Me Made May 2021

Me Made May is a sewing challenge every May which encourages people who make their own clothes to establish a better understanding of their Me Made Wardrobe. 

Basically, you are challenging yourself to wear something you made (most people try to do this everyday, for some it is weekly, others it is just to ACTUALLY wear a Me Made garment) so that you can better appreciate the items you handcraft and look for gaps in your wardrobe or areas of focus, such as all those gorgeous gowns you keep sewing but never actually wear out.

The challenge was started by Zoe Edwards of 'So, Zo'

 

Here is my recap for 2021:

May 1:

• Ivy Pinafore Skirt Pattern by Sheer Stitchery    Sew Along
• Beatrix bag by Sheer Stitchery    Sew Along
• Self drafted tee     Sew Along

May 2: 

• Marsha Wrap Dress by Rad Patterns    Sew Along
• Bubble Sleeve Cardigan by Rebecca Page    Sew Along

 

May 3:

• Skirt, self drafted gathered skirt - STAY TUNED, as I have this tutorial filmed, it just needs to be edited. 

 

May 4:

• Hudson Pants by True Bias    Sew Along
• Ollie Bomber Jacket from Sew A Little Seam     Sew Along

 

May 5: 

• Doris Dress by Sew Over It     Sew Along

 

May 6:

• Ava Circle Skirt by Sheer Stitchery     Hacked for knits     Sew Along

May 7:

• Bruyere Shirt by Deer and Doe   Sew Along: COMING SOON!

 

May 8: 

• Skipper Dress by Charm Patterns (Pateron)

 

 May 9:

• Lola Blouse by Forget Me Not Patterns    Sew Along
• Ava Circle Skirt by Sheer Stitchery    Sew Along to draft your own version

 

May 10: 

• Molly Sweater by Trish Newberry    Sew Along

 

 May 11:

• Ivy Pinafore Skirt by Sheer Stitchery    Sew Along
• Pepper Top by Made for Mermaids    Sew Along

 

 May 12:

• The Spring Dress by Simply Sewing Magazine (designed by Nina Lee): Issue 80     Sew Along

 

 May 13:

• McCall's M7599 Dress    Sew Along

 

May 14:

• Parker Ponte Pants from Style Arc     Sew Along
• Tee, Self Drafted: How to draft your own tee

 

May 15:

• Gardner Top by Charm Pattern Pateron     Stay Tuned for a video on how I custom dyed the ponte and lace to match!
• Kathleen Dress by Sheer Stitchery    Sneak Peek at an upcoming pattern! Stay tuned for the sew along and pattern drop this summer!

 

 May 16:

• Sienna Dress by Sew Over It    Sew Along

  

May 17:

• Elevation Hoodie by Pattern Niche    Sew Along

 

 May 18:

• Ivy Pinafore Skirt by Sheer Stitchery     Sew Along
• Gardner Top by Charm Pattern Pateron     Stay Tuned for a video on how I custom dyed the ponte and lace to match!
• Taylor Trench Coat by Rebecca Page     Sew Along: Stay Tuned!

 

 May 19:

• Tee, Self Drafted: How to draft your own tee
• Hudson Pants by True Bias     Sew Along
• Bubble Sleeve Cardigan by Rebecca Page     Sew Along

 

 May 20:

• Francoise Dress by Tilly and the Buttons     Sew Along: Stay Tuned!
• Ivy Pinafore Skirt by Sheer Stitchery     Sew Along

 

 May 21:

• Cardamome Dress by Deer and Doe Patterns     Sew Along

 

 May 22:

• The Spring Dress by Simply Sewing Magazine (designed by Nina Lee): Issue 80      Sew Along

 

 May 23:

• Tee, Self Drafted: How to draft your own tee

 

 May 24:

• Sunny Day Dress by Ellie and Mac     Sew Along: Stay Tuned!

 

 May 25:

• Penny Dress by Sew Over It    Sew Along: I forgot to film this one. If you want one, let me know and I'll make another

 

 May 26:

• Indigo Smock and Dress by Tilly and the Buttons    Sew Along: COMING SOON!

 

May 27:

• Gardner Top by Charm Pattern Pateron     Stay Tuned for a video on how I custom dyed the ponte and lace to match!
• Ava Circle Skirt by Sheer Stitchery     Sew Along

 

May 28:

• Tee, Self Drafted: How to draft your own tee

 

May 29:

• Elsie Dress by Sew Over It    Sew Along: COMING SOON

 

May 30:

• Sienna Dress by Sew Over It     Sew Along

 

May 31:

• Ava Circle Skirt by Sheer Stitchery     Hacked for knits     Sew Along
• Lola Blouse and Dress by Forget Me Not Patterns      Sew Along

 

So I did notice a few gaps in my Me Made wardrobe after doing this challenge:

1. I do not have enough basics (think solid tees, skirts, etc.)
2. I have absolutely no shorts at all
3. I need some new Me Made leggings (my Avery leggings have seen better days and I do not think I should be wearing them in public the large hole they now have)

 

This challenge was a bit of a bother to do everyday (namely for the photo aspect) but I am really pleased with myself for completing it and cannot wait for next year!