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Here’s how to alter your pattern to include a stripe or two, or three. Let's get creative. Adjusting the sleeve pattern pieces: 1. Get your basic sleeve pattern (this would work with a set-in sleev...

This ended up being such a cute dress pattern. I liked the tester photos I saw on the website, but after making it – I like it even more than I thought I would! The Pattern This sewing pattern is ...

Hi friends! It’s Amy here again today. Today I am going to show you how to create some great Fall dresses by combining elements from Ellie and Mac patterns… and the great thing is you only need tw...

Did you know that Ellie and Mac has a sewing pattern for slow cookers? It's called the Warm and Cozy Slow Cooker Carrier Pattern. It's such a great pattern to have if you want to transport your sl...

Adding a Woven Ribbon and Bow to the Sadie Bubble Skirt Lately I have been keen on incorporating vintage style clothing into my wardrobe. True vintage patterns are often difficult to work with as t...

Ellie & Mac A-Line alteration for longer length Nyeca A-line dress. Hi, I am Leanne from Australia and recently added a slimmed down A-line skirt to the Nyeca dress. I can be adventurous and t...

Feel Pretty Skort Hack – Tutorial using the Ellie & Mac Feel Pretty Shorts Pattern By Candi Johnson | Sew In Love Couture If you’re a fan of the Ellie & Mac Feel Pretty Shorts, you're going...

Hi Sewing Friends, Have you ever wanted to sew your undergarments? Whether it’s for comfort, fit or style, Ellie and Mac has got you covered. In this tutorial I will show you how to modify the Nyec...

  Hi friends! It’s Amy here, I hope you are all doing well. Have you been seeing bows everywhere lately and thinking about how you could incorporate them into something for yourself? (Sewing Be...

Hi Friends! It’s Amy here again today. Have you spotted the brand new Tropical Twist Cutout Swimsuit? Maybe you’re feeling a bit left out because swimsuits aren’t your thing, but you don’t want ...

Hi friends! It’s Amy here, and today I am going to show you how to turn the Natalie Knotted Tank Top into a dress with any skirt you want! The best part is that this is incredibly easy and begi...

DIY: Puff Top Sleeve Heyyyy friends! I’ve been thinking a lot lately about ways to create more regular content here for you all, and I think I have finally found the solution! I am currently enr...

Hi everyone! It is Leonie with another blog for Ellie & Mac. It's been a little while since I last shared with you, and I'm excited to get back at it. This time, I will share with you multiple ...

How to Shorten/Lengthen the Adult Stephen Cargo Pants The Adult Stephen Cargo Pants are the newest pattern in the Ellie and Mac straight fit collection. It is a cargo-style pants that is designed ...

How to Make a One-Piece Long Sleeve Swimsuit: Pattern Hack Tutorial  Supplies Needed  Swim fabric  Swim lining (Note: For this particular suit, use a thinner lining rather than swim fabric for th...

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...

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...

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 ...