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Hi sewing friends! Don’t you just hate it when you have ALMOST enough of that gorgeous long hoarded fabric for your sewing project but you’re coming up a little short? Or you have leftover fabric f...

Hey friends! Have you ever faced the dilemma of getting your child's dress just right, only to find out they've outgrown it in the blink of an eye? Well, worry no more because I've discovered the g...

Hi friends! Amy here again today, bringing you part 2 of our Glam Up Tutorial. In part 1 I showed you how to create a beautiful sweetheart neckline with a Peek-a-Boo. In this part we are going to m...

Hi friends! Amy here again today, bringing you another fun tutorial… so today we are going to be working with the Wrapped in Love bodice pattern. In this part we are hacking the neckline to add a ...

The Ultimate Dreambox 2 is your crafting storage solution with over 85,000 cubic inches of total storage space. However, it isn't just a clever craft organizational cabinet, it is a crafting experi...

  Hey ya’ll, Suzanne Todd, here with a super easy and simple way to really “bow-up” the FREE Curved Hem Tank PDF Pattern from Ellie and Mac. Yes, I said free and easy!! So why not? Right! For this...

With the release of the Ashley Hourglass Swimsuit, there is one thing that we all wonder... Or maybe two... "I love having the option of a strapless swimsuit, but sometimes I want to feel the secur...

Hello friends and strangers (otherwise known as friends I haven’t made yet!), my name is Zayna. If you’ve been around the Ellie and Mac Facebook group you’ve probably seen me there, or in the ...

Hi sewing friends! By now you’ve probably seen all of the AMAZING versions of the new Effortless Hourglass dress on social media, or you’ve grabbed the pattern to sew one (or many!) up for yourself...

How to add a waistband to the Tres belle (plus bonus hacks how to add a faux shoulder gather and how to make the Heart and Soul angel sleeve fit other bodices!)   Hey sewists! Amy here, and today ...

Hey everyone, Suzanne Todd, back again with another fun hack using the Ellie and Mac Slow Sunday PDF Pattern Slow Sunday is one of my favorite tank top/dress patterns and such a good pattern on it...

This post contains affiliate links with no extra cost to you. Hi all! I'm here to tell you about an amazing way to make sewing easier, fun, and even more exciting. Who am I? I'm Jessica, I hav...

Last year I had an itch to make a scallop hem dress. I had a feeling that if I hacked and mashed the Slow Sunday Dress and the A-Line Button Down Skirt I could make it happen…and I did! I used thi...

Hello there! My name is Zayna. If you’ve been around the Ellie and Mac Facebook group, I’m probably not a stranger to you. If you are a stranger, it’s wonderful to meet you! I’ve been sewing since ...

Hello everyone! I’ve been testing and making Ellie & Mac garments for years now, and for years to come, I am sure! Why? Because they are so easy to make, and - once you get the hang of it – eas...

Hey all! Amy Day here, you might have seen me around the Ellie and Mac Facebook page posting my work from time to time. I’ve only been sewing for a year but I love to get inventive and be creative ...

Being a sewist means you never stop learning! Read through these tips and tricks to give you ideas to make your sewing projects turn out even better. Without further ado, here are some amazing s...

Hey y'all! It's Lakeisha, again from Sincerely, Shantelle, and today I've got a very easy, very practical sewing tutorial to share. I will show you 3 different ways to make your own placements! ...