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:
May 3:
- Skirt, self drafted gathered skirt - STAY TUNED, as I have this tutorial filmed, it just needs to be edited.
May 4:
May 5:
May 6:
May 7:
- Bruyere Shirt by Deer and Doe Sew Along: COMING SOON!
May 8:
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:
May 11:
May 12:
May 13:
May 14:
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:
May 17:
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:
May 22:
May 23:
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:
May 29:
- Elsie Dress by Sew Over It Sew Along: COMING SOON
May 30:
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:
- I do not have enough basics (think solid tees, skirts, etc.)
- I have absolutely no shorts at all
- 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!