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Printed Patterns Storage for Small Spaces
Here’s Livia from LIVIALITY.COM and am here today to share with you my method of assembling and storing my printed patterns.This has been one of the biggest challenges for me since I started sewing...
Read MoreSunny Day Dress: simple hacks
Hello there! It’s Melissa again and I have a few modifications for the Sunny Day dress I would like to share with you. This is one of my most favorite Ellie and Mac patterns for myself. I wear one ...
Read MoreHow to make a Nursing Around The Block Hoodie
Every clothing sewist knows how important it is to make the most out of any great pattern. The Ellie and & Mac Around the Block Hoodie is no exception. Its fun and unique colour blocking allows...
Read MoreRuffle Sleeve Kimono: How To Hack The Free Spirit Kimono
Hey everyone! I'm Stephanie, here to show you today how to turn the Free Spirit Kimono up a notch by adding a ruffle to the sleeve! & Just in time for Kimono Season! I keep seeing all these cut...
Read MoreHow to make a fox dress from the School Cool Dress
Hi everyone,
Here is Lesley alias Frullemieke from the blog https://frullemieke.blogspot.be again for my second blogpost as EAM blogger.
You know me from the Turn the be rad hoodie into a dino swea...
Read MoreHack the Good Baby Romper to a gown
The recently released Kid’s Good Baby Romper is simple to hack into a baby gown! Gowns make the perfect baby shower gift or going home outfit, plus they make diaper changes a breeze. Anything that ...
Read MoreSewing Workflow: Process & Organizing Tips for making the most of your sewing time
Hi, there! Kim, again! I’m so excited to be guest blogging here at Ellie and Mac again! We’ve had a few changes this year in our household routine with one of the biggest things being me going b...
Read MoreHacking the Fall in Love Sweater
Hello dear blog readers, Annick here from Flaxfield Sewing.
I want to tell you about my love for the "Fall in love sweater", a super comfy sweater, beautiful in its simplicity. The fit ans shape...
Read MoreHow to add dimension with applique
Bonjour! It's me again, Lo, from Seams Sew Lo! Almost two years ago, I made my Baby Girl a 3D Butterfly dress, you may see it here. Then I mader her a Ellie and Mac Unisex raglan with a another 3D...
Read MorePattern Mashup: the Be Captivating with the Breezy Dress
Hi there, this is Manda from SewingAmbi again! This time I bring you one of my favorite sews of last year: a mashup of the Be Captivating Dress and the Breezy Dress.
So lets start this project to...
Read MorePattern Mashup: Ruched Tee + Be Captivating
Hi everyone! I (Sonia) have here today my favorite dress I’ve made to date, a mashup of the Ruched Tee and the Be Captivating Dress! This hack is quite simple, especially if you have already made t...
Read MoreFabric Upcycling: how to dye fabrics
Hi Guys, Sequoia from Sequoialynnsews here. Today, I am sharing an upcycle with a little bit of a flirty touch to it. First the upcycle part!
I drug out an entire tote of random lace curtains. I ha...
Read MoreLucky Girl Lace-up Sleeve Hack
I love a good pattern hack, and one that involves very little actual pattern modifications is even better! This hack is quick and easy, and gives a totally new look to the newly released Lucky Girl...
Read MoreFairy Jacket: Versatility & Styling
The Women's Fairy Jacket Pattern from Ellie & Mac is the perfect cardigan for every occasion. Dress it up or down, wear it chique or sportive! You can make it lined, unlined or even reversible!...
Read MoreHow to make a secret Wine Stocking Sweater
Bonjour! It is Lo, from Seams Sew Lo again! Do you love wine and need a fun Christmas sweater or dress? Well, here is a quick and easy tutorial on how to make your own Wine Bottle Christmas Stock...
Read MoreHow to do a Full Bicep Adjustment
Hey lovely Seamstresses! I'm Sequoia, and I am back from SequoialynnSews. Today, I want to talk a little bit about sewing for the plus size or curvy body. A few days ago, I polled 10 awesome ladies...
Read MoreHoliday Ready With This Pattern Hack!
That’s how the Be Amazing and Sitting Pretty Top mash up came to be. However, she wanted “a fancy something” at the neck so I finagled a little bit of a change on the collar to accommodate the fan...
Read MoreCircle skirt to Tree skirt
I have a new little tree that I got for my daughter but no tree skirt! I wanted to try and make it myself, and a certain big box fabric store is selling kits, but I didn’t want to pay the price of ...
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