Add an Enclosed Recessed Zipper to ANY Bag!

Add an Enclosed Recessed Zipper to ANY Bag!

Hello Sewing Friends, Is there such a thing as too many bags? It seems that no matter how many I make, I simply must have more. Bags are the perfect accessory to my closet full of fabulous Ellie...
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Easy Sewing Cargo Pants Pocket Hack

Easy Sewing Cargo Pants Pocket Hack

Some time during high school my son decided that he did not like jeans and would only wear cargo pants. As he grew taller but not wider, finding clothes for his lower half became a difficult task, ...
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Ruffle Puff Sleeve Sewing Pattern Hack

Ruffle Puff Sleeve Sewing Pattern Hack

Ruffle Puff Sleeve Hack One of my favorite (and one of the easiest) ways to change up a top or dress is by modifying the sleeves. I do it pretty often on tried and trues, new patterns, you name ...
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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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Wave Rider Hack: How to Make a Cropped, Fitted Rash Guard

Wave 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...
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Flat Bum Adjustment - Do I Need It & How To Perform One

Flat 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 ...
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