#MeMadeMay2023 I wore clothing made by me everyday for the month of May. Thank you to my wonderful photographer for helping me in every way. I absolutely love garment making. I even have a few outfits that did not make it out of closet this month. WooHoo!
#MeMadeMay2023 is coming to a close. This outfit is my most favorite, happy place, and second skin outfit. Self drafted in a lovely soft lightweight cotton chambray. I managed to save it for the last day as a reward for completing Me Made May. I have discovered two things from participating in my first Me Made May. One, I have me mades that are orphans without coordinating pieces. Two, I have way too many fancy dress clothes that I really do not need or use. This has been such a great exercise in consciousness about my wardrobe. It will change how I approach sewing in the future. Thanks for all the likes, encouragement, and kind words along the way.
#MeMadeMay2023 day 30, this was an early dyeing attempt using a simple folding technique. This is lovely soft linen. Self drafted princess seam dress with pockets! I have hesitated in the past to wear this out of the house but, today I really like it.
#MeMadeMay2023 it is Memorial Day in US, a time to honor those who lost their lives in service of our country. A somber day for my family as we typically spend it quietly at home. I am wearing a self drafted pin-tucked white sleeveless top, with one of my earlier wearable toiles of Cashmeretteâs Vernon blouse, and my Pietra shorts by Closet Core in denim. It is one of those days with a massive temperature swing. I am running out of me mades!
#MeMadeMay2023 day 28 and it is going to be a hot one. Self drafted printed linen princess seam tunic and yet another pair of Pietra shorts from Closet Core Patterns. I live in them during the summer. Today we are off to the beach!
#MeMadeMay2023 day 26, today I am wearing my self drafted linen hoodie featuring machine embroidery that was something I sketched then entered into my embroidery software and stitched out with my sewing machine. Excited for a long weekend with forecast of sunny warm days and breezy cool nights. I love exploring ways to embellish my makes.
#MeMadeMay2023 day 25 and I am wearing my hinterland dress by Sew Liberated. Three tries and I am still not happy with the bust dart, but it is wearable. I recently started hand embroidery which I hope to use to embellish some of my garments. Here is a first attempt. Tee is an early me made and I cannot remember the pattern. Cold wind blowing on a sunny spring day.
#MeMadeMay2023 wearing my True Bias Riley âshorterallsâ from the Riley overall pattern. Paired with an old self drafted V neck tee which is an old favorite. Joined by Miss Lotte!
#MeMadeMay2023 day 23 and I am not myself. Today is the story of a beloved fabric gone astray. Using some treasured navy textured cotton I made my tried and true self drafted princess seam sleeveless dress, but I did partial lining of bodice to finish neck and arm holes, and I hate the lining. So this dress gets little wear. But in me made May spirit, I decided that after today I am removing the lining and refinishing with bias tape and this dress will really get worn! The shirt is Cashmeretteâs Vernon shirt with the full bicep sleeves and a bust dart that is still off a bit after 3 attempts but it is a great shirt.
#MeMadeMay2023 day 22, self drafted top in apparel cotton. It is semi-lined with a very light cotton batiste. Originally it had large shawl/flutter sleeves but was too hot, so I disassembled and removed sleeves, then reassembled. Also used wrong side of the fabric intentionally! Love the stand only collar and front slit. Pleats make it nice and roomy. Perfect for this warm sunny day!
