5/20/2023 0 Comments Ellie and mac patternsIt’s a nice and comfortable pull-on style that is quite easy to wear. My finished version is basically a pull-on shift style dress with a little fancy ruffle off-the-shoulder detail. There are all kinds of sewing tips in the instructions too if you aren’t familiar with the fabric recommendations or sewing. ![]() If you are used to only sewing with knits, keep in mind that your edges on other fabrics will fray, so if you are using a regular machine stitch, you will need to go back and either finish off the seams in a french seam or at least zig-zag them so it doesn’t fray all the way to your seam. I opted to do a short sleeve version, pull-on (not button-down), dress length with the ruffle and sash belt. ![]() You can also do it with or without the ruffle. There are different sleeve lengths, different lengths to the top/dress, and you could do it with or without the sash/belt. If you want to get a little fancier, there is a button-down option. The pattern itself does have several different options. ![]() I think right now I have about 5 that are half way done and I just have to find the right mindset to sit down and finish some of them because I’m sure when they are done I’ll love them and they will be amazing, but sometimes, I really enjoy instant gratification…, sit down and an hour later have a garment completely ready to wear. And, if anyone sews quite a bit you’ll know, sometimes those long and detailed projects just keep getting pushed off to the side because it takes a lot of time and concentration to get them right…. So, even being more experienced, the patterns are great because you can whip up some garments in no time. This is especially great when you are just looking for some quick sew items. What I’ve discovered with this is that there are minimal pattern pieces and easy construction. If you aren’t familiar with Ellie & Mac patterns, they are designed for Advanced Beginner. I’m only stating this so you know there is no bias at all to what my thoughts are on the pattern as I’m paying the same as you would for the pattern. And for the record – I have purchased each and every one – I haven’t had any given to me to try or to blog about or promote and haven’t ever been accepted into one of their testing groups. I’m pretty familiar with the Ellie & Mac patterns as I’ve made quite a few of them. The pattern itself is easy to put together and follow. Since I did the knit version and the woven seemed pretty similar, I decided to give it a try. The pattern was just recently released after their knit top version (the Be The Leader – I’ve done a post on it if you are interested!). The Ellie and Mac Be Bold Top & Dress Pattern can be found here if you don’t feel like reading any further (lol!) – either they were a REALLY good deal that I figured I’d eventually figure out something to do with them, or the print was so nice that I just had to have it even though I had no idea what I’d use it for! LOL! Which brings me to the Ellie & Mac Be Bold Top & Dress pattern. But, lighter weight cotton type fabrics and such are so nice when the weather starts warming up, and I’ve been finding myself looking around for patterns to use up some of the fabrics that I’ve purchased in the past with absolutely no pattern in mind for them…. But, I think that knowing knit fabrics are more forgiving, just eases a little of the stress of sizing and such. ![]() I mean, I’m not terrified of doing it, and I’ve made some things with non-stretch. I don’t know why sewing clothing items with non-stretch fabrics gives me a little scare. So to any of you that do chose to utilize the affiliate links provided, please know that I do truly thank you as you are helping me continue doing what I love doing and hopefully bringing you things that you enjoy reading or learning about and learning with me along the way. It really amounts to pennies, but those pennies do add up and when they do, it helps me continue purchasing patterns, supplies, and fabric. This just means that if you utilize the links, the company may pass along a very small percentage from their profits from the sale to me as a thank you. This in no way changes how you would purchase anything if you chose to utilize the links, and I do not receive any of your information at all.
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