Me Made May Day 18: Winter Wear Designs Provence Pea Coat & Cross Hem Tee!

Last night I had a slight "head clamp" migraine going on, but had to run an errand for a friend at around 8:30 pm.

Top that with a broken sleep and having Indian food for dinner, I was tired. 

Gas was going up over night. I knew it. I should of sucked up my fatigue and just stopped for gas at a "low" 125.9 per Litre. 

Nope. I figured when I woke up at 5:15 am, that I'd beat the increase.

Nope. Less than 7 hours after the last Gas Buddy App update, the prices were wrong everywhere, and it skyrocketed to 139.4 per Litre!  14 cents for the exact same gas. 

Glad to make the rich oil companies richer.  

If only people got as angry at the oil companies as they do insurance companies, the government would be forced to take a tax cut to help. Insurance gives you at least 30-60 days notice of premium increases that occur once a year unless you make policy changes.  Gas prices seem to change 4 times a DAY! 

At least I may not be driving anywhere until Sunday. Hoping that the prices go down or I'm only putting $20 in. I feel like I'm 23 years old again putting $20 in at a time *sigh*. 

Anyhow, at least I looked stylish, and compromised by grabbing my first Tim Horton's coffee in almost 2 months.  

How Canadian of me, eh?

My jeans are store bought (given to me by a friend). I have the Real Deal Jeans pattern cut out, but haven't had the chance to make them yet *sigh* eventually!

Winter Wear Designs Provence Pea Coat

I made this coat in the fall/early winter, and it used a lot less fabric than I anticipated, thanks to my creative cutting, and lots of pattern pieces. 

Lots of pieces may intimidate some, but to me, it means I can use less fabric by cutting into every single nook and cranny possible. 

I made this with a silver/grey and white coating twill for the exterior, and the interior is a lovely star stretch fleece fabric (which I also used for my 5 out of 4 Aspen Vest that I wear to camp every weekend!). 

With the stretch, it does bunch the bottom up a bit, but it gives it a puffy look - that's what I'm going with. 

My waist also shrunk, so I freestyled and made the belt a few weeks ago so it hugged my curves better. It's a bit long, but I like it. And used up the remainder of the twill fabric to do so. 

People don't believe I made this coat. 

(and it has a HOOD and POCKETS!)

Winter Wear Designs Cross Hem Tee

This is one of my first Winter Wear Designs patterns that I actually made.  

I had it cut out and in my to-sew pile since the Summer. 

Yeah, I know. 

I used a flowy cotton lycra (?) with a touch of an old favourite velvet skirt that I will never squeeze into ever again.  

They paired up perfectly. 

I successfully sewed my first v-neck, and cross hem, and Winter Wear Designs pattern. 

And LOVE it!  

It's flattering and the sizing is on par. It hugs my curves without being tight. 

Must make time to create more Cross hems! 

(pssst - Join the Winter Wear Designs FB Group to get the Cross Hem Tee FREE coupon code!!)

Me Made May Day 16: Gloria Peplum Top, Kingston Jacket, and High Waisted Leggings

Sunny Days = a new day ahead. 

Always look forward and try not to glance back. 

Today's attire includes:

Rebecca Page's Kingston Jacket


It was a chilly drive to drop Husband off at work this morning, so I had to sport my stylish Kingston Jacket.


I loved this Tiger Fabric when I first saw  it - I sing, "Eye of the Tiger" every time I put it on.


Ironically, this was my first ever pattern testing last year - experience it all over again with me!

5 out of 4's Gloria Peplum Top


This top was a simple sew with a different arm option - the split sleeve! 


I made mine as part of a Sew-A-Long last week, and won a free pattern for my creation (yeah!).


I originally had the elbow length sleeve, however, cut it to short sleeve as my sleeve fabric wasn't crapey enough and looked weird with a longer sleeve. I know for next time!


I love the way this Peplum fits and that it wasn't a fabric hog - it's quite flattering, even at a shorter length than I normally would wear.

Koerb Bros Stitch High Waisted Leggings


When I first saw the picture of these leggings from an unknown designer, I knew I needed them! 


They have options for lace up or zipper sides, and I opted for the capris length.


The directions REALLY confused me - my head hurt while sewing these up last year. 


So, thankfully, I had sewn enough at that point that I was able to sew them together - but if I'd been a beginner sewist, the instructions are too vague that I would of thrown in the towel on making these.


I *do* love the grommets with lacing at the side, however, next time I'd add a "modesty panel" at the sides so the grommets don't directly hit my skin - sometimes they pinch in a bit too much depending on my movement (or lack thereof).


Sew On!

Me Made May Day 10 - G + G Super Sleeve Top and Rebecca Page's Circle Cardigan

So, today I am wearing a repeat.


It's cold in our basement where my home office is...so unless it's a maxi skirt, I'm somewhat limited with my pants.


PLUS I wanted to match my top.


Me Made May...I'm still wearing all me-made clothes with 66% unworn previously this May. So it's counts.

Today's frock includes:


Rebecca Page's Pippa Pants


I love them. They are cozy, fit perfect, and make me happy.


I don't care that I've worn them twice in a week.


Check out full details here

George + Ginger's Super Sleeve Top


I admit I bombed this one. I love the fit of all my G + G patterns, but I chose the wrong fabric for the sleeves.


The fox fabric is a Cotton Lycra Interlock - WAY too thick for the flutter sleeves I was going for.


I colour blocked the top part of the bodice due to lack of fabric, and matched it with my Tardis Blue Cotton Lycra.


I just do it - I seem to colour block more these days as I want to get every inch out of the amazing fabrics I find!


So I took off the flutter sleeves, hoped that the arm holes weren't totally geared for sleeves, and made it into a Tank Top instead. With self-drafted binding with some lycra fabric. And it works!


In hindsight, I could of just cut some of the blue fabric I have left (much lighter) to make the sleeves again, but it's coming close to summer, and I couldn't be bothered.


So not so much a super sleeve, but I don't have as many tank tops as I thought I did. So it worked out in the end.

Rebecca Page's Circle Cardie


I love my Circle Cardie - it's under an hour from cut to finished, and I love the waterfall cascade.


As I'm always cold, this is the perfect year round Cardigan for me! 


More on the Cardie in a previous post!


Sew On!

Me Made May - Day 9 - Halla's Hey Babie and Patterns for Pirates Peg Legs

Today it's a bit chilly, so that warrants a hood. And full coverage for me Me Made May rotation. 

So out come a few of the first garments I sewed up last year when I started Sewing My Wardrobe.

Halla Patterns Hey Babie Top

This is one of the first tops I made - and I guess I started colour blocking here, as I used 4 different fabrics (and fabric types).

- Some flowery sort of stretchy fabric for the sleeves
- Black Rabbit custom Geeky Math print for the front - More Black Rabbit Cotton Lycra (sporty as it's sleek feeling) for part o the back
- Random Fabricland thin not so stretchy fabric for the hood, ties, and part of the back blocking

I LOVE ruching - it's flattering, and leaves any lumps and bumps of the body behind. 

And I LOVE hoods, hence the hood - it also keeps my neck warm. 

Patterns for Pirates Peg Legs

These were my first leggings - the reason I started sewing my wardrobe.

They have since added an "add on" to this FREE pattern, which includes side ruching (I have a pair with mario and sparkly fabric - awesome!), colour blocking, pockets, and then some. 

But for a beginner, normal leggings were what I was looking for, and they're still going strong after over a year! 

Comfy style today, and I even matched pants and top. 

Life Goals. 

Me Made May: Day 8 - Sansa Pants & Valencia Top

Today I am sporting a dressier outfit than I have lately - I am afterall working. From home.

I dressed up for the dogs?

No matter the reason - I dressed up for you guys! And I'm running out of super casual pants at this point. I'll be getting into my skirts and dresses soon.

I love today's combo regardless!

- The Bella Sunshine Design Sansa Pants

I can get away with wearing these at home and work - I even had my lunch walk with Fynn in them. They are THAT versatile with the right fabric.

Check out more of my Sansa thoughts here:

- New Horizons Valencia Top

I LOVE how sultry I feel in this.

And I can eat a big meal and not worry as it's loose enough to hide the evidence.

I also sewed it for the first time without instructions!  Check it out!

Until Tomorrow!

Me Made May - May 7th!

I'm working in style today!

Today I'm sporting an awesome outfit - all pieces from different pattern designers.

- The George + Ginger Bonnaroo Tank

Part of her new Music Festival collection, I LOVED the shape and cute bows on the straps immediately.

Music Festivals, not so much, due to lack of energy and funds to attend said festivals. If I were well off, I'd totally Music festival hop and make it my day job.

Until then, I'll whip up the occasional Bonnaroo Tank, colour blocked out of not-enough-fabric necessity.

I did sew up the bow pieces originally, but ripped them out, as the fabric was too thick (spandex), and the bows just looked silly.

I am opting now just for lace bows - they sit flat, and still look cute.

Plus, LACE = Pretty!

- The Rebecca Page Infiniti Scarf

I love infiniti scarves, and this pattern seemed to warm me up today!

While making it, the only part I had troubles with was the sewing the tube seam - so I winged it, and made it work for me.

I also cut the width to 10" due to lack of fabric, and I really wanted to use up the rest of my purple chiffony fabric.

It's perfect without being too bulky!

- New Horizons Pierside Pencil Skirt

I love the feel, length, and I can even wear this when it's really warm out thanks to the side slits.

Learn more about it in my previous post

- The Made for Mermaids Mama Victoria Thong (ooh-la-la)

I really need to add more to my wardrobe, but have lacked the time and energy.

Not that they are a difficult sew, I've had so many side projects and life on the go.

See my take on the Mama Victoria AND Bridgette on my most recent blog post

Me Made May- May 6th

Today is starting out with some Yoga stretches for my neck, hips, and lower back. 

This calls for digging through my closet for a top I haven't worn in a while, and my new favourite pants!

- Halla's Stardust Tank Top

This was another fall-in-love-with-Halla pattern that tested my skills! 

The Star came out much better than I anticipated (I just took my time), and I adore the mix of fabrics (Black Rabbit Fabrics) that I used. 

It reminds me of the Geek I am.

The arm holes are perfect without gaping, and it was such an easy pattern to grade. 

You can also make the Stardust with just plain front and back, side blocking, and even sleeves with its recent updates. 

- Rebecca Page Pippa Pants

I'd had this pattern laying around since it came out last Fall (?), but hadn't attempted it yet.  

I am *so* glad I did though!  

Check out my Pippa Post here:

They are SUPER comfy for every day wear! 

So these are a great way to start the day and to get my ever sore body back on track. We should all do it in comfortable style that fits our bodies perfectly. 

Me Made May - May 5th!

So Me Made May continues (go here to find out more details - it's not too late to make yourself accountable for a me-made wardrobe!) with early morning fishing. 

We ended up not going up to camp this weekend, as there is 2 feet of water on the lowest part of the main road from the river, and it's apparently gone up another 6" overnight!  So glad we're not there, as with no Interweb and being totally off grid, we'd have no idea until we attempted to get home Sunday!  

Mind you, a Hovercraft could get us through without any issues. 

Today I woke up at normal work time (5am), and Husband was excited to go fishing. So we went fishing.  

But who says fishing has to be unstylish?  

I threw on some oldies but goodies in my wardrobe this morning:

- Halla Patterns Soho Top

This is one of the first patterns I sewed up last year (when I started sewing my wardrobe), and made me fall in love with Halla.  

I repurposed an old sweatshirt for the turquoise pocket and cuffs, the white is a cheap Fabricland fabric I'd meant for a work top, and the feathered fabric is from Black Rabbit Fabrics 

The only thing I would change, is using regular tunic version vs the tall version - it's a bit long, but still comfy.

I *do* need more pullovers/hoodies though - I lack this in my wardrobe and will make one this month, especially since I'm currently working at home full time. The basement is cold, and I've become a hoodie hog. 

- More 2 Hug's Cozy Sunday Pants

I do have a complimentary Sunday Top with a front wrap and hood that goes perfectly with these pants too!  

I did add a cuff to the bottom, have side pockets, and tie front.  

They are SUPER comfy and I wear them often at home and at camp.

The fabric is from Black Rabbit Fabrics again, and very Canadian, eh!  

I don't lack pants, so this is something I certainly don't need to focus on in my current wardrobe. 

Anyhow, back to sewing up a new Rebecca Page Pattern (it's adorable!!!) that I feel everyone will love and be inspired by!  

And remember:  It's Gonna Be May!

Justin Does not appear impressed by Fishing 

It's Gonna be May! Days 1 & 2

There's a weird thing going on in the PDF sewing world - #MMMay2018 - Me Made May - to encourage us to:


- Start integrating not-as-often worn self-made clothes into our regular rotation


- Creating new garments to mix and match with older garments


- Figure out what we are missing from our wardrobes


- Finish off any unfinished projects


- Just be awesome!


Sign up here as a pledge to yourself!

Justin is joining us all month long...because I giggle everytime I think, "It's Gonna Be May"

I've started May off with a few outfits of lesser worn and newer clothes.


May 1st included
- The Open Back Pullover by Greenstyle Creations - with hoodie and open back options


- The Trendy Tank by Winter Wear Designs (my new crush designer!) - I colour blocked the top and bottom portions as I lacked full lengths of fabric for a full top or back as part of no-buying-fabric April.


- Not me-made Tardis joggers


I actually lack me-made joggers as I still have 3 pairs that aren't worn out and that I like. Weird liking store-bought clothes these days!  Next fall I'll be in the running for new joggers...although I do not some quick drying joggers for camp...hmmmm.

May 2nd included:


- The Apple Cardigan by Bella Sunshine Designs - I opted for the long version and it's super comfy and perfect for spring and summer evenings in this light cotton lycra fabric.


- The Bonnaroo Tank Top by George + Ginger Patterns - again, another mash up due to lack of fabric - with lace ribbon bows vs the sewn version of bows in the patterns - these are easier and I was lazy


- Not-Me-Made Lululemon pants that are going on 4 years strong. Actually my Pippa Pants by Rebecca Page Patterns are very similar. I love my Pippas too






I must be thinking of Justin in this picture. I blame the top.


So get ready for daily May pics!


See what's coming out of the closet!