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Create Your Own Cute Dog Toy!
Hello everybody,
Here is Lesley alias Frullemieke from the blog https://frullemieke.blogspot.be again. Today I’m gonna show you how to make a cute dog toy out of fleece fabric. I’ve made a sniffing...
Read MoreAround the Block - Straight-Fit Guide
Hi! I’m Elliott from The Little Robin’s Nest! A lot of y’all have seen my post about beginning my journey transitioning from female to male, if you haven’t, then welcome! The cool thing about this ...
Read MoreKnit 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...
Read MoreBell Sleeve Dress Hack
When Ellie & Mac Fall Pinspiration came up, I knew exactly what I wanted to sew: a lovely dress with a deep neckline that had popped up on my Pinterest suggestions. At the time, I saved it...
Read MoreRaglan Shirt Button Placket Hack
Hey there, Kendel here! Today I am going to show you a fun hack to add a button placket to your favorite Raglan tee. The Going Home sweater (both kids and adults) and the Straight Fit Raglan will w...
Read MoreSewing Terms Demystified
GB? UK? WTH? Sometimes all the sewing terms and acronyms can just read as gibberish; especially when you’re new to sewing. But that’s no reason to give up! I’ve written a blog post to help you deci...
Read MoreStuffy Ball Hack: Turning It Into a Floor Pouf
If you’re like me you keep all your scrap fabric and even your children’s clothes they have out grown. I love the idea of zero waste but it can be hard to avoid clutter when you attempt reuse/recyc...
Read MoreSugar n' Spice Poncho Hack: Adding a Curved Hem
Every season has its own charms. And yes, I love summer, but I like autumn just as much! The nature that colors so beautifully, the sun rays that pop up and most of all ... time for a whole new war...
Read MorePinspiration Challege: Oasis hacked into a maxi dress
So, a couple of weeks ago, I was scrolling through some webshops, and encountered a dress I just had to try and recreate... I just knew there would be an Ellie&Mac pattern that I could use as a...
Read MoreBe Invincible & Urban Legs Pattern Mash
Hey Ellie and Mac readers! Jessica here, back again with another blog post. I usually blog over on the Let's Go Hobby Blog. You can check out my Ellie and Mac posts by clicking HERE.
I have writ...
Read MoreBookclub Top Nursing Hack #2
When The BookClub top was released, I instantly thought I could hack it into a nursing top... in three different ways!
You can read about the first way HERE (link this word to the first hack: https...
Read MoreChanging Seasons: Mashing & Upcycling
It's that time of the year again! A new season waits for us and with it a new wardrobe, especially if you have kids! They grow up so fast… It's hard to keep up with them!
Autumn is around the co...
Read MoreBack-to-School Pencil and Paper Outfits
Hey! It’s Sarah from Sew Salty and Free!
Back to school definitely looks a lot different this year for a lot of families. Whether we’re doing virtual online, homeschooling, doing a hybrid schedule,...
Read MoreAdding an Extra Skirt Layer to the Rachel Skirt
The Rachel Skirt was the first pattern I ever sewed. I decided to teach myself how to sew while I was pregnant with my now 6-year-old daughter. I used knit, but I developed prenatal carpal tunnel. ...
Read MoreLucky Sleeve Top - Cold Sholder Jumper Mash Up
Hi all! Here Ilse from @sewsewilse.
Today I want to show you my ‘Lucky Girl jumper’! I know EAM has already a few gorgeous jumper patterns in her collection, but because I love the Lucky Girl top s...
Read MoreComparing different fabrics for the Slow Sunday Top
Hello! I’m Aimee, also known as the Sewing Scientist, here to bring you a new blog post for Ellie & Mac. This blog contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, I will receive ...
Read MoreBookclub Top Maternity Hack
Can’t find a maternity pattern that’s stylish AND nursing friendly? Sometimes, you gotta take the matter in your hands and make it yourself!
Here's one hack that fits both those bills.
First, prin...
Read MoreSunny Days Pleated Skirt Hack
Hi there! I’m Deborah (I live in Belgium) and it’s my turn to present to you another Ellie & Mac pattern hack! I love the versatility of Ellie & Mac patterns! They are always easy to sew an...
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