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Why I haven’t signed up for Me-Made-March

Why I haven’t signed up for Me-Made-March

By on March 1, 2011 in Inspiration and Everything Else

If you’ve been reading sewing blogs lately, you may know that the fearless and talented Zoe of ‘So, Zo’ is leading another Me-Made challenge! Starting in the month of March, participants pledge to wear ONLY handmade items, at least ONE handmade item, or a combination of handmade, thrifted and refashioned items. At last check, over [...]

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Your honest opinion, please!

Your honest opinion, please!

By on August 13, 2010 in Inspiration and Everything Else

As you may already know, I’m participating in Zoe’s Self Stitched September Challenge soon! Me-Made-May was a blast and I learned a lot about myself, and what I wear vs. what I sew. If you missed it and want to hear about how it went, here’s the link to my reflections on Me-Made-May. Here are [...]

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Me-Made-May: A Month of Handmade Outfits

Me-Made-May: A Month of Handmade Outfits

By on June 2, 2010 in Inspiration and Everything Else

What did I learn from Me-Made-May? For one, you put more effort into your outfit when you know you’ll be on camera! I can’t just throw on any old thing and run out the door, a little more thought is required. During May, I tried to spent a little extra time on my accessories, hair [...]

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Me-Made-May: Days 28, 29, 30

Me-Made-May: Days 28, 29, 30

By on May 31, 2010 in Inspiration and Everything Else

Me-Made-May is over today! And while I’m relieved that I can dress freely in whatever strikes my fancy, I’m a bit sad that this celebration of sewing is ending. It’s not that I won’t wear the fabulous things I’ve made ever again, but I feel like I’ve been wearing them with purpose this past month. [...]

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Me-Made-May: Days 24, 25, 26, 27

Me-Made-May: Days 24, 25, 26, 27

By on May 28, 2010 in Inspiration and Everything Else

Four days of Me-Made outfits to report on, and wow, only four days left in the month. I feel like it’s flown by! Day 23: Here’s my casual cotton dress again, walking back from breakfast on holiday Monday. I was looking for a good photo shoot location and when we saw these rocks I couldn’t [...]

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Me-Made-May: Days 21, 22, 23

Me-Made-May: Days 21, 22, 23

By on May 24, 2010 in Inspiration and Everything Else

Oops! It’s Long Weekend Monday so I’m a bit slow to post today. Enjoyed a lovely sleep-in this morning, and I have nothing on my agenda but sewing, with a few breaks to eat. It’s a sewaholic’s perfect day! Day 21: Casual Friday in jeans and a Me-Made blouse. This used to be my work [...]

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