Me Made May'14 Final Roundup

Phew!! I made it to the end of Me Made May'14 staying true to my pledge of wearing at least one "me made" garment per day for the month of May.

Day Twentysix
Monday 26/5/14

Day 26

Back to work today wearing my Style Arc Terry Tie Cardi in marle grey ponte. Ollie just had to be in the photo too.

Day Twentyseven
Tuesday 27/5/14

Day 27

I am wearing three "me made" garments today. My red Style Arc Nina Cardi made pre blog, my zebra print New Look 6470 Cowl Top and hot off the sewing machine (made last night) my new Style Arc Barb Pants (not yet blogged).

Day Twentyeight
Wednesday 28/5/14

Day 28

Two "me Made" garments today...McCalls 6844 cardigan and my new Style Arc Barb Pants this time worn tucked into my long boots.

Day Twentynine
Thursday 29/5/14

Day 29

Another repeat of my Style Arc Kristen Dress. Tried to change the look by wearing some patterned tights and my new Mary Janes. Ollie just loves joining in.

Day Thirty
Friday 30/5/14

Day 30

The end of another working week and I'm wearing New Look 6071 in purple ponte. I called in to visit Mum on the way home from work and took full advantage of her beautiful pink climbing roses still flowering so close to winter.

Day Thirtyone
Saturday 31/5/14

Day 31

A day spent at home doing domestic chores. I am wearing my Style Arc Elle Pants and my Cation Designs Dolman Sleeved top. We went down to the local Chinese Restaurant for dinner tonight and I changed into my Style Arc Issy Top.

Day 31 Evening

Well here I am at the end of Me Made May'14, a little sad that it's over, but glad that I don't have to do the daily photos any more. It has been a fun experience, exploring new ways to wear my "me mades" and identifying gaps in my wardrobe. This has resulted in a huge surge in my sewing mojo and I have probably completed more garments this month than ever before. Let's hope it continues. 

I have decided not to go back to wearing my work uniform, even though it is easier, I have quite enjoyed the challenge of working out outfits to wear to work. It just means I need to be organised the night before. 

Me made garments worn during May totalled 52 (with quite a few repeats included). This far exceeded my pledge of wearing 31 (one garment per day). I have surprised myself with these results and I will have to set my challenge much higher for next year. Thanks to all the participants of Me Made May'14 for sharing their progress and a big thanks to Zoe for organising the event.

Me Made May'14 Week One

Me Made May'14 Week Two

Me Made May'14 Week Three

Me Made May'14 Week Four


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MMM'14 Week Four Roundup

We are nearing the end of Me Made May'14 now. Only one more week to go. Here is my roundup of the past week.

Day Nineteen
Monday 19/5/14

Day 19

Back to work for the start of another week. I am wearing Style Arc Wendy Pants (modified) with a Style Arc Terry Tie Cardigan, yet to be blogged.

Day Twenty
Tuesday 20/5/14

Day 20

Today I'm wearing McCalls 6163 with the collar. It is a little snug at the moment but I thought it looked OK with my Style Arc Nina Cardigan belted over the top.

Day Twentyone
Wednesday 21/5/14

Day 21

Home late tonight after work and grocery shopping. Just a quick photo before I unpack the groceries. Wearing my Style Arc Kristen Dress.

Day Twentytwo
Thursday 22/5/14

Day 22

I must have been in a rush this morning before work...after looking at this photo, I'm wondering what I was thinking. This cardigan looks terrible belted (and I must stitch that front band down so that it sits properly). Wearing McCalls 6844 cardigan and Style Arc Sammi Pants.

Day Twentythree
Friday 23/5/14

Day 23

Back to my favourite Sewaholic Renfrew Top paired with a repeat of my Style Arc Sammi Pants. I tried to change the look by wearing a different necklace.

Day Twentyfour
Saturday 24/5/14

Day 24

A day at home doing washing and vacuuming and other mundane domestic chores...but I did sneak in a little sewing this afternoon. Wearing another Sewaholic Renfrew. I'm working on another McCalls 6844 cardigan (View C this time) which I have been working on a couple of evenings this week, and I got to finish it. Here's a sneak peek on our way out to dinner:

Evening of Day 24

Greg is also wearing his favourite "me made" shirt McCalls 6044 so that makes him eligible for the photo too.

Day Twentyfive
Sunday 25/5/14

Day 25

I spent an hour or so this morning removing twelve black buttons from my Colette Beignet Skirt and sewing on twelve cream buttons to replace them. Sharon from Petite and Sewing suggested that it might look better with less black and I think she is right. Thanks Sharon. I'm wearing it today with my Grainline Studio Scout Tee and my Style Arc Stacie Jean Jacket. 

It has been an interesting week, spending time searching through my wardrobe looking for "me mades" and trying to come up with new combinations and ways of wearing them.
One more week to go...can I keep it up???


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MMM'14 Week Three Roundup

I have made it to the end of week three for Me Made May'14 and I have managed to stick to my pledge of wearing at least one "me made" garment per day. In fact, I have managed to wear more than one "me made" garment on a few days. Maybe I should make my pledge a bit more challenging next year.

Day Twelve
Monday 12/5/14

Day 12

Monday and back to work. I thought my bright red Style Arc Nina Cardigan would cheer up my Mondayitis, paired with my Zebra print Cowl top New Look 6470. 

Day Thirteen
Tuesday 13/5/14

Day 13

Today I am wearing my Colette Beignet Skirt. I really enjoyed the process of sewing this skirt but I'm not sure I like it on me. Maybe I need to try it in a nicer fabric...but there are so many buttons and buttonholes to be made :-(

Day Fourteen
Wednesday 14/5/14

Day 14

I look exhausted after a day at work and then the dreaded weekly grocery shopping, but I have excelled myself, wearing three "me made" garments today. Style Arc Sammi Pants paired with another New Look 6470 cowl top and my Purple Style Arc Nina Cardigan. I have been having fun working out different ways to wear my "me made" garments.

Day Fifteen
Thursday 15/5/14

Day 15

Sorry, but here is another repeat of my Lavender Cowl Sewaholic Renfrew. This is becoming a firm favourite. The fabric is great quality and it is so easy to care for...straight in the washing machine, hung on the line to dry, hang in the wardrobe and it's ready to wear (no ironing required).

Day Sixteen
Friday 16/5/14

Day 16

I was in a real sewing mood on Thursday night so I made a new dress (New Look 6071). I had already cut it out the previous weekend so I just had to sew it up. I was so pleased with the result that I had to wear it to work on Friday. I added the scarf to make it more work appropriate as it has quite a plunging neckline. Blog post to come soon.

Day Seventeen
Saturday 17/5/14

Day 17

Yay!!! The weekend has arrived. I am wearing my Grainline Studio Archer Shirt paired with my Style Arc Stacie Jean Jacket, ready to go and check out the Moruya Country Markets. This is the first time I have worn these two garments together and I am really pleased with the result. The sleeves on the shirt are too big and the sleeves on the jacket are a little short...but when worn together you would never know.

Day Eighteen
Sunday 18/5/14

Day 18

I love my weekends and Sundays are often sewing days for me. I chose a nice comfy outfit for today...another Sewaholic Renfrew top and my Style Arc Elle Pants. Just kicked off my slippers for the photo. Spent the afternoon and evening in my sewing room and produced another Style Arc garment. Blog post to come soon.


Happy Sewing

MMM'14 Week Two Roundup

Well, it's the end of week two of Me Made May'14 already. It has been a bit of a challenge to come up with a new outfit for each day, especially because I am used to wearing a uniform to work, but it has been fun.

Day Five

Monday 5/5/14

Day 5

I wore my Lavender Renfrew paired with my Pewter Style Arc Sammi Pants to work today. That is two "me made" garments...great start to the week.

Day Six

Tuesday 6/5/14

Day 6

I got to wear my new blue cardigan McCall's 6844 today (not yet blogged) and a repeat of my Sammi Pants. (Need to make more pants!)

Day Seven

Wednesday 7/5/14

Day 7

Another day at work and then the dreaded weekly grocery shopping. Today I am wearing my Style Arc Wendy Pants (not yet blogged).

Day Eight

Thursday 8/5/14

Day 8

Ollie was very excited to greet me as I arrived home from work. I wore my Style Arc Kristen Dress today. I love this dress, it's so comfy.

Day Nine

Friday 9/5/14

Day 9

After another day at work I spent the evening in my sewing room. I am wearing a wrap dress, McCall's 6163. I made this one without the collar.

Day Ten

Saturday 10/5/14

Day 10

Saturday I am wearing my new blue cardigan to take some photos for the blog. I am also wearing a "me made" top New Look 6470 which I thought matched my cardigan well. Is that a Renfrew hanging on the line?

Day 10 Evening

Saturday night we went out for dinner and I am wearing New Look 6071 which I made pre blog. Greg is wearing a "me made" shirt McCall's 6044.

Day Eleven

Sunday 11/5/14

Day 11

Just warm enough to wear my Style Arc Stacie Jean Jacket today. This is my first Mother's Day ever, when I haven't got to see at least one of my children. They are all spread far and wide across the country now. I have been made feel very loved and appreciated with all their calls and messages though. Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers out there.

Happy Sewing

MMM'14 Week One Roundup

Me Made May'14 is well under way and so far I have managed to stay true to my pledge of wearing at least one me made garment per day. The biggest challenge so far is taking daily photos.

Day One
Thursday 1/5/14

Day 1

This is what I wore to work. The pants are Style Arc Sammi Woven Pants. The rest of the outfit is my work uniform. I usually wear black RTW pants. My uniform is not compulsory and I am hoping MMM'14 will help me decide if I want to do away with wearing my uniform and create my own work wardrobe.

Day Two
Friday 2/5/14

Day 2

On day two I actually wore the same outfit as day one to work, however, after work I changed into my Fleece Hoody which I made pre blog. This was part of a Craftsy Class. The weather has really turned cold tonight.

Day Three
Saturday 3/5/14

Day 3

Saturday was cold but nice and sunny...perfect for taking photos of my new Renfrew top. I wore this into town for a little shopping and coffee with my fiance.

Day Four
Sunday 4/5/14

Day 4

Sunday was a quiet day at home catching up on the domestic chores and also a little sewing. I am wearing another Renfrew top with some RTW track pants and slippers...nice and comfy.

I am off to plan my wardrobe for the coming week.

Happy Sewing

Me-Made-May'14

Well tomorrow is the first day of May and I have joined the

challenge.

Here is my pledge:

'I, Jean of sewjeanmargaret.blogspot.com.au , sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '14. I endeavour to wear at least one me made garment each day for the duration of May 2014'

Zoe, from 'So, Zo...What Do You Know?' is again hosting this fun event. If you would like to find out more about the Me-Made-May'14 challenge, check out Zoe's Blog.

Last year, I enjoyed watching others partake in the challenge so this year I am being brave and joining them.

I have only pledged to wear at least one me made garment for each day during May. I hope this will help me identify gaps in my wardrobe and encourage me to sew more needed items, instead of flitting from one thing to the next without a proper plan.

I will photograph my outfits daily, but will do weekly posts, as I think this will be as much as I can manage with working fulltime. There will probably be lots of repeats as I don't have a huge me made wardrobe yet. I currently wear a uniform to work, but this is not compulsory and I have been toying with the idea of making my own set of coordinating outfits to wear to work so this process will help with the development of this idea, I am sure.

Let the fun begin...