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Here’s how to alter your pattern to include a stripe or two, or three. Let's get creative. Adjusting the sleeve pattern pieces: 1. Get your basic sleeve pattern (this would work with a set-in sleev...

This ended up being such a cute dress pattern. I liked the tester photos I saw on the website, but after making it – I like it even more than I thought I would! The Pattern This sewing pattern is ...

Hi friends! It’s Amy here again today. Today I am going to show you how to create some great Fall dresses by combining elements from Ellie and Mac patterns… and the great thing is you only need tw...

Hi! Today you are reading a post by me, Jessica. If you don't know me, I have a blog called Let's Go Hobby where I mostly write posts about sewing and gardening. You can check out my blog HERE. An...

Did you know that Ellie and Mac has a sewing pattern for slow cookers? It's called the Warm and Cozy Slow Cooker Carrier Pattern. It's such a great pattern to have if you want to transport your sl...

Adding a Woven Ribbon and Bow to the Sadie Bubble Skirt Lately I have been keen on incorporating vintage style clothing into my wardrobe. True vintage patterns are often difficult to work with as t...

DIY Owl Costume with the Beatbox Romper: Creative Sewing Hack for Kids  For the past five years, my son has chosen a different character for his costume. His selection is always a surprise, but the...

Reinventing a Vintage Look: The Fit & Flare Dress Sewing Pattern with Ellie & Mac Fit & Flare Dress (c.1956) Hi Sewing Friends, The 1950’s were a particularly wonderful era for fashi...

When people hear that I run a sewing pattern company, they usually imagine me at the sewing machine all day, surrounded by fabric and thread. The truth? Most of my time is actually spent sitting at...

Ellie & Mac A-Line alteration for longer length Nyeca A-line dress. Hi, I am Leanne from Australia and recently added a slimmed down A-line skirt to the Nyeca dress. I can be adventurous and t...

Fixing the Timing on a Serger Model: Brother 1034D There is nothing more frustrating than trying to finish a project and realizing that your serger is no longer producing perfect stitches. You go...

Feel Pretty Skort Hack – Tutorial using the Ellie & Mac Feel Pretty Shorts Pattern By Candi Johnson | Sew In Love Couture If you’re a fan of the Ellie & Mac Feel Pretty Shorts, you're going...

Hi Sewing Friends, Have you ever wanted to sew your undergarments? Whether it’s for comfort, fit or style, Ellie and Mac has got you covered. In this tutorial I will show you how to modify the Nyec...

  Hi friends! It’s Amy here, I hope you are all doing well. Have you been seeing bows everywhere lately and thinking about how you could incorporate them into something for yourself? (Sewing Be...

Hi Friends! It’s Amy here again today. Have you spotted the brand new Tropical Twist Cutout Swimsuit? Maybe you’re feeling a bit left out because swimsuits aren’t your thing, but you don’t want ...

Sewing patterns, especially swimsuits) are a starting point, and to achieve the best personal fit, you may want to make some pattern adjustments. Before cutting into your chosen fabric, it is worth...

Hi friends! It’s Amy here, and today I am going to show you how to turn the Natalie Knotted Tank Top into a dress with any skirt you want! The best part is that this is incredibly easy and begi...

DIY: Puff Top Sleeve Heyyyy friends! I’ve been thinking a lot lately about ways to create more regular content here for you all, and I think I have finally found the solution! I am currently enr...