Get Creative with Cute DIY Shorts and Pants Patterns!

Get Creative with Cute DIY Shorts and Pants Patterns!

    Hi everyone! I'm a guest blogger today for the Ellie and Mac Sewing Blog. I have my own blog over at www.letsgohobby.com, but I have written many posts for E&M too since the patterns a...
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DIY Beret: A Fun & Fashionable Sewing Project

DIY Beret: A Fun & Fashionable Sewing Project

Hi Sewing Friends! In this tutorial I will be showing you how easy it is to draft and sew a custom-fit beret to compliment your beautiful Ellie and Mac clothing.  This project is ideal for those d...
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How To Sew A Gathered Loop And Button Detail

How To Sew A Gathered Loop And Button Detail

Hi I’m Vanessa and I love sewing! You may recognize me from E&M pattern releases and reels. I have been sewing clothes for over 7 years. I sew for my family and friends. I also enjoy making a m...
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Jessica Dress Glow-Up: Easy Ruching Tutorial

Jessica Dress Glow-Up: Easy Ruching Tutorial

Hi all, anyone else had loads of Christmas outfits to sew in December? I made this dress at the end of last year for a Christmas outing to a comedy show with friends. It was a casual event, but I r...
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How To Sew A Scarf With Pockets

How To Sew A Scarf With Pockets

Hi, welcome to my tutorial blog again! I have a very fun and quick sew for you. And even better: it’s perfect for both kids and adults. In a big part of the world it’s cold and winter time. My 2 so...
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PART 2- DIGITAL PATTERN TETRIS

PART 2- DIGITAL PATTERN TETRIS

Hello Sewing Friends! When I was a child I was obsessed with a game called Tetris. The concept was that there were falling blocks of varying shapes that needed to be compressed into a small space....
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Pants Adjustment Series: Back Rise Adjustments

Pants Adjustment Series: Back Rise Adjustments

Understanding the drafting process for various pant shapes will provide the foundation for creating customized styles that flatter your individual body shape. Pant styles are primarily determined b...
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Planning Your Year of Sewing

Planning Your Year of Sewing

Which project shall I choose next? Here we are, near the beginning of a new year! If you’re like me, you’ve just recently finished a whirlwind of holiday sewing. There were gifts for family, gifts...
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Pants Adjustments Series: Full & Flat Seat Adjustment

Pants Adjustments Series: Full & Flat Seat Adjustment

Understanding the drafting process for various pant shapes will provide the foundation for creating customized styles that flatter your individual body shape. Pant styles are primarily determined b...
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PART 1 - DIGITAL PATTERN MANIPULATION USING AFFINITY DESIGNER

PART 1 - DIGITAL PATTERN MANIPULATION USING AFFINITY DESIGNER

Hello sewing friends! Back when I still used paper patterns, I would lay out all the pieces on top of my fabric, shuffling them around to minimize fabric waste. Now that I use a projector to cast ...
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2024 in Review: Sewing Goals, Projects and Achievements

2024 in Review: Sewing Goals, Projects and Achievements

Hi Sewing Friends, My goal for 2024 was to keep a Google spreadsheet of all my sews. I organized it by using the following columns: Month, Item, Brand, Type, Fabric, Size, Mods and Recipient. As a ...
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The Awesomeness of E&M's Projector Patterns

The Awesomeness of E&M's Projector Patterns

Late last summer I set out to make a half dozen dresses for my niece. At age 6 she loves a good twirly dress and Ellie and Mac have quite the variety of patterns to make a kid’s heart sing! I am a ...
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Make Your Own Phone Case Pattern!

Make Your Own Phone Case Pattern!

  Hello dears sewists, I’m happy to share with you today my new phone case exclusive pattern for the Ellie and Mac community. Let’s go! It’s easy and quick to sew. Sewing Level: Intermediate ...
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Waterproofing Wovens

Waterproofing Wovens

Hi sewing friends! Although I absolutely LOVE making clothing, I also really enjoy bag making. My fabric stash has an entire shelf dedicated to vinyls and waterproof canvas. I also have a growing s...
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3D Christmas Tree Raglan Top!

3D Christmas Tree Raglan Top!

Hi! Welcome to this fun 3D Christmas Tree tutorial. If you are looking for a fun Christmas Sweater project you’ve found the right place!  What do you need?  A pattern for a sweater or shirt. I’v...
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From Mockup to Marvelous! An Ibis Paint X Tutorial

From Mockup to Marvelous! An Ibis Paint X Tutorial

Hello sewing friends!  Have you ever been plagued by indecision? You’ve finally figured out what pattern you want to use but now you must choose your fabrics. You may have shortlisted it to a pile...
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Add a Pussycat Bow Tie To The Neckline Of Any Dress!

Add a Pussycat Bow Tie To The Neckline Of Any Dress!

Hi friends! It’s Amy, and today I am going to show you how to make this fancy looking Pussycat bow tie neck dress – it’s not as complicated as it looks I promise! Fabrics I have used in this proj...
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Pants Adjustments Series: Full Tummy Adjustment

Pants Adjustments Series: Full Tummy Adjustment

Understanding the drafting process for various pant shapes will provide the foundation for creating customized styles that flatter your individual body shape. Pant styles are primarily determined b...
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