How to make a fox dress from the School Cool Dress

How to make a fox dress from the School Cool Dress

Hi everyone, Here is Lesley alias Frullemieke from the blog https://frullemieke.blogspot.be again for my second blogpost as EAM blogger. You know me from the Turn the be rad hoodie into a dino swea...
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Hack the Good Baby Romper to a gown

Hack the Good Baby Romper to a gown

The recently released Kid’s Good Baby Romper is simple to hack into a baby gown! Gowns make the perfect baby shower gift or going home outfit, plus they make diaper changes a breeze. Anything that ...
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Sewing Workflow: Process & Organizing Tips for making the most of your sewing time

Sewing Workflow: Process & Organizing Tips for making the most of your sewing time

Hi, there!  Kim, again!  I’m so excited to be guest blogging here at Ellie and Mac again!  We’ve had a few changes this year in our household routine with one of the biggest things being me going b...
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Hacking the Fall in Love Sweater

Hacking the Fall in Love Sweater

Hello dear blog readers, Annick here from Flaxfield Sewing.   I want to tell you about my love for the "Fall in love sweater", a super comfy sweater, beautiful in its simplicity.  The fit ans shape...
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How to add dimension with applique

How to add dimension with applique

Bonjour! It's me again, Lo, from Seams Sew Lo! Almost two years ago, I made my Baby Girl a 3D Butterfly dress, you may see it here. Then I mader her a Ellie and Mac Unisex raglan with a another 3D...
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Pattern Mashup: the Be Captivating with the Breezy Dress

Pattern Mashup: the Be Captivating with the Breezy Dress

Hi there, this is Manda from SewingAmbi again! This time I bring you one of my favorite sews of last year: a mashup of the Be Captivating Dress and the Breezy Dress.  So lets start this project to...
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Pattern Mashup: Ruched Tee + Be Captivating

Pattern Mashup: Ruched Tee + Be Captivating

Hi everyone! I (Sonia) have here today my favorite dress I’ve made to date, a mashup of the Ruched Tee and the Be Captivating Dress! This hack is quite simple, especially if you have already made t...
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DIY Umbrella: the Ultimate Matching Accessory

DIY Umbrella: the Ultimate Matching Accessory

I already ordered some fabric before I knew about any size chart…Ahem…And I ordered a little more than I needed. I sewed a matching ‘Feel Pretty Short’ and I liked that a lot, but I had the feeling...
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Fabric Upcycling: how to dye fabrics

Fabric Upcycling: how to dye fabrics

Hi Guys, Sequoia from Sequoialynnsews here. Today, I am sharing an upcycle with a little bit of a flirty touch to it. First the upcycle part! I drug out an entire tote of random lace curtains. I ha...
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Fairy Jacket: Versatility & Styling

Fairy Jacket: Versatility & Styling

The Women's Fairy Jacket Pattern from Ellie & Mac is the perfect cardigan for every occasion. Dress it up or down, wear it chique or sportive! You can make it lined, unlined or even reversible!...
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Style Comparison: the options & differences between three fashionable tops

Style Comparison: the options & differences between three fashionable tops

Today, I want to talk to you about the Be Adventurous Tunic, I love the 90’s Dress, and Memphis Top. These three patterns are all visually similar as they all have a gathered skirt and bodices that...
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Full Bust Adjustments: the when and how

Full Bust Adjustments: the when and how

Hey sewing friends!! It’s Nellie from sewmessy.blogspot.com and today we are going to talk about a very difficult and long adjustment topic. The Full Bust Adjustment. The FBA. It’s almost a dirty w...
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How to Organize Your Sewing Patterns

How to Organize Your Sewing Patterns

If you are a designer or you love sewing and have been doing this for a long time, you realize that you need a system to organize your sewing patterns. Otherwise, you will experience problems such ...
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How to make a secret Wine Stocking Sweater

How to make a secret Wine Stocking Sweater

Bonjour!  It is Lo, from Seams Sew Lo again! Do you love wine and need a fun Christmas sweater or dress?  Well, here is a quick and easy tutorial on how to make your own Wine Bottle Christmas Stock...
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Perfecting The Fit of Your Pants Using Good Vibe Joggers

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 ...
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Holiday Ready With This Pattern Hack!

Holiday Ready With This Pattern Hack!

That’s how the Be Amazing and Sitting Pretty Top mash up came to be.  However, she wanted “a fancy something” at the neck so I finagled a little bit of a change on the collar to accommodate the fan...
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How to upcycle an Unisex Beatbox Romper

How to upcycle an Unisex Beatbox Romper

First things first. Head over to Ellie and Mac to get the Unisex Beatbox Romper Pattern. If you have a large print or image on the shirt, you will get more of the print/image on the larger sizes. B...
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Transition Your Summer Wardrobe into Fall with Ellie and Mac

Transition Your Summer Wardrobe into Fall with Ellie and Mac

Fall has been my favorite season my entire adult life. Something about transitioning from the heat of summer to a cooler fall, full of color, really just brings me so much joy. As a seamstress, how...
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