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Another Day…Another Timbre Top

…A Mini Pattern Hack Blog Post

This mini blog post will cover a few hacks/changes I’ve made to my newest version of the Love Notions Timbre Top and Dress.

  • Creating a Ruffle Cuff Bishop Sleeve
  • Lining the Bodice For Eyelet or see-through fabrics
  • Pattern changes needed when working with fabrics with a border

For more detailed information on the Love Notions Timbre Top and Dress visit this blog post.

The Timbre Top and Dress is the $6 Feature Friday pattern today, 8/1/2025. For an additional 10% off, use my code 10MARYMAC.

I created this “Ruffle Cuff Bishop” sleeve simply by adding a bias tape casing to the inside of the sleeve, and then inserting 3/8″ wide elastic. Keep reading to learn how.

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Perfect Time For A Timbre

…A New Pattern Release From Love Notions!

The Timbre Top and Dress pattern from Love Notions is here and what perfect timing! Over on the Northeast Coast, we’ve been having much hotter and humid weather than normal. This top/dress is PERFECT for hot sticky days!

I was so excited to test the new Timbre top and dress, so excited that I kept sewing them up. Every time I looked in my stash I thought, “Wow, this would make a cute Timbre!” I LOVE this pattern and I’m positive that you’re going to love it too! It reminds me of one of the first things I ever sewed for myself back in the 70’s~ and I think I just may have to recreate it!

The Timbre Top and Dress pattern is the $6 Feature Friday pattern today August 1, 2025. You can use my code 10MARYMAC for an additional 10% off.

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