My friends I am thrilled to be able to share my summer pattern collection with you!

These two patterns come with eight included variations and so much potential to add on to and make them your own. Together they’ve got you covered for the hot weather and anything summer throws at you ;)

I’ll be posting more detailed info about both patterns in the coming days, but for now here are some of our campaign images for this release, 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!

Cottesloe is a classic one piece swimsuit and mix and match bikini sets. Pattern features athletic elements, four variations and includes detailed instructions to guide you through swimsuit construction techniques. View A is a one piece swimsuit with low scoop back, shelf bra and ties at the back. View B is a one piece swimsuit with high scoop back. View C is a bikini top and a low rise bikini bottom. View D is an athletic inspired bikini top and high waisted bikini bottom with wide waistband. All versions are able to be fully lined.

Available in both our size ranges standard 0-20 and Curve 14-30

Eucalypt is a wardrobe staple woven tank and dress. Pattern features a relaxed fit, scoop neckline, curved hemline and French seams. View A is a woven tank. View B is a woven tank with centre front seam. View C is a woven tank dress. View D is a woven tank dress with centre front seam. This is one of our much loved patterns and I’m so thrilled to be introducing it into our new extended sizes and our Curve range.

Available in both our size ranges standard 0-20 and Curve 14-30

// Shoot credits //
Photography: Bronnie Joel
Hair & Makeup: TXC Collective
Models: Sammy Alver & Ashleigh Head
Shoot coordination & styling assist: Anita Dorizzi

After so much hard work I am thrilled to be able to share the images from our recent Curve lookbook shoot with you! The team has been planning this shoot carefully since before we announced our extended sizing last year, and it’s such a wonderful feeling to see what we’ve been dreaming up become a reality.

I’m so thrilled with the results and couldn’t wait another second to show you what we’ve been working on! These are a few of my favourite shots from the shoot, but it was so hard to narrow down – there are honestly so many amazing looks! Please go check them out on my website and let me know what you think!

I just want to say thank you to everyone who has been waiting patiently for these images. It took longer than expected to get here, but I’m glad we didn’t rush and that we took our time to put together something I’m really proud of and love. We made over 50 samples, which was an epic undertaking and took a lot of hardwork from my sample makers and myself. Looking at the results it was so so worth it. I’m so excited to share more over the coming months as we release more patterns into extended sizing!

This is the culmination of a long term dream for me and so much hard work and I honestly just feel so overwhelmed to be able to share it with you now. I truly hope you love the results of this latest shoot as much as we do!

Happy sewing!

Megan Nielsen xo

Photography by Jessica Wyld
HMUA by TXC Collective
Models: Steph Teudt and Ella Pascal
Shoot assist and general awesomeness: Anita Dorizzi 

The beginning of a new year always makes me want to organise things. Having my workspace set up properly really helps me get my head in gear, so I’m really careful to keep it as efficient and organised as possible.

With all three of my kids in full time school this year I’ll be working in the office full time with Anita my Operations Manager. My workroom as it stood last year was fantastic for me on my own, but wasn’t really set up for two people to work in it, and I knew I needed to make some changes so that we could both work comfortably.

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Where on earth has this year gone?! I can’t believe it’s almost December already, but we all know what that means…the wonderful food, family and love filled Holiday season is here! To say a great big thank you for all of your wonderful support this year, we’ve got a little surprise coming for all of you on Instagram on the 1st of December!

We’re having 12 Days of Christmas giveaways!!

Woo Hoo!

Starting December 1st and running until December 12th we will have one incredible giveaway per day via our Instagram! We can’t reveal the exact prizes (you’ll have to keep a watch on Instagram for that!) but we can say that for some we’ve partnered with a few of our favourite sewing creatives to put together 12 incredible offers just for you, our wonderful, amazing, fave people!

All you have to do to be in the running is make sure you’re following @megannielsenpatterns on Instagram (maybe even turn on notifications so you don’t miss out on seeing the post!); follow the rules posted on each giveaway image and we’ll let each daily winner know the following day! Don’t worry we’ll send you a direct message so we can organise where to send your special Christmas gift!