Hi there! My name is Megan Nielsen, and I’m a designer. I have a line of clothing and sewing patterns, and I like pretty things.
This blog is my design diary – the place where I catalog all the things I design, how I wear them, and lots of DIY tips and tutorials.
Other than that, I’m 27, an Aussie, (originally from sunny Perth, Western Australia) and now I live in the USA with my wonderful hubby Chris (he’s a software engineer and the love of my life), our beautiful daughter (“Bunny”), and our handsome baby boy (“Buddy”).
I’m so glad you stopped by! I love hearing from you so feel free to leave a comment to say hi, or shoot me an email at megan@megannielsen.com. Enjoy cruising around, don’t forget to stop by my website, and my store and sign up for the store mailing list if you’d like to be updated on collection releases, sales and stock updates. If you’re pregnant or soon to be pregnant, come visit my other blog DIY Maternity, for lots of tips and tutorials on creating your own maternity and nursing wear.
Hi Megan,
I live in Washington State, just out of Seattle. I am from Melbourne, and have been living here since 1993. I loved the Quantas ad. Bought tears to my eyes. I think home sickness never goes away…. I work as an occupational therapist. I am originally from the bush and I mean real bush. So I live on 10 acres, because although I have lived in apartments, I am more comfortable with a bit of land around me. I am a country girl that loves to visit the city. I forgot to say, I am an avid sewer
Take care,
Kaylene
Hi Kaylene, it’s always so nice to hear from other Aussies over here in the states! I totally understand the need for space, I don’t know whether it’s an Aussie thing or what, but I always feel claustrophobic when I don’t have a good bit of land around me (which is probably why our house backs onto a farm!). I’m also a little skeptical as to whether the homesickness will ever go away, but I guess I can’t complain because it really is lovely over here (I just need to avoid Qantas ads!). Anyway, thanks for saying hi, and I hope you are enjoying yourself in Seattle! xoxo
You can take the girl out of Australia, but you can’t take the Australia out of the girl.
Hello there, Megan
I just came across this today, I have no idea how, and have looked through everything you’ve posted. It’s absolutely wonderful, and I figured this was the easiest way to say so. I could go on and on about what specifically I like, and what I love, but I won’t. I’ll just say you have a new follower. One who will be politely stealing, and altering to make it more “her”, some ideas from here; and leave it at that.
<3 Stay Young,
Ashlee.
Hi Megan! I fell in love with your paper bag waist skirt on Wardrobe Re-Fashion, but the link you provided for the how-to isn’t working, and sadly I can’t find the instructions on your blog. Any direction you can give would be so appreciated.
Thanks!
Caroline
Hi Megan, Do you have a recommendation for a dress form? It might help my sewing.
Thanks for any suggestions.
So it looks like we have more in common than just the passion for fashion and designing; my boyfriend is also a software engineer.
Thanks for a great blog.
Hi Meg,
I’ve been a silent fan of your blog for quite a few months now and wanted to finally say “hi” (I’m a bit shy myself and kept putting posting a comment off). I just want to thank you for putting up such an awesome and fun blog about sewing and fashion! I am a beginner sewer and I love the tips and ideas you put up. I’m also a college student that loves fashion but has a tight budget so sewing and re-fashioning just called out to me. Now I love sewing and do it as a stress reliever.
Anyhoo, I’ve noticed you’ve done a layout change to the blog (which is great!) but a section that I really liked is now gone. It was a section where you explained some sewing terms and techniques. Any chance you could bring that back?
Thanks for the inspirations & laughs,
Vi
Hi Megan!
I was born in Perth and despite the fact that I grew up in the US (in Minnesota) I still identify as an Australian (and I have an Aussie passport to prove it). I love your designs, and the names of the items in your fall collection bring tears to my eyes because I miss Australia so much. I am definitely, totally going to write about your collection on my blog (I just started it, but I’m kind of paying homage to everything Midwestern and everything Australian) and I feel so happy that I came across your blog/site!
Best,
Emily
Hi Megan,
I really like your designs, I only wish I could be as creative.
I just wanted to let you know that I bought the pattern for a maternity wrap top a few days ago. The payment went through Paypal but I still haven’t received my pattern. I know it’s Christmas and everyone is busy but I just wanted to let you know before too many days pass (plus, I’m really excited to see if I’ve got what it takes to make this!! I’ve wanted a wrap shirt from Isabella Oliver for EVER!). Thanks a lot.
Celia
Hi Megan,
I am just wondering if you could please comment on the design software you use to make your patterns. I bought a couple and they are really professionally done so I thought I would ask you to discuss this a bit. Thanks so much!
Rebecca
Wow, I THINK there’s been some mistake and you’re actually living the life of MY dreams. I’m a sewing extroidinaire wannabe, 24yr old mum with two kids, from Australia, pining for the USA. Love your design aesthetic…
Hi Megan,
Thank you so much for sharing amazing stories, tips and inspirations. I am myself an aussie who have moved and now living abroad (Madrid, Spain to be exact). I´ve just started out paving my own design dream too, and I just want to say it is so lovely to know that it can really happen. I am glad i stumble upon your blog :)
Hello, your blog caught my eye while searching for some beginner projects …Nielsen always catches my eye, especially when it’s spelled correctly. :) I’ll be heading over to your DiY Maternity blog…as I am 4 months along. I’m looking forward to exploring your sites!