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Be Captivating Hack: how to sew an unlined version
Hello, here An Ca from Flaxfield sewing.
The last time I wrote a blogpost for Ellie & Mac I already told you how to make a fully lined top unlined by adding binding. You can read it here.
Tod...
Read MoreHow to do a Sway Back Adjustment
Hello, friends! It's Nellie again, from Sorry About the Mess. Bringing you another instructional blog post. I'm not sure if you'll want to cheer or groan, but here it is either way. This time we w...
Read MoreSecuring your serger tails
Hi there! This is me, Manda, again. It has been a while since my last blog, and I am happy to be back! Today I want to talk to you about how to secure your serger tails. When you are sewing with ju...
Read MoreHow to turn the Be Smart Jumper in to a pinafore
Hi y’all!! This is Lakeisha from [Sincerely, Shantelle] again, and today, I am here to share with you a mashup that I absolutely ADORE!When I received this faux-denim cotton lycra from EmyJean Fab...
Read MoreHow to add sleeves to the Everyday Tee
I’ve seen several requests in the FB group for doing a long sleeve on the Everyday Tee.
Well fret no more my friends, the blog explaining it has arrived! It’s actually a pretty simple hack so l...
Read MoreHidden Kangaroo Pocket Hack Part 2: sewing the pieces together
Now that we have our pattern pieces needed to create the hidden kangaroo pocket, you can now cut out your fabric. Listed below is what you will need to cut out to achieve this hack.
cut 1 front bo...
Read MoreHow To: Create a Heart Applique
Here is Lesley alias Frullemieke from the blog https://frullemieke.blogspot.be again.
Today I’m gonna show you how to make a cute heart applique on a store bought or sewed t-shirt.
I combined the t...
Read MorePerfect Button Holes by hand!
I love my sewing machine, but sometimes it is necessary to use other technics to get what you want. Well, let’s do some sewing by hand!
Almost everybody owns a regular sewing machine where you can ...
Read MoreDIY Halloween Shirt: Using a Freezer Paper Stencil
Happy Halloween! This is Catherine and I’m here to share a quick Halloween shirt or costume! Using the Tulip Tunic pattern and a freezer paper stencil technique I made an easy last minute pumpkin ...
Read MoreMiami Wrap Top Hack: Sewing the Unlined Version
Hello, here An Ca from Flaxfield sewing.
I think it's no secret that I love wrap tops and wrap dresses.
I also love the Miami Wrap top by Ellie & Mac.
The front and back of the Miami Wrap t...
Read MoreApplying Vinyl to Delicate Fabric
Since Fall is now officially among us, it is time to start making some winter clothes. I woke up Monday morning to 52 degree weather. Not only did I have a difficult time getting out of bed, I im...
Read MoreHalloween Costume & Bonus Cape Tutorial
Happy Halloween !!!!
There is something so magical and special about creating something out of some pieces of fabric. You let your imagination run wild and the outcome is a uniquely beautiful piec...
Read MoreHow to add a side slit to the Paperbag Skirt
Hello, Ilse here from Sewsewilse!Today I want to show you my calf length Paperbag Skirt with one side slit.
The moment the Paperbag Skirt released I knew I wanted one too! Browsing on the net I sa...
Read MoreUndercover Hoodie Hack
Hey there, Alisha here with my very first Ellie & Mac Blog Post!! Yippee! So I know some of y’all have seen my Undercover Hoodie Hack in the main group, and I wanted to share how I accomplished...
Read MorePattern Grading SOS Part 2: Grading Adult's Pants & Hoodie
Hello sewing friends! It's me, Nellie, from Sorry About the Mess, again. In my last blog we talked about grading kid's patterns and today it is time to switch gears over to adult patterns. Since we...
Read MoreBeautifying a Shared Craft Space
Hey friends, I’m here today to share with you a recent project that I undertook, which was to beautify my craft space. I, as many of us do, share my craft space. All of my craft and sewing supplies...
Read MoreHow to make decorative belts and sashes
Hi Readers,
This is Sequoia from SequoiaLynn Sews and today I wanted to share with you a quick idea for accessorizing your favorite Ellie and Mac dresses, tops, rompers and even pants! Belts are ...
Read MorePattern Hack: the Going Home Sweater - Lace it Up
Welcome back to the second installment of our Going Home Sweater.
In part 1, I showed you how to add swing to the hips….a technique that really can be used for any shirt pattern. Here in Part 2, I’...
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