Me Made

Today is the first day of May. I’ve taken the Me Made May ’15 pledge to wear one item that I’ve made at least five times a week.

I just wanted to show you what items I currently have in my closet that I’ve made.

me made may skirt Collage

These are my skirts:

  1. A grey raw silk skirt made from a tunic style dress my mother made for herself in the 1980’s. (I think this should qualify as a double Me-Made entry since two people have made this one garment for themselves.) I added the pockets and gave it an elastic waist band.
  2. Butterick Lisette pattern 6182 in olive twill.
  3. Girlfriends pattern “Fina” in a bright quilting cotton. (hemmed a little too short)
  4. Brand New – just finished yesterday: You Sew Girl pattern “A Line Skirt” in a medium-heavy cotton.

me made may shirts Collage

These are my tops:

  1. Butterick 4191 pattern sewn over 10 years ago in a cotton from the clearance table. I wear it a lot in the summer.
  2. Simplicity 2696 tunic pattern (sleeves are modified). Sewn over three years ago in cotton paisley. This is also worn a lot.
  3. Burda 7798 printed pattern in cotton parasol print. I wear this one a lot too.
  4. Burda 6968 printed pattern in fluid gold. I made it a couple of weeks ago for a disco themed party. Don’t know how much wear this will get but it was perfect for the party.

me made may jacket Collage

My one other garment I’ve made that is still in my closet. A Burda Moto jacket in a textured linen. The pattern was downloaded from BurdaStyle. I took the sew along that went with it. (I didn’t know it was their first ever sew along and it was not a good experience. I hope they have improved their sew alongs for current students)

It’s still cool and breezy here in the mountains so today I have put on my burgundy corduroys, my sleeveless parasol print top and a royal blue, wool, hoodie style sweater. I did it. Not so hard after all (I say on day one).

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