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Chest Pockets Made Easy

Hi, everyone! It’s Lakeisha from Sincerely, Shantelle and today I’ve got a super simple and easy blog for ya! I’m gonna show you step-by-step how I sew chest pockets. A few of our child patterns ...

Cinch Top Done Halter Style

Hey Ya’ll! I’m back with another fun pattern hack and this one is super special!! Have you seen the new Assymetrical Cinch Top? If not, here is the link to the Cinch Top #affiliate. It is such a c...

Hacking the Poppy Top into a Dress

Hey Ellie and Mac fans! Jessica here again with another fun pattern hack. I usually blog over at the Let's Go Hobby blog, but I also enjoy writing posts for the Ellie and Mac Patterns Blog. If you...

How to Hand Dye Lace

When I first decided on this project, I knew I wanted to use this mustard-colored printed fabric. I love the Boho look of it and knew the lace insert would only add to that feel. I hit my local Jo...

Sew Your Own Zippered Scrunchie

Hello everybody,Here is Lesley alias Frullemieke from the blog https://frullemieke.blogspot.com again.Today I'm going to show you how to make the Ellie and Mac FREE Scrunchie with a zipper, ideal f...

Summer Nights Top/Romper: Drawstring Hack

Hi everyone! It’s Lakeisha from Sincerely, Shantelle and today I’m on the Ellie and Mac blog with the steps to show you how to create a gorgeous blouse using the Summer Nights top from the pattern ...

Personalizing the Duke Jacket Part 1 - Add a Zipper and Chin Guard

I love the Duke Jacket, its fit is just spot on and it’s classy yet perfect for everyday too. However, my 4 year-old girl needed some adjustments to hers. Buttons aren’t her forte yet and I wished ...

Be Creative Hoodie: Straight Fit Guide

Hey! It’s Elliott Gray again, from Sew Elliott. I am super excited about my latest straight fit pattern modification! After making the girls some super cute Be Creatives, I decided I really wanted...

How to Color Block the Baking Fun Apron

Hi, Today I am sharing with you my latest Ellie and Mac sew, the apron from the Baking Fun Pattern: Apron & Oven Mitt pattern found here (#aff) I made the Apron for my mom and could not resi...

Create Your Own Scalloped Shorts!

There’s a certain store bought scalloped shorts that has a look that I just love. Being able to sew, I rarely buy ready to wear clothing. One of my favorite things to do is to try to remake some of...

Get Your SewJo(y) Back!

It has happened to many of us sewists. We were truly enjoying the process of creating, sewing, buying patterns and fabrics, but all the sudden we just do not seem as interested in sewing...

Add a Twist by Shirring Sleeves

I am totally obsessed with Bishop sleeves! They are so romantic and dramatic all at the same time! The good news is that Ellie & Mac sleeves, for the most part, are interchangeable. The Bish...

Everyday Tee Pleat Hack

Hi Everyone! Today I’m going to show you a really simple modification you can do to the Everyday Tee to create a whole different look. I love dressing up tee shirt patterns by making them out of d...

Create Your Own Raglan Flutter Sleeve

Hi everyone! This is me, Manda, again with another blog for you. I love the dreamy look of a flutter sleeve. There is something that makes you feel special when you are wearing an outfit with a flu...

Mash Up Time! (Day to Night & Puff Sleeve Pattern)

Hello, I am here to show you how I made my Puff Sleeve Bodysuit into a bodycon dress using the Puff Sleeve Peplum, Dress, & Bodysuit Pattern and the Day To Night Pattern. Its quite easy and ju...

Oversized Tee Hack

My teen daughter recently sent me a link to this super cute version of a crop top with ruching side straps (see inspo pic below!) and begged me to buy it for her. As typical, I got major eyerolls ...

How to Understitch with Your Sewing Machine

Hi, this is Marieke and today we are talking about ‘understitching’. Most of you know the word ‘topstitching’; for securing your facings, topstitching your hood or adding a detailed seam. But somet...

Sewing Tutorial - Adding Deep Pockets to Pants

Hello, Vanessa here from Mom of 5 Trying To Survive. Today I’m going to show you how to add deep pockets to pajama pants. I added these pockets to my son's pajama pants, but you could do this to ad...