Flounce Up the Fall in Love Sweater

Flounce Up the Fall in Love Sweater

Hey ya’ll! I am excited to share a fun and unique “hack” that I’m lovin’ right now! It involves a FLOUNCE! I know many of you are saying, “I can’t wear those. They make me look heavy”. Well, I am ...
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Having Fun with Flounces

Having Fun with Flounces

I’ve been going through a bit of a flounce obsession the last few months – I just LOVE the look of them and I think they add something extra to basic pieces. But I don’t really love them at the wri...
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Thrifted Cardigan to Holiday Dress – Refashion Plus Two Pattern Mashup!

Thrifted Cardigan to Holiday Dress – Refashion Plus Two Pattern Mashup!

Despite having a LOT of clothes and nowhere to wear them right now, I really enjoy time spent on my two favorite hobbies – sewing and thrifting! I am an AVID thrift store hunter, particularly for s...
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Baking Fun: Elf and Barbie Sized Apron and Oven Mitts

Baking Fun: Elf and Barbie Sized Apron and Oven Mitts

Hello, I’m Kathleen. In my town in Canada many homes have a holiday elf visiting them this time of year. Our little guy is named Jujube and he absolutely loves baking. When I saw that Ellie and Mac...
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Slow Sunday Dress Pattern Bishop Sleeves Hack

Slow Sunday Dress Pattern Bishop Sleeves Hack

Hello my sewing friends! Here I am with another hack! This time we are adding the super trendy bishop sleeves to one of my favorite Ellie and Mac Sewing Patterns, The Slow Sunday Dress/Top Pattern....
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Using Tulle as a Decorative Trim

Using Tulle as a Decorative Trim

Hello,  I am so excited to share with you this little blog post on how to use tulle as a decorative element on a garment.  You may have seen tulle on  necklines, sleeves and  on the hems of skirts ...
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Around the Block - Straight-Fit Guide

Around the Block - Straight-Fit Guide

Hi! I’m Elliott from The Little Robin’s Nest! A lot of y’all have seen my post about beginning my journey transitioning from female to male, if you haven’t, then welcome! The cool thing about this ...
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Knit or Woven Fabric: What Are the Differences?

Knit or Woven Fabric: What Are the Differences?

Throughout my sewing experiences with Ellie and Mac patterns, I have dealt with both knits and woven without having a specific preference. My goal is the pattern and the look it conveys, not the t...
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Pattern Mash Up: Be Outstanding Overalls & Sunkissed Dress Pattern

Pattern Mash Up: Be Outstanding Overalls & Sunkissed Dress Pattern

Hello everyone!  I wanted to share a mash I did with the Be Outstanding Overalls and the Sunkissed dress patterns. My youngest has really gotten into overalls the past few weeks and we didn’t have ...
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Be Invincible & Urban Legs Pattern Mash

Be Invincible & Urban Legs Pattern Mash

Hey Ellie and Mac readers! Jessica here, back again with another blog post. I usually blog over on the Let's Go Hobby Blog. You can check out my Ellie and Mac posts by clicking HERE. I have writ...
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Back-to-School Pencil and Paper Outfits

Back-to-School Pencil and Paper Outfits

Hey! It’s Sarah from Sew Salty and Free! Back to school definitely looks a lot different this year for a lot of families. Whether we’re doing virtual online, homeschooling, doing a hybrid schedule,...
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Adding Sleeves to the Gathered Tankini Swimsuit

Adding Sleeves to the Gathered Tankini Swimsuit

Hi everyone!  My name is Teri Geurts and I’m a pattern tester at Ellie and Mac.  I'm sure you have seen Ellie and Mac’s awesome new Gathered Tankini Swimsuit pattern.  Did you know that you can add...
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Curved Hem Zippered Pocket Hack

Curved Hem Zippered Pocket Hack

Hi everyone! Today I am going to share a hack on the free curved hem pocket tank. I love the look of this tank and how it is perfect for athletic wear. I walk my dogs every morning. Between carryin...
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Be Graceful Dress & Jersey Skirt Mash Up

Be Graceful Dress & Jersey Skirt Mash Up

Hi gang! I’m Sequoia, from SequoiaLynn Sews and today I am sharing my brand new (and possibly my favorite) Ellie and Mac pattern hack to date! My plan was to scroll through my lengthy list of EAM p...
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Making Your Own Tags for Sewing Projects

Making Your Own Tags for Sewing Projects

Hello everyone. I’m Vanessa from Mom Of 5 Trying To Survive and I’m so excited to be with you.  Today, I want to show you how to make your own tags for your sewing projects. If you make clothes, ba...
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Women Trendsetter Skirt Hack

Women Trendsetter Skirt Hack

I have seen tiered skirts all over Pinterest and magazines. I love the look, and I wanted to create a tiered skirt with Ellie and Mac patterns. The Trendsetter Skirt was perfect to create my pinspi...
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Forever Flounce Shift Dress Hack/Mash

Forever Flounce Shift Dress Hack/Mash

Hi! It’s Sarah from Sew Salty and Free! When the Forever Flounce Pattern released I instantly fell in love and bought the pattern for myself! It has not disappointed me! I love this top! BUT! I’m...
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Be Smart Jumper Hack

Be Smart Jumper Hack

Hey Ellie and Mac fans! Jessica here from the blog Let's Go Hobby, where I blog about sewing, gardening, food, and more.I'm back again for another pattern hack installment! You can check out my las...
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