Contemporary Sewing Patterns for the Modern Maker
If you find yourself in the crossover 14-20 sizes and are struggling to choose between the Hovea and Hovea Curve patterns, today I will be sharing a visual comparison between them! Our diagrams will compare a size 18 from our 0-20 range shown in outline, to the size 18 in the Curve range as shown in beige. As there are a large number of pattern pieces I have only shown the main pattern pieces as I believe these really illustrate the key differences best.
If you find yourself in the crossover 14-20 sizes and are struggling to choose between the Durban and Durban Curve patterns, today I will be sharing a visual comparison between them! Our diagrams will compare a size 18 from our 0-20 range shown in outline, to the size 18 in the Curve range as shown in green. As there are a large number of pattern pieces I have only shown the main pattern pieces as I believe these really illustrate the key differences best.
I can’t even tell you how excited I am to introduce you to the Hovea quilt coat and jacket sewing pattern! I first began dreaming of this pattern many years ago, and we started working on it almost two years ago. We’ve put so much love and hard work into this pattern, in fact, I don’t think we have ever put more into a pattern than this! My vision for Hovea was to create a beginner friendly pattern which makers can use to express their creativity and celebrate all the diverse and varied handcrafts they love. Whether it be garment sewing, patchwork, quilting, hand sewing or embroidery I want this pattern to be a celebration of the joy of making things by hand!
I’m so excited to introduce you to the Durban Jumpsuit and Romper sewing pattern! This pattern is named after the town where I was born, and is inspired by two rompers my mom wore when i was a little toddler. I have so many memories of my mom wearing them, and have always loved how they managed to look both comfy and stylish. At the beginning of last year I asked my mom if I could steal them from her wardrobe – only find out she had finally done a massive wardrobe cleanout and donated them. Of course there was only one solution to this problem – make my own! Throughout the process I got quite excited and I ended up adding so many elements that this has turned into the ultimate modular mix and match jumpsuit set!
Almost ten years ago Megan Nielsen Patterns began with just me, working in the middle of the night and during my toddler’s nap times. It was really challenging and I worked so incredibly hard. The Megan Nielsen Patterns team has grown quite a bit over the years, and I thought you might enjoy meeting the team! We’ve got a mix of team members who work full time, part time or ad hoc. Some in our studio here in Perth, and some remotely from home. We’re a friendly and collaborative bunch who love sewing and share a passion for making awesome things. I really hope you enjoy meeting the MN team!