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Adding a Lace Keyhole to the Oasis Pattern Bodice
Hi Everyone! Ashley here and this is my first attempt at a sewing blog…so here it goes!When I downloaded the Oasis pattern I knew right away I wanted to turn it into lingerie. I loved that the tie-...
Read MoreT-Back Dress Hack
Hello friends! Sonia here from Mama's Craft Room and today I'm showing you how I created this T-back dress using the floral dreams tank top.
I saw this gorgeous dress from Lulus, and had to find ...
Read MoreHow to Do a Full Bust Adjustment on the Book Club Top
Hey, it's Nellie from Sorry About the Mess. Have you seen the Book Club top? It has this great color-blocked V shape across the front, back, and sleeves. This is a beautiful top, but if you need ...
Read MoreDiagonal Zipper Hack Tutorial
Hello everyone! My name is Katrina and I have been sewing for as long as I can remember, but in the past year and a half I made a switch from quilting to garment sewing. I am a mother of three an...
Read MoreDay to Night Top Hack
Hello Fellow Ellie and Mac-ers!!!
I’m Elesia Marie with Sew Quirky Couture and I’m proud to be an Ellie & Mac Brand Representative!Today I’m going to show you how to do a “hack n mash” of the ...
Read MoreGuidelines for Maximizing Your Time/Money at the Thrift Store
Hi everyone, Cheryl here. I am so excited to be a guest blogger here at Ellie and Mac and I am glad you can join me! I am a stay at home mom of three busy toddlers, a 3 year old son and twin gir...
Read MoreEveryday T shirt & Tulip Dress Mash Up
I was searching the other day for casual t-shirt dresses on pinterest, and I came across this cute but casual t shirt dress with the exact same skirt than the tulip bodice. I immediately thought: “...
Read MoreHow to Hack the Play Date Dress to Have a Matching Bolero
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A while back, I blogged about the Play Date Dress that I made for the youngest for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. But I haven't shown you the one I made later on for my oldest yet. B...
Read MoreSunshine Leggings Colorblock Hack
Here is Lesley alias Frullemieke from the blog https://frullemieke.blogspot.be again. Today I’m gonna show you how to make a little hack on the Kid's Sunshine Legging's. We are gonna make a colo...
Read MoreHow to Add a Crossover Hem to Any Sweater
Hi there! It’s Lakeisha from [Sincerely, Shantelle] and today I’m going to show you how I achieved this super cute crossover hem on the Fall in Love Sweater. A little disclaimer about mine before ...
Read MoreBlock that Hoodie!! - how to colorblock the Gametime Hoodie
Hey Hey Hey my beautiful EAM’ers! Alisha here again! It feels great to be back bringing you another fun hack! There’s no doubt that I love love love my hoodies, and I love to shake them up a bit! N...
Read MoreHow To Colorblock A Sleeve
Hey there, it’s Melissa again and this time I want to talk about the modifications I recently made to the sleeves on the kids’ Discoverer Tee. This pattern is one both of my kids' love. This last t...
Read MoreIt’s a Snap: Adding snaps to a romper
Hi, there! Kim here, again! Today, I’m excited to be sharing how I added snaps to my daughter’s romper! My daughter decided the other day that she wants some dungarees, BUT she does NOT want to get...
Read MoreHow to sew an infinity scarf to complement your outfit
Hello fellow sewists, I’m AnCa from Flaxfieldsewing.I really love deep necklines! Fortunately Ellie & Mac fully meets my wishes with many of their patterns!
I made the low neckline variation o...
Read MorePinspiration Mash Up
Kim here, and I’m super excited to share my recent mashup with you! As much as I try to slow down time, the holidays are upon us, and with that comes holiday parties and social engagements for some...
Read MoreSecuring your serger tails
Hi there! This is me, Manda, again. It has been a while since my last blog, and I am happy to be back! Today I want to talk to you about how to secure your serger tails. When you are sewing with ju...
Read MoreHow to turn the Be Smart Jumper in to a pinafore
Hi y’all!! This is Lakeisha from [Sincerely, Shantelle] again, and today, I am here to share with you a mashup that I absolutely ADORE!When I received this faux-denim cotton lycra from EmyJean Fab...
Read MoreUndercover Hoodie Hack
Hey there, Alisha here with my very first Ellie & Mac Blog Post!! Yippee! So I know some of y’all have seen my Undercover Hoodie Hack in the main group, and I wanted to share how I accomplished...
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