Creating a Scallop Hem Dress

Creating a Scallop Hem Dress

Last year I had an itch to make a scallop hem dress. I had a feeling that if I hacked and mashed the Slow Sunday Dress and the A-Line Button Down Skirt I could make it happen…and I did! I used thi...
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Creating Formal Wear

Creating Formal Wear

Hello there! My name is Zayna. If you’ve been around the Ellie and Mac Facebook group, I’m probably not a stranger to you. If you are a stranger, it’s wonderful to meet you! I’ve been sewing since ...
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Waterfall Neckline Hack

Waterfall Neckline Hack

Hello everyone! I’ve been testing and making Ellie & Mac garments for years now, and for years to come, I am sure! Why? Because they are so easy to make, and - once you get the hang of it – eas...
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Create An Open Back Dress

Create An Open Back Dress

Hey all! Amy Day here, you might have seen me around the Ellie and Mac Facebook page posting my work from time to time. I’ve only been sewing for a year but I love to get inventive and be creative ...
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Sewing Tips From Our Community

Sewing Tips From Our Community

Being a sewist means you never stop learning! Read through these tips and tricks to give you ideas to make your sewing projects turn out even better. Without further ado, here are some amazing s...
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3 Ways to Create Your Own Placemats!

3 Ways to Create Your Own Placemats!

Hey y'all! It's Lakeisha, again from Sincerely, Shantelle, and today I've got a very easy, very practical sewing tutorial to share. I will show you 3 different ways to make your own placements! ...
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Her First Sewing Machine! - How Did That Go?

Her First Sewing Machine! - How Did That Go?

Christmas at my home was a relaxing, cheerful time. We shared our favorite holiday foods, reminisced about past memories, and exchanged gifts as a family. One exciting moment was when my youngest d...
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Tips & Tricks for Buttons & Buttonholes (Special Cardigan Button Hack included!)

Tips & Tricks for Buttons & Buttonholes (Special Cardigan Button Hack included!)

Hi sewing friends! Today I am here to share a few tips on something that can feel very scary and intimidating – buttons and buttonholes! Do you love buttons? I do!! So many colors, shapes, and siz...
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5 Ways To Style The Urban Leggings

5 Ways To Style The Urban Leggings

Basic neutral leggings. Can I get a, “YES PLEASE!” This staple wardrobe item has been ar ound for ages and is a perfect piece for a capsule (or any!) wardrobe. It’s easy to pair with so many things...
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Behind the scenes of creating Blog Pictures

Behind the scenes of creating Blog Pictures

Hi there! This is Manda again. Coming to you this time with a behind the scenes view on how I take my flat lay pictures inside, on a cloudy and dark day.  The quality of the pictures that are being...
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Ellie and Mac 2022 Year in Review

Ellie and Mac 2022 Year in Review

The year 2022 is coming to a close, and it has been another great one, thanks to all of you! Thanks for supporting Ellie and Mac by buying our patterns, hanging out with us on social media, showin...
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How To Sew A Winter Capsule

How To Sew A Winter Capsule

Hi there!  I’ve been testing and sewing Ellie and Mac Patterns for as long as I could remember. So I know a lot of the patterns and am able to pick the ones I need to create what I have envisioned....
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Discover The Best Free Christmas Gifts!

Discover The Best Free Christmas Gifts!

Hello everyone, I’m Deborah and it is just about my favourite time of the year: time to get out all the lights, put up the tree and start making presents to put under the Christmas tree. Like most ...
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Personalized Christmas Stockings PLUS Paw Print Add-on!

Personalized Christmas Stockings PLUS Paw Print Add-on!

Hi everyone, it's Lakeisha again from Sincerely, Shantelle! Today I've got a blog for you that involves the Free Merry and Bright Stocking*. If you've read many of my blog posts here, you'll noti...
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Sewing Personalized Holiday Ornaments

Sewing Personalized Holiday Ornaments

Hello everyone! Ready to sew some ornaments with me? Let’s start off with a short introduction and then dive into this fun holiday project! My name is Bridgette Latimer, and I’ve been sewing for a...
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Essential Dolman Hack - Create a Woven Color Blocked Maxi Dress with Side Slits

Essential Dolman Hack - Create a Woven Color Blocked Maxi Dress with Side Slits

Hey ya’ll! Have you seen the PDF pattern for the Essential Dolman Dress yet? It is super cute!! Check it out here: Adult Essential Dress PatternKids Essential Dress Pattern  So, this dress got me t...
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Occasion Dress Pattern Mash

Occasion Dress Pattern Mash

Hello, my name is Reginala Merselina-Isidora and in this blog post I want to share my Pattern Mash with the Be Dreamy & the Be Captivating Pattern with you. I used this pattern mash to wear to ...
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Styling the Essential Dolman Dress Pattern

Styling the Essential Dolman Dress Pattern

Have you seen this dress pattern from Ellie and Mac? It's soo cute! It's called the Essential Dolman Dress. Check it out! ⤵ In this post I'll show you some ideas on how to style the dress. ...
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