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How To Sew A Scarf With Pockets
Hi, welcome to my tutorial blog again! I have a very fun and quick sew for you. And even better: it’s perfect for both kids and adults.
In a big part of the world it’s cold and winter time. My 2 so...
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PART 2- DIGITAL PATTERN TETRIS
Hello Sewing Friends!
When I was a child I was obsessed with a game called Tetris. The concept was that there were falling blocks of varying shapes that needed to be compressed into a small space....
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Pants Adjustment Series: Back Rise Adjustments
Understanding the drafting process for various pant shapes will provide the foundation for creating customized styles that flatter your individual body shape. Pant styles are primarily determined b...
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Planning Your Year of Sewing
Which project shall I choose next?
Here we are, near the beginning of a new year! If you’re like me, you’ve just recently finished a whirlwind of holiday sewing. There were gifts for family, gifts...
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Pants Adjustments Series: Full & Flat Seat Adjustment
Understanding the drafting process for various pant shapes will provide the foundation for creating customized styles that flatter your individual body shape. Pant styles are primarily determined b...
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PART 1 - DIGITAL PATTERN MANIPULATION USING AFFINITY DESIGNER
Hello sewing friends!
Back when I still used paper patterns, I would lay out all the pieces on top of my fabric, shuffling them around to minimize fabric waste. Now that I use a projector to cast ...
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2024 in Review: Sewing Goals, Projects and Achievements
Hi Sewing Friends,
My goal for 2024 was to keep a Google spreadsheet of all my sews. I organized it by using the following columns: Month, Item, Brand, Type, Fabric, Size, Mods and Recipient. As a ...
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The Awesomeness of E&M's Projector Patterns
Late last summer I set out to make a half dozen dresses for my niece. At age 6 she loves a good twirly dress and Ellie and Mac have quite the variety of patterns to make a kid’s heart sing!
I am a ...
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Make Your Own Phone Case Pattern!
Hello dears sewists, I’m happy to share with you today my new phone case exclusive pattern for the Ellie and Mac community.
Let’s go!
It’s easy and quick to sew.
Sewing Level: Intermediate
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Waterproofing Wovens
Hi sewing friends!
Although I absolutely LOVE making clothing, I also really enjoy bag making. My fabric stash has an entire shelf dedicated to vinyls and waterproof canvas. I also have a growing s...
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3D Christmas Tree Raglan Top!
Hi! Welcome to this fun 3D Christmas Tree tutorial. If you are looking for a fun Christmas Sweater project you’ve found the right place!
What do you need?
A pattern for a sweater or shirt. I’v...
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From Mockup to Marvelous! An Ibis Paint X Tutorial
Hello sewing friends!
Have you ever been plagued by indecision? You’ve finally figured out what pattern you want to use but now you must choose your fabrics. You may have shortlisted it to a pile...
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Add a Pussycat Bow Tie To The Neckline Of Any Dress!
Hi friends! It’s Amy, and today I am going to show you how to make this fancy looking Pussycat bow tie neck dress – it’s not as complicated as it looks I promise!
Fabrics I have used in this proj...
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Pants Adjustments Series: Full Tummy Adjustment
Understanding the drafting process for various pant shapes will provide the foundation for creating customized styles that flatter your individual body shape. Pant styles are primarily determined b...
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Sew it Forward
As I sat down to plan my sewing, I was uninspired and pressed for time all at once. I had a pretty large backlog of Halloween and fall sewing on my to-do list, but they were all fairly straightfo...
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Halloween Hacks with Ellie and Mac
How do you celebrate spooky season? I started with big plans of continuing a new tradition for us, Halloween pjs! I wanted something unique, beyond simply using a Halloween print, but alas…I comp...
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Flair Up The South Shore Romper
Hello everyone!
Today I want to share a quick and easy way to add some flair to one of my favorite patterns: the Ellie & Mac - South Shore Romper! This was the design that first caught my eye f...
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Sew a Shacket with Thick Fabrics!
Shackets are all the rage this season and Ellie and Mac has finally added a pattern for one to the lineup: the Connie Casual Shacket Pattern. This pattern sews up so easily and amazing in twill, f...
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