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.
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 🤗💕🥰🇨🇦
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!!
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! ruclips.net/video/IznY8LJuMnU/видео.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 the sweater you wearing.
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!
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
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.
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! ❤️
I want to make the lace discover tee like you did. All of your tops turned out awesome.
Thank you!
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!
Nice hacks. I love bishop sleeves also.
Thank you for sharing all your ideas and hacks… I love your patterns x
You are so welcome!
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!!
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!!
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!!!
Happy New Year you and your family. Great hacks.
Clovis Perkins, I am so glad you love it! Thank you for watching!
Mind blown!
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!
ruclips.net/video/IznY8LJuMnU/видео.html
Thank you sooo much! @@EllieandMacPatternsLLC
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.