Two Crowns of Splendour

The final part of my Me Made May pledge has been fulfilled. It was to finish 3 UFOs (UnFinished Objects). One (pinafore) was finished and worn during May, and for the others I’ve just finished off two sunhats. We’re now into winter but I’m sure they’ll get worn. Both the sunhats were crownless, and both…

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Wrapping Up Me Made May 2025

May is over, and another Me Made May is finished. This was the ninth time I’ve done this wardrobe challenge, and to my surprise it was the most fun one yet. It’s easy to get a bit jaded if you do this every year, especially if you wear me-mades every day. My pledge was: 1.…

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The Re-Styled Smith Pinafore

Thank you for the excellent comments on the Smith Pinafore in last week’s UFO post (A Catalogue of UnFinished Objects, new edition). I got all enthused and determined to do that one first. This is the first sample I made of the popular Smith pinafore pattern. The red stripe hides the fact that I didn’t…

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The Catalogue of UFOs (new edition)

We’re halfway through Me Made May, a wardrobe challenge with the goal of wearing your handmade items more often or differently. My pledge for May was: 1. Choose one item to wear for the whole week, styled with different things, aiming for comfort, fun and variety. 2. Make a list of sewing UFOs (UnFinished Objects)…

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Laying Plans for Me Made May 2025

It’s nearly May and I’m giving Me Made May a whirl again. This will be the ninth year I’ve done this challenge. Me Made May is a personal wardrobe challenge with the goal of wearing your handmade items more often or differently. I have to say, it’s not an easy challenge if wearing me-mades every…

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