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Turn the Patch Hoodie into a Sweater Dress
Hi there! This is Manda, and I am so excited to tell you about this hack of the Kids Patch Hoodie! Today I have a tutorial for you on how to adjust this pattern into a Sweater Dress. While testing...
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Discovery Tee Hack - How to Use Woven Fabric
Hello sewing friends! Did your sewing journey include a few detours where you bought all sorts of fabric you probably aren’t using today? Mine did! From delicious looking quilting cottons to heavy ...
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Using Tulle as a Decorative Trim
Hello, I am so excited to share with you this little blog post on how to use tulle as a decorative element on a garment.
You may have seen tulle on necklines, sleeves and on the hems of skirts ...
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Knit or Woven Fabric: What Are the Differences?
Throughout my sewing experiences with Ellie and Mac patterns, I have dealt with both knits and woven without having a specific preference. My goal is the pattern and the look it conveys, not the t...
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Pattern Mash Up: Be Outstanding Overalls & Sunkissed Dress Pattern
Hello everyone!
I wanted to share a mash I did with the Be Outstanding Overalls and the Sunkissed dress patterns. My youngest has really gotten into overalls the past few weeks and we didn’t have ...
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Back to School with Ellie and Mac
As we get ready to start school here on Aug 10th, I stop and think, “When did this happen?? When did my chubby cheeked baby girl become a PreKer??” Queue the cascade of tears. By the time this is ...
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Quick & Easy Vacation Romper Hacks
If I had to pick my favorite thing about sewing clothes for my family, it’s probably the fact that I can alter patterns and fit in numerous ways. So, once I get a pattern I love, I like to play wit...
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