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The Weekly Stitch With Sew Mary Mac~ June 19, 2026

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Pattern Emporium 50~Off Friday Pattern Is~ Palazzo Pants!

How comfy do these pants look!?!?! Designed for knit fabrics, I can just imagine these sewn up in a slinky ITY knit for a perfect date night look that is also comfy! I’m going through my stash right now to see what I’ve got!

Ready to sew pants with main-character swish?  The pants that go from lounge to lunch to “actually, I do look amazing” with very little effort.

They’re soft, stretchy and ridiculously comfortable, with a wide-leg flare that makes them feel a little bit skirt, a little bit trouser and a whole lot fabulous. Choose your waist, length, waistband, flare and pockets, then let your fabric decide the mood.

You can grab this pattern for $6.00 (USD) Here. (Note, since PE is an Australian company the sale lasts until Friday 10 PM EST)



News From Love Notions~

SORRY~ There is no sale on any Love Notions patterns this Friday. The next Feature Collection Sale will be in July as they are taking a break for the release of the new Somerset pattern (next Friday!) and then Tami and Tessa will be taking a vacation. The next Collection Sale is bound to be a good one, so keep your fingers crossed that it will include a pattern you want/need! A little bird told me it will include patterns for wovens. Is there a woven pattern you’ve wanted to see on sale? Let me know in the comments!

Remember all patterns featured in a collection sale are just $5 each! If you purchase 2 or more, you can also get the additional 10% off with my code MARYMAC10.


What I Wore Last Week~

The week started off with cool mornings, however that changed quickly as the week went on! The days became steamy and along with a bad bruise/swelling on my leg I was only comfortable wearing my LDT dresses! I will admit this is a tad boring this week! But I am forcing myself to wear everything in my closet so I can assess what I have!

  • LN Constellation Pullover~ in Verona Stretch Woven from Raspberry Creek Fabric (custom print)
  • LN Aria Button Down~ Color blocked in linen from Gray Lines Linen, NYC Garment District
  • LN Constellation Pullover~ in French Terry from RCF (Summer 2026 Collection)
    • I just love the salt water taffy design of this fabric!
  • Sew House Seven Tabor V-neck~ in a rib knit (made many years ago!)
    • I love the V-neck of this top and I think I need to make a few more!
  • LN Laundry Day Tee Dress~ in an ITY knit from Zelouf Fabrics, NYC
  • LN Laundry Day Tee Dress~ in an DBP from Joann Fabrics several years ago

The Constellations were new makes just this Spring. The Navy Shell design was custom printed on a new fabric that RCF carries, Verona Active Stretch Twill. Want to know more about this amazing fabric? Visit this Weekly Stitch.

I’ve continued to work through my closet deciding what to keep and alter or what to donate. I was happy to discover that all of my older LN LDT dresses fit again! In fact a few of them I will take them in a tad down the side seam at the bust and waistline. I have always kept the fit very close at the bust to help prevent that “tent” look. The navy and green ITY knit version was always my favorite! I love packing ITY LDT dresses for vacations! No wrinkles!


What I’m Sewing This Week~

I finished sewing up my final version of the new Somerset pattern from Love Notions. The Somerset WILL be releasing next Friday, June 26! It will be on sale through Thursday, July 3 for just $9.50. (Remember my code will get you and additional 10% off)

I also prepped some strike-off sewing that I am doing for Raspberry Creek Fabrics of the “Back To School” collection which will release the end of June or beginning of July. RCF will also be carrying a new shirting cotton soon. I have a sample of that coming to me this week. It will be available in 24 solid colors as well as custom printed on white. This fabric (no official name for it yet) is 100% cotton, 58″ wide and 110 gsm. I’m looking forward to my sample and will keep you posted about this new fabric. I think it will be perfect for the LN Band Camp shirt, Aria button down or Melody Dolman to name a few. I had one of my favorite designs printed on the white and I’m thinking of a Melody Dolman!

Not much else going on sewing wise for me, as I’m also packing for a trip up to Boston. We are driving up this Sunday and will spend a few days there and then stopping in Mystic, CT on the way home. Well eating at our favorite restaurants in the North End of Boston and “playing tourist” around town. We may run into the “Tartan Army” the droves of Scottish who have arrived in Boston to see Scotland play in the World Cup.

In Mystic we will hopefully get in a paddle or two, a few bike rides and eat a couple Lobster Rolls! It’s a quaint little town just filled with amazing restaurants! We go there a few times a year~ it’s our little home away from home! You can expect to see some pics in the next few weeks!

Here is a sneak peek of the “Faux Dress” I made using the LN Timbre Top and the Caprice Skirt. This is rayon challis from Raspberry Creek Fabrics that I had custom printed. As a member of RCF Promo team, I was given this fabric in exchange for sewing it up, photographing it and then do a tad of promo work(which I do anyway for my makes!). I truly LOVE RCF rayon challis for the way it washes (and dries) and for how easy it is to sew with. I highly recommend giving it a try, especially is you’ve found rayon challis to be a tad shifty to work with. I would however not recommend a block print like this for beginners. I cut this out single layer in order to get the fabric just perfect and to have all my side seams match perfectly!


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 MARYMAC10. 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 any patterns under $5 or $6 so that I will get “credit” for the sale. (I do receive a small commission).


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


The Summer & Swim Collection Sale Continues at Love Notions & The Weekly Stitch With Sew Mary Mac, June 12,2026

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The Summer & Swim Collection Sale Continues ~

If you haven’t shopped the Summer and Swim Collection you still have time!

This collection is on sale through Thursday, June 18, 2026. The Summer & Swim Collection features 6 patterns, 3 Ladies, 2 Girls and 1 Boys pattern. Buy one, two or all!  Find the Summer & Swim Collection Sale patterns HERE.

  • Digital Patterns are just $5
  • Printed Patterns ( Ladies Clearwater & Summer Basics are just $18
  • The Clearwater Sewing Course is just $15

Remember if you spend $8 or more you can save an additional 10% off with my code MARYMAC10.

Here are links to each of the $5 patterns in the Summer & Swim Collection

I truly LOVE my Clearwater Swim Dresses! I have worn them the past 2 summers consistently. I always reach for them BEFORE my RTW swimsuits! The next thing I have to determine is what alterations I can make to them to fit me now~ or if I just want to make a brand new one!! All my swim fabrics have come from Raspberry Creek Fabrics.

I highly recommend the Clearwater Summer Essentials pattern for both Ladies and Girls! My niece loves the way that the briefs fit her daughter (my little great niece Vivi) over RTW ones. I do have another suit planned for her this year.

For more info on the Ladies Clearwater Summer Essentials, visit this blog post.

For more info on the Girls Clearwater Summer Essentials along with more pics of Vivi Lou, visit this blog post.

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The Summer & Swim Collection Sale from Love Notions & The Weekly Stitch With Sew Mary Mac~ Friday, June 5, 2026

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Exciting New Sales From Love Notions ~ The Summer & Swim Collection

For the month of June (and perhaps longer) Love Notions will be featuring a collection of patterns for just $5 each! This collection will be on sale from Friday, June 5 through Thursday, June 18, 2026. (On Friday, June 19 a new collection will be announced!). The Summer & Swim Collection features 6 patterns, 3 Ladies, 2 Girls and 1 Boys pattern. Buy one, two or all! Find the Summer & Swim Collection Sale patterns HERE.

Printed patterns of the Ladies Clearwater Summer Essentials and the Summer Basics Top & Dress will be on sale for just $18.

Even better~ the Clearwater Sewing Course, that I highly recommend will be on sale for just $15! Remember if you spend $8 or more you can save an additional 10% off with my code MARYMAC10.

PLEASE NOTE THAT FROM NOW ON MY DISCOUNT CODE WILL BE MARYMAC10

Here are links to each of the $5 patterns in the Summer & Swim Collection

Clearwater Summer Essential Sewing Course ~ I Highly Recommend this!!!

I have made and worn my Clearwater Swim dress over and over and over (I live on the coast). I’ve also made the Clearwater sports bra and brief for my little niece. My Clearwater Dress was my first ever attempt of making a swimsuit for myself and I like sewing and wearing it so much I made a second one!

For more info on the Ladies Clearwater Summer Essentials, visit this blog post.

For more info on the Girls Clearwater Summer Essentials along with more pics of Vivi Lou, visit this blog post.

Both blog posts contain specific sewing tips. The Ladies blog has tips on sewing the swim dress and how I was able to fit this to my petite busty shape. The Girls blog has some tips for sewing the sports bra and briefs. Both blogs have recommendations on elastic. You’ll even find tips for sewing with swim fabrics in both posts!

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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.

**I would truly appreciate if you could use my affiliate link below to give me credit for your purchase. Thank you so so much for visiting and helping to support my blog! The small amount I get with this affiliate link helps to keep my blog ad free! 🙂 If you don’t want to return to my blog each day~ you can simply go to the Love Notions Website to see the $5 pattern. You can bookmark/save this link which will also give me credit for your purchases~ Love Notions Patterns

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

The Tidal pattern includes three lengths: shirt, knee length dress and maxi dress. Four sleeve styles are also included: tank, sleeveless, short and long. The back is full coverage while the front is a nice scoop- not too high, not too low. The princess seams are so complimentary on all shapes and give you a good opportunity to play with different fabrics if desired.

Buy this pattern HERE.

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More Me Made May & The Weekly Stitch With Sew Mary Mac~ May 15, 2026

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Hooray For May and $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.

**I would truly appreciate if you could use my affiliate link below to give me credit for your purchase. Thank you so so much for visiting and helping to support my blog! The small amount I get with this affiliate link helps to keep my blog ad free! 🙂 If you don’t want to return to my blog each day~ you can simply go to the Love Notions Website to see the $5 pattern. You can bookmark/save this link which will also give me credit for your purchases~ Love Notions Patterns

5/21~ Today’s $5 Pattern~~~~~~~~~~~~~ BAND CAMP SHIRT

 I know I say this quite often but, you really NEED this pattern! It is a very satisfying sew, and much simpler to make than a traditional collared shirt due to its attached facing construction. So if you’ve been afraid to sew up a collared shirt, this is a pattern for YOU!

Buy this pattern HERE.

Check out all my Band Camp shirts over on this blog post. Post includes tons of details on sizing, my alterations, fabric choices and sewing tips. Read it all HERE.

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Me Made May Continues & The Weekly Stitch With Sew Mary Mac~ May 8, 2026

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Hooray For May and $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.

**I would truly appreciate if you could use my affiliate link below to give me credit for your purchase. Thank you so so much for visiting and helping to support my blog! The small amount I get with this affiliate link helps to keep my blog ad free! 🙂 If you don’t want to return to my blog each day~ you can simply go to the Love Notions Website to see the $5 pattern. You can bookmark/save this link which will also give me credit for your purchases~ Love Notions Patterns

Today’s $5 Pattern~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Olympia Dress & Top(recently added!)

The star of the Olympia is the integrated reverse shawl collar with a V-neck~ it gives this shirt/dress such a timeless classic look. Plus it’s much easier to sew that you may at first think. (Be sure to click on the video link for help if needed.)

I”ll be honest, I have never made an Olympia Dress, however when Tami asked the Ambassadors to test the new shirt addition I figured it was time.  I didn’t have much fabric in my stash that would have been suitable~ but I did have this piece of ITY knit (the dots are actually white and light blue~ but I couldn’t get it to photograph very well)

Buy this pattern HERE

To read more about the new Olympia Top option and how I altered it to fit me go visit this “Weekly Stitch With Sew Mary Mac”.

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Me Made May Is Here ~ The Love Notions Trunk Show & The Weekly Stitch With Sew Mary Mac!

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Hooray Hooray It’s Me Made May~ $5 Pattern Every Day!!!

In honor of Me Made May, Love Notions is doing something really special ALL MONTH LONG! Each day of May LN will feature 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.

**I would truly appreciate if you could use my affiliate link below to give me credit for your purchase. Thank you so so much for visiting and helping to support my blog! The small amount I get with this affiliate link helps to keep my blog ad free! 🙂 If you don’t want to return to my blog each day~ you can simply go to the Love Notions Website to see the $5 pattern. You can bookmark/save this link which will also give me credit for your purchases~ Love Notions Patterns

Thursday 5/6 $5 Pattern ~~~~~~~~ Aurora Tunic & Dress

The Aurora is a classic yet modern dress or tunic. The Dress version is fitted at the waist, while the Tunic has more ease in the waist and hip areas. The Aurora is so versatile~ it can be dressier or more casual depending on your fabric choice. My favorite things about this pattern~ the fit, the pockets and the ruched sleeve!

Buy this pattern HERE.

Be sure to check out my blog post with all my sizing details, alterations, fabric selection and changes I used to create my beach coverup. Read it HERE.

Although I love the look of the more fitted Aurora

dresses made in Ponte knit that I have seen, I don’t

really have the need for a dress like that in my wardrobe.

After I tried my white tunic version on, I absolutely fell in

love with the pockets. That got me thinking~ how can I

make this pattern work for my lifestyle? Then I realized,

these pockets are just perfect for collecting seaglass on

my morning beach walks! 

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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 17, 2026

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Feature Friday Pattern From Love Notions~ The Metra Blazer

UPDATED SALE INFO~ 4/17/2026~10:00 AM EST

Exciting news today! The $6 Feature Friday pattern today, 4/17/26 is the Metra Blazer. Even better news, is if you think you may need a little help with the tricky parts of this pattern~ the Metra Sewing Course is just $15 today. So you can get both the Course and the Pattern for just $21! You MUST use the code STITCH-9K4XQ2. Simply add the course and the pattern to your cart along with the code!

Already own the Metra Blazer pattern? If you already own the pattern but now would love the course, today is your lucky day! You too can purchase just the Metra Blazer Sewing Course for just $15! That’s a great deal. In order to get this fabulous deal you must enter the code STITCH-9K4XQ2

Note~ you can’t use my personal code for an additional percentage off, so please use my affiliate link for the pattern and/or course so I get credit for your purchase.

The Metra Blazer is such a versatile pattern. Depending on your fabric choice it can be dressier or more casual. It is much more comfortable to wear than a traditional blazer but looks more polished than a cardigan. I always wear one of my Metras when I go into the city for the day. I’m comfortable for the commute in, yet I still feel like I’m dressed nicely for the theater.

I just sewed up a new Metra Blazer in a Ponte Twill fabric and I just LOVE it. It has a bit more drape than a traditional ponte and just a bit lighter weight~ making it perfect for Spring and Summer!

Do you want more info on the Metra Blazer? Visit my previous blog post HERE. Here, I share my very first 2 Metra Blazers, fabric recommendations, sewing tips for the Metra and how I altered the Metra for my petite pear shape.

Above is one of the first Metra Blazers I every made! I love wearing them into the city for shows! This was a Funny Girl back in 2022!

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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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