First weeks of Me Made May

I wasn't really up for Me Made May this year, but as I started getting out my clothes I got a little more excited. I realized that during the last two years, I had made some really great "staples" that work well in my wardrobe. They are pieces that I really do like and I really do use them!

Week 1 was spent attending a conference in Spokane Wa. I wasn't sure of the weather and I needed to pack lightly. I took two tried and true items with me, my StyleArc Elle pants and my StyleArc Estelle jacket.

Week 2 was a little easier as I was home and the weather turned really nice. Once again they are the tried and true patterns. The first one is Butterick 6185. I made this for Allison as a costume. She wanted to dress up as Wednesday Addams for a college Halloween party. I liked the dress so much I decided to keep it when she left it in her closet after moving away! The next is the old standby StyleArc Faye skirt and a Simplicity top pattern that is now out of print. I have had that top for so long and I still love it! The final outfit from last week is the Shirt dress from the McCall's 2016 Sew-A-Long, M6885.

Two week down, three more to go!

(Maybe I'll find some time to stitch up something new!)

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