Ellie and Mac Be Graceful I had a system going where I wear nylons with shorter dresses M-Th and then on Friday I reward myself with sandals and a maxi dress. Lately I’m finding I want to reward myself a few extra times per week and am wishing I had more maxi dresses. So last
Ellie and Mac Slow Sunday Dress Ellie and Mac has recently a bunch of new patterns while I’ve been on a pattern testing hiatus. I’ve been making the same patterns over and over rather than trying new patterns, but I am getting a little envious and decided to try something new! This is the Slow
Ellie and Mac Colorblock Zip Swimsuit Mix and Match This swimsuit has ALL the options! It has a zippered front, color blocking, two skirt lengths (or none). High or mid waist bottoms and can even be a sports bra! I made the high waist bottoms (covered by my ninja shorts, sorry!) with the long skirt,
Ellie and Mac Workout Pattern Bundle For my back to school capsule I used three Ellie and Mac Patterns to make two outfits. Most of the patterns came from the Ellie and Mac Workout Pattern Bundle and I added the Around the Block Hoodie. I’m not really going back to school – I think I’m
Tres Belle Wrap Dress by Ellie and Mac Wrap dresses are my thing! What I especially like about this one is that the cross-over is really low. Which sounds like a problem but actually it stays in place a lot better because of where it’s positioned. This version is the gathered skirt option in maxi
Ellie and Mac Lucky Girl Ellie and Mac Be Bold Every season Ellie and Mac has a pinspiration challenge. The idea is to recreate something you’ve admired on the internet. I chose this halter neck dress in yellow floral liverpool. I used Victoria Liverpool fabric from Amelia Lane Designs and borrowed parts from the Ellie
Ellie and Mac Twist It up I blog for Amelia Lane Designs at AmeliaLaneDesigns.com/blog as well as for myself, here. Each time they release new fabric I put together a “round up” of all the inspiration photos from their Strike Squad. Over the last couple of rounds I have seen so many Ellie and Mac
Ellie and Mac Petal Top I tested this top because it’s trendy and I wanted to try it, but it’s also a great nursing pattern without being obvious! The petals lift up to expose a tank underneath that isn’t connected into the neckband for easy pull down access. I added it to my list of
For the last six weeks I’ve been participating in the Gotta Get Away #GetawayWithALD capsule contest in the Amelia Lane Designs Facebook Group. The capsule contest is really great, I mean, like anything Amelia Lane Designs does, it’s totally free-form with some inspiration if you need it. So each week there have been sponsors, pattern
Ellie and Mac Chill Tee and Hoodie The Ellie and Mac Chill Tee or Hoodie has three color blocked panels on the front and back. It’s a relaxed hit for men or women. It has a waist band or a tee hem, crew neck or hood, long sleeves with cuffs or short. I used the
