Me Made May 2024
Happy May 2024 Everyone!
I'm so excited about May. It's the time of year we share all our makes!  And the great part about Me Made May is that our makes can be anything! Garments, accessories, home decorating, crafting, quilting, and the list goes on and on! Â
Thanks go to Zoe Edwards @SOZOBLOG for creating and hosting this wonderful creative event each year. Follow her on Instagram and download her workbook! There are so many ways to challenge ourselves and enjoying every step of creating!
My Pledge for Me Made May 2024
This year, I'm challenging myself to learn how to sew pants and build a cohesive capsule wardrobe, minimizing fabric waste by using project scraps.
What is your pledge? And, remember to make it substantial and trackable.Â
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Each day I will add my make to this blog. Check back often to see the fun projects I'm sharing or making in the month of May!
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May 3, 2024
Batik Cotton Jersey Knit in a tunic style pull-over top is my go to everyday garment! My favorite (so far) is the Simplicity 9275 garment pattern.Â
 Fabric: 72" Batik Cotton Jersey Knit - Violetta - Malbec  (1 1/2 yards)
Knit tops start with basic construction and then - we add variations. This sleek knit top is a simple knit top with sleeve and hem variations. We can't forget about the pocket! The slit in the hem extension is identical to the sleeve cuff. Very sleek and stylish in deed.
72" Batik Cotton Jersey Knit is soft and provides 20% stretch.  This is a mid-weight jersey knit perfect for tops, tunics, dresses, jackets, and loungewear.Â
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May 2, 2024
One of my favorite rayon garments is the long version of the Roscoe Top/Tunic designed by True/Bias.
 Fabric: 45" Batik Rayon - Gardenista Vine - Ocean Teal  (3 1/2 yards)
The Roscoe Blouse and Dress pattern is the most comfy garment in the world. It is designed as an oversized garment with a gathered neckline and raglan sleeves. The neckline is finished with a center slit and neckties. The sleeves with agathered hem are designed to hit a few inches above the wrist. The garment I'm wearing is View B measuring approximately 35" long with a narrow ruffle.Â
45" Batik Rayon is feather-lite weight drapey rayon, perfect for garment patterns that scream movement. Â
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May 1, 2024
One of my favorite shirts is the Fitzroy Blouse designed by Liesl & Co.Â
Fabric: 115" Batik Cotton - Animal Skin - Charcoal  (1 1/4 yards)
This is a classic shirt with front button closure and a uncomplicated simple neckline. The sleeves have two pleats and a button cuff closure. The back includes a center pleat just below the back yoke adding the right amount of fullness to the shirt hem. A shirt tail hemline is perfect for leaving your shirt out or tucking it in.Â
115" Batik Cotton is my go to for all classic shirts and patterns requiring a more structured woven fabric.Â
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Happy Sewing, Smiling, and Sharing!
Diane, SewBatik
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