So, I said I wasn’t going to post a photo here every day during me-made May, since I’ve had comments on my blog about how boring it is, apparently. Sorry. But today is the very first day and I’m kinda pumped about joining in, so… yeah. Here we are! Wearing shades of beige, ivory, grey, just like those beautiful clouds above.
This is a different piccie from the one I posted on the mmm13 Flickr group, because after I uploaded that one I noticed it was actually a pretty lousy picture; one I had taken on a terrible setting apparently … doh! I’m still learning! Aperture too wide! So I checked through the rejects for this one, which is not so good of my outfit I think but is a better shot, clarity-wise.
It is cloudy, which makes the photo-taking part of my brain leap for joy, the light being so much more amenable to photos; and it is so beautiful and fresh and cool at last. I’m excited about trawling through my me-mades for outfits for this month. I’m excited about the possibilities for layering.
min 14C; max 26C; cloudy
Last year, I also included when my family happened to be wearing something I had made on any given day too; so I thought I would do that again. An old photo, but this morning my husband left for work wearing this me-made shirt:
Craig’s shirt; Burda 7767, shirting cotton, more details here and my review of this pattern here
Great outfit – and again – that shirt on Craig is ROCKING!!!
How rude of people to leave comments saying posts are boring! I work by the philosophies that if you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all, and also that no one is forcing you to read. If you're not interested, then just don't read it!
I will say your husband's shirt looks amazing. That is one seriously smart shirt.
Thank you, and sorry I didn't mean for it to sound like a whinge!… even though I love seeing what other ladies are wearing too, I understand that not everyone wants their reader filled up with daily outfit posts 🙂
It didn't sound like a whinge at all!
I agree re the comment on how rude some people can be – I really don't understand. Ditto the comment on your husband's shirt – looks so crisp.
I agree with Sam, it's just rude. You go girl!
Your husband's shirt looks really high quality.
I love all of your posts – that is why I tune in to see! That shirt is just amazing, I have a lot to learn about marking notches and lining up pieces accurately I think…
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Great outfit, and I love reading your blog. It always inspires. My mum always says of such people "They're just jealous". So there!
Love your outfit. It looks great on you. Glad it is cooling down some. Our weather has been wacky here. Today it will be in the 80's and tomorrow is supposed to hit 40 – Grrrr!
I agree, some few haters out there should be ignored… I love your photos serenity and how fun that the whole family is involved.
What?! I love seeing what people made actually be put to use. Harrumph.
Looking forward to seeing your MMM posts! Craig's shirt is awesome too.
Let's be clear about this – you are never boring! I love to read your daily posts. I am also doing Me-Made-May '13 (for the first time) and feel totally inadequate, but really inspired, by your posts and your creativity.
I'm loving this ensemb, this setting and your dog! Cutest photo bomb!
People who think your blog is boring should just stop reading it. I love following the things you make
Grey skies in Perth!? Oh no! We must have swapped weather, because I'm sitting next to a window with sunshine streaming in…finally (or probably just for once, to be on the more realistic side). I know it will still be nippy, but at least we came home to tulips in bloom!
Nice photo and great outfit…what I can see 🙂
Ignore comments from people who only write to say that your blog is boring. They have nothing else to do obviously, than to put down others. Your sewing is wonderful and I check every day, humbug to those sour readers!
You know if it's boring they don't have to read it. It's just plain rude saying so IMHO. I love seeing what everyone is wearing, but then I'm a bit of a sticky beak. BTW your outfit looks fab! Craig's too 🙂
Looking Great! 🙂 I Personally Love YouR Outfit Posts, And Even Paper Doll Posts, They Are Superb. Esp Since U Link Back To TheProject Posts And Remind Me Which Pattern Those Were From, How U Make It Etc. Pretty Informative And Always Fun And Inspiring. My ThoughT On Blogging Has Always Been It's Our Page, So Share WhaT We Want And What We Can, When We Want It And When We Can… Or Else It Becomes A Chore.
Ugggg… Sorry For.Ugly.Commen.Typing.. U See, If I Wait Until I Get ToA Computer Before Commenting, I Might Not Comment At All. Well, That Probably Isnt A Bad Idea…
I have to comment just to protest – your photos are always beautiful and inspiring, and that includes outfits or garments you've shown before. Maybe there's an angle or lighting that wasn't there before and makes a reader realize what a gem that pattern or style is. Post away, please, and thank you!
Love the outfit, and the shirt your husband is wearing is so cool! And I agree with the other commenters, it´s your blog – you do what you want to do! 🙂
The wrap is beautiful! I just got the Shape Shape book and can't wait to try out some of the projects in it. Happy May!
Amazing shirt you made for your Hubby! Love, love the stripes!
Don't pay attention to those mean-spirited (jealous) comments about your blog being boring… It is NOT!
Your creations are fantastic, the photography gorgeous, your comments are funny – and I always like seeing the happiest dog in the world!
I can't believe it's time for Me-Made-May already! Post as many photos as you want – it's your blog. Also, your dog is just the best 🙂
I can't believe it's time for Me-Made-May already! Post as many photos as you want – it's your blog. Also, your dog is just the best 🙂
Wow, that shirt is AH-MAZING and your husband looks amazing in it! (Like, male model good!)
14 degree C minimum? Wowzers, your comment (thank you) makes even more sense now. Ha ha, we could really bore the nasties by swapping temperatures each day (total jokes btw).
Your husband's shirt is impeccable – good on you. Love the palette/styling of your outfit too 🙂
Aww, I would love to see a post about your outfit each day 🙁 I hope you change your mind and start posting everyday, I can never get enough of your creativity 🙂 I hope at the very least you'd take a picture of each outfit and post recaps if you do decide to stick to posting about MMM '13 in intervals.
Aww, I would love to see a post about your outfit each day 🙁 I hope you change your mind and start posting everyday, I can never get enough of your creativity 🙂 I hope at the very least you'd take a picture of each outfit and post recaps if you do decide to stick to posting about MMM '13 in intervals.
Enjoy your posts. I'm starting to sew my own clothes in order to get a better fit and very much enjoy your sewing posts and photography. I also like to see what the weather is doing over on the other side of the world. I hope to visit Australia some day.
Your outfits are never boring and I look forward to seeing them. Your husband's shirt is amazing, I'm just not showing my DH.
Oh my goodness, your blog is the furtherest thing from boring. Whoever said that is rude and jealous. I enjoy your creativity in how you style your outfits and the incredible backgrounds that you chose to snap those photos, far from boring. Thanks for sharing your creativity. I only wish my photos would turn out half as beautiful as yours. And I loved reading that your skirt fabric is from curtain fabric. I've been shopping quite a bit lately in the home decor section for my clothing fabric.
I luv your messages every day and even though I don't usually leave comments I must say I also agree with Sam!!
I started watching because I was attracted by your drawings, now I like to see what you are going to wear each day!!
Thanks for sharing
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Someone said your posts were boring? How rude of them. I love reading your posts, so please feel free to add one each day!
Great outfit, and super cute houndie 🙂
I love your blog and there is nothing boring about it!!!
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