So, this year I took part in Zoe‘s me-made May yet again. This is my eighth time joining in!
Obviously it’s practically an institution now, and even though I’m pretty sure it’s not aimed towards people like me; who comfortably wear an entire outfit made by myself every single day and have done for years, well, I still like to join in. It’s fun and maybe I’d feel out-of-it and maybe a bit bereft if I did not! FOMO!
ha, did I just successfully employ un buzz-acronym of our time? wow. Before I know it I might even have got to grips with something else non-dinosaury, like my phone even.
Or not.
Anyway. My outfit pictures with the links to everything I am wearing are all in my MMM15 Flickr album here, should anyone wish to have a proper lookie. I have no idea why some of the pictures are huge, sorry about that. I think it’s the way Flickr organises them or something.
So, the obligatory postmortem…
Did I learn anything?
Nope! Not really! That’s ok though, I’m fine with just joining in for the sake of it!
Any holes? Any workhorses?
No holes in my wardrobe, massive surprise, that! haha. I had a few repeats, but mixed it up some and discovered a few nice new combinations that I liked and will repeat over winter. Most importantly, have reluctantly wrenched some old but tired things, kicking and screaming from my wardrobe and transferred them to the potential Salvoes bag. *sigh* The camera is a harsh and wretchedly truthful beast!
Workhorses: in this season; white tops, black tights, little knitted cardigans and brightly coloured little skirts. For warmth; my moto jacket, and my peppercorn cardigan for lounging around in the evening.
Thoughts on the photos?
I’ve kind of got my tripod-and-remote routine down pat now and so it’s pretty painless and easy. I kept to one very convenient-to-me location, and allowed myself no more than 1 minute to take a few photos, and just selected one for the Flickr group.
I’ve thought of doing “interesting” daily photos again like I’ve done in the past for previous me-made months, but for this year and my current life, just doing boring ones was a good choice for me.
And that’s it! I think? Until next year. I’m sure I’ll probably continue to join in and do this as long as Zoe chooses to host it.
I love your photo collage Carolyn. I can't see any double ups here at all, you did a great job making each outfit look unique.
It's been wonderful following you this month.
Nice collage !!! BIZ
I have enjoyed seeing your daily outfits Carolyn. I think choosing the same background for your photos was a great idea. It made the outfit the star of the photo and provided an easy way to identify your photos among the others.
The pictures together look so cool!! Nice to see your comments on Flickr!%)
A wonderful month of makes, Carolyn, and like others, I think the collage is extremely striking.
I really enjoyed looking through your round-up on flickr. Every day was unique! You have a lovely wardrobe!
thank you so much K! 🙂
Your clothes are always beautiful. You look lovely in any style!
Thanks for being so inspirational. I am jalous of your "me made" wardrobe.
wow quite a collection well done you
Okay, I don't know what FOMO means…Okay, I just looked it up. Heh.
Stellar, stellar month of makes here. If you were on a desert island you'd just need a Machine and a fabric store (and food) to stay alive. I love your sweater with the extra-long arms and the finger holes and of course your moto jacket. Oh, yes, more photos, please. I like the one of you with your Machine.
You have such an interesting wardrobe! Every garment is special and you know how to combine them in a new, stylish way. It is so nice you are participating in MMM. Thank you for your nice comments! SaSa
Love all of your ensembles. My favorite is the one with the sewing machine lol.
I loved to see your pictures and am glad you took part! 🙂 I don't think only occasional sewists should take part. This way it's far nicer for everyone 🙂 Your collage is great!
You are just unbelievable (in the best way possible). I am always in awe of your talent and eye for style. I love it when I notice you have a new post. Thanks for the inspiration.
I returned to sewing last summer and still finding my way around, so to speak. I so enjoy your blog and your amazing makes. It's great to put you up on that pedestal! 😉
I did my first MMM and my Burda jeans were a real workhorse, thanks for the inspiration to make them. I need more solid colour items my makes are all patterned!! Jo x
You have a great variety of clothing in you May collection. I am not surprised that finding things to wear didn't present much of a challenge. You are quite prolific in your output.
#wardrobegoals
I really liked that you chose the same location everyday! A constant in my Me Made May! Ha! 🙂 And I really liked all of your outfits and I'm glad you joined in, you have become a source of inspiration for me, thanks! 🙂
Okay, I did not know what FOMO stood for either! Thank you for not only beautiful clothing inspiration, but keeping us up to date on acronym slang terms?! 🙂 Seriously, it is always a treat to see what you are wearing and to know each garment was made by you is such an inspiration to continue to not only sew my own clothes, but to better my skills and develop my own sense of 'style'. Thank you for sharing your talent and creativity with the rest of us. And it wouldn't be Me-Made-May without you, so am glad you are continuing to participate.
I understand the FOMO I feel the same even though I still am not wearing 100% me made but at least the exterior is well covered. You have an amazing collection of garments and combine them so well and differently. It has been great to see all your daily outfits this month.
hello, I am Emy I am new here, from passionate sewing I follow your blog from time to time I really like the sequence of your photos, it looks like an artistic manifesto and the gradual decline towards warmer clothes due on arrival the winter season.
I love how you took and laid out your photos! well done I only dipped in and out of MMM this year…
best daisy j x