I LOVE these pattern hack videos! Personally, I think when a pattern brand clearly demonstrates how some of their pattern parts are interchangeable with one another, it just makes for GREAT proof that purchasing patterns is an investment that keeps on giving long after the original garment was sewn as intended. 😁
@Lisa Capri I've been hacking commercial patterns for years! Didn't call it hacking, I called it making it mine! Neckline from one pattern, sleeves another, skirt from a third. OR with a blouse/top I pre-tucked the fabric before cutting it out, nice top. Altered shirt tails too, made high-low hems before I ever saw a ready to wear or commercial pattern! It's fun to sew & make your own "designer" outfit! Works best if you stay with same brand of commercial pattern.
I love the first sweater you had on! I love all of them TBH. I love the lacy one! It’s such a fun way to use those sheerer fabrics! The first three were my favorites! I have the first 3 patterns you talked about! For some reason I didn’t know the raglan had a cowl option! I love that so much especially with winter right around the corner! So I can’t wait to play around with those! I’m excited to mix and match for winter! I really want to add a bishop sleeve to the puff sleeve peplum top. I’m not a dress or romper wearer, but if a pattern has sleeves I love or a bodice and it’s on sale I usually buy it. I love peplum tops and fun sleeves so I know I can swap pieces of the pattern out with another so I love that you kind of went over that as well! I saw a skirt recently that matches the skirt on a peplum top I saw and absolutely loved at Torrid. I saw the pattern first and then came across the top and was pleasantly surprised that you could do that type of skirt as a peplum. I can’t remember the exact sewing pattern I saw, but it’s very similar to the E&M Wrap Skirt. I’d love to see a hack where you add it to a bodice as a peplum! This is the Torrid top www.torrid.com/product/lurex-star-surplice-ruffle-hem-top/19552790-00684.html#q=star%20top&start=4
This was so helpful! I like how you added a cowl to your tops and it looked chunky and warm. What about a dressier hoodie style with side pockets? Loose fit. Thanks so much!!
Thank you so much for these! I can’t wait to start applying some of the hacks. Happy new year to you and your family, Diana. Love and hugs from Kitchener, Ontario, Canada 🤗💕🥰🇨🇦
I don't know if I posted on this video, but would you be able to do a tutorial of the exact top you're using in the beginning of the video? I love love LOVE that top and the color of the material you used!!! Please and thank you!!!
Great question! Here is a video we have that shows how. Raising or Lowering Your KNIT Neckband Is So EASY!! Let's Do It Together! th-cam.com/video/IznY8LJuMnU/w-d-xo.html
Are you saying that i could combine the Curved Hem Pocket Tank Pattern with the Cuddle up tunic bishop sleeve if I want? (of course, we are using same size pattern)
I have not tried that pattern yet. Since it has bands (because it is sleeveless) the armcye might be a little small but honestly, I would try it. you may have to use the armcye of another pattern to carve out a little bit of it but then it would definitely work! I may have to try this now!!
Can u make a tutorial showing how to make a skirt longer or point me in the direction in where I can find It thanks 😊 and by the way I love love ur tutorials
Really like watching your tutorials & have learned a few tricks from you. BUT, who are Ellie & Mac? Do they ever appear in any videos? Are you, by any chance, Ellie or Mac?
I LOVE these pattern hack videos! Personally, I think when a pattern brand clearly demonstrates how some of their pattern parts are interchangeable with one another, it just makes for GREAT proof that purchasing patterns is an investment that keeps on giving long after the original garment was sewn as intended. 😁
@Lisa Capri I've been hacking commercial patterns for years! Didn't call it hacking, I called it making it mine! Neckline from one pattern, sleeves another, skirt from a third. OR with a blouse/top I pre-tucked the fabric before cutting it out, nice top. Altered shirt tails too, made high-low hems before I ever saw a ready to wear or commercial pattern! It's fun to sew & make your own "designer" outfit! Works best if you stay with same brand of commercial pattern.
yes! I love being able to take a pattern and use it as inspiration and guides to make exactly what I want!
I love the sweater you wearing.
I love the first sweater you had on! I love all of them TBH. I love the lacy one! It’s such a fun way to use those sheerer fabrics! The first three were my favorites! I have the first 3 patterns you talked about! For some reason I didn’t know the raglan had a cowl option! I love that so much especially with winter right around the corner! So I can’t wait to play around with those! I’m excited to mix and match for winter! I really want to add a bishop sleeve to the puff sleeve peplum top.
I’m not a dress or romper wearer, but if a pattern has sleeves I love or a bodice and it’s on sale I usually buy it. I love peplum tops and fun sleeves so I know I can swap pieces of the pattern out with another so I love that you kind of went over that as well!
I saw a skirt recently that matches the skirt on a peplum top I saw and absolutely loved at Torrid. I saw the pattern first and then came across the top and was pleasantly surprised that you could do that type of skirt as a peplum. I can’t remember the exact sewing pattern I saw, but it’s very similar to the E&M Wrap Skirt. I’d love to see a hack where you add it to a bodice as a peplum!
This is the Torrid top
www.torrid.com/product/lurex-star-surplice-ruffle-hem-top/19552790-00684.html#q=star%20top&start=4
That's why love Ellie and Mac because you can interchange them.
Love your hacks and that lace overlay and bishop sleeves are so pretty
I love the cowl neck and the knit waistband... but all of these ideas are great!
Keeley Powell, Thank you so much for watching! 😍 I am so glad you enjoyed it! ❤️
Love these hacks. Love ALL your videos.
Carol Hammond, Thank you so much for watching! 😍 I am so glad you enjoyed it! ❤️
This was great. I get so much inspiration from these videos. My favorite is to add a yoga waist!
I am so glad you love the videos! I love sewing with you. Hope to see you back for the next one.
Love this video. Ellie and Mac is very versatile. I will be trying some of these as I love both bishop and flutter sleeves.
Yay! Thank you!
I want to make the lace discover tee like you did. All of your tops turned out awesome.
Thank you!
Thank you for sharing all your ideas and hacks… I love your patterns x
You are so welcome!
Nice hacks. I love bishop sleeves also.
This was so helpful! I like how you added a cowl to your tops and it looked chunky and warm. What about a dressier hoodie style with side pockets? Loose fit. Thanks so much!!
Thank you so much for these! I can’t wait to start applying some of the hacks. Happy new year to you and your family, Diana. Love and hugs from Kitchener, Ontario, Canada 🤗💕🥰🇨🇦
You are so welcome! and Happy New Years to you and yours!!
Happy New Year you and your family. Great hacks.
Clovis Perkins, I am so glad you love it! Thank you for watching!
Love the lace overlay! Is there a video for that one already?
So inspirational
I don't know if I posted on this video, but would you be able to do a tutorial of the exact top you're using in the beginning of the video? I love love LOVE that top and the color of the material you used!!! Please and thank you!!!
I love your videos and instruction. What would need to be done for lowering the neck front neckline on the Discover Tee or making it a V-Neck?
Great question! Here is a video we have that shows how. Raising or Lowering Your KNIT Neckband Is So EASY!! Let's Do It Together!
th-cam.com/video/IznY8LJuMnU/w-d-xo.html
Thank you sooo much! @@EllieandMacPatternsLLC
Mind blown!
Please film a tutorial on a pattern hack for adding a mock turtleneck to a top.
Great idea!! I love mock turtlenecks!
Are you saying that i could combine the Curved Hem Pocket Tank Pattern with the Cuddle up tunic bishop sleeve if I want? (of course, we are using same size pattern)
I have not tried that pattern yet. Since it has bands (because it is sleeveless) the armcye might be a little small but honestly, I would try it. you may have to use the armcye of another pattern to carve out a little bit of it but then it would definitely work! I may have to try this now!!
Can u make a tutorial showing how to make a skirt longer or point me in the direction in where I can find It thanks 😊 and by the way I love love ur tutorials
what a great idea! did you want to learn how to add length to a pattern or how you can add length to an already made skirt?
@@EllieandMacPatternsLLC yasssss I want to learn how to do it from a pattern
Really like watching your tutorials & have learned a few tricks from you. BUT, who are Ellie & Mac? Do they ever appear in any videos? Are you, by any chance, Ellie or Mac?
The name Ellie and Mac was inspired by the owner's daughters, Eliana and Makayah.