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Thursday, May 30, 2013

Me Made May 2013 Catching Up

May is getting away from me. We only have one more day left in May, so I need to do a little catch up.
Day 24
Last Friday we were supposed to do something to depict our home town. I was busy working on projects last Friday and more often than not, this is my uniform when I know that I won't really being seeing anyone. Not very exciting, I know. I did not make the jeans or the white t-shirt. The only thing I'm wearing that I did make is the t-shirt.
T-shirts with logos are usually not made like I would like for them to be made. So what I usually do is buy an x-large t-shirt, cut it apart and then I use this old Stretch & Sew pattern to make a t-shirt that I'll enjoy wearing.
This t-shirt came from what was my favorite airport restaurant, Shannon's Landing. Sadly, the recession did it in and it is no longer open. At least I have the t-shirt and the fun memories. 
I should have been a cowgirl! I have owned and loved pink cowgirl boots my entire life. The leather is beginning to split on these so it will be time for a new pair soon. The sad part about it it that these are so comfortable. I just hate to give them up :(
Day 26
On Sunday my husband and I celebrated our 29th wedding anniversary. I was a child bride by the way ;-) We had a lovely day. There's a restaurant that I have been wanting to try since they opened and I wanted to try their brunch. I did not disappoint. If you are ever in Chicago I highly recommend having brunch at Nightwood. Everything was so very good. It was cold on Sunday. Funny since today is as hot as Hades! That's Chicago weather for you. Anyway, I was cold so I decided to dress warmly.
The sleeve on this jacket was done for this Sleeves On Saturday post.
The picture isn't the best as I look a little heavy in the picture with the wide leg pants and the swing jacket. In real life is looks pretty nice together. I lined the jacket with the same fabric that I used for the top. I also have a matching skirt, but I never wear the skirt and top with the jacket as it is a very full skirt.
The top is fun to wear. The front is cut on the bias and the back is on the straight of grain. I need to make the pants in another fabric so that the details show up a little better.
Day 27
I did this top for a Fabulous Free Pattern Friday post. It's the Draped Poet's Blouse. I wear this top quite a bit in the summer as it just floats around the body. I did not make the t-shirt or the leggings.

 You can find the post I did on this top here.
Day 28
I taught a class and it was really warm on Tuesday. I wanted something that I wouldn't melt in so I wore this dress which is one of my patterns. When I originally drafted the pattern, it was intended to have sleeves. I love it with sleeves, but I also enjoy it without sleeves. The neckline drapes in an asymmetrical fashion. One sleeve is a regular set in sleeve and the other side is a drop shoulder sleeve.
Day 29
I had a lot of errands to do on Wednesday, so I just threw on a pair of tights that I did make. They are a stretch denim fabric. The vest is a FFPF piece, just two rectangles. You can find that post here. I also made my necklace and bracelet, although you really can't see them very well. The beads are African beads.
Day 30
Today I was teaching again and I decided to wear my Perfect Travel Dress. So comfortable and easy to wear. I call this mindless dressing as all I have to do is throw on the dress and out the door I go. You can find the post for this dress here.
I need to find the pictures from last Thursday and Saturday, tomorrow :) There's still another day!
Me Made May has been a very interesting experience for me. It's something that I'm very happy to have done.
Until tomorrow!
Rhonda

14 comments:

  1. You are always sew busy. Love those boots and all your garments.

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    1. Thanks Faye. I'm really not so busy. I find plenty of time to sit and veg out in front of the t.v. !!

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  2. Happy anniversary! I love your anniversary outfit, and I love it that you got to go to Nightwood! I'll make it there one of these days :-) Also loving your travel dress. That one is on my never-ending to-sew list!

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  3. 1. Cowboy Boots! Yes! My favorite pair is over 20 years old, and beat to s**t, but I keep re-soling them, and patching the toe....I just can't give them up because nothing else is as comfortable!
    2. Jeans and a t-shirt - another yes! lol...I really tried to avoid too much of that for mmm, and the truth is I want to make more ordinary, short sleeved tshirts, because it's really my at-home uniform.
    3. So many gorgeous outfits! Actually, ALL of them (including the jeans & t-shirt, because I have such respect for it :)
    4. "Interesting" is an understatement. I'm SO happy that I did this!

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  4. P.S. - forgot to say Happy Anniversary! :)

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  5. Lovely you had a wonderful anniversary, congratulations. Love all outfits and the fact that you drafted most of them is impressive.

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  6. Happy Anniversary. You are so inspirational and elegant.

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  7. You never cease to amaze me...Happy anniversary :) My grandmother was a child bride too.

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  8. Rhonda,
    Congratulations on 29 years of marriage, what a wonderful accomplishment. Love the clothes, especially the travel dress.
    Ann V

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  9. Happy anniv! And I love your outfit on 5/29 :-)

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  10. Congratulations on you Anniversary.
    You really are a truly creative sewer. I love how you use simple ideas and beatiful colours and then give back to us all to use.

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  11. Qué elegante y alegre vas siempre!!
    Mi favorito: camiseta y leggins día 27, ooooooh!

    Feliz aniversario! Nosotros ya cumplimos 31!!

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  12. Congratulations 29 years is wonderful love day 28 dress you are so clever :)

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