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In the sewing blogging community, Me-Made-May is a thing and came about in 2010 (really? Where does the time go) via the refashioning fairy godmother Zoe at her blog So Zo, What Do You Know ? This was my first year documenting what I wore for this particular month, because really it's a great way to wear what you make, instead of just make and sew and create and not have the day to day wear out of the clothing. The last time I followed the 'Photo Everyday, Handmade Everyday' like this was for Self Stitched September in 2011 (and also in 2010) because I am fickle and don't really like the 'me-made' grammar as I like writing how I talk, and I never say 'Me-Made' (it's also spring in September and a better month for documenting clothing/taking photos in my opinion)... but this year, I decided to get over myself and get my selfie stick (NOT) out for a bit of handmade celebration! To prepare I made a couple of tshirts, one a refashion, but that's abo...

This will be my first MMM AKA Me Made May . WHAT! I've been reading Zo's blog So Zo, What Do You Know? since blogs first began (almost) and have done Self Stitched September before and up until Baby Darling was born probably wore more handmade, vintage, op shopped gear than you can poke a dusty thrifty finger at. If you're in the sewing & diy fashion world, you'd probbo heard of the month of May being a 'Wear What You Make' kinda month. And I do like the 'show us ya stuff' kinda blogging/social media element to it, so will join in this year. (My 'Joining In' Vibe in full swing) But yes, I ran out of steam while pregnant back in 2012, and while I made a few things... I just felt super focused on growing a human child, as you do. And then after our boy arrived, well... that was another thing, my mind was on everything but wearing and making my own clothes. For me, I definitely changed my way of dressing during this time... what was practical a...