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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...

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...

How To Download Patterns On Your Mobile Device

Having trouble opening your downloads on your phone or tablet? Watch the videos in this post to see how...

Ellie and Mac Relaunch Giveaway!

Ellie and Mac Relaunch Giveaway!! Come enter to win!

The Aubrey Twirl Dress: An Update Story

The Aubrey Twirl Dress Sewing Pattern was one of my very first designs. I named it lovingly after my first born daughter who just turned 16 this year! I am still reeling from how fast the time has...

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...

Weekend Review

Wow! What a fun week we had! The Fall In Love Sweater Pattern for women started it off on Tuesday with a bang. Did you fall in love with this cozy sweater yet? I loved seeing all the tester cre...

NEW Stay Cozy Women's Jacket Has Arrived!

Have you heard? The new Stay Cozy Jacket Pattern is now able to be yours ALL yours!! This pattern makes a fantastic cozy cardigan or jacket for you to wear this fall. It even makes a fabulous

Be Smart Jumper Pattern Hack Tutorial

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

Hip Hop Romper for the win!

The Hip Hop Romper is a hit! I am loving all the customer pictures that are being shared...

New Be Girly Halter Top Pattern

This whimsical pattern is perfect for making up a casual summer top or into a special occasion masterpiece...

The New Live Out Loud Top Pattern has released!

Does your little one have personality all her own? Does she love to live her life out loud? If so, this top is for her! It has lots of fun options to...

New Be Inspired Skirt Pattern will have your little girl flipping with excitement!

This adorable new skirt pattern not only is a on trend piece to add to your little girl's wardrobe but a functional piece as well. This fun pattern includes shorties to be sewn in under the skirt ...

Throwback Thursday Features Dream Big Bubble Dress

The Dream Big Bubble Dress Pattern is so sweet and perfect for your spring creations! It makes an adorable Easter dress, sun-sational summer dress and can go from glam to casual with just a change...

The Boho Twirl Top Review

Heather of Fletcher Custom Sewing made the Ellie and Mac Boho twirl tunic pattern. This pattern is perfect for my fashionista who wants to...

Island Getaway Tunic Release

Who else is dreaming of warm sunshine and ocean waves? I had to make this fun one-shoulder asymmetrical tunic to remind me that summer will be here...