Me Made June 2011 is now officially over. I'm going to be honest with you, this has been harder than I thought it would be. While I do wear most of the items that I make, I clearly don't make enough winter items or things to wear with jeans. The reality of my life, is that jeans are a wardrobe staple when hanging out with the kids. I did try to make a couple of tee's this MMJ, but failed and I'm willing to put the desire to make t-shirts behind me for a while and concentrate on other things I'd like to make. After the two failed t-shirts I actually hit the shops for the first time in months and purchased some new tops, so there's no need to make anything in that department for a while.
I have just four more outfits to show you and like other MMJ posts, I have failed somewhat in wearing and recording my wardrobe.
Yesterday, 30 June - Sewing day!
I thought I'd go out with a bang on the last day of MMJ and wore my new wrap dress,
blogged yesterday and I've recycled a photo from yesterday. I spent most of the day at home, so didn't test the new dress in public, but I did spend a portion of the day sewing and was about to maneuver around my sewing space cutting, pressing and sewing in comfort, without any wardrobe malfunctions. I really love this dress and can't wait to make another sleeveless version in summer.
Wednesday, 29 June
Just a simple outfit that you've seen in MMJ before. Me Made denim beignet skirt blogged
here and I can see a me made hair clip there too, details from
here.
Tuesday 28 June
Another repeat outfit, the blanket tova which is super cosy on cold days. Details blogged
here.
Monday, 27 June - No handmade, no photo! The days where I have the kids all day, plus lots of errands to run are always more difficult.
Again, I've failed a day, but I'm cool with that.
Look MMJ has been hard, but it has been a good experience. I'd love to say that I've resolved to think about what I need to make before I make things, but sewing is my hobby and it's meant to be enjoyable. While I love to make things that we really need and save some money, I still love to make things just for the hell of it, you know, to learn and to be challenged. Sometimes that means that this things I make don't get worn very much, but I'm OK with that.
Tis all for now. Happy sewing!
oh you are so inspiring. I love your MMJ month and you now have some beautiful original wardrobe pieces that will last you for years. You should be very proud of yourself. They look great. I am a huge fan of your dresses, I get over jeans all the time, however, like you say, they are certainly a staple with kids. They can be dressed up with boots, or with runners through the park. Thanks for your inspiration.
ReplyDeleteI'm with you, I love making clothes for the enjoyment I get. When I'm faced with something I've never done before I get pure satisfaction in knowing I completed it. Your dress is very beautiful.
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