Me Made May 2020: Part III

Day 16

Saturday, May 16, 2020

Today's me-made picks:  cotton knit dress circa 2017 (Vogue 9268), cotton face mask circa 2020 (Dhurtala Davies pattern), cotton flannel pajama top circa 2019 (Butterick 6296), cotton flannel pajama bottoms circa 2018 (OOP Vogue 9217).

Day 17

Sunday, May 17, 2020

Me-made items worn today:  linen brassiere circa 2020 (Simplicity 8510), cotton shirtdress circa 2020 (OOP Vogue 1606), cotton flannel pajama top circa 2019 (Butterick 6296), cotton flannel pajama bottoms circa 2018 (OOP Vogue 9217).  

Day 18

Monday, May 18, 2020 

Victoria Day Long Weekend

Me-made picks:  Yard work required comfortable picks:  striped linen pants circa 2019 (Vogue 1642), cotton / linen blend shirt circa 2017 (Butterick 6026).  Changed into a wool shirtdress circa 2017 (McCall's 7546, Vogue 1503 and Vogue 8934) to combat the air conditioned environment.  Slept in cotton flannel pajama top circa 2019 (Butterick 6296), cotton flannel pajama bottoms circa 2018 (OOP Vogue 9217).  

Etc., etc., etc.  

The 2020 pandemic edition of Me-made-May is basically a repeat of the same old thing. I'm going to stop doing photo collages of my me-made wears because it's basically a repeat. I'm working from home, thanks to God! I'm one of the lucky ones who can do this. I know how blessed I am to be in this position at this time. Self-isolation, less walking up and down stairs and walking in general at the workplace, means pandemic pounds have creeped on and I find that most of the me-made clothes that I was able to wear last year don't fit as well this year. If it weren't for the pandemic and staying home to save safe and save lives I would have certainly have worn my spring coat and other me-made jackets but there hasn't been the need. If I venture outdoors for a grocery run, I'm more likely to throw on a hoodie that I can immediately throw in the wash when I get home. Dressing up is not top of mind right now. Not even my cork handbag has made it out of the closet.  

I did complete the MMM challenge I set out for myself. I made a brassiere. I could use some neutral colour two inch wide elastic if I revisit this project but I'm not willing to go to risk a fabric store trip. It's not that essential. So it looks like this will be it for a while. 

I will still continue to wear me-made items everyday not just for the remainder of May. And most of my everyday and sleep wear are me-made so that's easy. I just won't be documenting it with photographs for the remainder of the month. Enjoy the rest of Me-Made May.  

Stay Safe and Happy Sewing!