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Introducing the Unisex Maker Tee Plus a GIVEAWAY!

By Meg · 26 August 2016 · 3 min read · 252 comments
Megan Nielsen unisex Maker tee // Manufactured through Freeset these tees support women fleeing human trafficing

Ever since releasing the Maker tee last year, I’ve had so so many requests to extend the sizing and add an option for the men who make things too. I took that as a great chance to create an entirely new Maker tee with a more unisex design and larger size range. Now you can get a Maker tee for you or a friend or the man in your life! I am seriously beyond happy with how it turned out, and am so happy to be able to share it with you today!

Megan Nielsen unisex Maker tee // Manufactured through Freeset these tees support women fleeing human trafficing
Megan Nielsen unisex Maker tee // Manufactured through Freeset these tees support women fleeing human trafficing

THE DESIGN + VISION

Much like the original Maker tee (which i loooove and will continue to be available in store indefinitely) i turned to talented typography artist Jasmine Dowling to design the slogan. Gosh that girl is talented. I don’t know how she manages to nail the brief first time every time!

As this design is unisex the tee fits differently than the original maker tee. It has a straighter standard tee shape, a higher neckline and boxier sleeves.

And as with the original Maker tee and my Yes I sew tote bags – this tee is also manufactured through Freeset. Part of my ongoing goal of supporting humanitarian efforts through my brand. All proceeds from these products are directly reinvested in new stock so that I can continue to support their business in a sustainable real way. Check out my original posts here and here to read more about my vision. But right now, I feel like this venture has been a real success! This is our third design manufactured through Freeset, and i hope to continue to release more.

THE DETAILS

Other than that, here are a few of the boring (ha!) details you may like to know.

  • These tees have unisex sizing, so the sizes run a little larger than the standard  Megan Nielsen Sizing. My husband Chris usually wears a mens medium in most brands, and he wears a medium in these tees. I wear a size small in the original Maker tee , and find I like to wear an XS during the day, and a M to sleep in (is now a good time to admit i like to steal Chris’ tees?). Our model Ashleigh usually wears an XS and is wearing an XS in these photos (as that was the smallest size available) and as you an see there is a comfy loose fit on her. So my recommendation is that if you want a loose fit, choose the size label that you would normally choose, if you want a closer fit, choose the size that corresponds to your actual measurements.
  • Sizes run XS – XXXL, Busts 37-59″ / 94-150cm  (that’s four sizes larger than my patterns!). I have ordered every size they have available hehe
  • This is a product i plan on continuing indefinitely – if your size is sold out you should see the option to preorder a tshirt, which means that it will be about 4 weeks away from being delivered to you. If it’s not working give us a holla at hello@megannielsen.com
  • They are super soft organic cotton, and can be laundered as a regular tee. I am a little more careful with mine because i love it so much – so i wash cool and hang to dry (no tumbledrying for me)

THE GIVEAWAY

*Giveaway is now closed, and two winners have been chosen, thanks to everyone who entered!*

And now to something really fun! To celebrate the launch of the new Unisex Maker tee I’m having a little giveaway!

All you have to do to enter is leave a comment below :) That’s it! (It doesn’t matter where in the world you live, everyone can enter)

And as with previous giveaways i’ve had – you can get additional entries by:

For each additional entry, please leave an extra comment below (that way i won’t leave any entries out).

Entries close midnight August 30th. I’ll announce TWO winners (chosen at random) on Weds the 31st!

I really hope you gals love this tee as much as I do, and as always, thank you so much for supporting this project.

Megan Nielsen unisex Maker tee // Manufactured through Freeset these tees support women fleeing human trafficing
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Jewel
10 years ago

I love it!!

Jewel
10 years ago

I follow you on Instagram! ?

Jewel
10 years ago

And also on Facebook!! :D

Kim
Kim
10 years ago

Very cool, I need to order one of these!

Silvia - MadameRenard
10 years ago

Lovely tee!
And thank you for this giveway!!! :)

Silvia - MadameRenard
10 years ago

I’m a new follower on IG!

Lan Nguyen
Lan Nguyen
10 years ago

Here’s my comment! Thanks for sharing the love ? ? ?

Katie Scheid
Katie Scheid
10 years ago

Love it! Would love to win!

Katie Scheid
Katie Scheid
10 years ago

Also following on IG!

Carolyn
Carolyn
10 years ago

I follow you on Instagram

alexandrap529
10 years ago

So so cute!

Carolyn
Carolyn
10 years ago

I receive yoru newsletter.

Carolyn
Carolyn
10 years ago

I follow you on Facebook

Sara Farr
10 years ago

Love the new design!

Dona Sue
Dona Sue
10 years ago

Awesome shirt!!!!

The Sara Project
10 years ago

Love it! I need one for everyday of the week. ??

Lauren
Lauren
10 years ago

I really like the shape!

Diane Cullum
Diane Cullum
10 years ago

yay for the guys!

Shelley
Shelley
10 years ago

Love this tee, thanks for the chance to win!

Dianne Crabbe
10 years ago

Didn’t realise I wasn’t following you on IG

Dianne Crabbe
10 years ago

Freeset + maker tee = winning combo!!

Izzy
Izzy
10 years ago

I’d like to enter please! :)

Kathleen
10 years ago

Awesome tee!

Jessica Hurd
Jessica Hurd
10 years ago

Love this tee!!!

Kathleen
10 years ago

Also now following you on IG

Chloe K
Chloe K
10 years ago

Love the tee! Need one now!

Chloe K
Chloe K
10 years ago

I receive your newsletter.

Jessica Bosse
10 years ago

Love and like. What a big size range.

Chloe K
Chloe K
10 years ago

Liked your Facebook page

Julie C
Julie C
10 years ago

That tshirt is gold!

Sophie Bach
10 years ago

Yay!

Sophie Bach
10 years ago

And this is for news letter subscription

Megan
10 years ago

I love the new maker tee design!!! So excited about this giveaway!!!

gerri nathanson-cook
gerri nathanson-cook
10 years ago

love it. don’t know who I’d make it for might end up with multiple sizes

Chloe K
Chloe K
10 years ago

Also follow you on instagram

Lindsay
10 years ago

Oooh I would love to win one!

Elizabeth
Elizabeth
10 years ago

Love this tee!

marg f
marg f
10 years ago

Great Tee and great way to support those who are in most need.

Elizabeth
Elizabeth
10 years ago

I already receive your newsletter, thanks

SamCain
10 years ago

Awesome Tee and great cause!

Jo-Ann Georges
Jo-Ann Georges
10 years ago

This could be the tee that gets me to start wearing tees!

SamCain
10 years ago

I’m following on IG too. @samtucain

Kate
Kate
10 years ago

I love these Maker tees! A word that so simply describes what many people do makes them fantastic gifts for creative friends!

Kate
Kate
10 years ago

I follow you Instagram!

Kate
Kate
10 years ago

I pinned this!

Elizabeth
Elizabeth
10 years ago

I like you in FB

Kate
Kate
10 years ago

I liked the Facebook page!

Nicole
Nicole
10 years ago

Lovely tee!

Kimberly Minard
10 years ago

Love this tee! Thank you!

Elizabeth
Elizabeth
10 years ago

& I’m following you on Instagram.