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How to Finish Curves with Bias Binding Hi friends! Lakeisha, again, from Sincerely, Shantelle and on this blog, I’m sharing with you how to get great results with Bias Binding. Do you find curve...

Hey, my name is Emma and I have been sewing since I was little kiddo with my Grandma and Mum. It started with small things, homewares, etc. and selling them at craft fairs. Then I moved onto bags, ...

✂️ Lined Harper Everyday Jacket Hack – Elevate Your Handmade Wardrobe Hi friends! I’m Jacqui—also known as the Mad Sewing Scientist—and I’ve been sewing for several years with a love for garment se...

Hi Sewing Friends, It's Sarah from Sewingfun101. I am so excited to be sharing another tutorial with you! When I'm not blogging you can find me in front of my sewing machine, stitching up yet anoth...

Choose Your Own Adventure Pattern - Sarah Wide Sleeve Sweater Hi! My name is Devorah and I love to sew! I’ve been actively sewing for five years and now have a wardrobe that might be more than 80...

How to Turn a (FREE!) Woven Pajama Pattern into a Quilted Vest Hi I'm Emily! I have been sewing for years, and enjoy trying new skills and projects. I found Ellie and Mac in 2020, and it opened u...

Sewing with Stretch Fabrics – a Beginner-Friendly Guide Hi, I’m Em, you may have seen me around on the Ellie and Mac Facebook group.  I love sewing all sorts from bags to clothes, but my speciality...

A Sew - Cute Easter Gift     Hi sewing friends! My name is Valérie, and I’ve been sewing as a hobby for about six years. Most of the time I make clothes for my kids and myself, but I also love p...

Hi Ellie and Mac Fans! We have some big and exciting news to share with you all. Beginner Sewing Course The first big news item is that we have a brand new sewing course. This course is for the abs...

How to sew a Recovery Pillow! Hi I’m Vanessa and I love sewing! You may recognize me from E&M pattern releases and reels. I have been sewing clothes for over 7 years. I sew for my family and f...

Hi Friends, It’s Sarah from Sewingfun101. For those of you who may not know me, my main hobbies are: buying fabric, collecting patterns and…sewing! My absolute favourite thing to make are costumes,...

Hi Friends, It’s Sarah from Sewingfun101. In today’s blog I’m taking a pair of pants that are a bit too big and tailoring them with one of my favourite Ellie and Mac Patterns, the Stephan Cargo Pan...

Here’s how to alter your pattern to include a stripe or two, or three. Let's get creative. Adjusting the sleeve pattern pieces: 1. Get your basic sleeve pattern (this would work with a set-in sleev...

This ended up being such a cute dress pattern. I liked the tester photos I saw on the website, but after making it – I like it even more than I thought I would! The Pattern This sewing pattern is ...

Hi friends! It’s Amy here again today. Today I am going to show you how to create some great Fall dresses by combining elements from Ellie and Mac patterns… and the great thing is you only need tw...

Hi! Today you are reading a post by me, Jessica. If you don't know me, I have a blog called Let's Go Hobby where I mostly write posts about sewing and gardening. You can check out my blog HERE. An...

Did you know that Ellie and Mac has a sewing pattern for slow cookers? It's called the Warm and Cozy Slow Cooker Carrier Pattern. It's such a great pattern to have if you want to transport your sl...

Adding a Woven Ribbon and Bow to the Sadie Bubble Skirt Lately I have been keen on incorporating vintage style clothing into my wardrobe. True vintage patterns are often difficult to work with as t...