Ellie & Mac Sewing Patterns | First Impression
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- čas přidán 9. 09. 2021
- Want to take a deep dive into Ellie & Mac's entire adult sewing pattern collection? Of course you do! Today I’m going through a majority of Ellie & Mac's sewing patterns. I’ll assess them for fit, fabrication, and overall design. So, crap a cup of tea and hang out with me as we take a look at all these sewing patterns together!
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For Ellie and Mac tester photos once you click on the first photo, you can press the arrow buttons on your computer to keep moving right, and not go down to the little circle and up to the photo √ PS You can go into a menu on the left side and go directly to Adult tops, Adult bottoms and Adult outerwear etc. You are in the general section for this video :)
I love Ellie and Mac patterns, they are cute and sooo reasonably priced. I love wacky Wednesdays, just bought a moto jacket pattern for $1
They are my go to pattern company. They are true to size, reasonably priced. Also, I love the sew-a-longs that they do. They are so helpful if you have any questions. LOVE THEM ❤
This video made me realize I have over 20 Ellie & Mac patterns! What can I say, they have great sales! 😅
Whoa! Awesome!!
I’d love to see your thoughts about the indie pattern company itch to stitch. Thanks for doing these videos of indie pattern companies! I have learned a lot from watching your videos about fit issues to be aware of.
Itch to stitch is on the list!
Love Ellie and Mac patterns and Deannes videos are so easy to follow. They always have great sales and so many on line videos. For any new sewer, this would be an ideal company to follow.
I love Ellie and Mac patterns. So glad that you are reviewing.
Ellie and Mac are awesome! I have so many of their patterns.
They are my favorite pdf patterns. They are affordable and endless options and tutorials!
Love Ellie and Mac. My fav are Cuddle up tunic and tress belle dress. I love that they are very size inclusive.
Kids patterns are brilliant and they have a lot of patterns that have versions for adult and child
I really like their designs and there are so many options for each one. Thanks for the review.
Love the E & M Urban Leggings pattern. Such a great wardrobe basic for fall/winter.
Thanks Lindsey, very interesting.
Tip: if you want to avoid scrolling through all the bundles, sort the patterns by price low to high. Bundles will be at the bottom.
Ahhhh. Good idea! I’ll do that next time.
I love Ellie and Mac patterns.. hands in pockets 🤣😂 btw my favorite is a mash up of the be breezy top and half circle shirt from the tres belle. I call it the breezy belle 😉
My only complaint is the same as you, where you can't expand the diagram pics!
I've only sewn kids patterns by Ellie and Mac - super adorable!
I’ve used several Ellie and Mac patterns. I think they are great for beginners, love their children’s patterns too. As with any pattern fabric choice and the sewists ability will affect the finished product. Love their Wacky Wednesday sales and their Mom and Daughter bundles❤️
I love your positive commentary. It helps us all learn so much. Your positivity is infectious and helps me consider what I am wearing and how to improve. Thank you.
Thank you! Sometimes I get criticized for being too hard on the patterns. So nice to hear this take, too! :)
I filtered by woven fabrics and for adults she has a skirt, motto jacket, 3 dress/Tops, and the Duchess Coat. So mainly knits. More woven in kids.
I have made the Transformer Jacket for my son-in-law and grandsons out of brown camouflage fleece and they love them.
It’s a great pattern, like the old cagoules and pack-a-macs! I made 1 each out of waterproof fabric in really cute prints for my little granddaughters but had to add length and a gusset to the sleeve because they’re really slim. I also lined the hoods in jersey but had to make the bag bigger, I also figured out a way to construct it so the back was the right side of the fabric too, it took a bit of work but they came out fabulously!
I love browsing through their website for creative inspiration. I love grabbing their patterns for a dollar on wacky Wednesdays. I have several. At that price point it's easier than trying to hack a pattern. For me anyway!
I think same thing. For 1 dollar (which is less then 1 e here) is soo inexpensive. And their patterns have sooo many options
Spot on review! I have noticed all these same things. The site is clunky and the patterns seem amateurish. But I can find something I like usually and go with it. They are the right price for what you get, especially on Wacky Wednesday! I like their patterns. Thanks for your honesty and input.
I like when we get to see pattern tester outcomes because I think one of the marks of a good pattern and instructions is that even a beginner sewist can get a decent result.
I started following E&M a couple years ago they are a wonderful company for beginners bc their video tutorial are in depth and long, directions are very easy and they answer emails super fast! What I don’t like is that the options really are options imo if they only change a hem or sleeve. Those should be included or an add-on
I’m confused in what you are saying…I take it as option being short sleeve or long sleeve or maybe with or without hoodie. In either case all pattern I have include the pattern pieces for those options. Any other change without a pattern piece I call hacking it..such as making it a high/low or crop on your own. I love the huge amount of options they offer.
I don’t know if you mentioned it (sorry, my brain since getting real sick with Covid last year has a real hard time paying attention) but beside having frequent sales, Ellie and Mac has $1 and $2 patterns every week and they are super cute! Also Deanna does a great job of videotaping most, if not all, of the patterns.
As a beginner sewist (with an eleven year-old daughter that is also sewing her own clothes), Ellie and Mac has been amazing. They have great tutorials on CZcams and an amazing community on Facebook that you can turn to for new ideas or for help. You somehow missed the Curved Hem Pocket tank, their free tank pattern, which happens to be my favorite. (Sans pocket.) They may be basic, but their patterns are easy to hack - I just started sewing clothes in January and even I was able to hack the neckline from the Curved Hem tank onto the Everyday Tee without a problem. They certainly don’t have everything, but they are a fantastic jumping off point.
Great insider info, Nicole! And yahhhh for your first pattern hack! *claps*
I know this video was just about the women's patterns, but I just wanted to jump on and say their men's stuff is really good! Have made several for my dad and brother. For me, my favorite is the Around the Block hoodie.
Awww. How sweet! I’ve never sewn anything for anyone else in my entire life.
I found a work around for the size grids that are just photos. In firefox, I can right click photo, & save to another tab. In that tab, I can use the + sign up in the menu line on the right side of the menu line, to increase the size of the photo.
Oh geez. So many extra steps!
Hi Deb here from NZ. Ive bought quite a few Ellie and Mac patterns in their Wacky wednesday sales for $1. Had to FBA a couple but they have turned out well :)
Ohh. Good to know. $1 patterns announced in email? Or fb group? How do you know when they do one of those sales?
@@InsidetheHem they do them every Wednesday. They run for a few days after too. Every week there are new $1 patterns to choose from. 5 or 6 different ones every week. Sign up for their newsletter and they'll send you a link via email in Tuesdays.
You cracked me up with the “hands in the pockets, hands in the pockets.” Lol 😂. When I take pictures with “hands in the pockets”, I’m just showing off the pockets. Cuz I love pockets. But you’re right. I’m forever gonna be thinking “hands in the pockets” from now on. 🤣🤣😂
You can show there are pockets by hooking your thumb. And then I won’t think you’re trying to hide a fit issue. Lolol!
I need the transformer jacket in NC!
I wish this company provided larger line drawings. It is not always straightforward to tell what the garment looks like without a line drawing. In any case, some of these patterns look really cute. I absolutely love the roller skating skirt. I am a lifelong ice and roller skater.
I totally agree! OMG! That's amazing! You *have* to make that pattern!
I’m exhausted! Lol. Too much for me to take in. I must be in a mood. 😜
I like E&M patterns because I don’t need to grade up, down and sideways! I’ve already got a few of theirs which have been a breeze to sew, instructions are great, tutorial videos helpful and I love so many colour blocking tops and hoodies. I’ve just picked up the moto jacket, sew scrappy top and ruched tee which is the one I’m really excited about but it doesn’t take much for that to happen 😂 Plus I got an extra 15% off but I think the code is only valid for today
I trust no hands in pockets! I've found people are holding their pocket in cuz the hip is too tight and waist is too small. Or camel toe, like you said. With knits it's usually the pocket coming out problem. Especially if they're not reinforced at the opening during construction. I don't love the white backside either. Black back doesn't seem to bother me as much. Thank you for sharing this with us! ✨I look forward to your thoughts on patterns.
I've never seen anything like the jacket that converts into a backpack! I want to make that just to see how the heck it works, although I'm not a fan of the big frontal rectangle piece either. I also liked the edginess of that straight-cut shirt with the long asymmetric angle that covered one thigh/buttock but left the opposite side exposed.
In the very beginning of the vid, a company rep was wearing a chic blue and white patterned close-fitting, short sleeved nearly off-the-shoulder top that grabbed my attention bc it was a knit, but sewn so nicely that it looked like a woven. I was keeping my eyes peeled for THAT pattern, but didn't see it. What kind of sorcery was used to accomplish such a technique, I'd like to know!
There were a lot of cute and flattering styles, but most of the patterns had at *least* 2 other very similar versions in other patterns. They've all blurred together into a sea of similarity so I can't remember any other specific patterns I'd buy. Would it really have killed them to offer different lengths in the same pattern? Or different depths of sharkbite? They could have tightened up this collection by 2/3 this way. Perhaps it's a better business decision not to, idk.
You'll never catch me making an edge-to-edge lined knit garment though. Or showing the white side of a printed fabric via a hi-lo hem or flounce!! Lastly, there's just something extra fun and inspirational when the indie co's show all the makes of different sewists. I love how it creates a sense of community.
Great thoughts. I agree about the amount of similar patterns!!
Not that you should have to do this but you can make images bigger by making your browser viewing % higher. I like to open image in a different tab to do that so I don't have everything larger.
I am glad you reviewed these, but I just dont think they are for me. I am pretty picky about fit, and I would have to do an fba, so at that point I would have to pull out the drafting ruler anyway. I would rather start with something that fits me well (ie. Cashmerette concord tshirt or turner dress) and hack it into these options. I might look at the mens patterns though because I have been having trouble finding those in larger sizes.
I agree! Other than Casmerette, who are some of your other favorite indie pattern designers?
@@InsidetheHem hmm love notions, by hand london, which I still occationally have to fba, but at least its some of the way there, and charm patterns. I am very curious about itch to stich now that they have expanded their sizing.
I just posted my #fridaysews video where I made their Going Home Sweater in a DBP. I also made their Be Bold Pattern for my #sewyourbirthday which was in the 70's lol. I love their patterns.
Oh nice!! Love hearing feedback from ppl who’ve sewn their patterns before! Will check out your vid!
I REALLY need that skating outfit for the rink. Super fun, Am I too old for it though ??? (56-ish)
Nooo! Do it!!! I will live vicariously through you!
I am 54 and have been skating all my life. I wear whatever I want. You should too.
50+ here: GO FOR IT!!!
Today when I looked at Ellie and Mac some of the ones that were 4.97 are now $2
$1 patterns can’t be beat.
Is there full bust options
I don’t think so.
I always appreciate when patterns include cup adjustments. Just because a straight-sized garment *can* fit a full-busted woman, I still think they look best with an FBA.
I enjoy your pattern review videos and thank you for introducing us to new indie pattern companies, but I will be passing on this one.....
I think if you’re new and don’t have a big pattern stash that EM could be a good option but to me their designs just aren’t that fresh or interesting. I’ve only bought a couple of their kids patterns and they were fine but they do photo instructions which aren’t my favorite.
Firstly, I love your reviews...you've introduced to me a lot of indie patterns that I would have never known about, so thank you for covering all kinds of pattern companies! Unfortunately for me, these are all quite plain, basic and uninspiring to me...screams, "I make my own clothes!" and not in a good way. Honestly, reminds me of outfits someone would have worn to their mall Glamour Shot photo sesh in the 90s. The hi-lo hemlines are all a big big no. Not fashion forward or current, in the least.
As a photographer I can say, hands are in the pockets because they don't know what to do with them and there is probably noone there to help them with that 😁
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Interesting that you mention the skill set of the people who make the test garments. In my opinion a lot of the sample garments in the big 4 catalogs are very poorly made and poorly fitted. Therefore no difference
The Big 4 seamstresses are professionals. However, there are constraints that they have to work within. They have to make one size for a fit model they've never met or seen. So, not their fault that something doesn't fit. That's back on the designer and that team.
@@InsidetheHem You are too generous
Nothing for me here. It feels gimmicky with the hi-lo hemlines, flounces, pointy hems, etc. I still love getting exposed to all those indie patterns that I wouldn't discover other than from watching your videos though.