It's May 1, which means it's Me Made May 2025. I love Me Made May. It's always the perfect time to reflect on my handmade wardrobe. I love wearing things that I've made--nothing makes me feel more ...
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Fabric Choices and Gaining Focus
It's week 2 in the Alphabet and Shirts Quilt Along. This week, let's settle into our fabric choices and really get going on our projects. Here's a look at some of what I've pulled over the last ...
Alphabet and Shirts Quilt Along Schedule
Are you ready for a Quilt Along? I am, and this time I thought it'd be fun to focus on two of my patterns. Here's a look at what I'm thinking and the Alphabet and Shirts Quilt Along Schedule.Why Two ...
Wiksten Shift Dress
I finally made a Wiksten Shift Dress!The PlanThe Wiksten Shift Dress was my most specific goal for Me Made May. I've been wanting to add more casual and comfortable dresses to my life. This seemed ...
Takeaways from Me Made May 2022
Me Made MayAnother May is over, and I have plenty of takeaways from Me Made May 2022. Like previous years, it's been a good, creative push. And no surprise, I've added more garment patterns to my ...
New Shorts!
Pomona ShortsI tried out a new shorts pattern! These are the Pomona Shorts by Anna Allen, and they were SO speedy to make. I think it took me less than 2 hours to cut out and assemble the shorts, ...
Me Made May 2022
Me Made May 2022 ThoughtsI'm always glad to see people participating in Me May Made, and this year is no exception. I love seeing what people have made, how they are wearing it and then getting ideas ...
My First Jumpsuit
It's finished! My Rory Jumpsuit--and my first jumpsuit ever--is finished! I learned some new things about making jumpsuits and about my own physical proportions that aren't as obvious when just sewing ...
Me Made May 2021
Me Made May 2021 is here! (General info about Me Made May and Me Made May 2021.) Each year the challenge can feel a bit different, especially with it going on for so many years now. Last year the ...