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Adding Ruffles to the Ashley Hourglass Swimsuit Hi, I'm Emily! I've been sewing for years and love trying new skills and projects. I discovered Ellie and Mac in 2020, and it opened up the world of ...

How to Grade Between Sizes: Blending Waist, Hip, Bust, and Thigh Introduction Hi there! I’m Devorah and I sew pretty much everything that I wear. I also provide most of the clothing for my son and ...

Let's Upcycle Denim! We all have them. Those well loved denims that are sitting on a shelf. They have somehow shrunk, or have rips too large to mend or are totally out of style. If you are like me,...

The Coquette Aesthetic: Hacking the Be Curious Dress with Bow Ties Hi! I’m Lauren, a mom of four and a sewist of over 12 years. I own Sew Fit Apparel making athletic wear and doing local clothing...

5 Hacks and Ideas For One of Our Most Loved Patterns - The Oversized Tee! The The Adult Oversized Tee Sewing Pattern is one of our most loved patterns. It also has a kids pattern version which you ...

How to Finish Curves with Bias Binding Hi friends! Lakeisha, again, from Sincerely, Shantelle and on this blog, I’m sharing with you how to get great results with Bias Binding. Do you find curve...

Hey, my name is Emma and I have been sewing since I was little kiddo with my Grandma and Mum. It started with small things, homewares, etc. and selling them at craft fairs. Then I moved onto bags, ...

✂️ Lined Harper Everyday Jacket Hack – Elevate Your Handmade Wardrobe Hi friends! I’m Jacqui—also known as the Mad Sewing Scientist—and I’ve been sewing for several years with a love for garment se...

Hi Sewing Friends, It's Sarah from Sewingfun101. I am so excited to be sharing another tutorial with you! When I'm not blogging you can find me in front of my sewing machine, stitching up yet anoth...

Choose Your Own Adventure Pattern - Sarah Wide Sleeve Sweater Hi! My name is Devorah and I love to sew! I’ve been actively sewing for five years and now have a wardrobe that might be more than 80...

How to Turn a (FREE!) Woven Pajama Pattern into a Quilted Vest Hi I'm Emily! I have been sewing for years, and enjoy trying new skills and projects. I found Ellie and Mac in 2020, and it opened u...

Sewing with Stretch Fabrics – a Beginner-Friendly Guide Hi, I’m Em, you may have seen me around on the Ellie and Mac Facebook group.  I love sewing all sorts from bags to clothes, but my speciality...

A Sew - Cute Easter Gift     Hi sewing friends! My name is Valérie, and I’ve been sewing as a hobby for about six years. Most of the time I make clothes for my kids and myself, but I also love p...

Hi Ellie and Mac Fans! We have some big and exciting news to share with you all. Beginner Sewing Course The first big news item is that we have a brand new sewing course. This course is for the abs...

How to sew a Recovery Pillow! Hi I’m Vanessa and I love sewing! You may recognize me from E&M pattern releases and reels. I have been sewing clothes for over 7 years. I sew for my family and f...

Hi Friends, It’s Sarah from Sewingfun101. For those of you who may not know me, my main hobbies are: buying fabric, collecting patterns and…sewing! My absolute favourite thing to make are costumes,...

Hi Friends, It’s Sarah from Sewingfun101. In today’s blog I’m taking a pair of pants that are a bit too big and tailoring them with one of my favourite Ellie and Mac Patterns, the Stephan Cargo Pan...

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...