Sign up to the Megan Nielsen Patterns Newsletter. And get access to our library of FREE sewing patterns! Megan nielsen design diary. Handmade style by a designer. The Beginners Guide to Sourcing Fabric Responsibly. Textile production has negative impacts. On the land, waterways, air, ocean and human health. I like the old stuff better than the new stuff. When you wash or dispose synthetics they break down into microfibers that we are fast discovering are proving problematic.

What is one to do when your uni lecture is so boring you might actually pass out? Write a blog post instead! I had hoped that my last semester of uni would be better than earlier semesters. But alas, this one appears to be heading down the same path,. I live in a beachside suburb of Sydney and I am a bit obsessed with sewing.

Thursday, May 25, 2017. Remembering the brave who sacrificed all. Thursday, May 18, 2017. Spring is almost gone and Summer is almost here. I have been working a lot in the yard and redecorating the deck. I decided to go with a patriotic theme this year for Summer. My neighbor gave me these wonderful Adirondack chairs that needed some work but had great bones. In keeping with the patriotic them, I cut stars out of outdoor vinyl and added blue cushions. Cute little terracotta pot frog.

Girl, Guy, Dog, Cat. My mother-in-law was nice enough to watch Sadie for a weekend in November and a week in December while we went on much needed vacations. But other than that she was an .

Wednesday, January 29, 2014. Tuesday, January 7, 2014. Made by Rae Ruby tops. My first version was the floral one and the sleeves hovered at that awkward space above my wrists but since they were shirred I just push them up. No other changes were made! We still have Christmas decorations up here, meehhhh why not leave them up? Links to this post.

A collection of hand made goodies to warm your hearts and your homes! Marbella Dress Blog Tour. I had the opportunity to test this lovely dress pattern, called the Marbella dress, which is the debut pattern for Itch to Stitch. It is an elegant dress featuring a boat neck, princess seams and an above-knee tulip skirt.

Friday, August 14, 2015. In South Dakota typically the weather is at its best. The trees, flowers, shrubs are filled with color, and the cool evenings and warm days are delightful.

Finishing Techniques For Knit Garments. Plus, Sneak Peek! August 7, 2015.