Reflecting on Me Made May 2026, I thought that it was the same old from years before. That may be true in the underwear and pajama department. But looking back to last year, there has been a lot of changes as well. Many of the me-mades from 2025 are no longer in rotation.
My favourite Rachel Comey skirts, OOP Vogue 1247, were given away recently and replaced with elastic back versions. The first Eva dress that I made was recently refashioned into an elastic waist skirt. After wearing it a couple of times this week, I'm thinking I may have made a mistake. My cream coloured wool pants didn't see the light in May because it was waiting to be ironed and when I finally got around to it, I noticed little holes happening on one of the side seams. It's days seem to be numbered. My favourite DVF wrap dress is sitting near the work table as I contemplate a refashion project. The Closet Core Ebony t-shirts were given away recently. The Merchant and Mills Trapeze dress was refashioned into a reusable grocery bag. Another favourite skirt, OOP Vogue 1378, is sitting in a pile of I-can't-part-with-pieces because it no longer fits. I also recently said good-bye to my favourite hoodie. This year's celebration of me-mades was challenging.
There were many days that I stood in front of my clothes and thought that I have nothing that I can wear. In reality, the statement should be I have nothing to wear with the back brace. I'm trying to change that. I'm actually thinking about breaking out Vogue 8909 and sewing another pair of sweatpants which seem to be the most comfortable pair of pants to wear with the brace. And I recently found another copy of OOP Butterick 6253 in a larger size combination and there are plans to recreate that favourite hoodie sized to fit over the brace.
Well, that wraps up another Me Made May.
Stand strong, elbows up and keep sewing.
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