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Trendy Hacks For The Madison Skirt
The Madison Skirt is such a quick sew that you can whip up quite a few in one afternoon. But how about changing up the look just a bit to get a few style variations?
This blog post will show you ho...
Read MoreHow to Add Sleeve Tabs and Finish Your Neckband Seam
Hi there! I am Manda, and we have just released the Essential Dolman Dress for Kids and Adults! This dress is a dolman dress, meaning the sleeves are drafted at the bodice (no insert sleeves). Tha...
Read MoreThe Tres Belle Dress and South Shore Romper – Comparison, Tips and Hacks!
If you know Ellie & Mac patterns, then it’s highly likely you are a fan of the Tres Belle Dress, the South Shore Romper, or both! They are such well designed and versatile patterns, both provi...
Read More3 Beginner Friendly Patterns To Create a Fashionable Outfit
Hi! I'm Jessica. I blog over at my own website - www.letsgohobby.com about sewing and gardening and I've also written a number of blog posts for the Ellie and Mac Blog. It's always fun to pop over...
Read MoreHow to Add a Zipperless Pocket to Your Backpack
Do you love adding pockets to your bags? Or do you want to add a pocket to your bag without a zipper? Then this is the hack for you! Ellie & Mac has released the Pack Your Bag Backpack Pattern....
Read MoreStyle Your Swimwear - Create a Beachwear Capsule!
With the release of the Wave Rider Rash Guard Set & Swimsuit Pattern the big question that raises is: how do I style my suit for a day at the beach or the pool? The answer is: create your own ...
Read MoreWave Rider Hack: How to Make a Cropped, Fitted Rash Guard
When you've found a beautiful sewing pattern, just know you can do much more with it than the original design!
This blog will show how you can recreate my favorite hack: the cropped, fitted rash gu...
Read MoreFlat Bum Adjustment - Do I Need It & How To Perform One
Sewing patterns are a base, and to get the best personal fit, you might want to make some pattern adjustments. Before you cut into your lovely fabric, you want to invest a little time in making a ...
Read MoreBe Bold Dress Pattern Hack - Shirring the Waistline
Hi everyone, I’m Ilse from @sewsewilse from Belgium and I’m so excited to show you what I made, eeeeek!!
Are you on team ‘knits’ or ‘woven’?
Well, mostly I prefer woven fabrics but knits can also ...
Read MoreCreating An Everyday Tee for Wovens
Hi sewing friends!
I’ve been going through a bit of a woven phase lately, largely driven by all the gorgeous woven fabrics I’ve been seeing around – lovely linens, flowy gauze, delicious poplins…I’...
Read MorePattern Hack - True Beauty & Be Captivating Dress Pattern Mash
Hello, my name is Debbie Groves and I am here to share with you another pattern mash blog post. My summers are extremely hot, so I love to go for patterns that have no lining but still give me the...
Read MoreCreate Paper Pattern Pieces Using a Projector
Hello! It’s Sarah from Sewsaltyandfree! I want to talk to you about making paper pattern pieces with your projector! That sounds like it defeats the purpose of the projector a little, right? But st...
Read MoreMy Favorite Fabric Shops
Hey ya’ll!
Happy summer sewing, its Suzanne Todd again and I am excited to talk about – FABRIC!!!
First, is there anyone of us who doesn’t love (hoard) some good fabric?
Don’t judge me and I won’t...
Read MoreMy Top 3: Favorite Dress Patterns
Hi everyone!
I’m Deborah, living in Belgium and a huge Ellie & Mac fan.
Ellie and Mac has been one of my go-to pattern companies since I started sewing several years ago. They just have so much...
Read MoreStaycation Skirt Hack Two-Ways!
Summer is in full swing here in California, and it is HOT! The thought of wearing anything constricting that doesn’t have room to flow is just too much for me to handle. This time of year, I live...
Read MoreHow to Sew a Tulip Sleeve
Hi Friends, I am Sequoia from SequoiaLynn Sews and today I have a fun sleeve hack to share. This adorable tulip sleeve is pretty quick to sew and it is a perfect addition to any of the fun, flirty ...
Read MoreTop 5 Beginner Friendly Sewing Patterns - Part 1: The Everyday Tee
Hi friends, this is Diana here and today we're not really sewing. I am talking about my top favorite tops from Ellie and Mac. These are the easiest, trendiest, cutest tops you can sew and they are ...
Read MoreTime to Destash and Organize Your Fabric Collection
If you are in the Facebook sewing community or on TikTok or Instagram I'm sure you've seen me around! I'm Kieara, a self taught sewist who's always sewing up the newest patterns! Well I have some e...
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