MMM Day 31

Here it is, the last day of May, and so the last day of Me-Made-May for 2017. I actually thought I'd skip it this year but changed my mind. In previous years I posted to Flickr and I was unsure I could realistically post to my blog every day. Well, it worked out just fine. And I learned some helpful ideas for refining my wardrobe.

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The tunic is made using Vogue 9171. This is a pattern designed by Marcy Tilton. I like it quite a lot. I raised the neckline as I always do with Marcy Tilton designs, and I changed the sleeves a bit, omitting the gathering at the cuff. I really like the cleverly engineered pockets and the easy fit. The fabric is Brussels washer, a linen-rayon blend.

Pants:

These are my cropped Helix pants made with a firm black ponte. Both pattern and fabric are from the Sewing Workshop.

Here is what the girls made at Camp Sew 'N' Sew today, a towel with an attached bag. You stuff the towel in the bag and wear it as a back pack. There's still room for a key, swim suit, sun screen and so on. Kudos to sewing sista' Rena for its design.

Lastly, here is a shout-out to anyone who has followed my blog this month. I've enjoyed seeing some very nice comments. Thanks so much!

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MMM Day 30

Me-Made-May is almost over. And, as usual, I've learned some things about what I like to wear, what I like to make, and the intersection between those two!

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This shirt is from Just A Pinch, a pattern from Cutting Line Designs. The name originates from the horizontal pin tucks down the front. I omitted the tucks, and more recently took about 3 inches off the back length. The cheerful yellow fabric is a Japanese cotton, also from Cutting Line Designs.

I really like that vest but have not made it yet.

Pants:

These are my newest make with the Quincy pattern from the Sewing Workshop. The fabric is a washed linen I purchased in Paris. It was already highly textured, as you might expect from a *washed* linen. I tested it to make sure because it doesn't behave exactly like linens I used before. It is much better behaved. And it was wonderful to sew.

I omitted the tabs on the side seams. And I think mine are too long for summer pants. I'll take them up 1/2 inch. I don't like for my pants legs to pool on top of my feet.

It was another fun day at Camp Sew 'n' Sew. Here's what we made today:

Aren't they adorable?

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MMM Day 29

Today is the first day of Camp Sew 'n' Sew, a one week camp I've organized each summer now for 9 years! It's always fun and occasionally challenging. Totally worth it.

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This is a tee shirt made with Grainline Studio's Lark Tee pattern. The fabric is rayon jersey, black and white striped. I love stripes!

Pants:

These are my newest favorite pants pattern - Eureka! Pants that Fit from Fit for Art. These are the first pair I made in white denim. The pants pattern is quite basic with front and back darts, ordinary side seams and inseam, with a tapered silhouette. For these I used a lapped center back zipper with a tiny on-grain binding at the waistline. I also cropped them for summer wear.

And here is what the girls made today:

Camp Sew 'n' sew is for girls temporarily living in a group home. This year, some have had sewing experience and others were brand new to sewing. They all seemed to have a grand time!

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