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Having Fun with Flounces

I’ve been going through a bit of a flounce obsession the last few months – I just LOVE the look of them and I think they add something extra to basic pieces. But I don’t really love them at the wri...

Be Invincible & Urban Legs Pattern Mash

Hey Ellie and Mac readers! Jessica here, back again with another blog post. I usually blog over on the Let's Go Hobby Blog. You can check out my Ellie and Mac posts by clicking HERE. I have writ...

Bookclub Top Nursing Hack #2

When The BookClub top was released, I instantly thought I could hack it into a nursing top... in three different ways! You can read about the first way HERE (link this word to the first hack: https...

Lucky Sleeve Top - Cold Sholder Jumper Mash Up

Hi all! Here Ilse from @sewsewilse. Today I want to show you my ‘Lucky Girl jumper’! I know EAM has already a few gorgeous jumper patterns in her collection, but because I love the Lucky Girl top s...

Comparing different fabrics for the Slow Sunday Top

Hello! I’m Aimee, also known as the Sewing Scientist, here to bring you a new blog post for Ellie & Mac. This blog contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, I will receive ...

Bookclub Top Maternity Hack

Can’t find a maternity pattern that’s stylish AND nursing friendly? Sometimes, you gotta take the matter in your hands and make it yourself! Here's one hack that fits both those bills. First, prin...

Adding Sleeves to the Gathered Tankini Swimsuit

Hi everyone! My name is Teri Geurts and I’m a pattern tester at Ellie and Mac. I'm sure you have seen Ellie and Mac’s awesome new Gathered Tankini Swimsuit pattern. Did you know that you can add...

Curved Hem Zippered Pocket Hack

Hi everyone! Today I am going to share a hack on the free curved hem pocket tank. I love the look of this tank and how it is perfect for athletic wear. I walk my dogs every morning. Between carryin...

Be Graceful Dress & Jersey Skirt Mash Up

Hi gang! I’m Sequoia, from SequoiaLynn Sews and today I am sharing my brand new (and possibly my favorite) Ellie and Mac pattern hack to date! My plan was to scroll through my lengthy list of EAM p...

Making Your Own Tags for Sewing Projects

Hello everyone. I’m Vanessa from Mom Of 5 Trying To Survive and I’m so excited to be with you. Today, I want to show you how to make your own tags for your sewing projects. If you make clothes, ba...

Full Tummy Adjustment Tutorial (for men and women)

Hi there! This is Manda. I am going to take you along on my journey on learning how to do a Full Tummy Adjustment!! Doesn't that sound exciting? Are you wondering what a Full Tummy Adjustment is? T...

Women Trendsetter Skirt Hack

I have seen tiered skirts all over Pinterest and magazines. I love the look, and I wanted to create a tiered skirt with Ellie and Mac patterns. The Trendsetter Skirt was perfect to create my pinspi...

Hack your Wrapped in Love Dress

Hey all! Jessica from Let's Go Hobby back again with another Ellie and Mac Pattern Hack. If you missed my previous two EM blog posts you can find them HERE and HERE! The Pattern Have you all s...

Add a Lapel to Your South Shore Romper

Well, I really like the look of a tailored collar/ lapel and today I am going to walk you through the steps how you can add them to your favorite pattern yourself!It needs some preparation and when...

Floral Dreams Crop Top Hack

Summer is here and like some of you I have started sewing some of my summer patterns. I have made the floral dreams top a few times, and I love it. I wanted to try to modify it and have more choice...

Not So Basic Pants Hack: slimming the legs

Hi, Deborah here! For those following my blog or IG, as you know, I fell under the spell of the Not So Basic Pants. Wonderful how you can cut and process fabric into well fitted trousers in half an...

Forever Flounce Shift Dress Hack/Mash

Hi! It’s Sarah from Sew Salty and Free! When the Forever Flounce Pattern released I instantly fell in love and bought the pattern for myself! It has not disappointed me! I love this top! BUT! I’m...

Be Smart Jumper Hack

Hey Ellie and Mac fans! Jessica here from the blog Let's Go Hobby, where I blog about sewing, gardening, food, and more.I'm back again for another pattern hack installment! You can check out my las...