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Resizing a Thrifted Find - Using the Stephan Cargo Pants Sewing Pattern

Hi Friends, It’s Sarah from Sewingfun101. In today’s blog I’m taking a pair of pants that are a bit too big and tailoring them with one of my favourite Ellie and Mac Patterns, the Stephan Cargo Pan...

Vintage-Inspired Sewing: Adding a Woven Ribbon and Bow to the Sadie Bubble Skirt

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...

Reinventing a Vintage Look: The Fit & Flare Dress Sewing Pattern with Ellie & Mac

Reinventing a Vintage Look: The Fit & Flare Dress Sewing Pattern with Ellie & Mac Fit & Flare Dress (c.1956) Hi Sewing Friends, The 1950’s were a particularly wonderful era for fashio...

Altering the Ellie and Mac Nyeca A-Line Dress for a Longer Length

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...