10 June 2011

Me-Made-June... Days 7, 8, 9 and 10

Once you get into the swing of it, wearing homemade clothes all month long is actually pretty easy...


Day 7

What's Me-Made in today's outfit?

Where was it worn?
Last day in Washington DC, packing my case and sitting on a plane.

How often is it usually worn and why?
Judging by the fact that I've worn it twice this week, I can safely say I wear this dress often. I've styled it slightly differently to Day 2, with leggings, a bow at the front and the sleeves worn down rather than turned up. Oh and I didn't iron it, for that rustic look (ahem). It was perfectly comfortable for the overnight flight home.

Will it be worn more often in future?
I'll try not to wear it twice a week every week or it could get a bit boring!


Day 8

What's Me-Made in today's outfit?

Where was it worn?
Around the house, trying to get over jet lag.

How often is it usually worn and why?
Quite a lot, although usually at night time!

Will it be worn more often in future?
Probably about the same.


Day 9

What's Me-Made in today's outfit?

Where was it worn?
To a freelance work gig.

How often is it usually worn and why?
Rarely, to be honest. Which is a shame because it's the make I'm most proud of. I'm not accustomed to wearing shoulder pads so every time I put it on I feel like I'm a kid in the eighties again dressing up in my mum's clothing. 

Will it be worn more often in future?
Yes, I promise. I didn't feel that comfortable in it when I left the house, but when I glimpsed myself in a mirror later in the day it looked like a perfectly normal thing to be wearing. The lining feels so luxurious, I love sliding it on and off (as Steph quipped on the Flickr group, never underestimate the "lubrication" function of a silky lining!).


Day 10

What's Me-Made in today's outfit?

Where was it worn?
Working from home.

How often is it usually worn and why?
Not as often as it could be. Firstly, the corduroy is lightweight so it crumples easily - not a great look, but bearable. Secondly, it's more of a snuggly Winter skirt than Summer option, but I wore it today because it was grey and miserable outside.

Will it be worn more often in future?
I'll put it away now until the Autumn, when I'll probably wear it more.

By the way, thank you so much to everyone who responded to my post on intermediate and advanced level sewing skills. See that piece of paper stuck on my wall in the last picture? That's my list of techniques to try out! Hoping to get some paperwork cleared tonight so I can get stuck into sewing this weekend. Anyone else planning some serious stitching this weekend? I always love to hear what people are working on...