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Introducing the Wattle skirt!

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Megan Nielsen Wattle skirt sewing pattern // modular pattern with two mix and match waistband options and four skirt options! Megan Nielsen Wattle skirt sewing pattern // modular pattern with two mix and match waistband options and four skirt options!

A special skirt by very popular demand

I’m so thrilled to tell you more about how the Wattle skirt pattern came to be – because all of you (yes you!) in the sewing community are the ones who gave me the idea for this pattern!

Ever since the release of my Flint pants pattern, the sewing community has shown it so much love and I’ve been thrilled to see it become a wardrobe staple for so many people. That crossover side closure really is so special and unique and we’ve received countless requests for a skirt pattern that includes a similar closure. So many requests that we knew we had to make you something really amazing.

Enter Wattle!! A very special skirt pattern with hidden crossover closure at the side seams. One of our pattern testers very accurately call this an entire wardrobe of skirts – which is probably a good indication of how much is packed into this pattern!

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Introducing the Floreat dress & top!

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Megan Nielsen Floreat dress & top sewing pattern // jammed packed with included options this pattern can be sewn in woven or knit fabrics, includes multiple facings, sleeves, and hemline options. Megan Nielsen Floreat dress & top sewing pattern // jammed packed with included options this pattern can be sewn in woven or knit fabrics, includes multiple facings, sleeves, and hemline options.

Asymmetrical dress or top jammed packed with all the options

I went absolutely completely over the top nuts with this pattern and I’m very very excited about all the options! Floreat is an asymmetrical dress or blouse that can be made from woven or knit fabrics. You can make so much with this pattern that I could honestly write an essay about all the possible variations. We limited ourselves to 4 “views” but really with the knit pattern pieces it’s over 8. At least.

This design actually began about a number of years ago, and as time went on I kept thinking of more I could add to it! The idea for this pattern comes from my love of wearing fitted dresses with interesting details, but wanting to feel comfortable. I wanted a dress that could do both.  Loose and fitted. With minimal seams to really let the fabric shine.  Be comfortable and look effortlessly chic at the same time. Is it possible? I think so, and I’m really excited to tell you more about this pattern!

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Introducing the Jarrah sweater!

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Megan Nielsen Jarrah sweater sewing pattern // modular pattern with four included variations Megan Nielsen Jarrah sweater sewing pattern // modular pattern with four included variations

The stylish sweatshirt

The story of Jarrah began last winter when I realised that I had a shocking lack of warm sweaters, and every sweatshirt was…well, really ugly. Warm sweaters are one of life’s necessities – so if you’re going to wear one, I reckon you should make it a good one! I started working on Jarrah to fill the sweatshirt shaped hole in my wardrobe, and my goodness me did it fill that void! I love this sweater pattern so much that I personally have 10 in my wardrobe. I know. Total overkill. That is how addictive this pattern is.

One of my litmus tests for a pattern is how many people stop me as I’m taking my kids to school to ask me where I bought said garment. And I have to tell you, the number of those questions I get about these sweaters when i wear them is truly staggering. I already have two in the works for good friends of mine. This pattern is a stylish spin on a sweatshirt, designed to keep you warm but still looking put together.

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Introducing the Dawn jeans set!

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Megan Nielsen Dawn rigid jeans sewing pattern set // vintage inspired rigid jean with four views, multiple lengths and multiple fly options!Megan Nielsen Dawn rigid jeans sewing pattern set // vintage inspired rigid jean with four views, multiple lengths and multiple fly options!

The complete vintage jean pattern set

I’m so excited to tell you all about the Dawn jeans pattern set!!

This pattern is the result of my fruitless hunt for the perfect pair of vintage rigid jeans. I actually started working on Dawn almost two years ago, before I began working on the Ash stretch jeans pattern. It all began because I really wanted to find those perfect vintage Levi’s that I feel like I see on every fashion blogger. Do you know the ones I’m talking about? A classic high waisted mom jean with a tapered leg. I began to realise (as per usual) that given my pear shape it was going to be near impossible to find a pair that fit perfectly without alteration and that sewing my own pair would be the answer.

I think we can agree that sewing is always the answer! Or rather that I can turn any situation into a mandate to sew something hehe.

We began drafting and sampling and right from the beginning I was in love! After realising how much I adored this jean I knew I had to include as many vintage inspired cuts as possible. The tapered leg jean became View A, and I then added a straight leg jean (View B), a wide leg jean (View C) and denim shorts (View D) – and before I knew it I had created an entire vintage jean pattern set! Ever rigid jean you could ever want in one pattern!

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New pattern collection! 4 patterns, 16 included variations!

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The new Megan Nielsen wardrobe pattern collection // The Dawn rigid jeans pattern set, Jarrah sweater set, Floreat dress & top, Wattle skirt packThe new Megan Nielsen wardrobe pattern collection // The Dawn rigid jeans pattern set, Jarrah sweater set, Floreat dress & top, Wattle skirt pack The new Megan Nielsen wardrobe pattern collection // The Dawn rigid jeans pattern set, Jarrah sweater set, Floreat dress & top, Wattle skirt pack The new Megan Nielsen wardrobe pattern collection // The Dawn rigid jeans pattern set, Jarrah sweater set, Floreat dress & top, Wattle skirt pack

My friends after so so many months of hard work I am thrilled to be able to share my new pattern collection with you!

This capsule wardrobe includes four gorgeous patterns jam packed with variations for each season: The Dawn rigid jeans pattern set, the Jarrah sweater set, the Floreat dress and top and the Wattle skirt pack.

I’ll be posting more detailed info about each pattern in the coming days, but for now here are some of our campaign images for this collection, and at the end of this post you’ll find a little summary of each pattern.

I can’t wait to hear what you think of these new patterns!

The new Megan Nielsen wardrobe pattern collection // The Dawn rigid jeans pattern set, Jarrah sweater set, Floreat dress & top, Wattle skirt pack The new Megan Nielsen wardrobe pattern collection // The Dawn rigid jeans pattern set, Jarrah sweater set, Floreat dress & top, Wattle skirt pack The new Megan Nielsen wardrobe pattern collection // The Dawn rigid jeans pattern set, Jarrah sweater set, Floreat dress & top, Wattle skirt pack The new Megan Nielsen wardrobe pattern collection // The Dawn rigid jeans pattern set, Jarrah sweater set, Floreat dress & top, Wattle skirt pack

The new Megan Nielsen wardrobe pattern collection // The Dawn rigid jeans pattern set, Jarrah sweater set, Floreat dress & top, Wattle skirt pack The new Megan Nielsen wardrobe pattern collection // The Dawn rigid jeans pattern set, Jarrah sweater set, Floreat dress & top, Wattle skirt pack

The new Megan Nielsen wardrobe pattern collection // The Dawn rigid jeans pattern set, Jarrah sweater set, Floreat dress & top, Wattle skirt pack The new Megan Nielsen wardrobe pattern collection // The Dawn rigid jeans pattern set, Jarrah sweater set, Floreat dress & top, Wattle skirt pack The new Megan Nielsen wardrobe pattern collection // The Dawn rigid jeans pattern set, Jarrah sweater set, Floreat dress & top, Wattle skirt pack

The new Megan Nielsen wardrobe pattern collection // The Dawn rigid jeans pattern set, Jarrah sweater set, Floreat dress & top, Wattle skirt pack The new Megan Nielsen wardrobe pattern collection // The Dawn rigid jeans pattern set, Jarrah sweater set, Floreat dress & top, Wattle skirt packThe new Megan Nielsen wardrobe pattern collection // The Dawn rigid jeans pattern set, Jarrah sweater set, Floreat dress & top, Wattle skirt pack The new Megan Nielsen wardrobe pattern collection // The Dawn rigid jeans pattern set, Jarrah sweater set, Floreat dress & top, Wattle skirt packThe new Megan Nielsen wardrobe pattern collection // The Dawn rigid jeans pattern set, Jarrah sweater set, Floreat dress & top, Wattle skirt packThe new Megan Nielsen wardrobe pattern collection // The Dawn rigid jeans pattern set, Jarrah sweater set, Floreat dress & top, Wattle skirt pack

Dawn is a classic high waisted rigid jean pattern set. It includes four cuts and multiple lengths for tall, regular and cropped. The pattern features a high rise to sit on the natural waist, button fly, close fit through the waist and hips and classic jeans details. View A is a tapered leg jean. View B is a straight leg jean. View C is a wide leg jean. View D is a jean short.

Jarrah is a loose fit drop shoulder sweater. Pattern features a crew or funnel neckline, two sleeve options and four hem styles. View A is a sweater with cuffs and a hem band. View B is a sweater with curved hemline and split sleeve hem. View C is a sweater with waist tie and cuffs. View D is a cropped sweater with funnel neck and split sleeve hem.

Floreat is an asymmetrical dress or blouse that can be made from woven or knit fabrics. The pattern features clean lines, woven and knit facing options, inseam pockets as well as multiple sleeve and hem lengths. View A is a dress with long sleeves and waist ties. View B is a blouse with long sleeves. View C is a cropped blouse with short sleeves. View D is a sleeveless dress or blouse.

Wattle is a set of classic skirts with unique crossover closure at the side seam. Pattern sits on the natural waist and features hidden closure at the left pocket, three skirt options, slash pockets, two waistband options and multiple lengths. View A is a bias-cut midi length skirt. View B is a skirt pleated above the knee. View C is a skirt gathered below the knee. View D is a bias-cut skirt above the knee.

Shop the new pattern collection by Megan Nielsen

The new Megan Nielsen wardrobe pattern collection // The Dawn rigid jeans pattern set, Jarrah sweater set, Floreat dress & top, Wattle skirt pack
// Shoot credits //
photography: Bronnie Joel
Hair & Makeup: TXC Collective
Models: Sammy Alver & Mykeesha Nelson
Shoot coordination and styling assist: Anita Dorizzi

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