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Cricut Possibilities: Cutting Wood and Tool Organization

Hey friends! Sonia here today to share with you this fun project using one of our current files, to eat drink and be cozy, and cutting it out and Wood for a fun, 3-D decorative art piece! I love a...

Be Greater Hack

Hello sewing friends! Andrea here from SewnSilly! As the weather in the New England keeps teasing me with hints of cooler weather here and there (and my goodness it’s December!), I was looking thro...

Getting Started with your Own Sewing Planner

There was a lot of excitement over my sewing planner when I shared how I planned the Horror Hoodie , so I have partnered with Ellie & Mac Sewing Patterns to help you get started with your v...

Sewing to Relax

Hey everyone! My name is Sophie, you may have seen some of my posts in the Ellie and Mac Facebook group. I am a part-time student, part-time charity volunteer and a full-time craftaholic! Writing i...

Sewing Faux Leather

I don’t know about you, but to me there are a couple of times in the year that make me look back and think about what I have accomplished… or not! Times like Thanksgiving Day, Christmas, New Year…...

Do It Yourself Leg Warmer Pattern

Hi everyone, Ashley here, bringing you my first ever blog for Ellie & Mac. Im so excited to share with you how I created my own leg warmers using my scrap fabric. We all know winter is coming a...

Half Pipe Tee Hack & Learn How To Create a Reversed Applique

Hello, Vanessa here from Mom of 5 Trying To Survive. Today I’m going to share with you how I hacked the Half Pipe Tee and added a reverse applique design. I used the Half Pipe Tee and Kids Jogger t...

Slow Sunday Dress Pattern Bishop Sleeves Hack

Hello my sewing friends! Here I am with another hack! This time we are adding the super trendy bishop sleeves to one of my favorite Ellie and Mac Sewing Patterns, The Slow Sunday Dress/Top Pattern....

Good Vibes Shorts Elastic Waistband Hack

Hi friends! Sonia here today to show you how I added an attached elastic waist band to the good vibes joggers! This hack makes a really great lounge shorts, and since the elastic is attached to the...

DIY Size Tags for Clothing Sewing

Here are 3 super simple methods for adding sizes in the clothing you sew! I used cut files available on www.ellieandmac.com and cut them out with a Cricut Joy. Take a peek at our video tutorial on...

Using Tulle as a Decorative Trim

Hello, I am so excited to share with you this little blog post on how to use tulle as a decorative element on a garment. You may have seen tulle on necklines, sleeves and on the hems of skirts ...

Anticipation Dress Back Hack

Hi Hey ya’ll! Suzanne here with my very first blog! Yeah, I am thrilled and honored to be here! I’m a relatively new to garment sewing gal but I have done machine embroidery and gift type things...

Create Your Own Cute Dog Toy!

Hello everybody, Here is Lesley alias Frullemieke from the blog https://frullemieke.blogspot.be again. Today I’m gonna show you how to make a cute dog toy out of fleece fabric. I’ve made a sniffing...

Around the Block - Straight-Fit Guide

Hi! I’m Elliott from The Little Robin’s Nest! A lot of y’all have seen my post about beginning my journey transitioning from female to male, if you haven’t, then welcome! The cool thing about this ...

Magical Princess Costume Sewing Pattern Hacks

Have you every dreamt of creating a magical princess costume? Maybe your little one wants you to make matching dresses or perhaps you have an upcoming trip to a magical theme park! No matter the ...

Adding a Waistband Pocket to the Not So Basic Pants

Hi Friends! I am really excited about this hack! When the Not So Basic Pants pattern was being shared all over the world, I loved them. I mean, they are cute, several options, and look so incredibl...

Knit or Woven Fabric: What Are the Differences?

Throughout my sewing experiences with Ellie and Mac patterns, I have dealt with both knits and woven without having a specific preference. My goal is the pattern and the look it conveys, not the t...

Pattern Mash Up: Be Outstanding Overalls & Sunkissed Dress Pattern

Hello everyone! I wanted to share a mash I did with the Be Outstanding Overalls and the Sunkissed dress patterns. My youngest has really gotten into overalls the past few weeks and we didn’t have ...