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Pattern Adjustment: How to Add a Placket to Any Romper (or Top)
Hi there! It is Manda again, bringing you the answer to a question that has been trending for a while now: how do I add a placket to the Beatbox Romper? Let's take it a step further and chat about...
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Cropped Sweater Hack
Hi sewing friends! I can’t believe 2022 is here – and just like 2020, it feels like 2021 lasted forever yet also slipped through my fingers. I didn’t get to finish all the sewing projects I started...
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Classic Camisole Nightgown Hack
Today I will be showing you how to take the Classic Camisole Top and Dress and turn it into a comfortable nightgown. I love nightgowns. Sometimes I find myself wearing it as regular clothing dur...
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Sewing Hack: Staycation Two Piece Set
Hello all, Ilse from @sewsewilse here.
I tackled the beautiful Staycation Dress and discuss the following items in my blog post:
Separate pattern pieces t-shirt in jersey and woven skirt.
Herewith...
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Exploring the Feel Pretty Pants
Hi Ellie and Mac Pattern fans! Jessica back to talk to you about an awesome pattern that I think does not get enough love!
Which pattern is that you may ask?
Well, to answer that - if pictures...
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Sleep Mask Tutorial
This sleep mask can be paired with our free Adult Classic PJ & Nightgown Pattern. You can download the pattern piece for the sleep mask (and this tutorial as well) in your account in your PJ Pa...
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Traveler's Top Sleeve Hack
Hello friends! I’m here today to show you how I hacked the Traveler’s Top (aff link) to make it a little less Traveler-y. I am still mourning the loss of the Fireside Sweater (even though I own it)...
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Morning Lounge Wear
Hey all you awesome Ellie and Mac Blog Readers! Hope you are having a fantastic day!
I'm Jessica from Let's Go Hobby (A blog about hobbies, like - sewing for example ;)).
That's Me!
I'm ...
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Small Zipper Bag Tutorial
Hi Ellie and Mac Friends!
I am Sequoia from SequoiaLynn Sews and I am back with another guest blog here at EAM. This time I wanted to share a quick gift idea with you. I absolutely love making sma...
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Create a Pinafore!
Hi all! I am super excited to share with you this easy, quick hack to make the Be Smart Jumper to a pinafore style dress!
I have made this pattern the regular way a few times before, in fact my fi...
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Five Tips To Dressing Up Tees
Hi sewing friends! I don’t know about you but I sew and wear a LOT of tee shirts. I love how many different looks you can get with one pattern when you do different sleeve lengths and fabrics – ...
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Staycation Dress Hack
Hi EAM friends! I'm Sequoia from SequoiaLynn Sews and am here to share another super fun Pinspiration look! I was scrolling on Pinterest looking for something fun to make when I found the original ...
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Ellie & Mac Inspired Costume Ideas!
It’s my family’s favorite time of the year! Spooky season. Who’s getting ready to begin or finishing up their Halloween sews?
Despite my 7 year old’s request that we all dress up as Chucky this ye...
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Create a Sewn-In Faux Undershirt For Your Off the Shoulder Look
Hi friends, Brit again! Who doesn’t love an off the shoulder slouchy sweater? I sure do! But with an active toddler, trying to dress multiple layers isn’t always feasible - especially since most...
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Adding Sleeves to the Lucy Swing Top
Hey ya’ll, it’s me, Suzanne, again with a really fun, yet educational blog this time.
So many of you have loved the Lucy Swing Top but asked that it have sleeves. Here is the scoop (educational pa...
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How to Add a Hood to Kid's Pocket Henley Top
Hi ya’ll! It's Lakeisha of Sincerely, Shantelle, again! As part of my recent Project Run + Play finale look, I made my son a hooded henley and when I shared in the Ellie and Mac Facebook group, I g...
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Adding a Button Shoulder Accent - Sewing Hack
Hello sewing friends! I’m super excited about this blog post because this project is my first sew since packing up the sewing room in late July for the family move (so for about six weeks). Sewing ...
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Dutchie Puffer Vest Hack
Hi everyone! It's Lakeisha again from Sincerely, Shantelle! I'm back again today with a pattern hack that is surprisingly easy and so fun! When I recently participated in Project Run & Play, I ...
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