Me Made May 2020

Can you believe it? It's May, again, already. The months seem to fly by quickly as I age. 

You know the drill, #MeMadeMay is all about wearing something you made every day in May. Read my post I wrote from last year if you are wondering what the heck I'm talking about. You pledge to yourself and others to wear your me mades (handmade items). I played along last year and found that I didn't like it. Gasp! I know! 

Gertie Popover Dress

I did not like how it made me feel about my handmade garments. And, not in the way, you might think. 

I usually get excited when I wear anything I make. Hair flowers, a purse, dresses, jumpers, rompers or pants, even my bras! I love it when someone asks if I made it and I get to scream "YES!" with a huge smile. It's exciting for me to wear my stuff and show it off.

During 2019's #MeMadeMay, I didn't get excited while getting dressed. It was more of a "have to" feeling. Not gonna lie, I wear something I make almost every day. I always have a flower in my hair- that I've made. My purses are made by me too. Oh and the days I don't leave my house, do not count. LOL 

I'm a rebel in a sense I don't like being told what to do. And, the May challenge wasn't fun for me, because I had to wear my garments. Make sense? 

Now with everything that is happening, I've been living in cozy clothes almost every day. I like being comfortable when I'm slinging string a.k.a. sewing. I've been sewing every day, so cozy clothes it is! 

I feel happier about the challenge this year though because we're all homebound. We don't leave our house unless it's a run to the post office or get groceries. In which, I put actual pants on. Haha

I plan on playing along this year and have a new perspective. I'll be more inclined to wear my fancy dresses just because I can. They might not be the best to sew masks in, but... I'll wear them. It's almost a challenge for me to get dressed in real clothes every day. Amiright? LOL  

And heck, if I don't wear a garment I've made, there's always a Me Made mask. 

So, will you be participating this year? What do you think about ME MADE MAY? Share your thoughts in the comments below. Be sure to follow me on social media as well.

Stay safe and sane,

Annette

Me Made May 2019

Me Made May. Huh? Me made what??

So...what's this Me-Made-May thing about anyway? Have you heard of it? Maybe you are reading this with a "deer in the headlights" look. 

It's a maker challenge created by Zoe at So, Zo... what do you know? 

“Thanks. I made it”

The challenge starts on May 1st and runs the entire month of May. It is supposed to make you aware of your handmade wardrobe-jewelry, sewing, knitting, re-fashioned pieces, anything you make, that can be worn. Sounds fun right? 

Read here for Zoe's explanation: Me Made May

The challenge helps you in knowing where your handmade wardrobe is at. If you need to add more pieces. If you need to make things you actually wear. Do you need to make more tops because you only sew up pants? Or, do you sew all the fancy dresses but don't have anything you can throw on to wear grocery shopping? I’m curious what the month will. have in store for me.

I signed up and made my pledge. I pledged to wear at least one thing that is handmade each day. I also want to fix a skirt waistband and finish a dress I started last year. Ha! 

She has you make a pledge over on her blog. I feel compelled to stick with it because I've made a pledge. Go make your pledge if you're interested. Zoe says you can promise whatever you want. You do not need to have a stockpile of handmade pieces. You can wear one thing once during the month of May. No stress.

I heard about the #MMM last year through a fabulous sewing podcast that I listen to while I sew. I listen while I do dishes or laundry too. Sometimes music just doesn't cut it. I love listening to these gals. They get me laughing and excited about all things sewing. Win-win in my book!

Unfortunately, I heard about the challenge last year after the month of May, figures, right? So, this year I'm going all out, not really, but I'm super excited. 

Like I said above, I plan on wearing one thing I've sewn up every day in the month of May. I also plan on ripping out a waistband and redoing it on a skirt I've never worn. And... if the stars align I want to finish sewing a cheongsam dress. I will have a blog post about the dress.

It's one of the reasons I started a blog- I couldn't find this dress anywhere online. Sigh...

I can't wait to see what everyone wears and comes up with for their outfits. Also, I'm antsy to find and perhaps meet other sewists in the community! If you want to participate, sign up, and let's do this together! 

I can't wait to find out what I actually wear every day. I might make a list so I can keep up with myself. Ex: May 1st...red shirt with a handmade cherry skirt. May 2nd... handmade hair scarf with shorts and white T, etc... 

What do you think? Are you going to sign up? Share in the comments if you are and your IG handle so I can keep up with you. This is going to be so fun!!

Make sure to follow me on Instagram so we can be sewing besties! 

Follow #memademay too, I know I am.

Happy Me Making,

Annette