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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 in...

Bell Sleeve Dress Hack

When Ellie & Mac Fall Pinspiration came up, I knew exactly what I wanted to sew: a lovely dress with a deep neckline that had popped up on...

Raglan Shirt Button Placket Hack

Hey there, Kendel here! Today I am going to show you a fun hack to add a button placket to your favorite Raglan tee. The Going Home sweater (both k...

Un-Twist it Up Top!

Hey y’all! It’s Lakeisha from Sincerely, Shantelle, and WOW! It has been quite some time since I’ve posted here for you. I’ve been busy and every t...

Sewing Terms Demystified

GB? UK? WTH? Sometimes all the sewing terms and acronyms can just read as gibberish; especially when you’re new to sewing. But that’s no reason to ...

Stuffy Ball Hack: Turning It Into a Floor Pouf

If you’re like me you keep all your scrap fabric and even your children’s clothes they have out grown. I love the idea of zero waste but it can be ...

Sugar n' Spice Poncho Hack: Adding a Curved Hem

Every season has its own charms. And yes, I love summer, but I like autumn just as much! The nature that colors so beautifully, the sun rays that p...

Pinspiration Challege: Oasis hacked into a maxi dress

So, a couple of weeks ago, I was scrolling through some webshops, and encountered a dress I just had to try and recreate... I just knew there would...

Be Invincible & Urban Legs Pattern Mash

Hey Ellie and Mac readers! Jessica here, back again with another blog post. I usually blog over on the Let's Go Hobby Blog. You can check out my E...

Bookclub Top Nursing Hack #2

When The BookClub top was released, I instantly thought I could hack it into a nursing top... in three different ways! You can read about the first...

Changing Seasons: Mashing & Upcycling

It's that time of the year again! A new season waits for us and with it a new wardrobe, especially if you have kids! They grow up so fast… It's ha...

Back-to-School Pencil and Paper Outfits

Hey! It’s Sarah from Sew Salty and Free! Back to school definitely looks a lot different this year for a lot of families. Whether we’re doing virtu...