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True Beauty Band Hack
I’m sharing how I modified the True Beauty I posted to the Ellie and Mac group page a few weeks ago. I wasn’t expecting the attention it got, but I had several people in various groups asking how I...
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How To Make a Fancy Dress Using the School Cool Dress
One of my favorite things about sewing is being able to see something on the internet or in a magazine and figuring out which pattern I can use to replicate it. I can sit for hours looking thought ...
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Shirring Tutorial: supply list & tips
Hello everyone!!! I am so excited to be back to write this blog! Today I will be going over how I hack the Honest Swing Top and Dress pattern to have a shirr back. I pick this pattern because Easte...
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Printed Patterns Storage for Small Spaces
Here’s Livia from LIVIALITY.COM and am here today to share with you my method of assembling and storing my printed patterns.This has been one of the biggest challenges for me since I started sewing...
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Sunny Day Dress: simple hacks
Hello there! It’s Melissa again and I have a few modifications for the Sunny Day dress I would like to share with you. This is one of my most favorite Ellie and Mac patterns for myself. I wear one ...
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How to make a Nursing Around The Block Hoodie
Every clothing sewist knows how important it is to make the most out of any great pattern. The Ellie and & Mac Around the Block Hoodie is no exception. Its fun and unique colour blocking allows...
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Ruffle Sleeve Kimono: How To Hack The Free Spirit Kimono
Hey everyone! I'm Stephanie, here to show you today how to turn the Free Spirit Kimono up a notch by adding a ruffle to the sleeve! & Just in time for Kimono Season! I keep seeing all these cut...
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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Lucky Girl Lace-up Sleeve Hack
I love a good pattern hack, and one that involves very little actual pattern modifications is even better! This hack is quick and easy, and gives a totally new look to the newly released Lucky Girl...
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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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