I love the versatility of the @megannielsenpatterns #MNfloreat dress 💙 it's amazing with or without sleeves. A-line dresses don't usually suit me (mummy tummy and apparently I am a 🌲 shape 🤣🤣🤣) but I was pleasantly surprised with the combination of the wide angle skirt and the drape of the gorgeous linen 💖 there's enough fabric for volume but not too bulky when tied at the waist. It's not a style or colour I would usually choose for myself but I already had this cut out a few months back. I actually had sleeves cut out too but opted for sleeveless as we're in the middle of a hot summer in #Perth and I can easily add layers with a cardigan, coat or scarf. Despite not being a regular colour in my wardrobe it actually suits really well (thanks Hazel eyes 👀) and will be a wardrobe staple all year round. I love that linen can be both casual and dressed up 💕 Pattern: @meganneilsonpatterns Floreat Dress #MNfloreatdress Fabric: Teal Louise linen from @potter_and_co_australia Pocket fabric: @cloud9fabrics organic cotton from my scrap basket Earrings: @graciefaceau Modifications: Neckline - altered to be a boatneck. I kept the middle back invisible zipper as per the pattern but probably didn't actually need it with the altered neckline. Hem - Straightened the hem at the longest point Pockets - replaced with my self drafted giant pocket and raised the position. Cut these out from a colourful organic cotton offcut. Armholes - I reduced the shoulder strap width to a finished width of 5cm taking off the extra at the front and back of the armholes. Added removable sash around 1.8m long. (There is one in the pattern but I like to cut it from offcuts to minimise fabric waste, so I can make it narrower/shorter if needed) #slowfashion #handmade #handmadeclothing #ethicalclothing #lovedclotheslast #memade #imakemyownclothes #sewistsofinstagram #perthsews #perthsewists #whatsinmyclothes #lovelinen #linendress

Wore this out for a dinner with my old JC mate and realised I've yet to post this dress on IG 😊 Absolutely need more of this. Super comfy n more than enough room for double IPAs. I've made a Floreat dress before and really liked it. This 2nd Floreat dress @megannielsenpatterns has been in my WIP pile for the longest time and I finally got down to finishing it. In a lovely @atelierbrunette double gauze in forest green, I felt it fitted enough to go without the belt. Definitely need more Floreats. Fabric from @NekonekoFabric #sewsewsew #isew #isewmyownclothes #sewthatstash #asianswhosew #memadewardrobe #makeyourstash #fabricaddict #sewcialistsofinstagram #sewistsofinstagram #sewthatstash #instasew #ilovesewing #lovetosew #megannielsonpatterns #sgsewing #madeinsg #memademay2022 #atelierbrunette #nekonekofabric #diy #ootd #sgsewing #supportlocalsg #mnfloreat #mnfloreatdress

Our love affair with all things #mnfloreat continues. This endlessly adaptable pattern from @megannielsenpatterns is equally fabulous as a blouse or dress, in knit or woven fabrics. We’re workshopping the woven #mnfloreatdress in January. Heads up, #advancedbeginners this one’s for you, with an invisible zipper, faced neckline, cutting on the bias, and pockets! #dreamdress #youcandoit Sign up at the link in our bio, or call or email the shop! #learntosew #sewyourownclothes #handmadewardrobe #memadeeveryday

This A-line dress style will be available to pre-order from September in a range of prints and fabric options 💕 Available in XS (6-8), S (8-10), M (12-14), L (16-18), XL (20) or custom size. It has half sleeves or you can request a custom length - short, 7/8 or full length sleeves. It is a lovely flattering shape that can easily be changed by leaving off the tie, using a belt instead of the fabric belt, or simply alternating where you tie the fabric belt. The sleeves could also be rolled up for a more casual and summer look or wear with tights and boots for winter ❄️ For the sewists following, it is based on the @meganneilsonpatterns #MNfloreat view A with #MNdarlingranges length sleeves and a straight hem. I modified neckline to allow pull on and no zipper or seam at the back. I reduced the back panel width 1.5cm along the edge and placed along the fold instead. I also used my own pocket pattern because I love a deep pocket so phones and things don't fall out. The sash is removable so can be tied in different ways and positions. This version also has a FBA for a custom size order and extra length on the skirt. Meadow Ink print by @vanessamholliday on linen cotton from @hansenprintandtex. . . . . . . . . . . . . #slowfashion #ethicalfashion #ethicalclothing #handmade #handmadeclothing #handmadebyme #aussiemade #perthhandmade #australiandesigner #buylocal #lovedclotheslast #makeyourownstyle #seasonless #boldprints #neridahansen #vanessaholliday #lovelinen #linendress #dressmehappy #yesithaspockets #ithaspockets #meganneilsonpatterns #mnfloreatdress

Keep seeing my @megannielsenpatterns #mnfloreat in my cupboard - counting down the days until we arrive in cooler weather and I can layer this up with tights and boots 😍

Thank goodness for pins. 🙌🏼 I would not be able to cut this pattern out without them, because it doesn’t fit on the table or any of my available floor space! // step 3 was tracing the paper pattern onto tracing paper, grading between sizes. Step 4 is cutting out the fabric... if I have enough! 🤞🏼 this is a poly cotton twin sheet and will be a muslin (eventually converted to a top after I test the fit of the dress). #mnfloreat #mnfloreatdress #wip

NEW Seasonal fabric drop. We have restocked & added a few more colours to our range of Organic Leaf Jacquard Knit. This medium weight knit is beautifully soft, with a fine knitted pattern of leaves in the texture. And we have stocked up with matching ribbing to complete your project. This knit is perfect for cardigans like the #FjordCardi , tops like the #FibreMoodMabel #FibreMoodNorma #MNJarrahSweater and a #MNFloreatDress would look beautiful. #MindTheMakerFabrics #PatternScissorsFrock

I wasn’t planning on participating this year but my FOMO is too strong! My life has changed quite a lot over the last few months so I’m going to use this month to re-evaluate how well my wardrobe is working for my new life. Day 1 #mnfloreattop and @paprikapatterns #jadeskirt Day 2 @papercutpatterns #mirrijumpsuit Strong start I feel. Thanks @sozoblog for hosting! #memademay2022 #memademay #handmadewardrobe

Day 6 #memademay2021 Long sleeve Floreat top designed by @megannielsenpatterns in JohnKaldor stretch fabric, found at Hills destash for a couple of bucks!. #mnfloreattop #perthsews #perthsewist #sewover50 #memademay

Complete #memade outfit! Self drafted midi gathered skirt, so effortless to wear! And the top is #mnfloreat which I love, such an easy outfit to wear! Fabric: from @fabricdeluxe Dark Blue jersey for the t-shirt & double Windsor twill for the skirt Pattern: #mnfloreattop #dressmaker #memadewardrobe #sewist #sewingforme #sewinghacks #sewingmum #couture #couturedress #sewersgonnasew #sewersofinstagram #fabricstash @megannielsenpatterns #megannielsenpatterns

✨ Memademay jour 19✨Je continue ma transition écologique avec ce pantalon fait maison #newlook6461 en jersey legging beige, et crop top noué #mnfloreat de @megannielsenpatterns en jersey de lin noir #sacrecoupons (taille 6 pour mon 36 habituel) 😎 #mmmay2020 #instasew #jeportecequejecouds #lin #pantalonculotte #mnfloreattop #megannielsen #memademay2020 #tshirtnoué #croptop #instacouture #couture #memadeday #paris

Out for brunch this morning in my latest make - #berlinjacket from @tessutifabrics in an emerald wool from @drapersfabrics which had been sitting in my stash. I lengthened it by about 9 inches and sleeves about 1 inch. Top is @megannielsenpatterns #mnfloreat, fabric also from @drapersfabrics! Trousers are thrifted with alterations 📸 @allknightsewing #drapersfamily #tessutipatterns #sewistsofinstagram #memadewardrobe #thrifted #handmadeclothes #sewingtherapy #slowfashionmovement #sewyourstash #mnfloreattop

I’m hanging out with Miss G, wearing #mnflintshorts and #mnfloreattop made with fabric from @megannielsenpatterns. The top is silk and the shorts are viscose and both have been printed with the same design. Miss G is wearing #simplicity9531 , a “jiffy” dress and bloomers. The fabric and the pattern came from Bridgette’s grandmother, pattern from the 1980s and fabric perhaps from the 1960s. I thought about her as I was making this one. Look at those dimpled hands - my heart melts. #sewover50 #ootd #so50reworn #grannymakes #vintagepatterns #so50vintage #vintagesewing #handmadewardrobe

My 2019 make 9 was not completed this year! There are two things I just never got to to. Here are the ones I did complete. 1. My @papercutpatterns #somaswimsuit in an @elliewhittakerstudio print from @spoonflower. I also used elastic from @nelliejoans. I think this is the first photo I've posted of these! 2. Another papercut pattern, the #pinnacletop in a dusty pink from @drapersfabrics. I wear this a lot and should have more photos of it! 3. The fave: @fancytigercrafts #fendress. I've actually made three of these but I love this green Japanese floral print! 4. The #mandyboattee by @tessutifabrics. Fabric from spotlight and pictured with sewing pal @allknightsewing in a delightful mustard palette. 5. The #mndawnjeanshorts! I planned to make a full length pair but had so many sewing fails on the full length attempt. These shorts are pretty rad though in @drapersfabrics #selvedgedenim. Notions from @missmaudenz. 6. The #flintshorts! Another from @megannielsenpatterns and in @elliewhittakerstudio fabric. I absolutely love these and am excited to be wearing them this summer. 7. The #mnfloreattop! I don't have a great photo of this top but this one is OK. Fabric from @drapersfabrics. I initially planned to do sleeves but wanted to try the all in one facing which is coooool but now I kinda wish it had sleeves... 8 and 9 should have been the papercut kochi jacket and flutter dress but I haven't gotten to either! I have made plenty of other things though so I'm pretty happy with it. I think in my next #make9 I'll aim for a greater diversity of designs and seasons because this did end up as lots of summer pieces! I'm proud of leveling up my sewing skills makings the denim shorts and the bikini and excited for what is next! #sewistsofinstagram #2019makenine #progress #memadewardrobe #drapersfamily #papercutpatterns #megannielsenpatterns #fancytigercrafts #tessutipatterns #spoonflowergarments

For years now, my uniform had been jeans and a t-shirt. So these two Megan Nielsen Patterns are a good addition to that wardrobe. • The Rowan Tee is one of my most-made patterns. This was my first time making a short sleeve version and the crew neck though. It’s the best-looking neckband I’ve ever sewn, though I might lower the neckline a little as it’s a bit too high on my throat. I intended this size 10/12 one to be a bit looser than my other size 6/8 ones, but I hadn’t taken the limited stretch of this fabric into account. I don’t think a 6/8 in this fabric would have fit me. • The Floreat tee I made when I was pregnant (last photo is of me wearing it at 23 weeks pregnant with twins). I size down one size as I was making the knit version. It’s still very roomy - I would go down another size if I made this in a knit again. I like the oversized look worn knotted though! The fabric doesn’t have great recovery, so the neckband looks a bit funny. • Details: #MNRowan in a size 10 (bust)/12 (waist down) in an organic cotton jersey from N&N stoffen in Amsterdam. Rib knit used for the neckband is from Anja’s stoffen in Meppel. #MNFloreat in a size 6 in cotton jersey from de Lapjesmarkt in Utrecht. • [photo id: Amy, a Dutch/Indonesian woman, is wearing a tight fitting crew neck tee in a cream and mint stripe. The other outfit is an oversized dark blue tee that is tied into a knot at the waist. Both are worn with jeans. Amy wears glasses and has shoulder length dark curly hair. She is standing in front of a blue wall.] • #memademay2022 #MeganNielsenPatterns #TheNetherlandsSews #MillenialSewing #MaternitySewing #MNFloreatTop

I'm participating in the @aday #OutfitRepeaterChallenge to start my year off right. I am choosing to wear my #TurnItUpPants to wear throughout this challenge! Today I'm wearing them with my #MNFloreat by @megannielsenpatterns I love Aday for the look of their clothes, their sustainability, and ease of care for their garments. I've had these pants for a little over 2 years and they're still good as new (with a few signs of wear)! • • • • • #AModestFlourish #AMF #Sustainability #MNFloreatTop #Grey #Red #White #ComfyPants #WFH #WorkFromHome #CottonLycra

I made a pair of #mnflints to go with the #mnfloreattop I made for @megannielsenpatterns community photo shoot. The top is luscious peace silk and the shorts are the same print on viscose fabric, both from Megan’s studio. I love this pairing. It’s beautiful weather today and I’m thrilled to wear these with my hand made sandals from a kit by @the_shoe_camaraderie. #sewover50 #sewingchallenge #sewcialists #sewingisforeveryone #sewinclusive #inclusivemaker #sewingcommunity #handmadewardrobe #makeyourstash #sewsustainable #memade #styleover50 #styleover60 #sewersofinstagram #perthsews #sewingblogger

Look who is #sewtwinning with @brittanyjjones 😊 . . I made this @megannielsenpatterns #mnfloreat in July but just did not get the chance to shoot it yet.. after @brittanyjjones posted her pants yesterday.. I knew I had to shoot my top today! It is the perfect top to wear with jeans and a cute necklace! . . The fabric is a @teliofashion rayon that has a linen feel.. I absolutely love the print! I managed to get this top from only 1 yard of fabric! How awesome is that! And if you wanna grab some for yourself.. i got mine from @stonemountainfabric . . . . . . #floreattop #megannielsenpatterns #monstera #monsteraleaves #memade #assymetrical #croptop #croppedshirt #floreat #mnfloreattop #longnecklace #fabricaddict #teliofabrics #indiepatterns #indiesewing #twinning #sewistsofinstagram #leafprint #islandlife #caribbean #barbados #islandfashion #islandstyle #sewingproject #sewinginspiration #patternreview #patternsewing

I made this top to participate in #sewfruity but since my making, photographing and posting all happen on completely different timelines, I’m now months late! The top is a @megannielsenpatterns #mnfloreattop which is one of my go to patterns in a viscose from @fabricsgalorelondon. The fabric print is apparently papaya but I saw vulvas and now can’t unsee it and I have also had hotdogs and melons as guesses, so what do you see? Thanks to @drbecreynolds for the photos! #handmadewardobe #sewing #imakemyclothes #sewingtops

Day 9 of #memademay2021 Having a brief holiday to Shark Bay. Like many people we missed out on an overseas holiday when covid hit. This is a very good substitute Wearing sleeveless #MNfloreattop designed by @ meganneilsonpatterns . Love this so much I can't wait to make more #memademay #perthsews #sewistsofperth #sharkbay #heritagesharkbayresort

May the 4th be with you!. The top fabric came from Hills destash, my favourite place to obtain new fabric. Doesn't this remind you of the Death Star? It's the #mnfloreattop from the incredibly talented @MeganNeilsonPatterns. Floreat is a beautiful beachside suburb in Perth. Pants are the #barbpants designed by @stylearc #memademay2021 #sewover50 #perthsews #sewistsofperth #SlowFashionChallenge : sustainable is finding small bits of fabric at destashes and finding patterns to match, even better when you love the result ❤️

I made a @megannielsenpatterns Floreat Top! It's a really great, versatile basic, and I'm going to use it as a wrinkle-resistant base layer in my #TravelCapsule wardrobe! Also having fun with a timer and makeup to brighten up a bit. Also wearing my super comfy @aday layered up leggings! Link in bio if you wanna know more, there are a few lovely items from them that I'm using in my Travel Capsule as well! They're my go to for travel clothes. (I've also had this pair for a few years, they're a great lasting investment.) • • • • • #AModestFlourish #AMF #Handmade #Sewing #Fabric #BrotherSE600 #BrotherSewingMachine #Finished #FinishedGarment #knit #CottonLycra #GarmentSewing #White #Red #Yellow #muslin #MeganNielsen #MNFloreat #MNFloreatTop #LayeredUpLeggings #KnitTop #KnottedTop #AsymmetricalTop

Christmas gift for my lovely mother in law - the #mnfloreat top. I did a button rather than a zip and it is cuuute. The fabric is a Korean print from @drapersfabrics and is just the perfect colours for Jo! She was absolutely chuffed with it and wore it straight away to the family Christmas lunch - swipe for a photo of her wearing it with her mum and Pete! Three generations - all wearing home made clothing it turns out ♥ ♥ ♥ @megannielsenpatterns I loved the pattern, so much care and attention to detail has gone into it! Now to make one for meeeee! #mnfloreattop #drapersfamily #sewistsofinstagram #memade #memadegifts #sewcialists #koreanprintfabric #dreamy #whanau

I did a a quick and easy refashion for #sewupcycle22 This is a fun challenge hosted by Becky @notes_from_the_sewing_room and Karen @sew.little.time I simply unpicked a few inches of the side seams and then traced the hemline of the #mnfloreattop I also shortened the sleeves

My Top 9 this year. Now that my face is in photos of my makes at least they make the cut now! 😂 2020 sure was a year. It felt like 10 years and also that it went by quickly at the same time. If you're reading this I hope you are as happy and healthy as you can be or are on your way to being both! Thanks for looking at my content ☺️ 3 posts of @georgeandgingerpatternco #TeenSpiritTop and 1 #MalibuDress 3 @ellieandmac_patterns tops- #DayToNightTop #HighHopesDolman #BeachDreaminCrop 1 @megannielsenpatterns #MNFloreatTop • • • • • #AModestFlourish #AMF #Sewing #MeMade #Handmade #MirrorSelfies #Top9 #MillenialSewing #GeorgeAndGinger #EllieAndMac #MeganNielsen #MNFloreat

And my favourite sewing challenge is back. #MeMadeMay2020 is probably going to look a bit different for everyone. I love this challenge for the analysis it allows me about my wardrobe but this year, I want to include some of the people who are usually behind the camera; my key worker friends and colleagues so get ready to see some of their faces too! However, today it’s just me and my outfit for the hours before and after my day in the hospital, when I’m currently in scrubs! #mnfloreattop and #landerpants