favorite shirt for all of them is the Baggy Tee from Brindle & Twig. I made the boys matching tees and I made a coordinating Love Notions Everyday Play dress for my niece. I was able to sneak out a tee for my niece as well with the scraps! These will be perfect for Memorial Day and July 4th! You can see the entire collection HERE.

You may have noticed I didn’t sew up much this week. I’ve had a really busy week. Sunday I went up to an Art Show in beautiful Verona Park by my daughter’s house. Tuesday, my husband and drove to Cape May(NJ) and took the ferry across to Lewes(DE) for another bike ride through Cape Henelopen State Park onto Reboboth Beach. Believe it or not, it was 10 degrees cooler further south. (It was a high of 95* at home!)

Then, Wednesday I went into the city with my sister to see a show on Broadway. We saw Two Stranger Carry A Cake Across New York and it was FABULOUS!!! And lastly today I’m going to lunch with 4 of my best friends down on Long Beach Island~ we all taught together for many years and are now all retired!

My Spring Sewing Plans~ ALTERING BREAK!

My alterations pile is just getting bigger and bigger! I have been making some progress on them. I’ve also decided to donate some items from this pile as well.

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~

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 stash which allows me to continue to test and review more patterns. Using the affiliate link also helps me cover the costs of maintaining my website. I have tried to avoid placing ads on my website so using my link helps me to continue to do that! 

Love Notions Patterns

To receive an additional 10% off LN pattern prices, use my code 10MARYMAC. 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). I highly suggest adding on a kid’s pattern or a “Sale” pattern to your Feature Friday pattern order so you can get that discount!

NOTE: This code isn’t designed to work for the Me Made May Daily Sale, however it may work if you add another one of the “Sale” patterns on the LN website(simply click on SHOP, then SALE)

Blog Posts~ These will give you more details on each pattern, my sizing and alterations along with sewing tips for each specific pattern.

Bonus Photos~ a mix of photos from my week

Cape May Ferry to Lewes, DE, Bike ride to Lewes for lunch then through Cape Henelopen State Park to Rehoboth and back to the ferry to NJ.

Trip to NYC with my sister

The Weekly Stitch With Sew Mary Mac~ April 24, 2026

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Be sure to read all the way to the end for the details of yesterday’s NYC fabric shopping trip!

Feature Friday Pattern From Love Notions~ Chorus Top & Dress

The $6 Feature Friday pattern from Love Notions today, 4/24/2026 is the Chorus top and dress.  Need a nice dress in a jiffy? THIS is your pattern!! I was amazed at how quickly I was able to sew my maxi dress version! If you plan on purchasing the Chorus pattern, please consider clicking on my link to do so. This is an affiliate link and it will give me credit for your purchase. (Read more about this at the end of my post)

The Chorus Top and Dress is a unique dress that has many options to choose from. Depending on options selected and fabric used, this dress/top can be casual or dressy. It’s comfortable to wear, flattering and fairly simple to sew!

Both of my versions are sewn up in ITY knit. 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 carry on bag!! They go on every vacation with me!

For all the details on my sizing and the alterations I made for my Chorus maxi dresses , visit this blog post.

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The Weekly Stitch With Sew Mary Mac~ April 10, 2026

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Feature Friday Patterns From Love Notions~ The Game Day Jerseys!

The Feature Friday Pattern today is actually 3 patterns!!

There is a whole family of Game Day Jerseys available: Women’s, Men’s and Kids. Today, Friday April 10m 2026 they are all on sale for $6 each as the Love Notions Feature Friday patterns. To receive an extra 10% off an order totaling $8 or more, use my code 10MARYMAC.

Is a Game Day Jersey not really your thing? Me either~ but I found a way to sew this pattern up to become one of my favorite casual tops! And it doesn’t look anything like a “jersey”. After taking new photos of this “jersey” earlier this week, I realized I need to make more of these!

Why else should you purchase the Game Day Jersey? Do you love V-necks, but struggle sewing them??? Then THIS is the pattern for you! The lapped V-neck is such an easy element to sew- and it looks great! That is my favorite version of the Game Day! Oh yeah and it makes a great nightgown too( pajama top)! Scroll down to see those pics!

Be sure to visit my blog post linked below for some guidance in choosing your size for the Game Day Jersey. It is designed to be over-sized!

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The Weekly Stitch With Sew Mary Mac ~ April 3, 2026

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My Ruffle Sleeve Hack

Feature Friday Pattern From Love Notions~ The Ballad Blouse

The $6 Feature Friday pattern from Love Notions today, 4/3/26, is the Ballad Blouse. This is such a perfect blouse for spring and summer. Sewn in the right fabric it will keep you looking cool and comfortable right through the summer no matter how hot it gets where you live! Please consider using my affiliate link to purchase your pattern. You can read more about that below in the “Pattern Links” section.

For details on my “Puff and Ruffle” sleeve hack for the Ballad Blouse, visit this blog post.

For complete pattern details, my sizing and alteration info and how to “Block Fuse” your interfacing, visit this blog post.

The Ballad Blouse is THE perfect blouse for spring and summer! It’s loaded with options that can easily help you fill your closet full of beautiful yet comfortable blouses. The relaxed fit will help you stay cool, yet look cute! The real star of this pattern is the shoulder detail! You can choose between shirring or gathers. I’ve only made the gathered version at this time. Consider trying the shirred version as well~ I did shirring for the first time in a LONG time for my Tempo sundress. It’s a lot easier than you might think! Plus there is a wonderful video to help you along the way! I can’t wait to make a few sleeveless versions for summer!

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

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Feature Friday Pattern From Love Notions~ The Geneva Pullover & Jacket

The Geneva is the $6 Feature Friday pattern today~ its first feature ever since its release last year! Extra surprise~ if you order the Geneva Sewing Course for $25 you will get the digital Geneva pattern for FREE! If you use my code 10MACSEWS you can get 10% off the price of the course. That means the course and pattern would be just $22.50 instead of the regular price for both of $31! So today is really a great time to grab this pattern (and sewing course)!

The Geneva is an excellent pick for the transitional weather of early spring/spring. It’s a great lightweight layer with a beautiful fit. I’ve added this to my never ending of “things I want to sew” list!

The Details~

  • 3 Body styles to choose from
    • Classic pullover
    • Sleek full-zip jacket
    • Edgy asymmetrical zip jacket
  • All views feature raglan sleeves and princess seams
  • Choice of welt or zippered pockets
  • Designed for knits
  • FBA included
  • Skill Level: Confident Beginner
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Sewing Up Swim With Raspberry Creek Fabrics 2026

……………Swim Fabrics Aren’t Just For Bathing Suits!!

DISCLAIMER: If you’re expecting to see cute swimsuits sewn up in beautiful Raspberry Creek Fabric swim fabrics- you won’t find them here. (ok~ maybe at the very end.) BUT– you will see some other ways you can use this awesome swim fabric from RCF! Hopefully my blog post today will inspire you to grab some of these awesome swim fabrics and make something other than a swimsuit! Because we all know swim fabric isn’t just for bathing suits anymore!!! The fact that Raspberry Creek Swim fabric is UPF 50+ makes it great for any day/activity out in the sun.

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The Weekly Stitch With Sew Mary Mac~ March 6, 2026

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Feature Friday Pattern From Love Notions~ The Glissandos

The Glissnado is a great bargain for $6 as it includes pants, shorts and a skirt! One of the main features is the button fly, however there is a tutorial available to help you swap it for a zipper. You can find that HERE.

You can purchase the Glissando pattern HERE. This is my affiliate link and it costs you nothing to click here to purchase the pattern. (I simply get credit for the sale). Using my code 10MACSEWS will only get you and additional 10% off if you add another pattern to your order. Read more about this below.

  • Sizes 0-32
  • Meant for woven fabrics
  • Three options: crop pants, shorts or skirt
  • Exposed button fly
  • High waisted
  • Fitted hips and thigh with wide legs or straight skirt
  • Back darts for shaping
  • Full belly adjustment option
  • Front curved pockets and back patch pockets
  • Skill Level: Confident Beginner
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The Weekly Stitch With Sew Mary Mac~ February 20, 2026

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Feature Friday Pattern From Love Notions~ A Great Transitional Piece for Your Closet!

I’m just gonna put this right out there. I bet that if you make a Love Notions Oakley Vest, you are going to LOVE it. I’ll also bet that you will immediately make another one! There, I said it! This is THE perfect make to add to your closet right now. I’ve been throwing mine on everyday lately, every time I get a tad chilly. I honestly wear mine year round! They are part of my everyday wardrobe all fall and spring, yet I even wear them on summer evenings as it gets chilly by the coast.

And to top it off, the Ladies Oakley Vest and the Kid’s Acorn Vest are both just $6 today (2/20/2026) as the Love Notions Feature Friday patterns. If you buy both you can get an additional 10% off my using my code 10MACSEWS.

You can grab the Ladies Oakley Vest HERE.

The Kid’s Acorn Vest can be found HERE.

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The Weekly Stitch With Sew Mary Mac~ November 14, 2025

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Feature Friday Pattern From Love Notions~

The $6 Feature Friday pattern today, 11/14/25 is the Sloane Sweater! This is a MUST HAVE pattern in my opinion. Not only does it include great options~ it’s also a fun pattern to hack. PS~ the Kids Version is also on sale for $6 too! Be sure to use my code 10MACSEWS for an additional 10% off.

A few years ago some of my fellow sewists began calling me the “Sloane Queen” because I made so many! I found the last few years I had taken a step back from it (maybe because I needed to make a bigger size.) The last few weeks I’ve been pulling them out and wearing them anyway and I totally remember why I loved this pattern so much! I’ve altered my pattern and sewn up a few new ones too. Another thing I love about the Sloane is that you can size up or down depending on the look you want. I’ve been wearing my larges, and then just fit closer and are great for layering. I’ve also made then as size up as a relaxed sweatshirt! I’ve linked a few blog posts below so you can see all my Sloane versions and Sloane Hacks! Be sure to scroll all the way to the bottom for some online Fabric Resources for the Sloane Sweater!!

The Details ~ Sloane Sweater for Ladies

The Sloane is a drop shoulder pullover that includes two basic body styles. View A has a slimmer silhouette with a curved high/low shirt tail hem that falls about mid hip. View B has a boxier more relaxed fit. It features a waistband and hits a high hip. I have even sized up for View B sometimes to have a more oversized sweatshirt.

Both views can be sewn with or without the yoke. It can be made as a basic crewneck or with a hood. Other options include a kangaroo pocket and elbow patches. There are so many different combinations you can come up with! The possibilities are endless!! Just go to the Love Notions Facebook Pattern Support group and type Sloane in the search. It’s hard to believe all the versions you’ll see are all made from this awesome pattern!

  • Sizes XS-5X
  • Full Bust Option
  • 2 Body Styles
  • Relaxed Fit
  • Dropped Shoulder
  • Optional: yoke, elbow patches, hood and kangaroo pocket
  • Designed for knit fabrics
  • Skill Level: Confident Beginner

For full details on the Sloane Sweater including my sizing and alterations, suggested fabrics and sewing tips be sure to visit this blog post.

Sloane Sweater for Girls

The Sloane Sweater for girls is available in sizes 2T-16 and includes all the options of the Ladies Sloane (except the full bust option). View B could also be used for boys.

What I Wore Last Week~

Clearly I love wearing the LN Aria all Fall as I wore it several times this week again! I also searched through the back of my closet for things I don’t wear very often. The day I pulled out my LN Evanston Vest to wear and photograph~ I decided when looking at the photos that I felt it was too long. When I first made this I had added to the lengthen ~ so now I added it to my mending pile to shorten.

  • LN Aria Button-down “jacket” hack in 100% linen (Metro Textiles NYC -2021?)
    • LN Classic Tee/La Bella Donna Mashup in Bamboo/Cotton Jersey (Style Maker)
  • LN Aria Button-down in a Japanese baby wale corduroy (Style Maker Fabric-2024)
    • LN La Bella Donna in wide rib knit
  • LN Aria Button-down in RK Mammoth Flannel from Raspberry Creek Fabrics
    • LN Oakley Vest in Fleece~ Joann Fabrics
    • LN Rockford Raglan in a rib knit
  • LN Terra Tunic with the V-Neck Hood option in RCF Oatmeal French Terry
  • LN Evanston Vest in a wide rib sweater knit ~ Joann Fabrics from my stash
    • LN Rockford Raglan in a rib knit
  • LN Sloane Sweater View B in Cayambe Knit from Surge Fabrics (still available in several colors)
  • LN Sloane Sweater View B in Cotton French Terry from Raspberry Creek Fabrics

What I’m Sewing This Week~

This week I’ve been working on a new pattern test for Love Notions. (No sneak peeks yet~ Sorry!). That’s really about it! I’ve cleaned up my sewing space again and have pulled everything for my next few projects together. I’m moving on to my LN Oakley Vests as I have been wearing the ones I have nonstop with the drop in temperature!

My Fall Sewing Plans~

I’m proud of myself for sticking to my Fall sewing plan list! I’m still trying hard not to add anything. Clearly I won’t finish this list before Fall is officially over~ but I will continue to work on this into the winter. Come late January/February I like to begin spring sewing anyway.

  • 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~ still trying to find fabric for binding I like!!
    • Fleece~ from Joann’s fabrics that I purchased just before liquidation(maybe)
  • 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!
      • Update!!!! I found a quilt at Home Sense in the clearance section! A Draper James quit for just $30!
  • LN Sloane Sweater~ Added 10/20 / COMPLETE
    • Wearable muslin of the Sloane~ since I needed to make some size adjustments.
    • Rose Floral Reverse French Terry (Style Maker Fabrics 2024)
    • Teal Striped Ribbed Sweater Knit (Style Maker Fabrics 2024)
    • Houndstooth Hacci Sweater Knit~ Promo for Raspberry Creek Fabrics

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.

Blog Post Links~ These will give you more details on each pattern, my sizing and alterations along with sewing tips for each specific pattern.

Fabric Resources For The Sloane Sweater

SURGE FABRICS

One of the many reasons I like to shop at Surge Fabrics is the great quality and prices. This is a family owned business and Kayla is a sewist like us. She cares about the quality of the fabrics that she sells. Be sure to follow her on Instagram and join the Surge Facebook Group to keep updated on sales, restocks of staples and new fabrics!

Surge has a such a great selection of sweater knits(at reasonable prices) that are perfect for the Sloane Sweater. I like sweater knits for both View A and View B. Some of my favorites are the Cayambe Rib knit and the Nepal Rib Knit. The Seville Wide Rib Knit would make a great dressier version. These are just a few of the sweater knits available. Check out their entire sweater fabric selection HERE.

Cayambe Rib Knit
Nepal Rib Knit
Seville Rib Knit

For View B of the Sloane I also like to use French Terry (check the stretch %!). Surge has an amazing selection of solid color French Terry perfect for color blocking. See all the colors HERE.

RASPBERRY CREEK FABRICS

RCF has a nice selection of Hacci Sweater knits that are perfect for the Sloane. It sews up nicely in both View A and B. In addition to the “Club” selection found HERE you can also custom print any of the designs in the Designer Library on Hacci sweater knit. There is a big selection of plaids and stripes that would work so nicely for a Men’s Tailgate too.

“Club” or retail Hacci Details : about $13 per yard, Medium Weight, 8 oz, 90% Polyester/7% Rayon/3% Spandex, at least 50% stretch, made and printed in the USA

Here are a few of my favorites. I am finishing up a Sloane in the Houndstooth for a RCF Promo.

RCF also has a nice selection of seasonal French Terry that is perfect for a View B Sloane. Over the years I have sewn more than a dozen for RCF (promo work) in various French Terry Prints. (Check out my Sloane Blog above to see some of them). You can see all the current “Club”/Retails French Terry Prints HERE. Below are a few of the Fall/Winter and Christmas prints available now.

French Terry Details: about $14.00 per yard, 58”wide, 220 GSM, 95/5 cotton spandex, at least 50% 4 way stretch.

Of course if you have any of the infamous Oatmeal French Terry~ it sews up into THE BEST Sloane! I have used this fabric for several of my Sloanes over the years along with Terra Tunics. This is the fabric I used for my husband’s LN Tailgate. My husband absolutely loves this fabric! This French Terry has more drape than most other French Terrys so it works for both the Ladies View A and View B. You can find this fabric HERE. However once the stock of it is gone~ it’s gone!!!

Additional Fabric Resources For The Sloane Sweater

I would look for fabrics such as: Hacci sweater knits, waffle knits, baby French Terry, French Terry(View B), 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

The Weekly Stitch With Sew Mary Mac~ October 17, 2025 & Breaking News About Oatmeal French Terry from RCF!

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Feature Friday Pattern From Love Notions~

The Arlington Sweater is the $6 Feature Friday pattern today, 10/17/25. It is the perfect transitional pattern for this time of year! Be sure to use my code 10MACSEWS for an additional 10% off.

Let me tell you, the Arlington Sweater is such an awesome pattern! It is such a classic with enough options that can take it from a basic turtleneck to something extra special! The combinations are truly endless! At $6 this pattern really is a bang for your buck! (I also love using the Arlington puff sleeve on other patterns!)

The Details

  • Sizes XS-5X
  • Full Bust Option
  • 3 Necklines
    • Turtleneck
    • Mock Neck
    • Cowl
  • 3 Body Styles
    • Shirt Length
    • Banded Shirt
    • Dress
  • 5 Sleeve Options
    • Long
    • Elbow
    • Puff Short
    • Puff Long
    • Bishop
  • SKILL LEVEL: Beginner

Visit this blog post for complete details about the Arlington Sweater such as~

  • Fabric recommendations
  • How I adjusted the length of my sweaters to work better for my body type
  • All my Arlingtons
  • Bonus~ Tips for Stress-Free sewing

I love using the Arlington Puff Sleeve with other patterns. These tops are just one example. Want in on a secret from the 80’s? Visit this blog post to see which 3 LN patterns I mashed together for these tops AND how to keep your sleeve puffs puffy!

What I Wore Last Week

Last week I went on a Girl’s Getaway with four of my retired teacher friends. We figured out between us we had taught 178 years!! I wore all me-made but didn’t get many photos of my outfits~ we were just too busy have fun! (Plus I wasn’t going to pack my tripod and I wasn’t going to keep asking my girlfriends to take pics like I ask my husband.)

  • LN Timbre Top in a rayon twill from my deep stash
  • LN Oakley Vest in a Quilted Sweater Knit (Surge Fabrics 2023) with a RTW sweater
  • TB Marlo Sweater in Urban Rib Double Knit over a LN Timbre Top in Art Gallery rayon challis
    • Picture on boardwalk along the ocean~ a really windy night! See a better photo in the Bonus pics at the very bottom.
  • LN Terra Tunic in the “infamous” Oatmeal French Terry from Raspberry Creek Fabrics
    • Picture from when I made this- it was windy and rainy day of shopping!
    • See Fabric Resources for more into on Oatmeal French Terry
  • LN Oakley Vest (Quilted Sweater knit) over a LN Rockford Raglan (Rib Knit)
    • See below for quilted sweater knit resources
  • LN Sloane Sweater with hood option in a Hacci sweater knit

For details on how I sew my Oakley vest (I do not have the zipper extend into the collar because I don’t like the way it rubs on my neck) visit this blog post.

For details about the Terra Tunic and how I adjust it to fit me, visit this blog post.

Excuse the windblown hair!!!

What I’m Sewing This Week~

I spent a lot of time this week putting together the Fabric Resource Guide for the Octave Coat, so I didn’t get as much sewing as I typically would get done.

My first sewing obligation this week was to sew up my Fit pattern test for Love Notions. A Fit test is the first round of testing a pattern where there are testers in all the sizes. We evaluate the fit of the pattern and recommend changes we think should be made. We share photos with the entire testing team along with Tami. Once Tami has made any changes she thinks are necessary, we will sew up another version. This pattern is going to be a super quick make and really cute. I can’t wait to show you!

Edited to add: Tami has made the first set of changes to the vest pattern and I’m working on my next version.

My Fall Sewing Plans~

  • LN Aria Button downs
    • 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
  • LN Timbre Top long sleeved button front version ~ ALL 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 Constellations
    • 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 nylon quilted fabric ~Style Maker Fabrics from last year
    • Fleece~ from Joann’s fabrics that I purchased just before liquidation
  • LN Coda Coat
    • Update~Home Good had no quilts that I liked. I’ve been searching Amazon now for a block printed quilt.

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.

Additional Fabric Resources

Style Maker Fabrics Fall Fabric Haul

There are my Fall Fabrics I just got from Style Maker Fabrics. I loved watching the video Michelle had on YouTube to follow along and “see” all the new Fall fabrics. I love how I am able to see how each of the fabrics drape. This will be done again in March for the new Spring/Summer Fabrics. Here is what I chose along with my “plans” for each.

  • Houndstooth Plaid Worsted Wool blend from Italy~ Most likely an LN Aria vest like THIS one.
  • Plush Cable Quilted Double Knit in Berry~ Either a LN Constellation or a LN Clef Coat
  • Autumn Leaves French Terry(European fabric)~ Either a LN Constellation or a TB Marlo Sweater
  • Jacquard Shirting in Indigo~ LN Aria or LN Band Camp button down
  • Jacquard Shirting in Natural~ NEW LN vest pattern I’m testing. This is for my final version!

The second photos of the Jacquard Shirting shows how it looks after being prewashed. It is almost like a double gauze, but a bit more substantial.

Raspberry Creek Fabrics Oatmeal French Terry

This highly coveted Oatmeal French Terry is milled just once a year especially for Raspberry Creek Fabrics. This infamous French Terry is the softest and squishiest fabric you will ever wear!!! It is my absolute favorite fabric to make the hooded LN Terra Tunic in.

Once it is gone~ it’s gone for another year! Typically there will be a preorder for this fabric so that they can gauge how much fabric to have milled. We haven’t heard anything yet for this year, but I will keep you updated as I get the details. If you’d like to see more “Oatmeal” makes, visit the Raspberry Creek Fabrics Facebook group and type “Oatmeal French Terry” in the search.

BREAKING NEWS!!!!

Diana (from Raspberry Creek Fabrics) just announced on Wednesday that a preorder is now open for Oatmeal French Terry!!! See what she said below:

Oatmeal French Terry PRE-ORDER!

You asked and we answered. Oatmeal french terry is now on pre-order in the shop!

What is so special about oatmeal french terry? It is the coziest, softest, most squishy french terry out there. There is something about the heathered yarn that gives the french terry a bit more body and squish. You don’t want to miss it!

For now, we have the solid oatmeal french terry.

If you recall, when the shop ownership transitioned we mentioned that RCF now has the ability to print using white ink. We are working on test printing, figuring out which print method gets the best results on the oatmeal.

So, snag your solid for now and we’ll see what the future holds. If you have a print you’d like to see on oatmeal french terry, comment below and we’ll see what we can make happen.

This pre-order is actually a pretty quick turn around, hoping to start shipping towards the end of the month or early November. But that also means we have limited yardage this go round. So, get your order in ASAP if you want to snag yardage from this round.

Here is the link to the Oatmeal French Terry Preorder.

LN Terra Tunic with Hood
LN Sideline for Men

Quilted Sweater Knits

I have a few trusted online fabric shops that have some quilted knits available. I LOVE my Oakley vests in a quilted knit!

Surge Fabrics. Both of my quilted knits came from Surge Fabrics. They still have both designs available~ the Interwoven Square and the Cable Knit. My Burgundy Interwoven is not available, however they have 8 other colors. My Ivory Cable Knit is still available along with black and gray. You can find them all HERE.

I made a LN Lincoln Top with this one

Raspberry Creek Fabrics has a Diamond Quilted Knit($13.50 per yard) and a Striped Quilted Knit($14.94 per yard), both available in three colors. You can find them HERE.

Style Makers Fabrics has 4 options to choose from in a variety of colors. You can find them HERE.

  • Plush Cable Quilted Double Knit~ this has a bit more structure than the ones listed above. I just received this in the Berry. There are 7 colors available at $22.99 per yard. Pictured above in my Fabric Haul.
  • Deco Geometric Double Knit~ Available in 3 Fall Neutrals for $19.99 per yard
  • Cable Stripe Knit~ available in 3 colors for $24.99 per yard
  • Diamond Double Knit~ available in Raspberry for $22.99 per yard ( I purchased some of this in Sage and Plum previously and have plans for 2 new Oakley vests.)

Bonus Photos~ Girl’s Trip to Rehoboth Beach, DE

I had the best time with 4 of my retired teacher friends! We ate some great meals, we shopped and shopped and shopped. We even had a Show-n-Tell evening showing each other all our purchases. October was a perfect month to shop~ since a $10 donation to Breast Cancer Research provided us with a coupon for 25% off one item in a lot of the stores! Rehoboth Beach is known for its beach of course along with the boardwalk~ but the tax free shopping is also a big draw! There are actually 3 outlet centers all within a mile or two of each other!

We were able to get over to the boardwalk to see the Harvest Moon over the Atlantic Ocean one evening.

These were all my purchases~ I did buy some things for my husband too!
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