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Create Paper Pattern Pieces Using a Projector
Hello! It’s Sarah from Sewsaltyandfree! I want to talk to you about making paper pattern pieces with your projector! That sounds like it defeats the purpose of the projector a little, right? But st...
Read MoreMy Favorite Fabric Shops
Hey ya’ll!
Happy summer sewing, its Suzanne Todd again and I am excited to talk about – FABRIC!!!
First, is there anyone of us who doesn’t love (hoard) some good fabric?
Don’t judge me and I won’t...
Read MoreMy Top 3: Favorite Dress Patterns
Hi everyone!
I’m Deborah, living in Belgium and a huge Ellie & Mac fan.
Ellie and Mac has been one of my go-to pattern companies since I started sewing several years ago. They just have so much...
Read MoreStaycation Skirt Hack Two-Ways!
Summer is in full swing here in California, and it is HOT! The thought of wearing anything constricting that doesn’t have room to flow is just too much for me to handle. This time of year, I live...
Read MoreHow to Sew a Tulip Sleeve
Hi Friends, I am Sequoia from SequoiaLynn Sews and today I have a fun sleeve hack to share. This adorable tulip sleeve is pretty quick to sew and it is a perfect addition to any of the fun, flirty ...
Read MoreTop 5 Beginner Friendly Sewing Patterns - Part 1: The Everyday Tee
Hi friends, this is Diana here and today we're not really sewing. I am talking about my top favorite tops from Ellie and Mac. These are the easiest, trendiest, cutest tops you can sew and they are ...
Read MoreTime to Destash and Organize Your Fabric Collection
If you are in the Facebook sewing community or on TikTok or Instagram I'm sure you've seen me around! I'm Kieara, a self taught sewist who's always sewing up the newest patterns! Well I have some e...
Read MoreTrue Beauty Top Hack
In my previous blog I hacked the Urban legging and made a top from the True Beauty pattern. This time I will write about the top. I hope you like it! It’s an easy and quick sew and great for the s...
Read MoreAwesome Pocket Tutorial: How to Add Pockets to The Oversized Tee
Hi there, nice of you to stop by. I'm Ilse, better known on Instagram as Sewsewilse where you'll find all my creations.
Today I want to walk you through a really cool hack that I have implemented...
Read MoreCreating a Gardening Tote Bag (with lots of pockets!)
Hi! I'm Jessica, a guest blogger on the Ellie and Mac blog today. You can usually find me over at my own blog on my website, Let's Go Hobby. I'm excited to write today about a fun pattern hack usi...
Read MoreZip Up the Puff Sleeve Top - Hack
Heyyyy, my friends! Lakeisha from Sincerely, Shantelle again with another hack for you. I wanna apologize to those of you who have been waiting a year for this one. Back in March last year, I had...
Read MoreHow to Add a Mesh Overlay
The Staycation Dress Pattern is one of my absolute favorites. I've been dreaming of making it in mesh ever since I first tested the pattern! But what to wear underneath to really highlight the flo...
Read MoreAdding Bridal Lace to the Classic Camisole
Bridal lace! Need I say more? I know!
How many times I have stood in the local fabric store and swooned over it?! I mean, it’s is gorgeous!
But, I am not a bride - so what can I do with it? Well,...
Read MoreGathered Tankini Swimsuit Top Hack
Hi sewing friends!
I am so excited to share my latest pattern hack with you because I have been thinking about trying this hack FOREVER and I finally gave it a whirl….and I love the results! I pur...
Read MoreMini and Me Spring Dress Mash-up
Hi! It’s Sarah from @sewsaltyandfree!
Spring is right around the corner and although up here in Northwestern Wisconsin we’re still covered in multiple feet of snow and temps are still dipping into ...
Read MoreCreate an Oversized Blazer Look
Blazers are a must-have in your wardrobe; they are timeless, easy to combine and you can style almost any outfit with a blazer. With the release of the Elevated Blazer Jacket Pattern we now have an...
Read MoreA Fresh Look at the Breezy Dress
Hi Friends! I am Sequoia of SequoiaLynn Sews and am really excited about my guest blog post this month. I have been trying to think about some of my absolute favorite patterns and make them again. ...
Read MoreEndurance Leggings Adjustment Tutorial: Grading, Rise Adjustments & Inseam Adjustments
Hi! I am Manda, and I have written this blog tutorial to assist you with achieving the perfect fit for your Endurance Color Legging.Every person is built differently and it is likely that we will ...
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