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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 ...

Coördinating Family Easter Outfits

This year Easter is on my birthday! This hasn’t happened since 2011. That being said, I felt inspired to still make it my day…but mix in Easter. This meant I needed to find the best patterns and fa...

How to Add a Fabric Appliqué to a Garment

Hey again, Suzanne here with a fun and simple way to “jazz-up” your garments using fabric appliqués’. If this is your first time considering an applique’ you are in luck; I am going to be demonstr...

How to Turn Any Tee Into a Bow Tied Tee

Hi there, nice of you to stop by and see what I have planned for you. I'm Ilse and you can also find me on Instagram as Sewsewilse where you'll find all my creations. It's always fun to add a litt...

Creating a Fitness Outfit with Ellie and Mac

Hi Friends! Long time, no blog. If you are new around here, I am Sequoia and you can usually find me at my blog, SequoiaLynnSews.wordpress.com. This is my first EAM blog of the new year and as you ...

Vacation Romper Hack: Adding Palazzo Pants

Cool and comfortable closing is something that I love and I have always had my eye on those oversized loose fitting jumper looking overalls. If you know the correct names for those comfy on trend ...

Valentine's Gifts With Ellie and Mac

It’s the season of love! When I was a teen, I hated Valentine’s Day. I loathed it with a burning passion. It was because I didn’t have a boyfriend, haha! Now I’m married with two kids and I don’t ...

Adding a Bishop Sleeve to Any Raglan or Dolman Top

Hi everyone, it’s Lakeisha from Sincerely, Shantelle! Today on the Ellie and Mac blog, I’ve tackled a much requested hack from within our Facebook group. That is “how do you hack a raglan into bi...

Instagram Audience Vote Pattern Hack!

Hi all! Jessica from the Let's Go Hobby Blog back with a new pattern hack for you. But before we get into the details, let me tell you how this idea started! How it Started This blog post start...

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...

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...