Sewing Kits

January 3, 2012

Written by Meg

I added a new product to my store in November, and just realised I forgot to blog about it! tisk tisk!

They are sewing kits for creating a Darling Ranges dress. The kit includes all the fabric and notions needed – fabric, bias tape, buttons, elastic – and you can even throw in the pattern at a discount (if you don’t already have it) if you want to get it all together. It took me a while to decide how to package it all up – but i finally decided on a reusable fabric bag with the Megan Nielsen logo on it. I really love them!

For my first kit I chose to use the same fabric as for the Ragged Ranges dress from my Spring ’11 collection – that way you can create the long sleeved Darling Ranges dress or leave off the sleeves and have the exact same dress from last spring! I’m really happy to see how popular these kits have been already – especially before Christmas, I guess quite a few people got a fun sewing present this year!

Here’s an example of a finished dress using the kit

I think it might be time to add some kits for my other patterns, and maybe some more fabric options for the Darling Ranges too – what do you think?

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Meg

Meg is the Founder and Creative Director of Megan Nielsen Patterns, and is constantly dreaming up ideas for new sewing patterns and ways to make your sewing journey more enjoyable! She gets really excited about design details and is always trying to add way too many variations to our patterns.

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Firesparx

11 years ago

Yes please!!!! Especially your maternity wear patterns!

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Meg

11 years ago

Reply to Firesparx

thanks for the feedback hun!! I think sometimes people find good jersey hard to find for the maternity stuff, so maybe it’d be nice to have it already picked out xoxo

Sunni

11 years ago

This is such a sweet idea! I love that you are packaging them with the same fabric from the original collection and in a reusable bag too! Truly Darling!

xoxo, Sunni

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Meg

11 years ago

Reply to Sunni

Thanks Sunni! I was so thrilled when my supplier was able to get me more of that fabric – i think it’s cool for people to be able to make the exact same piece! XOXO

Lizz

11 years ago

I saw these in the store a while back and I love the idea!

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Meg

11 years ago

Reply to Lizz

Thanks Lizz!

Elle Croft

11 years ago

I totally adore this idea! When I finally get my sewing machine shipped over from Aus, this will be first on my list!! x

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Meg

11 years ago

Reply to Elle Croft

Thanks Lauren!! hehe yeah i had to finally give up on shipping my machine when we moved here and buy a new machine – turns out the voltage was different here so it wouldn’t have worked – what a bummer!!

Elle Croft

11 years ago

Reply to Meg

Oh my goodness, I hadn’t even thought of that! I just had a minor panic but did some research and I think from Aus to the UK is OK…I hope so! I miss my little machine. It’s been 4 years…way too long! I think I’ve forgotten how to sew!!

Alli (One Pearl Button)

11 years ago

Oh, what an awesome idea!! I’m still looking for the perfect fabric for my Darling Ranges – the holidays got in the way of it. Hopefully I’ll get to start it this month (and I’ll be sure to share when I do!).

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Meg

11 years ago

Reply to Alli (One Pearl Button)

Thanks Alli! I hope you find a fabric you like soon! That’s always the part i get stuck on in a project – i always have a set idea of exactly what i want and then can’t find it. hehe.

If you want to try the kit give me a yell – happy to send you one :)

mil

11 years ago

The bag looks terrific. Well done Megan!
You really are inspired in your work!

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Meg

11 years ago

Reply to mil

Thanks for always being so encouraging Vickie!! Love you! xoxo

Annelise

11 years ago

I love it – you’ve thought of everything! It would make such a wonderful gift for someone too.

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