Contemporary Sewing Patterns for the Modern Maker
I really hope you have enjoyed this past month following along with The Skill Collective as we focused on mindfulness, connectedness and mental health over on Instagram. As we wrap up the month I wanted to share with you 7 simple things that I do for my mental health. I’m not a psychologist or any expert by any means – these are just some practical ideas from a normal girl for how I look after my mental health. I’d love to hear your tips for how you manage your mental health in the comments!
We’ve been working on this update for over a year and are so thrilled to let you know our Reef Camisole & Shorts Set is now available in extended sizes in our 0-20 and Curve 14-30 ranges! This pattern is a quiet achiever, a set perfect for loungewear, or casual wear (depending on how you style it) and we have been super excited to release it to show you the incredible images and just how gorgeous it can look!
The camisole features bias cut, v neckline and crossover yoke in the back. The shorts have two variations, featuring an elastic waist, pockets, curved or straight hemline and two rises.
I’m going to go through what specifically has been updated and detail each of the variations, and tell you a little bit about them and how you can use them. [Read more…]
Whether you’ve been sewing for decades or have only just recently joined the party, you’ll have realised that sewing and collecting fabric go hand in hand! You might have a fabric stash because you like to plan ahead or maybe because plans change and projects get put on hold. Maybe it’s because you fell in love with some fabric and haven’t quite decided what it’s perfect for yet…and sometimes all you know was there was a sale and you walked in and next minute you’re on your way home with a big bag of fabric (it happens!). The fact of the matter is, if you sew, you’re going to have a fabric stash! So how do you store your fabric stash?
Do you have a meticulously organised and categorised collection? Or do you take a more relaxed approach to all? So much depends on the space you’ve got, the amount of fabric you have, and the way you interact with your fabric – whether you need to be in and out of it all the time or only once in a blue moon.
Today on the blog we’re delving into the stashes of our team! Each of us with our own way of organising and storing. If you’re looking for inspiration on how to manage your own collection you might find some useful tips and if you’re looking for reassurance that you’re not the only one with a big stash – you’ll definitely find that too! We love sharing hacks & knowhow here at MN so don’t forget to get involved in our comments section if you’ve got any great advice to share! [Read more…]
So recently I just finished off a gorgeous pair of Opal shorts and they are everything I’ve been needing this summer and more! They’re made from this gorgeous thick linen twill that’s to die for and that I had been in love with since the moment I laid eyes on it. That tends to happen to me a lot. The falling in love with fabric thing. My fabric addiction is fully fledged and I know a lot of people can relate to that – but to make it worse, I also happen to work in a fabric store.
Welcome to A Beginner Sews, a new series here on the blog! And Hi! I’m Belle, a new team member at Megan Nielsen Patterns – but probably a familiar face if you’ve checked out our Curve pattern range (or not, it’s okay, I promise I won’t get mad). I’m many things—a Masters student, a writer, a movie buff, a Capricorn—but one thing I’m not is a dressmaker. Don’t get me wrong, I know how to thread a machine and sew a straight line or two, but that’s where my knowledge ends. Starting work here was like getting thrown in the deep end: words like baste, bias, overlock (huh?). I was in way out of my depth.