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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...
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How 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...
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Securing 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...
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How 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...
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How 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...
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Hacking the Grow with me Pajama's
Hi y’all!
I’m Deborah and you can find my blog here: https://mijn11jesenik.wordpress.com/Or find me on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/ingelrelst
Today I’m going to share my hack for the “Grow...
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Hidden 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...
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How 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...
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Perfect 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 ...
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DIY 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 ...
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Miami 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...
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Applying 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...
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Halloween 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...
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How 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...
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Halloween Costume Hack
Hello friends! It’s finally FALL! My favorite season. My husband loves the colder weather and getting outside. I love the colors, the flavors, and the excitement of a new school year (I work for a ...
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Undercover 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...
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Pattern 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...
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Pattern Grading SOS Part 1: Grading Kid's Pants & Hoodie
Hello sewing friends! It's me, Nellie, from Sorry About the Mess, again. Let's talk a moment about patterns and how they fit. I'll be honest, I have yet to find a pattern for ANYTHING that fits me...
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