Meghan Neilson Matilda The @megannielsenpatterns #MNMatildaDress is one of my favorite patterns. There are so many great details and the fit is so nice. I made this Matilda with cotton sateen from @fabricgodmother. I sewed a size 6 with no adjustments. I lined the pockets with cotton lawn to avoid pressing the curved edges. This is a pattern I don’t think I will ever get tired of. #memadetoday #memadeeveryday #sewingforme #handmade #sewconnected #byalissa2023 #sewingshirtdress #matilda #fabricgodmother #sewingdresses

Day 7 of #MeMadeMay2023 Time for a bit of bright yellow to welcome in the sunshine that we had in Manchester today. This is one of my all-time favourites - my #MNMatildaDress in a medium weight yellow cotton from @abakhanfabrics . I made it many years ago and it still gets regular wear in the spring/summer. @megannielsenpatterns #matildashirtdress #MNMatilda

First class of the fall 2021 semester is in the books! I'm rocking my new back to school make, the #mnmatilda in the newly expanded size! I've had this fabric picked out for this dress for 5 years and I'm so thrilled that I've finally been able to make the dress. I made it in an 20 graded to an 18 at the shoulders. I'm so glad I didn't have to do this grading on the pattern on my own. The non curvy pattern goes to a sz 20, and the curve goes up to 58" hip. Thanks @megannielsenpatterns !! The fabric is a Scandinavian printed canvas and some contrast quilting cotton. I wore this with a mask to teach and I think it's going to be an excellent semester. #firstdayofschool #mnmatildadress #imakemyownclothes #handmadewardrobe #smallfatsewing #curvysewing #stayhomeandsew #plussizesewing #foxes #scandinaviandesign #sewbusty #sewbustychallenge

Showcasing my yellow #MNMatilda today, trying to bring a little sunshine into my back garden. This pattern originally came out a good few years ago now but don't under-estimate it. It's such a pleasure to sew, despite all those pattern pieces. I'm learning that princess seams suit my body very well, and don't worry if you find them tricky to sew up because the pockets are hiding all the imperfections! . Pattern: Matilda Dress by @megannielsenpatterns Fabric: Medium-Weight Cotton from @abakhanfabrics . . . #memadeeveryday #mmmay #manchestersews #mancsews #mmmay2021 #memadewardrobe #handmadelife #handmadewardrobe #sewist #lovetosew #SewistsOfInstagram #ISewMyOwnClothes #DIYwardrobe #memademay2021 #megannielsenpatterns #mnmatildadress #matildadress #imadethat #indiepatterns #yellowshirtdress

Details of my #mnmatildadress #mnmatilda Hmmm do you think I need more pins for my collar stand?! 🙂 #portmoodysews

My latest #mnmatilda #mnmatildadress #mnmatildacurve from #mnpatterns in cotton poplin from #fabricmartfabrics. This is my third one & I do have plans to make another one before summer is over. I didn't use the sleeve band & used bias binding to finish the armholes, and I used snaps instead of buttons. I forgot to make certain adjustments on the pattern pieces before cutting out this one. Therefore, I had to do those after the dress was completed; I made sure I put those adjustments on the pattern pieces. I had to remove inches from the back and the back waistband. #fabricmartmake #sewover50

This dress has been living rent free in my head for the last 2 years. The fabric has been in my stash 10 years, long enough to apply for permanent residency. Thanks to the distraction reduction of #lastsewiststanding2024 some of these long planned stash projects will finally see the light. I like the vintage/vaguely rockabilly style of the #mnmatildadress and I thought it would be the ideal match for this tattoo fabric from #alexanderhenryfabric. I used plain green gaberdine to frame the print at the edges and yoke. It's still a lot to look at, but with calming solids to interrupt the busyness. I fussy cut the pieces to get print details where I wanted them, like the matching skull sleeves and pattern matched pockets. I french seamed the whole thing ( including the bloody armholes, not fun 😂) for that extra luxe touch. If this fabric waited a decade to see the light it deserves the best 😀 Thanks to everyone that voted on my stories - the purple buttons won by a country mile 🏃 It's testament to how much I love the #mnmatilda that I put up with making so many bloody buttonholes. Wonder what they'll make of this one at the office? #isew #memade #handmadewardrobe #handmadefashion #isewmyownclothes #sewist #sewistsofinstagram #makersgonnamake #sewcialist #edinburghsews #scotlandsews #uksews #sewover40 #lovetosew #thanksimadeit

🪡 MATILDA DRESS 🧵 This pattern was released by @megannielsenpatterns waaaaaay back in 2017, but a classic shirtdress never goes out of style! I wanted a bit more of a sewing challenge recently, and I already had this pattern from years ago but had never gotten around to making it . I went with the sizing based on finished garment measurements for this one instead of recommended size measurements; I wanted the top to be fitted based on the Insta versions I liked. This put me at a size 6 top graded to a 10 at the waist and skirt which fits exactly the way I envisioned. I bought a couple of striped cotton remnants from the most excellent @wovenstoriestextiles which was perfect to sew with, and it’s so soft and cool to wear. Thoughts on the pattern: Yes there is a lot of pattern pieces involved, but don’t let that daunt you! The instructions are extremely clear and well written; there are a lot of steps but it’s not a difficult sew! The hardest part was arguing with my machine when trying to make the buttonholes 😆 As mentioned, it’s also a great pattern to use up remnants, and to mix and match fabrics. The small pattern pieces lend themselves to colour blocking or using contrasting fabric if you wanted to mix it up a bit! I really dig this classic dress, its modern but definitely has a retro feel! LOVE LOVE LOVE ❤️ ❤️❤️ #mnmatilda #mnmatildadress #megannielsenpatterns #wovenstoriestextiles #shirtdresspattern #shirtdress #dresspattern #summersewingproject

My most recently made garment is the #mnmatildadress #mnmatilda made in a tencel/cotton blend chambray from #fabricmartfabrics I trace a size 16 blouse of the curve pattern & should have grade to the 18 at waist but forgot, although I did trace a 18 at waist to 20 at hips all the way to hemline for the skirt. Although I did do a 1” FBA, I still came up short at waistline when I was attaching blouse to waistband. Did some REALLY creative things to fit the two parts which affected the circumference, therefore to make up the shortfall, I stitched a 3/8” seam from 5/8” from top of button band in order to made sure the collar stand would fit. My measurements are: HB 38.5”; B 44.5”; W 38”; H 52.5”. I like the fit overall, but I don’t think I will do french seam on princess seams again because I was unable to clip into the curves & the seams are not lying as flat as they should, which seem to cause some drag lines. I was a tester for this pattern, and it took me a while to make this version because I couldn’t decide if to do in a plain or print fabric (test version was in a print). I plan to make another with sleeves for the Fall.

Day 22 of #MeMadeMay2023 My #MNMatilda in a blue linen blend fabric that I picked up from @abakhan_manchester It's looking a little worn now to be honest because it's getting on a bit. I wear this one loads for work, especially in the summer. #MNMatildaDress @megannielsenpatterns #memadeonrepeat

This is a shout-out to two people: Firstly the awesome Caz from @usefulbox who put together a fabulous #sydneyfrocktails2022 where I got my nerd on, touched loads of strangers’ clothes and met some genuinely lovely humans. Thanks so much Caz! The second is to @chyna_may93 who totally made my night by letting me know that I taught her to sew and now she loves it so much that she traveled down from Newcastle for the night for Frocktails. I’ve been thinking about that conversation lots and I’m not sure if I showed just how grateful I was, because I was too busy feeling super honoured that you came and told me so…. But I was really thrilled - thanks Chyna!! These pics are of the dress I wore to Frocktails. It was just meant to be my practice version, but as I only finished an hour before the event there wasn’t much time to whip out another frock. Lucky it fit!! It’s the #mnmatildadress by @megannielsenpatterns. I can’t wait to make another one in the beautiful linen I bought specially for it! #timemanagementnotmystrength #sewingnerdsarethebestnerds #sewingisalifeskill #sewinglessons #sewgoodforthesoul #handmadewardrobe #memade #isew #imakemyownclothes #sewcialist #sewistsofinstagram #sewingaddict #makersgonnamake #pocketsineverything #makerspace #newcastlesews #✂️ #🧵 #sharingtheloveofsewing #sonnyandscout

🐾 #mnmatildadress 🐾 Os presento mi vestido Matilda en la compañía de Matilda 🐶😊. Mi búsqueda del vestido camisero sigue, pero esta cada ves más cerca. Este patrón de @megannielsenpatterns tiene muchas papeletas. Aunque he omitido varias piezas del patron, bolsillos externos que lleva y la cinturilla, me gusta mucho como ha quedado. La tela usada es un lino que tiene una caída bestial, aunque arma demasiado para mi gusto, así que tendré que repetirlo con otra tela….que problema!!😅😂 En la última foto, me lo he combinado con la #fibremooddrew . #sewingpattern #iwearwhatisew #matchingmatilda #isew #mnmatilda #megannielsenpatterns #megannielsen #shirtdress #hackpattern #memade #memademay2022 #sewistsofinstagram #isewwhatiwant #sewsewsew #sewersgonnasew

A big prewash of fabrics for some up and coming projects. Hopefully in here there is a #mmshepherdskirt another #closetcoreelodie a #charmpatternsscoutdress #mnmatildadress toile and a #tesuttievadress …. Lots of plans

So here’s my #matildadress actually on! This is fabulous #libertyfabric from #wearethefabricstore. I posted as a WIP as lockdown meant no button shopping, but impatient to wear it so ended up using self-covering in same material, which look great. And did end up going the pockets on the bodice 😉 I’ve mentioned before what an enjoyable sew this pattern is - enough pieces and variety to be really engaging, and absolutely no adjustments required (yay!). And of course, finished with #katmlabels. #mnmatildadress #memadeeveryday #handmadewardrobe #sewers #imakemyownclothes #memadewardrobe2021

#wip Another slow make this #mnmatildadress needs a hem and buttons /buttonholes at some point Such lovely material a linen viscose with some stretch from Han @thesewistfabricshop When finished this will take my total almost over the finish line #whole30fabricchallenge 29.5 m sewn. (strictly speaking I passed the yards target but my stash is measured in metres 😁)

It’s #DressFriday! Posted by Keira Wood @islandsewcialist “NEW ON THE BLOG: Did you see that @megannielsenpatterns released their gorgeous Matilda Dress in the Curve range? August was Matilda month & I saw so many beautiful versions! I am so excited to add mine to the mix! . . I love a good shirtdress! Mine is made up in a very bright tropical print.. I added piping to make all the fun style lines stand out against the busy floral & let me just say.. this is a masterpiece! The style.. the fit.. & all the booboos it took to finish this beauty.. I am absolutely over the moon with my Matilda! . . All the deets about sizing, alterations, & even my booboos are on the Blog (link in bio) . . I asked about the curve range for Matilda a yr ago.. 1 yr later @megannielsenpatterns remembered me & sent over the pattern for me to try! Thank you so much! ❤ . . . . . . . . . #mnmatilda #megannielsenpatterns #shirtdress #tropicalprint #diystyle #diyfashion #handmadewardrobe #indiesewing #indiepatterns #memade #utilitydress #tropicaldress #floraldress #summerdress #summerstyle #summerfashion #sewinginreallife #sewingpattern #sewingproject #patternreview #sewinglove #laboroflove #handmadestyle #islandstyle #islandgirl #caribbeanfashion #matildadress #fabricbyabeds #mnmatildadress

NEW ON THE BLOG: Did you see that @megannielsenpatterns released their gorgeous Matilda Dress in the Curve range? August was Matilda month & I saw so many beautiful versions! I am so excited to add mine to the mix! . . I love a good shirtdress! Mine is made up in a very bright tropical print.. I added piping to make all the fun style lines stand out against the busy floral & let me just say.. this is a masterpiece! The style.. the fit.. & all the booboos it took to finish this beauty.. I am absolutely over the moon with my Matilda! . . All the deets about sizing, alterations, & even my booboos are on the Blog (link in bio) . . I asked about the curve range for Matilda a yr ago.. 1 yr later @megannielsenpatterns remembered me & sent over the pattern for me to try! Thank you so much! ❤ . . . . . . . . . #mnmatilda #megannielsenpatterns #shirtdress #tropicalprint #floralprint #diystyle #diyfashion #handmadewardrobe #indiesewing #indiepatterns #memade #utilitydress #tropicaldress #floraldress #summerdress #summerstyle #summerfashion #sewinginreallife #sewingpattern #sewingproject #patternreview #sewinglove #laboroflove #handmadestyle #islandstyle #islandgirl #caribbeanfashion #matildadress #fabricsbyabeds #mnmatildadress

Matching buttons for a work in progress the #mnmatildadress loving the cotton sateen from @spotlightstores featuring @kirstenkatzart design 😍#buttons #memade

#mnmatildadress de @megannielsenpatterns

Megan Nielsen Patterns' Matilda Dress with sleeve modification. #indianapolissews #indysews #indyasg #mnmatilda #mnmatildadress

I really enjoyed making the @megannielsenpatterns #mnmatildadress #matildadress Love the retro design, statement pockets, slight volume in the skirt, stand collar, everything! This is a wearable muslin test sew using some ancient woven fabric from stash. I graded between three sizes (small at neckline to large at waist), topstitched everything, and I added a second button on the waistband. I'm making this again in a nice light linen! #portmoodysews

Sometime when a @sewhayleyjane box arrives I know instantly what a fabric should become. Although I loved this pineapple fabric as soon as I saw it it took me a while to work out the best pattern. I knew I wanted something that would allow the pattern to shine and eventually settled on the @megannielsenpatterns Matilda dress and I’m so pleased I did It’s been a slow but enjoyable sew with lots of lovely details that really make the dress something special. I added a @pinkcoatclub label to one of the pockets as a reminder ‘slowly does it’ is okay sometimes I love the Megan Nielsen Patterns because the instructions are written so well and really guide you through each step. The collar stand and collar were a joy to put in and the yoke came together beautifully too I ordered buttons from @felicity.fabrics to finish off the dress and settled on some beautiful gold buttons that compliment the pineapple print Unfortunately this pattern is still quite limited on the size range but given the curve range @megannielsenpatterns patterns now have I’d like to think this pattern will be extended soon too 🤞 Based on my measurements I fell between an Xs and a S. I have a 34inch bust and 27.5 inch waist. I opted for the size small as I was worried it might come up too snug if I made the extra small. Really I should have paid closer attention to the finished garment measurements as it has come up a bit big. It’s not enough to make me pick it apart and bring it in but I will make the smaller size next time #sewhayleyjanemakes #dressmaker #slowsewing #shirtdress #mnmatildadress #matildadress #megannielsenpatterns #imakemyownclothes #pinkcoatclub #felicityfabrics #isew #sewingmakesmehappy #memadeeveryday #sewcialists #thebakerthatsews #handmadeclothes #happyhandmade

I loved the process making the @megannielsenpatterns #mnmatilda dress. The drafting and instructions are impeccable. And the design itself is just the perfect epitome of the classic shirt dress, it feels vintage with a modern twist. I cannot rate this higher and would reccomend it to everyone 😍 🌿Fabric is @rootid_fabrics cotton from the May @sewhayleyjane Luxury box

I was lucky to receive the Luxury @sewhayleyjane box this month which was this lovely @rootid_fabrics cotton which has these green vines running across it. I went for the @megannielsenpatterns #mnmatilda dress which is the absolute perfect shirt dress for me and I immediately want to make a million more. I went for the curve version and did a SBA using the tutorial for the By Hand London Kim bodice. It fits like a dream 🙌 I played around with the stripe direction (mainly so i didnt habe to worry about pattern matching!) and colour blocking which worked out really well. Just a real joy to sew 😁

My main project over Christmas was this shirt dress in chunky brushed cotton flannel! I received this fabric from @minervadotcom in exchange for a review (link in bio). I’ve wanted to try this type of mammoth flannel for ages & it did not disappoint 🦣 this dress is super cosy, I’m really pleased with it! Pattern: @megannielsenpatterns Matilda shirt dress, size 12. I meant to make a 10 in the bust but forgot when cutting, turned out ok though! Fabric: Robert Kaufman mammoth brushed cotton flannel fabric gifted by @minervadotcom #MeMade #MeMadeEveryday #MNMatilda #MNMatildaDress #MinervaBrandAmbassador #MinervaMakes #MinervaMakers #ShirtDress #FlannelDress #ItHasPockets #IMakeMyOwnClothes #MammothFlannel #SewistsOfInstagram #Sewcialists

Second time I've made this pattern wrong. The struggles with make a toile in plain fabric with no wrong side 🤣 #mnmatildadress #summersewing #townsvillesewing #townsvillesews #millennialsewing #memadeeveryday #memade #sewcialists #summersewing #queenslandsews #australiasews #lovetosew #learntosew

End of year sum up! I haven't felt like I've done much but that is not true. I made 28 garments finished this year. Which is a lot! No wonder my closet is so full. My most made pattern was the #barbietop from @gertie18 patreon. Mock turtlenecks are great. They are also transitional and i have worn them a lot. Not a lot of dresses this year, more about making seperates. I really love all the bright colors that are now part of my wardrobe. Also a lot of navy and coral. #endofyearreview #2021sewing #handmadewardrobe #smallfatsewing #Arthurpants #mnmatildadress #seamworkbo #seamworkchip

Ich mache in diesem Jahr auch wieder mit beim Weihnachtskleid Sew Alongs des Me Made Mittwoch Blogs. Bis ich wirklich viel zu erzählen habe, vorerst nur auf Instagram, aber sobald ich mehr zu berichten habe, werde ich auch meinen Blog wieder entstauben und dort berichten. Eigentlich weiß ich schon relativ genau was es werden soll und dennoch ist noch alles offen 🤔 Der Plan: Ein „winterliches“ Hemdblusenkleid soll es werden. Eines mit langen Ärmeln und minimum das Rockteil soll gefüttert werden, damit der Rock nicht an der Strumpfhose hochkrabbelt. Da ich aber keinen Schnitt nach meinen Vorstellungen gefunden habe, wird es ein Mix aus 2 Kleidern: Zum einen das #mnmatildadress Auf die Idee brachte mich @sewing_cyclist Da das Kleid aber keine langen Ärmel hat, kommt hier der zweite Schnitt ins Spiel: Das (Jeans-) Hemdblusenkleid #grasser704 Diese Idee kam von @viertelvorfertig Auch dieses Kleid gefällt mir total gut. Nur der Rock ist mir zu lang und schmal. Um die beiden zu vereinen, starte ich nun damit ein Matilda Dress zu nähen (mit gefüttertem Rock) und mit der Ärmellänge (inkl. Manschetten) des Grasser Kleides. Sollte das nicht gut sitzen, kann ich immer noch zum Grasser Kleid wechseln und diesem Kleid einen kürzeren und weiteren Rock gönnen. Ich bin selber gespannt was es am Ende wird. Mein Stoff ist ein einfacher Baumwollstoff in einem leicht warmen Rotton. Mit einem ganz leichten Anteil von Rostrot. Einen Futterstoff muss ich mir noch raussuchen. Meinen Fortschritt könnt ihr auf dem zweiten Bild sehen: Ich habe heute alle nötigen Schnittteile ausgeschnitten und werde mich heute noch an die sehr ungeliebte Aufgabe machen die Einlage aufzubügeln 😞 #wksa2021 #Weihnachtskleid #memademittwoch #weihnachtskleidsewalong2021

#Repost @studio_whitneyjane ・・・ This is my ode to Matilda! Two pieces, tw o different ways… a dress and a skirt. Man, I love this pattern. It’s perfect for all seasons, but I went lightweight for transitional pieces that can be easily layered for cooler temps. Wearing this pattern is a joy. I feel comfortable, but put together. There’s enough ease through the bodice and skirt that I can move around, but the waistband hits me just right. The princess seems and yoke offer a classic look and the top stitching, cap sleeves, pocket details, and collar are just perfect in every way. 💗 . Dress & Skirt Pattern: #mnmatilda #mnmatildadress #mnmatildaskirthack by @megannielsenpatterns Dress fabric: Linen poppies in charcoal by @atelier_to_naniiro_textile Skirt fabric: Cotton block print from @itokri Notions: Gray and white #shellbuttons from @wawaksewing Mods: Extended the bodice 1” in length for fit. Reduced the bottom skirt width by 6” for preference. . Cardigan Pattern: The ever-reliable #blackwoodcardigan by @helens__closet in mustard and rust . Top: #morningglorytop by @sarkirsten Fabric: White #hankerchieflinen from @fabricsstorecom . Clogs by @sandgrensclogs . #handmadewardrobe #slowfashion

This is my ode to Matilda! Two pieces, two different ways… a dress and a skirt. Man, I love this pattern. It’s perfect for all seasons, but I went lightweight for transitional pieces that can be easily layered for cooler temps. Wearing this pattern is a joy. I feel comfortable, but put together. There’s enough ease through the bodice and skirt that I can move around, but the waistband hits me just right. The princess seems and yoke offer a classic look and the top stitching, cap sleeves, pocket details, and collar are just perfect in every way. 💗 . Dress & Skirt Pattern: #mnmatilda #mnmatildadress #mnmatildaskirthack by @megannielsenpatterns Dress fabric: Linen poppies in charcoal by @atelier_to_naniiro_textile Skirt fabric: Cotton block print from @itokri Notions: Gray and white #shellbuttons from @wawaksewing Mods: Extended the bodice 1” in length for fit. Reduced the bottom skirt width by 6” for preference. . Cardigan Pattern: The ever-reliable #blackwoodcardigan by @helens__closet in mustard and rust . Top: #morningglorytop by @sarkirsten Fabric: White #hankerchieflinen from @fabricsstorecom . Clogs by @sandgrensclogs . #handmadewardrobe #slowfashion

This dress has been a long in the making, in every sense. I've had the pattern 18 months and stalked the hashtag even longer. I'm delighted to have finally made it but it has been a struggle quest. I didn't toile. I really should have. The waist as drafted was a good 2" south of my natural waist which threw the fit off into unwearable territory. I wasn't going to recut and remake the whole bodice so instead I just wrangled the waistband to attach 2" higher up. It was not easy, and the inside is not pretty, but it did work. This was my first attempt at a collar with a collar stand and it's well wonky but I don't think it's too noticeable so I left it. Finally, though this corduroy was a great choice for 95% of the dress it was a nightmare for all the spots that needed buttonholes.... Which was many many spots.... There is no button on the collar stand because my machine was not having it. I increased the recommended button spacing to have fewer to sew and that was ok except for on the belly where it gaped. So I added an extra "belly button" 🤣 which fixed that. I made a 10/12/14 at B/W/H for my measurements of 36/30/42 and once the bodice was shortened the fit is spot on. This fabric is gorgeous and was #gifted for review by the #MinervaBrandAmbassador programme so didn't break my no-buy #lastsewiststanding2024 challenge. It's a cotton stretch 16-wale cord in a shade called "peacock". It's super soft and despite the stretch factor it was very well behaved to sew. I would definitely make more items from this corduroy range but I'd think carefully if they involved buttons... I have another Matilda planned, using an incredible fabric that's been in my stash almost as long as the pattern. Need a few palette cleanser projects first though before I return to my demon buttonhole foot 🤣 #mnmatildadress #mnmatildaseated #sewnshownseated #isew #memade #handmadewardrobe #handmadefashion #isewmyownclothes #sewist #sewistsofinstagram #makersgonnamake #sewcialist #edinburghsews #scotlandsews #uksews #sewover40 #lovetosew #thanksimadeit #Minerva #MinervaBrandAmbassador #MinervaMakers #MinervaMakes #MinervaCommunity #MinervaSewingCommunity #MinervaFabric

17 hours to make a dress 👗 Another beautiful Matilda dress in @libertyfabrics ! I love this material- it’s vibrancy and it’s ease of working with. It makes such beautiful garments that I’m sure will get worn out often and loved very much! Just what I want for my creations! How perfectly sunny is this dress? Another order for an awesome repeat client. Thank you! ☀️ . As I try to take my craft full time, I’ve had to be more precise in my methods, tracking how much time it takes to do everything in my projects. It can be hard to predict, but I need to take my best estimate- especially when I have to calculate how much to charge in order to keep my business sustainable. As I went, I wanted to record the steps to see if it was worth documenting to share. Some crafters might love watching this, for others, a minute is too long to watch a 17 hour process condensed down in to a fraction of that. But I hope you enjoy it nonetheless. It was a bit tiring trying to film everything, but worth it at least once! Let me know if you enjoyed it, and perhaps I’ll keep doing it! I’m quite happy with my overhead shots! Like my beaded headband by @qforquintessential? 😆 . #sewistsofinstagram #mnmatilda @megannielsenpatterns #mnmatildadress #matildashirtdress #dressmaking #handmadedress #makersgonnamake #customdress

Laura @sewinglikethewolf definitely got the 1950's memo with this make! May's SewHayleyJane boxes had a retro theme to it inspired by The Darling Buds of May ITV program and I can definitely see Mariette in this dress can't you? Laura used the @rootid_fabrics cotton poplin from the Luxury Box to make a @megannielsenpatterns #mnmatildadress and you can read more about it over on the blog now. #sewingcommunity #sewingproject #sewingblog #sewhayleyjane #sewhayleyjanemakes #handmadewardrobe #sewistsofinstagram #sewingblogger #sewamazing #fabriclove

Yes I'm bringing you Autumn in Spring as May 2021 in the UK still requires woolly jumpers!!! Although I think it is supposed to warm up later on. At least I'm getting to wear my favourite make again - the Matilda Dress. . Pattern: #MNMatilda by @megannielsenpatterns Fabric: Blue Linen blend that I found in the remnant baskets at @abakhan_manchester . . . #MeMadeMay2021 #MeMadeMay #MNmatildadress #sewcialists #sewist #SewistofInstagram #isewmyownclothes #DIYwardrobe #manchestersews #mancsews #megannielsenpatterns #blueshirtdress

I’m currently sewing up, alongside face masks, a @megannielsenpatterns Matilda dress and can honestly say it’s one of the best patterns I’ve made. I’m really enjoying the process and the instructions are written so clearly and hold your hand throughout. This pattern has a million pieces to it (it certainly feels that way when cutting it out 😂) but sewing it up has been an absolute joy. It’s been a garment of firsts for me with steps going well first time round that previously I’ve dreaded! It’s got a waistband which sewed up like a dream, the collar stand and collar instructions are also fabulously written too and made inserting both a dream. I love the way the sleeves are finished and again the instructions are so clear. Enjoy this close up of my crisp collar and pressed pleated pocket - details I am so proud of and keep staring at too. It really has been such a joy to sew and I’m itching for my buttons to arrive so I can finish it off. The pineapple fabric is from a @sewhayleyjane box and I’m glad I waited for inspiration to strike before rushing into sewing this up. I think it’s going to become one of my favourite dresses to wear and I’m already planning my next version! Let me know if you’ve made this pattern up - did you find it as enjoyable to make? I’m wondering whether it’s just because my skills have improved - although I still consider myself a beginner sewist which I know is not true but the self conscious Liz in me tells me I am 🤦‍♀️😂🤷🏼‍♀️ #sewist #mnmatildadress #matildadress #megannielsenpatterns #makingashirtdress #dressmaker #sewing #imakemyownclothes #sewingcommunity #sewhayleyjanemakes #learningnewskills #sewcialist #memade #memadeeveryday #sewingmakesmehappy #learningnewskills #isew