2nd April – 7th April
(I’ve pledged to wear only clothes handmade by me this year and to sketch my daily outfits in my Fashionary. I’m calling this the paper doll project)
from left:
white Tshirt + lacey layered skirt + hand-knitted socks
billowy white shirt + hot pink shorts
Japanese print sundress
chambray dress + ecru scarf
blue dress
eggplant dress
And in synchronous news, I’m taking part in Zoe’s challenge again. This will be my sixth time participating! Since I am making and wearing exclusively my own handmade lingerie now I can go the whole hog and declare myself totally self-stitched this time around…. Woot!
I, Carolyn of “handmade by Carolyn”, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May ’13. I endeavour to wear entirely self-stitched clothing each day for the duration of May 2013′
So I will be aiming to take photos of myself every day, which I guess is the actual true part of the challenge for me 😉 since, y’know, I’m wearing all my own clothes this year, and all. The photo bit is easily the toughest component! but I might not bore y’all with my drivel in the form of a post every day. Although mebbe, if I have something bubbling in my head to say, since I actually really like looking back on these months myself and seeing what was going on in my life.
I’m pretty sure I won’t trouble you with my paper doll drawings during May, although I will still be drawing them in my fashionary, for sake of continuity.
Your photos are always so lovely Carolyn, not to mention your hand stitched clothes, so at least you will know they are being enjoyed. I'm sure its not easy taking them on a regular basis… like everyday!!
You are so inspirational on so many levels 🙂 I doubt I'll participate in MMM because of the daily photo thing, but I'll look forward to seeing your (always delightful) variety of outfits!
Good luck, your planning is admirable as is your artistry in your notebook!
Bundana
@ http://www.bundana.blogspot.co.uk
I agree, the daily photo is by far the hardest thing. That reminds me I have to borrow a tripod!
Thanks so much for sharing the pages from your journal. Great idea – to sketch what you are wearing. And perhaps more practical than trying to find a way to take a picture? Hope to try MMM. Martha
Oh your drawing looks lovely? Are you using a Fashionary notebook? I've been going back and forth on whether or not I should get one of these, have they made a big difference for you in planning your sewing?
thank you! No, having the Fashionary hasn't made any difference to how I plan either my outfits or my sewing, but I think for a fashion student they would be a good planning tool. I started out trying to use it like that but now I use it now as a little daily personal style diary, and it's just a bit of fun!
Oh good! I'm participating in Zoe's Me-Made- May – 13 challenge this year too, but as a first time participant. Can't wait……. and I'll look forward to your fashionary as always!
OMG – an entire year of your own stuff! Wow! I have a few store bought items I love too much to give up for a year. And you make lingerie too! I am very impressed.
I really like your Fashionary drawings, so please don't think you are troubling us with them! And I am looking forward to seeing your Me Made Me, however you can document it.