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It’s June and Me-Made-May is done.<\/p>\n
MMM, as it’s frequently referred to, is a popular “challenge” among those who make\u00a0(sewn, knit, crocheted) wearable items. The basic premise is to wear your self-made garments in the month of May but how often and how much is decided by each participant making this not only a welcoming challenging but one that many makers can join in.<\/p>\n
This was the fourth year I participated in Me-Made-May and the first year it wasn\u2019t a struggle or a sacrifice to what I wanted to wear.<\/span><\/p>\n This May was easier but also more insightful.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Easier due to the weather. Most of my me mades are made for warmer weather and this May was warmer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n And easier because I had sewn, since last May, some practical pieces which fit well. I hadn\u2019t sew much but what I did sew was thought about and thought through.<\/span><\/p>\n My challenge was simply to wear and take notice:<\/p>\n Discovering what about my sewn garments was working and what would work for future me-mades, was very motivating. I could see that this information would help my sewing and I hope that some of these lessons might help your sewing too.<\/p>\n My approach to sewing had evolved without me really noticing it. Three small changes were making a huge impact when I practiced them.<\/span><\/p>\n There were lots of little lessons learned too and like many little things in life, they add up to make a significant impact.<\/span><\/p>\n A few days I wore favorite ready to wear pieces and left the me-mades in the closet. When this happened I didn\u2019t feel guilty. Instead, I stopped and thought about why I wanted to wear what I did – t<\/span>he color and\/or the style.<\/span><\/p>\n So now, I know what to put on my\u00a0“to sew” list, what to put on my\u00a0pattern wish list (patterns similar to those styles) and what colors to look for when fabric shopping.<\/span><\/p>\n Why not try a similar challenge, yourself?\u00a0<\/span>Be it May, or August, or any month really, or even just for a week. Try it and see what you notice.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n It\u2019s certainly eye-opening but, warning, it’s also eye-opening in that truth-can-hurt sort of way.<\/span><\/p>\n What I mean is, you may notice things about your makes, like I did, that you’re not proud of, or even okay with. These observations can be ego bruising.<\/span><\/p>\n Noticing a bad fit because I didn’t take the time to make a muslin, admitting that a top made me look like a fullback because I made a bad style choice, or realizing a skirt would have draped much better in a different type of fabric all brought up dark thoughts;<\/span>\u00a0I’m a terrible sewist. I don’t know anything about sewing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n When actually these are just observations and chances to learn. Step back, take a deep breath, realize it’s only fabric and look for the real truth.<\/p>\n My truth is,<\/span>\u00a0I\u2019m actually a pretty skilled sewist but when I rush through a project I am more likely to make bad decisions. (And I tend to rush)<\/span><\/p>\n I\u2019m glad I participated in Me-Made-May in a more thoughtful way than in years past.<\/span><\/p>\n My challenge was to think about my me-mades as I wore them. I didn’t think there was going to be much to the challenge after May but I was left with more motivation, more confidence, and<\/span>\u00a0a better sense of what to sew. I know I need to plan that sewing, fit that pattern and<\/span>\u00a0be more disciplined about fabric choice.<\/span><\/p>\n All’s good.<\/p>\n These pictures show only some of my me-mades and some ways I wore them.<\/p>\n I didn’t take many daily pictures of my outfits during May – before I chopped off my curls – but captured a few of the outfits for this post.<\/p>\n Read here to make your own cross back apron<\/a><\/p>\n Read my full Me-Made-May 2018 challenge and reasons for joining plus links to the woman behind the challenge here<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" It’s June and Me-Made-May is done. MMM, as it’s frequently referred to, is a popular “challenge” among those who make\u00a0(sewn, knit, crocheted) wearable items. 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<\/p>\nThe Big Takeaway From Me-Made-May 2018<\/span><\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nAnd the Little Lessons<\/span><\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nAnd Lessons Learned When Not Wearing Me-Mades.<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nYour Turn<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nThe Surprise Pay-Off<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nAbout the Pictures<\/h3>\n