#memademay2023 day two: Block tee by @paper_theory patterns in cotton from Etsy and Kelly skirt by @megannielsenpatterns in quite a stiff cotton also from Etsy for a day at work. Not sure it’s the ideal combination. Something more fitted or not quite so boxy would be better. Thoughts? Pattern recommendations? Not the best photo but 6.30am is early! 😴 #sewingismytherapy #sewingisfun #mnkelly #papertheoryblocktee

Scrapbusting Kelly Skirts. . I've kept hold of two corduroy remnants for years and was going to get rid of them. I brought the Kelly Skirt by Megan Neilsen (buttons + pockets = perfect) as a good basic for my wardrobe. I decided I might be able to make a patchwork skirt, then low and behold, I could get a skirt from each colour. . A very simple and easy make, depending on your feelings towards buttonholes. One change i made on the green version - i lengthened the pocke lt by 1-2inches for more space! . I accidently cut two front right skirt pieces, so I had to patch the bottom left using fancy stitch, but you wouldn't really know! Bodge life. . Pattern: Kelly Skirt by @megannielsenpatterns Fabric: remants from previous projects Green buttons: @pigeonwishes.shops Purple buttons: from stash . #megannielsenpatterns #mnkelly #mnkellyskirt #memade #sewistsofinstagram #sewist

✨Kelly skirt✨ from #megannielsenpatterns. A short button front summer skirt. Megan Nielssen patterns are easy to follow and have clear instructions. I love that. I used green viscose/linen fabric from #seeyouatsixfabrics #megannielsenpatterns #mnkelly #mnkellyskirt #seeyouatsix #seeyouatsixfabrics #sewistsofinstagram #sewist #sewingaddict #sew #sewtall #memadewardrobe #isewmyownclothes

@megannielsenpatterns #mnkellyskirt I finally made my Kelly skirt after hoarding this pattern for years. This pattern was an pleasure to sew. I love Megan Nielsen patterns. The patterns I have made are all very clear and have great diagrams that are printer friendly. The patterns have minimal pieces and the construction is so fuss free. I have been wanting an army green denim style skirt for ages, but it's just never hit the top of my make list. I ummed over the length way longer than I should have but I think it's OK. However, I don't love it. Bugger...... But I think I can fix it. I had to make the waistband bigger so I made the whole skirt at the larger size but I should have graded back in for my hips. The skirt now sits out and does my figure no favours. I also top stitched my seams so I was hesitant to unpick them. I should have just done it. On the positive side I did my best ever 'stitching in the ditch' on the waistband.👏👏👏 Now I need to unpick my hem as well to bring the side seams in.🤦‍♀️ 🧵Pattern @megannielsenpatterns #mnkelly 🧵Fabric cotton drill from @spotlightstores 🧵Alterations I was too lazy to print off the curve size so I made my waist band larger to accommodate my waist and too many coffees and treats. 🧵Next time Use a fabric with more drape or grade in. 🧵Also wearing my favourite #newlook6449 hack, t'shirt. #create_something_pretty #mnkelly #sewingcommunity #sewing #spotlightfabric #sewingaustralia #melbournesews #selftaught #ilovesewing #handmadewardrobe #handmade #sewover40 #isewmyownclothes #icantspell #myspellingsucks

Really getting there with a capsule summer travel wardrobe. This is a Sew Over it Libby, a Sew Over it Penny, two Ogden cami’s with the leftover fabric and a Megan Nielsen Kelly. The pink Ogden is finished with bias binding which I think I prefer to the half-facing. #mnkellyskirt #MNKelly #soilibbyshirt #soipennydress #odgencami

Was very happy to be part of the pattern tester group for the @megannielsenpatterns Kelly Curve skirt. Lovely pattern, and really quick to make. #sew #sewover40 #sewingismytherapy #sewingisfun #sewyourownclothes #sewingskirts #sewingskirt #sewingskirtpattern #mnkellyskirtcurve #mnkelly #mnkellyskirt

Wearing a memade outfit on this lovely summer feeling day in the northern hemisphere! 🌞 this outfit is another keeper in my books! 😊weather was perfect to conquer the 25 acres of corn maze at #hanescornmaze 🌽 Skirt: Kelly skirt by Megan Nielsen patterns which I’ve lengthen by 6 inches @megannielsenpatterns Top: Ashton Top by Helen’s Closet (view B with facings) @helens__closet Both pieces sewn in Robert Kaufman Essex Linen (cotton / linen blend) in the Bordeaux color 👌from @threadcountfabrics 📸 by @nkavassalis ❤️ #mnkellyskirt #mnkelly #megannielsen #megannielsenpatterns #helensclosetpatterns #ashtontop #threadcountfabrics #memadewardrobe #slowfashion

#remix Same skirt... different styling! ‘Cas my closet’s gotta be versatile! This fabulous abstract print was gifted from @minervadotcom so watch this space for when the blog post drops!!! Some ‘rona stole my favourite photographer @vipmediamontserrat my hubby is moonlighting🤣 #instasewing #sewingissexy #unsewcial #istyledit #fashionblogger #memadewardrobe #fashionremix #instastyle #blackgirlssew #attorneyswhosew #megannielsenpatterns #mnkelly #mnkellyskirt

‘I don’t do fashion; I AM fashion’ Coco Chanel Coming to a Minerva Blog post sometime in the future! #fashionblogger #unsewcial #isew #minervablogger #megannielsenpatterns #mnkelly #mnkellyskirt #blackgirlssew #blackandwhite #instastyle #instasew #instasewing

I’m excited to share my #kellyskirt from @megannielsenpatterns! I loved making the pleats and I love how they look. Made from some beautiful #jeweltones purple stretch corduroy from #goodwill and buttons from #scrappdx. I made a small and didn’t make any mods and it fits perfectly! #megannielsenpatterns #pdxmakers #sewcialists #sewersofinstagram #sewingskirts #corduroyskirt #pleatedskirt #boxpleats #memade #memadeeveryday #isewmyownclothes #isewmyclothes #millenialsewing #mnkellyskirt #mnkelly #kellypleatedskirt @casshausserman #slowfashion #ecofashion #slowsewing

Wrapped in softness this spring 🌸 My fourth semper sweater is off the needles. It'll be perfect for the transitional spring weather we're experiencing right now. Feeling cozy yet ready for warmer days! . . pattern: #sempersweater by @the_knit_purl_girl yarn: @lamanayarns lima held with @mohair_by_canard_garn brushed lace, purchased at @cafecrochetshop skirt: @megannielsenpatterns Kelly skirt, fabric from @destoffenkamer . . #theknitpurlgirl #lamanayarns #lamanalima #mohairbycanard #mohairbycanardbrushedlace #cafecrochetshop #mnkelly #megannielsenpatterns #handknitsweater #handmadewardrobe #springknitwear #knittersofinstagram #slowfashion #sustainablestyle #makersgonnamake #flowerprint #springoutfit #knittinglove #handknit #yarnaddict #knitspiration #handknitting #knittersofinstagram #knitting #nevernotknitting #contemporaryknitwear

Some clothes I’ve worn recently. All knitwear second hand. #75hardstylechallenge #cleoskirt #archershirt #mnkelly #persephonepants #lbpullover #msworkertrousers #zadiejumpsuithack #mmpegs #mmceleste #bhlcharlotteskirt #fibremoodgladyshack

On the weekend I put together my Kelly Skirt by @megannielsenpatterns using a thick red cotton with sparkle. I'm not sure what kind of fabric it is, since I bought it at the Textile Museum's Textile Bazaar. I just need to do the hem and buttonholes, but I don't like the buttonholes my old sewing machine does - there seems to not be enough space to actually cut the buttonhole open. More practice! . . . #kikucorner #mnkelly #mnkellyskirt #kellyskirt #megannielsenpatterns #textilebazaar #textilemuseumofcanada #sewing #sewcialists #sewcialist #isew #isewmyownclothes #slowfashion #makersmovement #makersgonnamake #handmade #sewersofinstagram #sewistsofinstagram #torontosews #canadasews #millenialsewing #buttonholegrief

Skirt Poll Knockout Fun - roundup. Over the last week, using 16 patterns which YOU suggested, we hosted a knockout-style poll competition for a bit of fun. If you missed it, check it out in Highlights ^ Your winner was a Mave skirt by True Bias, with the skirt by The Little Pomegranate as a close second. Hopefully, this might inspire some makes, depending on your preference for style. We had 19 patterns suggested from 17 different indi pattern companies, a few I hadn't heard of! I've included the three I had to remove, as they deserve a mention. From top left going right, row by row: 1. #maveskirt by @truebias [Winner] 2. #bernadetteskirt by @fridaypatterncompany 3. #soirubyskirt by @sewoveritlondon 4. #sabinaskirt by @thelittlepomegranate [Runner up] 5. #dulceskirt #belladulce by @bellalovespatterns 6. #coquelicotskirt by @wildflower__design 7. #gardeniaskirt by @moodfabrics 8. #mnbrumby by @megannielsenpatterns [My predicted winner!] 9.#madelineskirt by @victorypatterns 10. #frankiewrapskirt by @madelabel_ 11. #stanwyckskirt by @gertie18 12. #lindypetalskirt by @itchtostitch 13. #sewingness by @tillybuttons 14. #flirtskirt by @bygraciesteel [apologies as I called it Flint in stories!] 15. #bonnieskirt by @stylearc 16. #imanskirt by @just_patterns . Honourable mentions, who didn't make the cut: Left: #soialbaskirt by @sewoveritlondon from their ebook Middle: #mnkelly by @megannielsenpatterns Right: #camdenskirt by @ninaleelondon . #VirtualSewingRoom #patternknockoutfun #skirtpatterns

MMM day 30 and I'm wearing one of my @megannielsenpatterns #mnkelly skirts. Not my first time posting it but worth repeating because 1) it's a fave and 2) I'm pretty proud of my pattern matching here, both at the center front and the side seams! If memory serves I think my only mods other than adjusting length were to slightly increase the fullness and to slightly narrow the waistband. Wide waistbands just don't seem to work well for my height. Stretch cotton sateen is from @moodfabrics and it was a tad bit challenging to pattern match because it's printed a tiny bit off grain. #memademay2024 #sewover50 #sewover50may2024 #petitesewing #patternmatching #mnkelly

Unintentional variations on a theme for #memademay days 19 and 20: both are skirts from @megannielsenpatterns plus a @sewliberated #bedrocktee! 1 - #mnwattle, stretch cotton sateen from @moodfabrics 2 - #mnkelly, similar fabric in a different color and an @artgalleryfabrics print for the tee (Side note: I learned the hard way to install the buttonholes on the skirt itself before adding the waistband - easy because I now know where to place them for my height. It's all because of the first buttonhole below the waistband! My buttonholer doesn't work well so close to the waistband and on my muslin (not this one) I actually ended up making just that buttonhole horizontal, which was kind of weird. #memademay2024 #sewover50 #sewover50may2024 #petitesewing #mnwattle #mnkelly #bedrocktee

#memademay2024 day 10: #blocktee by @paper_theory and #mnkelly skirt by @megannielsenpatterns in the most gorgeous Liberty deadstock cotton twill from @deadstock_darlings ❤️ #memademay2024 #sewistsofinstagram #sewingismytherapy #sewover40

So I forgot to get someone to take my picture today for my first ever #memademay !! I think I have enough me-made clothes now to try and wear an item a day - with my goal to learn how to style my heavily summer bias wardrobe for the increasingly cold days of Melbourne’s autumn. So this is a bathroom mirror shot of my #ootd. Skirt: @megannielsenpatterns #mnkelly in a fabric gifted to me by my sister from @gjsdiscountfabrics Jumper: RTW alpaca sweater from @everlane Not shown: ugg slippers ❄️❄️❄️

Completed #mnkelly by @megannielsenpatterns with a beautiful forest green @riflepaperco fabric bought from the cutest fabric shop in Greytown! @jetgreytown I made a straight size 12 in the pleated midi option but added a couple of extra buttons at the bottom. Perfect skirt for a hot 30 degree day here in Melbourne! Measurements: Bust: 96cm waist: 81cm hips: 111cm Height: 179cm inseam: 83cm

A beautiful fabric by @riflepaperco bought from @jetgreytown for my second @megannielsenpatterns #kellyskirt. Love this easy sew that I don’t need to make any changes to as it fits my size perfectly! #mnkelly #makemyownwardrobe #learntosew #practisinghandmade

In the middle of winter I miss wearing skirts so decided to pull one out today - @megannielsenpatterns #mnkelly - in honor of these unusual 50° temps! This is a @moodfabrics cotton sateen and I had fun pattern matching 😄 With this pattern I always do these mods: -Reduce finished width of the waistband to 1 1/4" with a single button since I'm only 5' 1" -Make the gathered version but almost to the knee, and add a few inches to the width for a tiny bit more fullness -Leave the pockets flapping free when gathering to reduce bulk, then baste them in place flat over the gathering before attaching waistband (not for the faint of heart, this makes gathering more complicated since you have to gather separately on either side of the pocket edge) -Add the buttonholes before attaching the waistband bc I discovered my buttonhole foot messes up the top buttonhole if the waistband is in the way! #mnkelly #sewover50 #isewmyownclothes #petitesewing #patternmatching

Playing valentines dress-up with some previous me-made a in my closet ❤️ 1. Self-made shirred dress over mesh #mnrowan tee 2. My recent heart #mnjarrah sweatshirt and ruffled #mnkelly skirt 3. An older self-made ruffle neck dress in a cute little rosebud print. This is the first time I made one of these high square neck ruffle tops, and I’ve gone on to make many many versions of it. But I love this one so much. #hollydollyootd #sewistsofinstagram #handmadewardrobe

Thought I’d try putting together some holiday outfits using older and newer me-mades. Swipe for some inspo! 1. #mnjarrah sweater with diy satin bow ribbons added, made earlier this year. Paired with some RTW flared jeans 2+3. New #MNjarrah sweater with chiffon bows paired with my @studiorosado Mila skirt and a very old American Apparel fleece cape. 4. An old thrifted sweater and my pink corduroy Studio Rosada Alani Slit Skirt. 5. Some of my most recent makes - shimmer stripe #MNrowan tee and velvet #seamworknash leggings with hacked slits. And a thrifted blazer. 6. Me-made bow dress (started with #MNrowan as a base) and RTW sweater. 7. A very wrinkly 😅 hacked #MNkelly skirt in pink stripes and RTW sweater. 8. An older make - #marlosweater in a fuzzy wool knit paired with RTW jeans that i DIY-ed with bows earlier this year. 9. Little dotty #tate romper and hacked #MNrowan tee with sleeve ties. #hollydollyootd #memade #sewistsofinstagram #ootd

Took Penny to her first time seeing The Nutcracker at @bostonballet over the weekend! Here’s what we wore 😉. I made myself a new skirt using #MNkelly . I widened the skirt pattern pieces for extra gathers and fullness, and obviously added a bottom tier as well. I also swapped out the scoop pockets for inseam pockets. Pink and white stripe fabric is a super lovely crepe back sateen twill from @measurefabric . My top is a hacked square neck #MNRowan tee in a printed knit from @joann_stores ! Penny chose to wear last years mama-made holiday dress. Which was perfect because I didn’t have to make anything new for her, and it already matched my outfit 💁🏻‍♀️. #hollyshandmade #sewistsofinstagram #mamaandme #handmadewardrobe #memade

I have made the #mnkelly skirt. I made it with a moderately heavy weight navy crepe from my stash. I decided to line it. It feels really nice and somewhat formal to wear. My top is another #tillyandthebuttons #freyatop made with a cozy cotton rib from #loiseaufabrics #yycsews #calgarysews

Those button details 🧡 #makemyownwardrobe #mnkelly #learningtosew

Some St. Paddy’s day outfit ideas, me-made edition 🍀 1. #MNkelly skirt in @moodfabrics fabric, with H&M sweatshirt 2. #seamworknash leggings with hacked slits, Target shirt and Lulu’s loafers 3. Old #eviebiasskirt with Old Navy sweater and Target loafers 4. I love this #n6666 dress #hollydollyootd

My #OOTD is an #MNprotea and #MNkelly combo! Both hacked because I had a rare need to feel extra 🙈 I love the square neckline of the Protea blouse, and for this navy linen make I wanted to add an elasticated waist so I could pair with high waisted bottoms. I did need to reduce the bodice width a bit for the waist length I cut, so I would grade down a size or two next time. I had the striped, mid weight cotton fabric saved for a pant pattern but decided it would make for a nice, warmer Kelly piece. With the extra fabric scraps I added a tier because why not ! The selvage was a little too lovely to throw away so I added some strips as pocket detail. Also this ootd was for a special occasion. I'm usually in old shirts and loose pants these days 😂 #megannielsenpatterns #sew #sewingproject #blouse #memade #memadewardrobe #sewingpattern

#WinterSewingRoundup Its been an odd few months and my sewing flow has been interrupted by Life, but I have managed a few makes. I envisaged these items as an outfit but realistically I have not and will never wear them all together - too much color and too much pattern for me! Having said that they all look great with basic black, which I love. The skirt is #MNKelly in a brushed cotton sateen from @Spotlightstores, it matches the #TALPuffShirt i made last year and love to bits. This is such a lovely skirt pattern, I have made 2 of them already. The cut is so flattering and those perfect pockets… there are pockets and then there are @MeganNielsenPatterns pockets! The red jacket is #ponajacket from @Helens_Closet in a felted wool from @Homecraft.Textiles. I love this pattern, its quite fabric-hungry but it is so good to wear. It dresses up or down and goes with everything. This little number saw a lot of wear this past season. The black jacket is #TessutiVerona in boiled wool from @MaaiDesign. The wool is deliciously light and warm and the jacket wears like a cardigan rather than a coat so very comfy. All finished with labels from @KATM for a bit of flourish! 😀 Bring on Spring sewing! #memade #memadeWardrobe #sewover50 #handmadewardrobe #memadeeveryday

Outfit and buttonhole perfection from Rachel! Giving us summer sewing inspiration! #repost @the.rachel.ann.edit My 2nd @megannielsenpatterns Kelly Curve Skirt. I made this version in the 2nd round of pattern testing with the intention of adding it to my work wardrobe. It’s a comfortable skirt and has pockets for the pocket lovers. I need to make a shirt of blouse to make this “work outfit” complete. Sewing machine used: @husqvarnavikinguk #designersapphire85 [on loan as part of a Brand Ambassador Partnership] Sewing Machine Features used: #onestepbuttonhole foot #stitchintheditch foot Fabric: @youre.sew.creative • • • • #patterntester #sewing #husqvarnavikingsewing #newpatternalert #mnkelly #mnkellyskirtcurve #sewsewsew #manchestersewing #diyfashion #blacksewinginfluencer #blacksewist #sewistsofinstagram #pocwhosews #imakemyclothes #sewingforsummer #sewingismysuperpower #sew #indiesewing #ithaspockets #keepingtheworldsewing #husqvarnavikinguk #hvuk

Is it even prom/grad season if I don’t make an outfit? I haven’t had a lot of time lately to do some selfish sewing, but in June I always try to find the time! Pattern: #mnkelly #kellyskirt from @megannielsenpatterns Fabric: #moodyblooms from @thefabricsnob #teacherlife #madebyme #handmadecloset #ithaspockets #sewistsofinstagram #stitchedbysuzanne

Remember this skirt from April? The tutorial for adding a closed ruffle hem to the #MNkelly skirt is up on the @megannielsenpatterns blog! Fabric is from @moodfabrics. My top is also handmade - old #m4778 , in double gauze. #hollyshandmade #memade #isew #handmadewardrobe #sewistsofinstagram

Parfaite pour une journée chaude au Kirghizistan, à découvrir des petroglyphes aussi ancien que l'âge de bronze! C'était une autre tenue #faitmain : la jupe Kelly de @megannielsenpatterns Et parce qu'Emma de @freundiicouture me fait bien rire, j'inclus une 3e photo "perchée comme Suzanne" 😂 #mnkelly #memademay2024 #couture #sewingfun

I adore this make - it’s the Kelly Curve Skirt from @megannielsenpatterns made out of this gorgeous needle cord from my January @sewhayleyjane box Never in a million years did I think I’d be able to make this but then I saw it was suitable for beginners I just had to give it a go and I’m so glad I did. I feel very chic wearing it and think it would look fantastic paired with a cozy turtle neck top in the winter/autumn or a strappy top in the summer For reference I’m 5ft 7 and made no alterations to the length of this and made a straight size 24 - it has an elasticated back so is super comfortable. Finished off with the buttons from the same January box 🥰💕 #mnkelly #sewhayleyjanemakes #memade #sewingmakesmehappy #megannielsenpatterns

Thought I'd better hurry up and share this one as it's been finished since June and it's starting to get too cold up here to talk about floral summer skirts. 😄 The beautiful watercolour fabric was bought at the @sewingspace last year, when I attended a workshop with @stitch_make_bake. 🌺 It was going to be a shirt but ended up being a @megannielsenpatterns Kelly skirt instead. This is my second one and I want a longer one for winter at some point. I'm a big fan of this pattern. 🩷 A quick and satisfying sewing project and let's not forget: #ITHASPOCKETS!!! 🥳 For more details, check out my blog. 💻 #PatsypooMakes #PatsypooSews #MeMadeWardrobe #MeMadeEveryday #IMakeMyClothes #MakeItYourself #MakersGonnaMake #CreateEveryday #MNKellySkirt #MNKelly

**Fabric gifted by @fluidplusdrape in exchange for a post.** I’ve been drooling over this Merchant and Mills linen ever since I started sewing for myself almost a couple years ago. When I finally got my hands on this beauty c/o @fluidplusdrape, I had the hardest time choosing what to make. The gingham in sunny mustard and blush pink colors scream 🌞, so it was a no-brainer that a summery outfit was in order. But which one?? I ultimately decided on this summer picnic set, sweet together and versatile as separates. DETAILS ☀️ The tank is the Laurence Top (View A) by @vivianshaochen, an exact replica of one that @sarahb_sews owns because I adore hers! 😍 Sewn in a size 2, but feels quite large on me: lots of gaping at the arm holes and especially at the v-neck. When I lean over, it’s a SHOW (nothing to see here, folks 😜). No mods except for French seams all around and removing the bust darts — see @helens__closet’s tutorial. ☀️ The bottom ⬇️ is the Kelly skirt in View D size 4* by @megannielsenpatterns, with an elastic back waistband — see @megannielsenpatterns’ blog for tutorial. *I should note that the mods I made plus the elastic waistband hack makes the size choice fairly arbitrary. ⬇️ Mods to Kelly skirt to reduce volume: - Subtracted 2-3/8” from each front skirt panel width and 4-1/2” total from back skirt panel. - Reduced height of waistband by 1”. I used 1-1/2” wide elastic. - Shortened skirt by 2” but let out some of the hem. ☀️ Note: Should not have messed with the skirt widths. As one lower button popped off after another while I leapt over flowers/plants taking these photos, I realized that a poofier skirt allows for more range of motion for a button-up skirt! 😂 So if you want to be able to perform an arabesque 🙃, the volume helps. ☀️Fabric: Merchant and Mills Wes gingham linen from @fluidplusdrape, a brand new fabric shop currently carrying M&M, Atelier Brunette, Fableism, and deadstock fabrics. Give them a follow! 👍 #laurencetop #vivianshaochen #mnkelly #megannielsenpatterns #fluidplusdrape #merchantandmills #merchantandmillslinen #wesgingham #isewmyownclothes #sewistsofinstagram #memade #memademay2023 #bayareasewists

#memademay2023 day seventeen: Kelly skirt in cotton gingham by @megannielsenpatterns and cashmere jumper. And today‘s outfit finally fits #wearitonwednesday today too 🥰 #mnkelly #wearitonwednesday #gingham #blackandwhite #sewingismytherapy #sewingisfun #sewista #sewistsofinstagram

Well friends that's a wrap on the Kelly sewalong! We really hope you enjoyed sewing this skirt with us and we can't wait to see what you make!⁠ ⁠ Sewalongs for all our patterns are available for free on our blog forever. Just click on the Sewalong tab and choose your pattern to access them any time, anywhere.⁠ ⁠ The summary of the full Kelly Sewalong is linked in my profile!⁠ ⁠ Happy sewing!⁠ ⁠ #MNkelly #megannielsenpatterns

You would know by now how much we love a ruffle here at Megan Nielsen Patterns. So when Holly made this super cute Kelly skirt complete with a gathered ruffle-tiered hem...it was the perfect opportunity to create a little blog post telling you all how to achieve the look!⁠ ⁠ It's a very simple addition to a placket skirt like Kelly, Holly will take you through the steps to make your very own today on the blog. Link in bio!⁠ ⁠ #MNkelly #megannielsenpatterns

We are nearing the end of our Kelly Sewalong (thanks for following along!) and it is high time we celebrated some of our fabulous Kelly makers! ⁠ ⁠ Kelly is an absolute treasure trove of inspiration with makes that are sure to impress. Take a look at these beautiful skirts and be sure to check the Kelly while you're here!⁠ ⁠ @unsewcial - It's back to black & white basics with Kris' energetic abstract printed Kelly skirt. Very stylish!⁠ ⁠ @grosgraingreen - Not a fan of pleats? Here's Helen showing you how gathers work on the Kelly just as wonderfully as pleats!⁠ ⁠ @emileechen - POW!! Emilee's fun Kelly skirt is full of pop and action with an incredible Incredibles fabric design (perfectly paired with her Incredibles shirt)!⁠ ⁠ @chrisbarratt_85 for @jessbarratt3 - Here's a dressy 70s look made by Chris and worn by Jess! You can try sewing Kelly with heavier fabric, which is perfect for when the cooler months come around!⁠ ⁠ @annazaubert - A lovely Kelly skirt by Anna. Let her make inspire you to try different patterns and textures for your own skirt!⁠ ⁠ @a_yarnenthusiast - Check out Eva's gorgeous burgundy look! Her Kelly is made from a lovely linen/cotton blend, paired with a matching top to create a truly fab me-made outfit!⁠ ⁠ @thatssewaimee - Here's an example of a cute summer Kelly make by Aimee! The pattern works so well with lightweight fabrics and the pleats give the skirt a little extra flair. ⁠ ⁠ @patsypoomakes - Colour pop alert! Introducing Patsy's bright Kelly skirt to match all the colourful shirts. Stunning!⁠ ⁠ #MNkelly #megannielsenpatterns

The final step!! Just one more and you're ready to wear your Kelly 😍⁠ ⁠ There's only one hem to do, so it's going to be a short and sweet tutorial for you. This is also your chance to adjust the hem, or perhaps add some fun details, such as contrast threads or even a little embroidery!⁠ ⁠ Remember, if you have any questions on the Kelly sewalong, leave us a comment on the blog post ❤️⁠ ⁠ #MNkelly #megannielsenpatterns #maker #sew #sewing #sewingpattern #sewingtutorial #sewalong