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Flat Bum Adjustment - Do I Need It & How To Perform One

Sewing patterns are a base, and to get the best personal fit, you might want to make some pattern adjustments. Before you cut into your lovely fabric, you want to invest a little time in making a ...

Staycation Skirt Hack Two-Ways!

Summer is in full swing here in California, and it is HOT! The thought of wearing anything constricting that doesn’t have room to flow is just too much for me to handle. This time of year, I live...

Add a Twist by Shirring Sleeves

I am totally obsessed with Bishop sleeves! They are so romantic and dramatic all at the same time! The good news is that Ellie & Mac sleeves, for the most part, are interchangeable. The Bish...

Mash Up Time! (Day to Night & Puff Sleeve Pattern)

Hello, I am here to show you how I made my Puff Sleeve Bodysuit into a bodycon dress using the Puff Sleeve Peplum, Dress, & Bodysuit Pattern and the Day To Night Pattern. Its quite easy and ju...

Sewing Tutorial - Adding Deep Pockets to Pants

Hello, Vanessa here from Mom of 5 Trying To Survive. Today I’m going to show you how to add deep pockets to pajama pants. I added these pockets to my son's pajama pants, but you could do this to ad...

How to sew a hoodie for kids easy and quick sewing tutorial

Turn the Patch Hoodie into a Sweater Dress

Hi there! This is Manda, and I am so excited to tell you about this hack of the Kids Patch Hoodie! Today I have a tutorial for you on how to adjust this pattern into a Sweater Dress. While testing...

Discovery Tee Hack - How to Use Woven Fabric

Hello sewing friends! Did your sewing journey include a few detours where you bought all sorts of fabric you probably aren’t using today? Mine did! From delicious looking quilting cottons to heavy ...

Let's Talk About Adding Tiers (And a Waistband...)

Hey! It’s Sarah from Sew Salty and Free! I want to share you a really cute way to fancy up the Sunny Day Tunic/Dress. We’ll look at how to add an accent piece to the waistband and create a self-dra...

High Hopes Dolman & Crossover Dress Mash-Up

The High Hopes Dolman Pattern is one of my new favorites! I’ll be honest, I always thought it was too “big” for my taste as I typically like more fitted things. Yep, I was wrong! This pattern is s...

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 ...

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...

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...

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 ...

Perfecting The Fit of Your Pants Using Good Vibe Joggers

Hello everyone! It’s Nellie from sewmessy.blogspot.com! I am guest blogging here at Ellie and Mac today and we are going to talk about a tough topic today. PANTS! Pants are pretty tough to sew and ...

How to do a Full Bicep Adjustment

Hey lovely Seamstresses! I'm Sequoia, and I am back from SequoialynnSews. Today, I want to talk a little bit about sewing for the plus size or curvy body. A few days ago, I polled 10 awesome ladies...

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