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5 Ways To Style The Urban Leggings

Basic neutral leggings. Can I get a, “YES PLEASE!” This staple wardrobe item has been ar ound for ages and is a perfect piece for a capsule (or any!) wardrobe. It’s easy to pair with so many things...

Behind the scenes of creating Blog Pictures

Hi there! This is Manda again. Coming to you this time with a behind the scenes view on how I take my flat lay pictures inside, on a cloudy and dark day. The quality of the pictures that are being...

Ellie and Mac 2022 Year in Review

The year 2022 is coming to a close, and it has been another great one, thanks to all of you! Thanks for supporting Ellie and Mac by buying our patterns, hanging out with us on social media, showin...

How To Sew A Winter Capsule

Hi there! I’ve been testing and sewing Ellie and Mac Patterns for as long as I could remember. So I know a lot of the patterns and am able to pick the ones I need to create what I have envisioned....

Discover The Best Free Christmas Gifts!

Hello everyone, I’m Deborah and it is just about my favourite time of the year: time to get out all the lights, put up the tree and start making presents to put under the Christmas tree. Like most ...

Personalized Christmas Stockings PLUS Paw Print Add-on!

Hi everyone, it's Lakeisha again from Sincerely, Shantelle! Today I've got a blog for you that involves the Free Merry and Bright Stocking*. If you've read many of my blog posts here, you'll noti...

Sewing Personalized Holiday Ornaments

Hello everyone! Ready to sew some ornaments with me? Let’s start off with a short introduction and then dive into this fun holiday project! My name is Bridgette Latimer, and I’ve been sewing for a...

Essential Dolman Hack - Create a Woven Color Blocked Maxi Dress with Side Slits

Hey ya’ll! Have you seen the PDF pattern for the Essential Dolman Dress yet? It is super cute!! Check it out here: Adult Essential Dress PatternKids Essential Dress Pattern So, this dress got me t...

Occasion Dress Pattern Mash

Hello, my name is Reginala Merselina-Isidora and in this blog post I want to share my Pattern Mash with the Be Dreamy & the Be Captivating Pattern with you. I used this pattern mash to wear to ...

Styling the Essential Dolman Dress Pattern

Have you seen this dress pattern from Ellie and Mac? It's soo cute! It's called the Essential Dolman Dress. Check it out! ⤵ In this post I'll show you some ideas on how to style the dress. ...

Sewing A Trendy Dolman Shacket

Hi, everyone! Sherrie here with a fun new pattern modification that is perfect for Fall! We'll be using the High Hopes Dolman to create a trendy Shacket! You only need two pattern pieces which a...

Sewing for Autumn

Hi sewing friends! Guess what? It’s FALL in my part of the world, which is my absolute favorite season for sewing. My perfect weather is when it’s warm enough for no coat but cold enough for sweate...

Tuesday Hoodie Hack - Learn How to Add a Zipper to Your Favorite Hoodie!

Hi everyone, it's Lakeisha from the Ellie and Mac admin team and the face behind Sincerely, Shantelle. Today I will be showing you how to turn the Tuesday Hoodie into an unlined zip-up jacket inst...

Product Review - VANKYO Leisure D30T Projector

(When you buy through the links in this post, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.) Hey Sewing friends! I am Stephany with Ellie & Mac. Today I am going to tell you all about a ...

Trendy Hacks For The Madison Skirt

The Madison Skirt is such a quick sew that you can whip up quite a few in one afternoon. But how about changing up the look just a bit to get a few style variations? This blog post will show you ho...

How to Add Sleeve Tabs and Finish Your Neckband Seam

Hi there! I am Manda, and we have just released the Essential Dolman Dress for Kids and Adults! This dress is a dolman dress, meaning the sleeves are drafted at the bodice (no insert sleeves). Tha...

The Tres Belle Dress and South Shore Romper – Comparison, Tips and Hacks!

If you know Ellie & Mac patterns, then it’s highly likely you are a fan of the Tres Belle Dress, the South Shore Romper, or both! They are such well designed and versatile patterns, both provi...

3 Beginner Friendly Patterns To Create a Fashionable Outfit

Hi! I'm Jessica. I blog over at my own website - www.letsgohobby.com about sewing and gardening and I've also written a number of blog posts for the Ellie and Mac Blog. It's always fun to pop over...

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