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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Flared Petal Sleeve Tutorial

Flared Petal Sleeve Tutorial

Flared Petal Sleeve Tutorial Hi my friends! I’m back again today with another Hack Your Pattern installment. In today’s post, I will show you how to take a regular sleeve pattern and modify it i...
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How to Sew a Lined Shacket

How to Sew a Lined Shacket

Hi! I’m Valérie, a mom of three, and I’ve been passionate about sewing for almost six years. I started because I wanted to create clothes that fit my children’s body shapes, but I quickly f...
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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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Add A Ruffle Hem To The Felicia Custom Cup Size Dress Pattern

Add A Ruffle Hem To The Felicia Custom Cup Size Dress Pattern

Adding a ruffle to the Felicia Custom Cup Size Dress sewing pattern can give it a lovely, decorative touch. I used the mini cut line for my dress and I love how it turned out. Here’s a step-by-step...
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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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