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How To Chevron - Tips and Tricks

Stripes are one of my favorite fabric patterns to use, and one of the things I love doing is cutting it on the bias and to create a chevron. It’s flattering to the figure and a nice change from the...

Be The Leader Top Pattern - Sleeveless Hack

Hey everyone! I'm Stephanie, here today to show you how to take one of my favorite patterns, Be the Leader, and make it sleeveless. Don't get me wrong, the sleeve is super cute, BUT I live on the s...

Quick & Easy Vacation Romper Hacks

If I had to pick my favorite thing about sewing clothes for my family, it’s probably the fact that I can alter patterns and fit in numerous ways. So, once I get a pattern I love, I like to play wit...

Summer Dress Pattern Tutorial

It’s finally summer time!!! This is my favorite time of year because it means no school, swimming, margaritas, and summer dresses. I’m a teacher, so by the time June rolls around, I am just itchin...

Wild Wide Leg Pants Pattern Sew Along

This time I wanted to work on a pair of the Wild Wide Pants (affiliate link) for my daughter. I know this is considered a boy’s pattern, but someone was a little jealous after I made a pair for her...

Get Your Swim On With This Easy Hack

Hello everyone, my name is Maggie. I am a stay at home mom and have the sweetest, smart, fun (I’m sure all parents say that about their kids) 4 year old daughter. I absolutely love sewing for her....

Pattern Mixing Made Sew Easy

I am here to talk about this scary thing called “Pattern Mixing.” I love to express myself through clothing, and pattern mixing is such a fun way to do so, but I, like many others, don’t really w...

Upcycle Sewing For Boys

As a boy mom I find sewing and shopping for boys hard and sometimes lacking fun. Our poor boys don’t get much to choose from and finding fabrics for them can also be a difficult task as well. Don’t...

Easy Costume Creations Using Ellie and Mac Sewing Patterns

Do you have a little girl that loves to dress up as her favorite characters? Me too! Baby Girl absolutely loves to play dress up. Well, today you are in luck. Here are some simple little girls out...

Insider Scoop Into The Testing Process At Ellie and Mac Sewing Patterns

PDF sewing patterns are so easy to use and fit so well. Do you ever wonder just how they are created? I made this fun video to share with you...

Photography Tips and Tricks From A Pro

Welcome my good friend Pam of Pam Maulden Photography. She is here to share some photography tips to help you get the most out of your photo...

Nursing Hack for Be Graceful Maxi Dress

Nursing moms love wearing stylish dresses as well and no longer want to be contained to wearing frumpy blouses or HAVING to wear nursing aprons, so they don't expose themselves to the world. That's...

How To Trim and Piece Ellie and Mac Sewing Patterns

Unfamiliar with how to trim your pattern pages?! No worries - here is a short video on how to trim your pattern pages and ensure that your 1"x1" test square is accurate. Also reviewed with taping y...

Be Smart Jumper Pattern Hack Tutorial

Guest Blogger Michelle Ryan created this fun tutorial using the Be Smart Jumper Pattern...

How To Add Applique Patches To Your Creations

Have you ever wondered how to add adorable appliques to your dresses without having to take the plunge and buy your own embroidery machine? Here is a video I made to show you...

Custom Fabrics I Love and Where To Find Them!

Have you ever wondered where people get that cute custom printed fabric? I know I have been scrolling my favorite Facebook groups and would see the yummiest knit fabrics in beautiful prints and...