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My Top 3: Favorite Dress Patterns

Hi everyone! I’m Deborah, living in Belgium and a huge Ellie & Mac fan. Ellie and Mac has been one of my go-to pattern companies since I started sewing several years ago. They just have so much...

Staycation Skirt Hack Two-Ways!

Summer is in full swing here in California, and it is HOT! The thought of wearing anything constricting that doesn’t have room to flow is just too much for me to handle. This time of year, I live...

How to Sew a Tulip Sleeve

Hi Friends, I am Sequoia from SequoiaLynn Sews and today I have a fun sleeve hack to share. This adorable tulip sleeve is pretty quick to sew and it is a perfect addition to any of the fun, flirty ...

Top 5 Beginner Friendly Sewing Patterns - Part 1: The Everyday Tee

Hi friends, this is Diana here and today we're not really sewing. I am talking about my top favorite tops from Ellie and Mac. These are the easiest, trendiest, cutest tops you can sew and they are ...

Time to Destash and Organize Your Fabric Collection

If you are in the Facebook sewing community or on TikTok or Instagram I'm sure you've seen me around! I'm Kieara, a self taught sewist who's always sewing up the newest patterns! Well I have some e...

True Beauty Top Hack

In my previous blog I hacked the Urban legging and made a top from the True Beauty pattern. This time I will write about the top. I hope you like it! It’s an easy and quick sew and great for the s...

Awesome Pocket Tutorial: How to Add Pockets to The Oversized Tee

Hi there, nice of you to stop by. I'm Ilse, better known on Instagram as Sewsewilse where you'll find all my creations. Today I want to walk you through a really cool hack that I have implemented...

Creating a Gardening Tote Bag (with lots of pockets!)

Hi! I'm Jessica, a guest blogger on the Ellie and Mac blog today. You can usually find me over at my own blog on my website, Let's Go Hobby. I'm excited to write today about a fun pattern hack usi...

Zip Up the Puff Sleeve Top - Hack

Heyyyy, my friends! Lakeisha from Sincerely, Shantelle again with another hack for you. I wanna apologize to those of you who have been waiting a year for this one. Back in March last year, I had...

How to Add a Mesh Overlay

The Staycation Dress Pattern is one of my absolute favorites. I've been dreaming of making it in mesh ever since I first tested the pattern! But what to wear underneath to really highlight the flo...

Adding Bridal Lace to the Classic Camisole

Bridal lace! Need I say more? I know! How many times I have stood in the local fabric store and swooned over it?! I mean, it’s is gorgeous! But, I am not a bride - so what can I do with it? Well,...

Gathered Tankini Swimsuit Top Hack

Hi sewing friends! I am so excited to share my latest pattern hack with you because I have been thinking about trying this hack FOREVER and I finally gave it a whirl….and I love the results! I pur...

Mini and Me Spring Dress Mash-up

Hi! It’s Sarah from @sewsaltyandfree! Spring is right around the corner and although up here in Northwestern Wisconsin we’re still covered in multiple feet of snow and temps are still dipping into ...

Create an Oversized Blazer Look

Blazers are a must-have in your wardrobe; they are timeless, easy to combine and you can style almost any outfit with a blazer. With the release of the Elevated Blazer Jacket Pattern we now have an...

A Fresh Look at the Breezy Dress

Hi Friends! I am Sequoia of SequoiaLynn Sews and am really excited about my guest blog post this month. I have been trying to think about some of my absolute favorite patterns and make them again. ...

Endurance Leggings Adjustment Tutorial: Grading, Rise Adjustments & Inseam Adjustments

Hi! I am Manda, and I have written this blog tutorial to assist you with achieving the perfect fit for your Endurance Color Legging.Every person is built differently and it is likely that we will ...

Create a Retro Look with Ellie and Mac

Did you know you can easily recreate a retro look, using Ellie and Mac patterns with only minor adjustments? Let me show you! Inspiration Of course, if you are going for a retro look, some retro fa...

Urban Leg's Hack: Flared Leggings

I am in my postpartum time and I needed some new pants/leggings. So I came with the idea to hack this pattern into flared leggings. I made two different sizes of flare/height of flare. I will show ...