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Learn how to hack the amazingly versatile Oversized Tee Pattern to be a half-zip pullover top! In this blog post you'll learn how to modify the pattern pieces, how to add a zipper, how to sew pipin...

Flared Petal Sleeve Tutorial Hi my friends! I’m back again today with another Hack Your Pattern installment. In today’s post, I will show you how to take a regular sleeve pattern and modify it i...

Hi! I’m Valérie, a mom of three, and I’ve been passionate about sewing for almost six years. I started because I wanted to create clothes that fit my children’s body shapes, but I quickly f...

Ruffle Puff Sleeve Hack One of my favorite (and one of the easiest) ways to change up a top or dress is by modifying the sleeves. I do it pretty often on tried and trues, new patterns, you name ...

Making your own clothes is so fun. There are so many possibilities. This post is designed to inspire you and to help give you ideas for what clothes to make for your Spring wardrobe. I hope you lo...

    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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

  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 ...