Me Made May - Week 3

Sorry, I meant to post this yesterday but things went circus crazy around here.  We leased a Kia SUV in January (high tech, low payment) and turned in our Ram Truck lease in March. . . We realized very quickly that we are truck people and used our truck way more than we thought we did. . .  in 2018 we leased a 2019 Ram, in 2021 we had the 2022 Ram until March 2025.  Then all of a sudden 6 years of being truck people we were back in an SUV, and sorry, hated it.

We have been scoping out older trucks to buy since getting rid of the truck in March, but I have certain requirements (super bass and subwoofer please) and my husband has certain requirements (rain sensitive wipers and such).  We did agree we are Ram people.  So we kept looking and looking and looking all these months. Thursday, we found a Ram truck we both LOVED that checked every box (except adaptive cruise).  Test drove it and it was LOVE. Friday, yesterday, the bank called to say yes to the loan. the dealership said yes to the sale, the other lease dealership said yes to the lease cancellation, Mr. T was texting me about something urgent, my husband was texting me, my mom needed an embroidery design fixed, and 2 other dealership people texting too! …. all at the same time! It made my head spin.  So Friday: Mr Sunny left work early and helped Mr. T look at a new house to rent, then picked up our groceries and came to pick up me.  I was home fervently cleaning the Kia to turn in. He got home and then we left to pick up check at bank, drop of Kia and sign it away, get picked up by my mom (thanks mom!) and drive to the other vehicle in Minnesota, buy the Ram, and finally come home and fall into a blob on the floor.  It was a CRAZY day!!!! Plus I had to cancel Kia insurance, add Ram insurance, Transfer our XM radio, etc.  switching vehicles sucks!

Whew. Today, I feel down the stairs.  Sigh. No bones broken thankfully.  But this is the 4th time I’ve fallen down the stairs in 5 years. :/ It makes me angry. It hurts of course.  I am super careful on the stairs, too.  I don’t understand why I keep falling down the damn stairs! I’m very bruised up and mad, but I’ll heal.

Meanwhile, back to Week 3 of Me Made May the 11th to the 17th.

Week 1 of Outfits  Week 2 of Outfits Day 11, 81°F (27°C) Today I did a bunch of cooking and baking. I have way overdone it to make up for yesterday and I’ll pay for it tomorrow. (check out Week 2 of MMM post to see what I did yesterday and all my makes last week).

 

This is from the now closed (sad) Stitch Upon A Time or SUAT patterns. It is the Spoxxy Tank dress. This is another absolute favorite pattern to sew and wear. It is easy, fast, and I love racerbacks. I made it Oct 2022 for a nightgown and it is one of my most worn.

 

Blog: https://sunnysewing.com/2022/11/02/2-nightgowns-and-a-tank-love-notions-and-stitch-upon-a-time/ Made twice before: orange striped tank in 2016 and Blue/White ITY Nightgown in 2019 Thoughts: The above Spoxxy, the Halla Agnes, and the Love Notions Laundry Day Tee (dress) are all similar and so much my favorites to wear around the house.  Easy to wear, easy to wash, easy to sew. I’m sure I will make many more in the future.

Day 12, 87°F (30°C)

Today I need to get some laptop stuff done. There’s a low-pressure system going thru as well and that makes my head all sorts of wonky. So, I’m pretty much hanging low today. I might get in my sewing room, might not. Yesterday I did too much, typical after a bad day the day before – and now I pay the price today.  I know the cycle and I should know better, but, shrug. #autoimmuneproblems

This is where everything went downhill, right after writing this up and after the photo, I had a cluster of seizures (status epilepticus), and ended up spending 7 hrs in the ER :( My head is still all wonky and I feel awful and pissed off and my whole week has been crap. I hate seizures. I hate the lack of control and the unpreparedness. I hate the pain and that there are no answers or ways to control mine. 11 meds tried. not one has controlled them. I would like to just be human and live life. Looking at this photo you would never know that mess was coming in minutes.

 

Back to the outfit. Pulling these out of a drawer is like pulling out a favorite, loved blanket. Soft and comforting. They are going on 8+ years of wear now; I consider them a definite win. The fabric fades more and more each wash, it was from fashion fabrics club. The top is a good but slightly-too-big and the shorts are a slightly-too-small, lol. But I wear them.

Top: Ottobre 02/2007 No. 1 Tank Top, made in Aug 2016

Shorts: Jalie 2445 shorts, made May 2017

Blog top: https://sunnysewing.blogspot.com/2016/08/cardi-and-tanks-jalie-p4p-ottobre.html Made before: https://sunnysewing.blogspot.com/2015/06/new-look-6470-and-ottobre-022007-1.html Blog Shorts: https://sunnysewing.com/2022/01/16/jalie-2445-with-an-ottobre-tank-jalie-3355/ Made twice before for Miss K: https://sunnysewing.blogspot.com/2016/04/clothes-for-girl.html

Thoughts: I like the shorts, but need it a size bigger.  I love the top but need it a bit smaller.  LOL time to make more! I love this cotton lycra fabric but sad it fades so much.

Day 13, Day 14, and Day 15

Recuperating from ER visit and still wonky head. Didn’t move from bed.

Day 16

 

I have my follow up today with my primary doctor about the ER visit.  I’m still laying low, still feeling like crud, and I despise having to alter my meds. My body just doesn’t tolerate medication changes well at all. However, I LOVE THIS DRESS. I made it April 2020. It is Miss Ruby Tuesday by 1 Puddle Lane. I always feel good wearing it. Plus it's super fast and easy to throw on (bonus: This pattern has a ton of options). Honestly, It all started when I saw a ton of people making his dress back in 2020 or 2019, and every time I saw it, I wanted it!  I like to put on something I feel good in to cover up how cruddy I feel. blogged: https://sunnysewing.com/2020/06/19/miss-ruby-tuesday-dress-1-puddle-lane/

Thoughts: Well as I said above, I LOVE THIS DRESS! I can throw it on and go.  Secret Pajamas for sure!  The pattern comes with a number of options and combos and I can’t wait to sew them all!!  One heads up for my bicep friendly sewists: the sleeves are insanely small.  I had to widen them a lot (my blogpost discusses this). So, there will be more of these made! There will be different top and skirt choices made.  The pattern is totally worth getting and wow what an assortment to pick from to sew.  Spin the wheel and you get a new combo every time!   Here are some of the options offered.

Day 17

Sorry, short week of makes. I was still feeling awful today and didn’t get out of bed.

This was a really hard week for me both physically/medically and mentally.  I do not want to accept that I have a brain tumor. That I had a craniotomy in 2021. That I now have epilepsy.  That I have a ton of other autoimmune disorders I have struggled with since 2010.  Sometimes I am just over it all. My depression takes over and drags me down a deep dark hole.  (yes I am in therapy and love my therapist).  Sometimes I’m just OVER IT ALL!!!  I was so excited to participate in this year’s Me Made May due to having to sit out the last few years due to my health and weight. And I thought things were going along well enough that I could do everyday this year and then BOOM my body betrays me and all havoc breaks out.  I should expect this by now. But I refuse to accept it because then it will be real and I don’t want this for my life.

Anyway.  This is week 3 of my Me Made May outfits  There are 2 full weeks left to share (because week 1 was only 3 days).  So I look forward to showing you more makes next Friday!

Take care and Happy Sewing my friends! Kristin

Me Made May continues! Here is Week 2

Me Made May Week 2 May 4-10 Day 4 Today Is in two parts. It was gorgeous, but hot and sweaty 76° F (24.5°C) today. Sunshine for miles. It also happened to be garden prep day. So, the first outfit is for garden/outside stuff and then the 2^nd is for the after shower – oh my gosh I overdid it and must lay in bed for 24 hours – outfit.

 

Outfit 1 Top: A tee from my husband’s work and a Walmart tank. Perfect for working in the dirt.

Outfit 1 Bottoms: Now slightly too big Made for Mermaid, Mila Shorts, made July 2022; This is probably one of my most favorite shorts pattern to make and wear, tying the P4P Palazzos as shorts. I have sewn the Mila pattern 5 times now. I love the shorts, these are too big now and will go in the “larger size bin” that lives under my bed. I will just have to sew more! They worked for today and are super comfortable. Made previously: Navy floral, blue stars, gray/black, and Black with roses, navy,

Outfit 2 of the day:

Now closed (sad) Stitch Upon A Time or SUAT, Spoxxy Tank dress. This is another absolute favorite pattern to sew and wear. It is easy, fast, and I love racerbacks. This one is ITY; it’s cooling, comfortable and heavenly. I made it Nov 2019 for a nightgown and it is one of my most worn.

Blogged: https://sunnysewing.com/2020/01/10/spoxxy-tank-and-nightgown-suat/ tank and nightgown. And third https://sunnysewing.com/2022/11/02/2-nightgowns-and-a-tank-love-notions-and-stitch-upon-a-time/ nightgown.

Mr. Bennie Bear had to help with the gardening.

Thoughts: These Mila Shorts are a bit too big now since I’ve lost quite a lot of weight recently. But I am back to my “normal” weight before radiation and before brain tumor. So I am sad that some of my recent makes are too big now but excited to get all my previous makes back again, lol. Anyway, love the shorts, these are too big now and will go in the “larger size bin” that lives under my bed and I will just have to sew more!

Day 5

Top: Essential Tank by Pattern for Pirates, made April 2017. I love this tank. It is fitted at the bust and there is a perfect amount of looseness over the stomach and hips so that I’m totally comfortable.

Bottoms: Palazzo pants (as shorts) also by Patterns for Pirates, also made April 2017. Love these shorts. They are a perfect match for the tank, super comfortable. A nice fold over waistband that puts no pressure on the stomach. This pattern ties with yesterdays for my favorite comfy and quick shorts sewing pattern. (I have sewn this pattern 6 times now).

Blog: https://sunnysewing.blogspot.com/2017/04/tanks-shorts-top-leggings.html

Thoughts: I love this tank and really need to make more. This particular tank I have to wear inside out. Why? Because the seams at the shoulders drive me crazy! They are so scratchy. So, I just wear the tank inside out. I mean, in my mind there is nothing wrong with the tank, it’s a perfectly good tank…. So, I just turn it inside out every time I wear it and go on with my day. It’s an at home tank. Mr. Sunny and Miss K tend to make a comment or make fun of me but you would think that after 8 years of wearing it they would catch on that I don’t care it’s inside out, lol.  Definitely a down day for me. I am exhausted from garden prep yesterday.

Day 6

Dental Cleaning Today UGH. No fun. It’s 84°F (29°C) today. Which means the dentist’s office and any stores Miss K drags me to will be cold. So this calls for a tank and a cardigan.

Cardigan: Jalie 3248 - Drop Pocket Cardigan, made March 2017. This is another much beloved pattern. I have made several. They are so easy to throw on, have great pockets, and are just perfect.

Top: Love Notions – Rhapsody Top, made Jan 2018. I love this top. It is made with the most amazing Challis! The fabric is from FabricMart; it is so soft and the pattern is tiny fishes. I definitely need more of these tops.

Bottoms: Closet Core Patterns – Ginger Jeans, made June 2017. I love these jeans too! They are like wearing secret pajamas. Really! So stretchy and soft. I’m so glad I fit into them again.

Its not a fun day (dentist); but at least I can be in fun, comfortable clothes!

Blog Cardi: https://sunnysewing.blogspot.com/2017/03/burda-and-jalie.html Blog Top: https://sunnysewing.blogspot.com/2018/01/tnt-renfrew-and-love-notions-rhapsody.html Blog Jeans: https://sunnysewing.blogspot.com/2017/06/ginger-jeans-and-agnes-tanks.html

Thoughts: Love the outfit.  A great “I’m put together and look human” outfit, lol.  Normally I’m a PJ all day sorta homebody so it is nice to look put together sometimes.  I think this Rhapsody top fits perfectly and I’d love to make some more.  I would also like to make the dress version.  It is hard to find a good challis though.  The cardigan? An absolute favorite pattern hands down.  I would wear these all the time.  I have 2 right now but I would have 100 if I could.  The pockets are perfectly placed and they fit so well.  Now the jeans? You know I love them! They are secret pajamas.  It is amazing how different REAL pants that fit feel compared to the ones at the store  Pear shaped bottoms are super hard to fit in ready to wear.  I spent half my life so disappointed and upset when my friends could just buy pants and they would look great, where mine just didn’t fit right.  Now I am super happy I can sew myself jeans that fit the way I want too.  Now I would make a dozen pairs, but I don’t need that many as I don’t go out much.  Plus sewing jeans is such a loooonnnnngggg process… Yes, I love the outcome, but the process is something else.  They aren’t hard to sew just lots of steps.  And like Challis, good stretch denim is hard to find.

Day 7, 73°F (23°C)

 

I called to set up my root canal appt (for an already crowned tooth…….); they surprised me and said come in today, we have an opening. Uhhhh I was not mentally prepared for that. After a 2-hour root canal I learn I’m a “lucky” person to have FIVE canals in my molar…. Just lovely. I was hoping for a down day today because I’m wiped out from the dental cleaning yesterday. Tomorrow is a checkup on my eye to access the shingles damage to it and see if it’s getting better. I can feel myself spiraling down.  I’m exhausted and just trying to push through.  I went to the appointment and then came right home to bed.

Top: I needed some Cheeto Doxie support for today so I’m wearing my (now slightly too big) Love Notions – Laundry Day Tee, made Feb 2021. Sewn this pattern 5 times now.

Bottoms: One of my most comfortable and favorite pants. Pattern is Burda 11/2007 No.122, Made July 2020. Sewn this pattern 6 times now. There will be more!

Blog top: https://sunnysewing.com/2021/10/08/tops-tops-tops-love-notions-jalie/ Other tops: https://sunnysewing.com/2022/11/02/2-nightgowns-and-a-tank-love-notions-and-stitch-upon-a-time/ Blog bottoms: https://sunnysewing.com/2020/08/14/2-pairs-of-pants-greenstyle-brassies-and-burda-11-2007-122/ Other makes pants

Bottoms: my favorite pair of comfy pants. Burda 11-2007-122, made Aug 2020

Thoughts: I really, really love both these patterns.  I made the top just a handful of times but will make more.

I have made the pants many times before (at least 7!).  I love how they fit, how they look, and the ease of sewing them.

Bottoms made before: 1 Sept 2017 black stripe for Miss K, 2&3 Dec 2017 Red yoga for me, Dec 2017 purple stripe for me, 4 Dec 2019 red xmas pjs for Miss K, 5 Dec 2020 a fun fruity pair for Miss K, 6 Jan 2022 a rayon jersey tie-dye for Miss K

Thoughts: Love both these makes.  Had to be comfy to get through the day.  Wish I could say more but I’m exhausted.  I need to make more of both as these are getting a little too big for me.

Day 8, 70°F (21°C)

 

Eye appt today and Mr. Sunny has taken off work to drive me.  Which is a good thing he is with me because I am barely hanging on by a thread now.  Three hard appointments in one week is just too much for me to handle.  Chronic illness is hard to explain to those who don't have it or live with someone who does.  It is a constant struggle between the things I have to do, the things I want to do, and the things my body will do. I’m trying to overcompensate today for feeling so cruddy by trying to look nice. The nurse at the clinic said, “Oh I love your dress!” and I got to say “Thanks! I made it!”

Top: Jalie 3246 Shrug, made June 2017. Such an easy thing to throw over dresses. I love it for times when it is in between temps where you don’t know if you will need something to cover up or not.

Dress: Boundless dress by Patterns for Pirates, made March 2018. This one shows up every MeMadeMay because I love it so much. Super comfortable. I love maxi length dresses and it has pockets. I used the Boundless pattern for the top portion and then used the Made for Mermaids, Chloe Skirt for the bottom part because the original Boundless maxi is super hard to walk in – being narrower at the bottom. This combination works perfectly and the Chloe skirts fits right onto the Boundless top with no alterations.

 

Blog Dress https://sunnysewing.blogspot.com/2018/03/spring-maxi-dress-and-failed-cardi.html Blog Shrug https://sunnysewing.blogspot.com/2017/06/everythings-roses-p4p-sweetheart.html

Thoughts: I need more of these dresses and shrugs! I love this combo.  It makes me feel good on the outside even when I feel horrible inside.  I like the fit with my body shape too.

Day 9, 77°F (25°C)

   

Today is a home day, and I need it. Too many appts this week; I’m exhausted. I hope to get into my sewing room for some embroidery today, I have some Rhubarb Crisp to bake, and never-ending laundry. (PS I never got in my sewing room, I didn't’ make the Rhubarb Crisp, and I think I got through the laundry – today was the brewing of a storm in my brain).

Dress: McCalls M6957, initially a fail when I sewed most of it in 2017, but then I gained lots of weight and in Sept 2022 it fit great! So, I finished it and now I love it! So, if you use this pattern, it is VERY oversized and I advise sizing down 2 sizes.

Blog: good https://sunnysewing.com/2022/09/23/a-failed-win-and-a-successful-fail-two-dresses-sinclair-and-mccalls/ Blog initial fail: https://sunnysewing.com/2020/06/28/2-fails-mccalls-m6957-and-5oo4-nancy-dress/

Thoughts:  I like this dress a lot.  I don’t really care for the fabric.  It is soft and cotton jersey so very breathable.  I just don't like how clingy it is, and the fabric collects hair like a magnet.  I would like to make another one of these in a different fabric to see how that feels and fits.

Day 10, 74⁰F (23⁰C)

 

My face shows it, I am feeling like crap today. Completely spooned out. So, I'll keep this short. I love these PJs. This pattern is awesome, Jalie Jeanne Pjs 4016, made oct 2022 (I ended up having a seizure later in the day, unaware of the many more to follow).

Blog: https://sunnysewing.com/2023/03/29/jalie-x3-and-a-snuggie/ Made previously: in super soft black waffle knit dec 2020, and a refashion of Wall-E pants jan 2021

Thoughts: These pajamas are awesome. I love them. I have 2 pairs sewn in very soft fabrics.  I would love another set in short sleeves and shorts and probably would enjoy another long sleeved set lol. One can never have too many comfort pajamas.

There is Week 2 of Me Made May!  I hope you enjoyed the trip down memory lane on my makes.  I get all excited when I still have things I wear that I made ages ago.  Makes me smile and feel good. I also love when things fit right – they feel so good.  This was a very busy week for me and you can see my health decline day by day.  I explained in my Week 1 post that this week was the precursor to my ER trip next week, which you will see those MeMade wears in my post next Friday. To sum up this week: Wants: smaller M4M Mila shorts,  more P4P Essential tanks, LN Rhapsody tanks, and another P4P Boundless in a different fabric as all mine are in DBP.  Needs: a Jalie drop pocket cardi in Navy, another pair of Burda 11/2007 No.122 comfy pants.

Happy Sewing! Kristin

Me Made May 2023 – Week 3

Week 1 Week 2

and here we are at Week 3

To see all my memademays from past years next to each other, you can look here. Day 15 Doctor’s appointment and planted some of the garden. Dress: Made for Mermaids - Blythe, sewn  Nov 2022.  I love this dress

Day 16

Not so positive appointment with my neurologist today, plus I'm feeling cruddy. Top: I added vinyl with my Silhouette Cameo Bottoms: Patterns for Pirates - palazzo shorts, sewn April 2017

Day 17

This wild ensemble brought to you today by the fact that I weeded flower beds and deep cleaned cat litter boxes all day, lol. Top: Halla - Agnes tank (free pattern), sewn June 2017 Bottoms: Made for Mermaids – Mila shorts, made from scraps, Sewn June 2022. love this pattern Day 18 Top: Deer & Doe – Plantain tee (free pattern!!), sewn Sept 2019 Bottoms: Greenstyle Creations – Brassie joggers (heavily altered), sewn Feb to Aug 2020

Day 19

Feelin cruddy so I stayed in my nightgown all day. I’m not sure if its a medication or the weather or the bad air quality. Top: Halla - Agnes tank as dress/nightgown (free pattern), sewn sept 2017-7 years ago I've worn this so much over the years that my graphic on the front is starting to tear off. I made it with my Silhouette Cameo I think before I got my heat press? maybe , maybe not. my memory is not the best. I'm crabby and tired and my pain scale is up there. I pushed myself to sew a dress from start to finish today - more on that later.

Day 20

It’s a beautiful day Dress: McCalls patterns – M6957, sewn 2017 to 2022 (yes that long) fun quick sew and easy to throw on

Day 21

no shame. I am still wearing my McCalls dress from yesterday.

Day 22

Is MMM done yet? lol. I always get tired of photos about this point. top: Love Notions - Laundry day tee (FREE pattern), sewn July 2022 Bottoms: Made for Mermads – Mila Shorts, sewn Jan 2021

Only one more week to go!

Happy Sewing! Kristin

Me Made May ~ Week 4 Final Week

Continuing on from my Week 1, 2 & 3 posts, this year I thought I would do my MMM blog posts a little different.  I will be showing my memademays for each year I’ve participated along with 2020.  This year marks my 7th year participating in me made may. The weather listed is for this year.

Final Week

May 24th, 2020 - Thunderstorms, with a high of 77°F (25°C)

2017: Patterns for Pirates – Layer me up tee, Jalie 2445 shorts – unblogged 2018: Stitch Upon A Time – Brazi Dress from Sept 2017 2019: Burdastyle 01/2017 #103 hoodie and Jalie 3022 pants 2020: P4P boundless dress

May 25th, 2020 - Isolated Thunderstorms, with a high of 80°F (27°C)

2017: Essential tank and Palazzo pants as shorts 2018: Dress: New Look 6301 made June 2018 2019: Dress: New Look 6301 made June 2018 then Top:  Patterns for Pirates ~ Layer me up tank made Aug 2016 Bottoms: Patterns for Pirates ~ Palazzo shorts made Sept 2017 2020: white rtw tee with P4P Walk the Plank Pj shorts.

May 26th, 2020 - PM Thunderstorms, with a high of 81°F (27°C)

2014: Top: Burda Tie Knot Tank 05/2007 #130 and Shorts: Dockers 2016: Burda 05/2007 #130 Tie-knot tank and A.n.a. Jean shorts. 2017: Jalie yoga pants in black (3022). Floki tee made with my Silhouette cameo and Adidas hoodie 2018: Ottobre 02/2017 #11 tee shirt dress 2019: Jalie 2805 Tee from August 2013 and Jalie 3022 Yoga Pants 2020: Love Notions – Rhapsody blouse with Closet Case Patterns ~ Ginger Jeans made June 2017

May 27th, 2020 – Partly Cloudy with a high of 81°F (27°C)

2014: Top: Burda Racer-back Tank 05/2007 #109A and Pants: Maurices 2016: Jalie 2921 Scarf Top casual, yet classy worn with A.n.a. Jean shorts 2018: Halla Agnes tank with an Octopus graphic made by me with my silhouette cameo. and RTW shorts (A.n.a. brand). 2020: a studio Ghibli tee I made with my silhouette cameo and my Jalie 3022 Yoga Pants

May 28th, 2020 – Rain showers with a high of 71°F (22°C)

2016: Patterns For Pirates Sweet Tee paired with my Ottobre Joggers 2017: Jalie Drop Pocket Cardi (3248) New Look 6470 Tank made in June 2015 (I really love this tank), and Gap jeans 2018: Stitch Upon A Time – Brazi Dress from April 2016 2019: tank is a RTW slimmer, capris are Sew a little seam – Movie Night Pjs (just made)

2020: Miss Ruby Tuesday dress from 1 puddle lane (unblogged at this time)

May 29th, 2020 – Cloudy with a high of 65°F (18°C)

2016: Targaryen Tee I made with my silhouette paired with my Jalie 2908 Jeans 2019: Top: P4P – Sweet Tee (just made) Bottoms: New Look 6054 Skirt

May 30th, 2020 – Sunny with a high of 69°F (20°C)

2016: Burda 05/2007 #109A Tank made in June 2015 and worn with A.n.a. Jean shorts. 2018: Jalie tank (2444) made in May 2016, just blogged and Jalie 3022 – Yoga pants from March 2017 2019: Halla – Agnes tank (made Jun 2017) with some RTW Seven Jean Shorts and then Stitch Upon a Time – Brazi 2020: P4P Sweet Tee paired with my M4M Chloe Maxi Skirt

May 31st, 2020 – Sunny with a high of 73°F (23°C)

2016: Pisces Tee I made with my silhouette and some A.n.a. Shorts.

2017: Jalie 3248 drop pocket cardi in black. New Look 6470 tank and Gap Jeans 2018: Simplicity 1801 Dress from Sept 2015 2019: Love Notions – Rhapsody blouse and RTW Seven Jean shorts 2020: Dress: New Look 6301 made June 2018 Things I learned through all the Me Made May Years: 2014: The most important thing I learned during Me Made May '14, is that actually wearing my makes tells me about the fit more than anything.  Spending the day in an item, moving around, and living in it, points out all the things I would change. More length, fix the shoulders, add width, make a smaller bust, etc.  I enjoyed learning all these things.  I actually got rid of 3 me mades this week because of the poor fit; however I am still happy with those patterns, I just know to make things different next time. Needs: Tanks, s/s shirts, shorts, skirts, swim suit, zip-up fleece jacket.

2015: I have to admit, I've done terrible at MMM this year. I thought I would do great since I have more makes, but as I went through my closet I realized not much fit me.

2016: I realized that I need more tank tops and shorts.  I need to focus on them as well as a few more tank dresses.

2018: I really enjoyed seeing what everyone else wore and got some great ideas for makes in the future.

2020:  I still have holes in my wardrobe that prevent me from wearing some makes. I still have things I want to remake that no longer fit me.  I think the biggest lesson I learned this MMM is that I need to be sewing and not stressing about perfect fit as much.  I have gotten to the point that I can’t finish makes or even start some because I fear they will not fit right or I don’t want to deal with the alterations.  I look back over the years and see that I sewed more and was happier with my makes when I had fun and enjoyed the process, worried about perfect fit less.

That’s it!! Hope you all had a happy Me Made May 2020!!

Kristin

Me Made May 2020 ~ Week 3

Continuing on from my Week 1 & 2 posts, this year I thought I would do my MMM blog posts a little different.  I will be showing my memademays for each year I’ve participated along with 2020.  This year marks my 7th year participating in me made may. The weather listed is for this year.

Week 3:

May 17th, 2020 - Rain, with a high of 52°F (11°C)

2014: Top: Ottobre 05/2013 #1A and Jeans: Gap

2016: This Gap top is so comfy and soft but it looks horrible on me!  I never knew!

Paired with my BurdaStyle 11/2012 #135 Joggers 2018: Pisces tee I made with my Silhouette Cameo and Closet Case Patterns – Ginger Jeans from June 2017 2020: Angry Beavers tee made with my silhouette cameo and Ottobre joggers 05/2011 #5

May 18th, 2020 - Light Rain, with a high of 56°F (13°C)

2014: Fashionable Gardening, ha! Top: Burda Racer Back Tank and Fuzzy Pants: Old Navy 2017: Closet Case Patterns – Ginger Jeans from June 2017 and shirt made with my cameo 2018: Sewaholic – Renfrew top from January 2018 and Jalie 3022 – Yoga pants from March 2017 2020: Stitch Upon a Time – Spoxxy tank as a nightgown

May 19th, 2020 - Cloudy, with a high of 66°F (19°C)

2016: Jalie 3022 yoga pants.  So comfortable!  These are from June 2015. I paired them with Jalie 2444 tank. 2017: Jalie 3355 hoodie from April 2015 and Closet Case Patterns – Ginger Jeans from June 2017 2019: Halla Agnes that I wear for bed (made in Sept 2017). 2020: Sewaholic Renfrew from 2014 with Jalie 3022 bottoms

May 20th, 2020 - Partly Cloudy, with a high of 74°F (23°C)

2014: Top: Old Navy and Skirt: Linen New Look 6054 (so comfy!) 2017: Jalie 3355 hoodie from Nov 2016 and gap jeans

2018: Lok’Tar Ogar (Victory or Death in Orcish) Tee I made with my Silhouette Cameo and

Burdastyle 11/2007 #122 – Yoga pants from December 2017

2019: Top: World of Warcraft Tee made with my Silhouette Cameo (Loktar Ogar = Victory or Death in Orcish)

Bottoms: Closet Case Patterns ~ Ginger Jeans made June 2017 2020: Stitch Upon a Time – Spoxxy Tank with my favorite gap jeans.

May 21st, 2020 - Partly Cloudy, with a high of 71°F (22°C)

2014: Pajamas: Ottobre 05/2011 #1 and #2 (LOVE THESE!) 2016: an old work shirt and my joggers, Ottobre 05/2011 #5 from Dec 2015 2017: Burda 10/2014 103 top, made in March 2017, Jalie 3248 drop pocket cardi in black and Closet Case Patterns – Ginger Jeans from June 2017 2018: Jalie 3355 Sweatshirt from April 2015 and Closet Case Patterns – Ginger Jeans from June 2017 2019: Top: Jalie 3248 Drop Pocket Cardigan in Black French Terry made Mar 2017 and Sew A Little Seam ~ Movie Night Pajamas Tee in Gray CL just made Bottoms: Closet Case Patterns ~ Ginger Jeans made June 2017

2020: Labyrinth tee I made with my Silhouette Cameo and Patterns for Pirates Palazzo shorts (not yet blogged).

May 22nd, 2020 - Mostly Cloudy, with a high of 70°F (21°C)

2016: My Targaryen Shirt I made with my silhouette and my Jalie 3022 Yoga pants in black from Oct 2015 2017: Ottobre joggers 05/2011 #5 these joggers are so comfy, and World of Warcraft horde shirt I made with my Silhouette cameo

2018: Pisces shirt made with my Silhouette Cameo and the ugliest color of Jalie 3022 yoga pants (I threw them away after this day)

2019: Top: BurdaStyle 10/2014 #103 Cowl top in ITY made Mar 2017 and Bottoms: Closet Case Patterns ~ Ginger Jeans made June 2017

May 23rd, 2020 - Rain/Thunder, with a high of 66°F (19°C)

2016: Finally warm enough all day for me to wear my new Brazi (made in April)

2017: Labyrinth tee made with Silhouette cameo.

2018: Kitschycoo – Lady Skater Dress/Renfrew mashup from March 2015 2019: Top: Jalie 3355 hoodie from years ago (2015) and Bottoms: BurdaStyle 11/2007 #122 purple yoga pants made Dec 2017 2020: Jalie 3355 – Hoodie with my silhouette vinyl, from Nov 2016 with Burdastyle 11/2007 #122 – Yoga pants from December 2017

MeMadeMay 2020 ~ Week 2

Continuing on from my Week 1 post, this year I thought I would do my MMM blog posts a little different.  I will be showing my memademays for each year I’ve participated along with 2020.  This year marks my 7th year participating in me made may. The weather listed is for this year.

Week 2:

May 10th - AM Rain, with a high of 48°F (9°C) 2016: Purple Jalie 3355 Sweatshirt sewn April 2015 and my new Jalie 2908 Jeans. 2018: Jalie 3677 – Helene Cardi, Old Navy Tee and Closet Case Patterns – Ginger Jeans from June 2017

2020: white tee, and Jalie 2686 classic pj bottoms. I’ve never blogged these but I made them ages ago (2016)

May 11th - AM Clouds/PM Sun, with a high of 54°F (12°C) 2014: Top: Old Navy and Skirt: Self-drafted A-line 2020: Bottoms: Jalie 3022 yoga pants and my Outlander tee I made with my Silhouette Cameo May 12th - Sunny, with a high of 59°F (15°C) 2017: P4P Boundless Dress and Jalie 3246 Shrug 2018: Ottobre 05/2011 #5 – Joggers from Dec 2015 (I need more of these), Tee made with my silhouette cameo, Jacket is RTW 2019: Ottobre joggers  from 2015 that I love 05/2011 #5 And a Sylvanas Windrunner tee I made with my Silhouette cameo 2020: Ottobre 02/2017 #8 – Hoodie tunic from December 2017 with Ottobre Stream Leggings 02/2017 #9 May 13th - Mostly Cloudy, with a high of 62°F (17°C) 2016: Jalie 3022 Yoga Pants sewn Oct 2015.  And my Pisces Tee I made with my silhouette. 2017: New Look 6470 Tank made in June 2015 (I really love this tank) and my ginger jeans 2018: Sewaholic Renfrew from March 2015 – still in love with this one (I <3 birds) and Closet Case Patterns – Ginger Jeans from June 2017 2019: Top: Sewaholic Renfrew made in Jan 2018 and Bottoms: Jalie 3022 yoga pants 2020: top is my "rocket raccoon" guardians of the galaxy tee I made with my Silhouette Cameo, Bottoms are Ottobre joggers  from 2015 that I love 05/2011 #5 May 14th - AM Clouds/PM Sun, with a high of 72°F (22°C) 2016: Jalie 2805.  I made this in August 2013.  I’m wearing my new Jalie jeans 2908 with these 2017: Jalie tank (2444) made in May 2016  and Jalie Yoga Pants (3022) in navy; 2018: Patterns for Pirates – Sweet Tee from Sept 2017 and Closet Case Patterns – Ginger Jeans from June 2017 2020: Top and bottoms are the FREE pattern by Sew A Little Seam – Movie Night Pajamas May 15th - Mostly Sunny, with a high of 69°F (21°C) 2017: Jalie Drop Pocket Cardi (3248) Jalie jeans (2908) and Patterns for pirates - layer me up tank 2018: Patterns for Pirates – Boundless Dress from March 2018 2020: P4P Boundless dress as a top and my Closet Case Patterns – Ginger Jeans from June 2017 May 16th - Mostly Cloudy, with a high of 70°F (21°C) 2017: P4P Boundless dress 2018: Halla Patterns – Agnes Dress from Sept 2017 2019: Top: Burdastyle 10/2014 #103 made in Jun 2015 and Bottom: Made for Mermaids Chloe Skirt 2020:   Top is my Lekala 4341 hoodie and Bottoms are Greenstyle Chelsea Pants

MeMadeMay 2020 ~ Week 1

It’s that time again!&nbsp; Each year it seems to come sooner and sooner.&nbsp; This year I thought I would do my MMM blog posts a little different.&nbsp; I will be showing my memademays for each year I’ve participated along with 2020.&nbsp; This year marks my 7th year participating in me made may.&nbsp; I’ve learned so much over the years. Putting the day in each year next to each other shows how much certain things get worn.&nbsp; There are quite a bit of repeats. The weather listed is for this year.

Week 1: May 1st - Mostly Cloudy, with a high of 69°F (21°C) 2014: Jalie tee blogged here. Gap jeans. 2015: Charley Harper Renfrew top 2017: Jalie Hoodie (3355); I live in this hoodie; it’s a favorite of mine.  I made it in Nov. 2016 Jalie undies (3242), made the end of 2015 and Gap Jeans 2018: Jalie 3248 – Drop Pocket Cardi from August 2016 and Jalie 2805 – Tee from August 2013 with Closet Case - Ginger Jeans from June 2017 2019: Tee I put vinyl on - designed the WoW Horde logo myself with my Cameo and Pants: Burdastyle - 11/2007 #122 made in 2017

2020: New Labyrinth tee I made with my Silhouette Cameo and my adidas windpants that have stood the test of time.

May 2nd - Partly Cloudy, with a high of 72°F (22°C) 2015: Burda Tie Tank Top 05/2007 #130 2017: Jalie Jeans (2908); These fit so awesome. I made them May 2016. Jalie undies (3242), made the end of 2015. Purple Jalie 3355 Sweatshirt sewn April 2015. 2018: Sewaholic – Renfrew top from January 2018 with Jalie 3022 – Yoga pants from March 2017 2019: Top: Stitch Upon A Time - Merryweather made in 2015 and Pants:  New Jalie - 3022 Yoga pants

2020: New Labyrinth tee I made with my Silhouette Cameo and Patterns for Pirates Palazzo shorts (not yet blogged).

May 3rd - Sunny, with a high of 67°F (19°C) 2017: Jalie yoga pants in black (3022). One of my most loved patterns, and though not very exciting… they are super comfy.  I made these in Oct 2015 Jalie undies (3242), made the end of 2015. And my Link (Zelda) awesome shirt from Loot Crate. 2018: Patterns for Pirates – Essentials tank from April 2017 with Patterns for Pirates – Palazzo shorts from April 2017 2019: Top: Pattern for Pirates - Sweet Tee from 2017 and Pants: Gap Curvy Jeans 2020: dress is Patterns for Pirates Boundless and shrug is Jalie 3246 May 4th - Mostly Cloudy, with a high of 61°F (16°C) 2014: Top is Old navy and Skirt is Self-drafted Maxi 2015: Jalie 3024 and 3022 2017: Jalie Tee (2805); This is an oldie but goodie! I don’t know why I haven’t made more. I made this one in Aug 2013 Jalie Cardigan in gray (3248); Definitely an all time top 3 favorite pattern. I made this gray one in August 2016 And Closet Case - Ginger Jeans from June 2017 2018: Burdastyle 11/2007 #122 – Yoga pants from December 2017 with World of Warcraft T-shirt made with my Silhouette cameo 2019: Top: Patterns for Pirates - Essential Tank made in 2017 and Leggings: Patterns for Pirates - PegLegs 2020: Burda 12/2009 #121 Henley top with my favorite Gap curvy jeans. May 5th - Cloudy, with a high of 54°F (12°C) 2014: Top is Jalie 2805 and Jeans are Gap 2015: Jalie 3022 most comfy pants ever, though pilling :(

2016: Pisces tee I made with my silhouette, along with Jeans from the Gap.

2017:  Sewaholic Renfrew in Charlie Harper fabric!  and Closet Case - Ginger Jeans from June 2017 for the second day….. I can’t help it; they are so comfortable! 2018: Ottobre 02/2017 #11 – Tshirt dress just made this day! 2019: Tee I put vinyl on with my Silhouette Cameo.  Its a Floki design I made (from Vikings) and Bottoms: Burdastyle - 11/2012 #135 Joggers made in 2015 2020: Angry beavers tee I made with my Silhouette Cameo, and Bottoms: Burdastyle - 11/2012 #135 Joggers made in 2015 May 6th - Partly Cloudy, with a high of 64°F (18°C) 2014: Cardigan: Burda 04/2010 #117A Tank: Burda 05/2007 #109A Jeans: Gap 2016: World of Warcraft Tee with my Jalie Yoga pants I made June 2015 2017: Jalie Hoodie (3355); Jalie Yoga Pants (3022) in navy; Pisces tee I made with my Silhouette Cameo. 2018: Ottobre 02/2017 #8 – Hoodie tunic from December 2017 with Patterns for Pirates – Peglegs from December 2015 2019: Jalie 3355 hoodie from years ago (2015) And Gap Curvy Flare Jeans 2020: Burdastyle 11/2007 #122 – Yoga pants from December 2017 with World of Warcraft T-shirt made with my Silhouette cameo May 7th - Partly Cloudy, with a high of 60°F (16°C) 2014: Top: Ottobre 05/2013 #1 Jeans: Gap 2016: Labyrinth Tee I designed and made with my silhouette and my new Jalie Jeans (2908) 2017: Teal Jalie Yoga Pants made in June 2015 and my much loved Angry Beavers Tee. 2018: New Look 6470 Tank from June 2015 and Thrifted Gap jeans 2019: Top is Stitch Upon A Time - Merryweather from 2015 and Jeans are Gap Curvy straight leg that I rarely wear May 8th - Mostly Sunny, with a high of 46°F (8°C) 2014: Top: Washi Tank Jeans: Gap 2016: Targaryen tee that I made with my silhouette and my new Jalie Jeans (2908) 2018: Jalie 3355 - Hoodie with my silhouette vinyl, from Nov 2016 with Closet Case Patterns – Ginger Jeans from June 2017 2020: Top is Patterns for pirates Essentials Tank and bottoms are Sew A Little Seam leggings May 9th - PM Showers, with a high of 61°F (16°C) 2019: Sewaholic Renfrew top from 2017 and Gap Curvy Flare Jeans 2020: lazy day Halla Agnes that I wear for bed (made in Sept 2017)