Hello Me-Made-May-ers! This is my first year properly participating in MMM, the challenge set by
SoZo to wear handmades consistently for a whole month.
I tried last year, but didn't have enough clothes. This year, I have joined instagram and found it to be really motivating in daily encouraging me to document my pledge.
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| some Instagram pics of my Me-Mades! |
What have I learnt so far?
- I have to be in the mood to wear certain clothes! I pick what I wear depending on how I feel. Restricting my palate to me-mades has been hard - but not impossible.
- I have really enjoyed seeing other peoples wardrobes. So many new-to-me patterns and fabrics. I now NEED a Linden and an Emery in my repertoire. I have seen so many fantastic versions of both of these this year, and not one I didn't want!
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| Linden |
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| Emery |
- I have no me-made trousers (yet...)
- No me-made pyjamas. (Fixing this one right now.)
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| 60s pattern I am working on. |
- Lastly, I have found that I LOVE Instagram. I stayed away from it for so long thinking it would be just another drain on my time (which I suppose is not that far wrong) but wow it's fun! It's just wonderful to connect so quickly to other people who love sewing as much as, if not more than, I do!
With less than a week to go, how have you got on with MMM?
Nice work! I wasn't quite there for this year, but next year I'll definitely be participating! it'll be much more fun to join in rather than watch from the sidelines.
ReplyDeleteMuch more fun joining in I agree.
DeleteI'm glad you have enjoyed MMM this year and that you have connected with some many lovely sewers on Instagram x
ReplyDeleteIt's my second year and I have found it a lot easier with curating my outfits but I have still got gaps like you (trousers, button down shirts, PJ's, jacket). It's always good to have goals though - so next year hopefully we will both have the aforementioned items in our me-made wardrobes?! I'm absolutely certain I said the same thing last year! Ooops x
He he! I am hoping to have lots more me-mades next year. Including trousers.
DeleteI have have loved seeing your outfits on instagram! Rhis is my first year and i have struggled a bit like you i have to be in the right mood to wear something plus i don't really have enough me mades for a full month!
ReplyDeleteI surprised myself by how much I have actually made.
DeleteCheers on all your me-made creations! I have been enjoying Instagram too and glad that I found your blog!
ReplyDeleteI think you need an Emery (It is one of my favorite dress patterns!).
Thank you and I yours!
DeleteThinking I will probably give it a go next year. May is definitely getting into the winter clothes here in Sydney, and most of my handmades are summer. I love the pyjama pattern, so nice.
ReplyDeleteHope you can join in next year, though it does seem to be easier to sew up warm weather clothes.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you've had a good month! I'm sure it won't surprise you to hear that I'd definitely recommend the Emery dress - it really is a lovely pattern!
ReplyDeleteHa ha, yes are you on Emery No5?
ReplyDeleteOooo, yes, I am with you on new love of Instagram. It has made MMM documenting and community aspect a lot more fun. Hope you enjoy the last few days. X
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