MMM - Day 6

The outfit:  Scott's Sweatshirt + Red/Grey Striped Tank + Black Skinny Jeans

The occasion:  more shotgun riding with the soon-to-be-Walkers, 3 flights, home-sweet-home with husband-sweet-husband, collapsing into bed from exhaustion

The result:
This is the face and hair of someone who had been in a car or on a plane for 18 hours in the past two days.

The reflection:  Most important thing while selecting travel clothes?  Comfort.  So since I couldn't wear a muumuu and elastic waist pants, these nice stretchy jeans, knit tank, and warm sweatshirt were basically the perfect travel outfit.  I'm glad I'm at the point where I'm making clothes for all occasions!

MMM - Day 5

The outfit:  Batwing Top + some Gap leggings (remember, in my rules, leggings don't count as having to be Me-Made!)

The occasion:  sitting shotgun on an epic Texas --> Oklahoma drive, visiting my cute freshman cousin at O-State, doing some fittings for a yet-to-be-revealed project (hinted at here), loving being at the Casa de Reeves again

The result:
Fake picture!  Didn't take any real ones in the car.

The reflection:  This still has to be one of my favorite garments I've made thus far.  Plus, I always get compliments on it, so that's fun!

MMM - Day 4 - Double Outfit Day!

The outfit (daytime):  Little House on the Prairie Mini Dress

The occasion:  brunching, investigating JFK's assassination, standing on that Grassy Knoll, almost freezing my legs off

The result:
There I am, on the left!

The reflection:  I made this dress three years ago, back when I first started getting into sewing.  It's not the most fashionable thing in the world, but it's still pretty cute and so comfortable to wear.  I liked it with this bright yellow scarf, although that wasn't nearly enough to keep me warm.  I was in desperate need of some pants!



The outfit (night):  Floral Tank + Black Skinny Jeans

The occasion:  Great White Pizza, movie discussions, having my fate adjusted

The result:
Didn't get a full body photo, so you'll have to trust that I'm wearing the pants :)

The reflection:  Loving this tank!  The fabric feels so silky and rich, and the floral is in right now as well.  It's always fun when you get to wear something new for the first time!

MMM - Day 3

The outfit:  Gingham Button-Up + Paper Bag Waist Shorts (new!)

The occasion:  living it up in the Big D:  the best turkey burger of my entire life, some light shopping (seriously, we all resisted temptation so well!), the Mavericks/Pacers game

The result:

The reflection:  These shorts didn't photograph super well, but in real life, I think they're really cute!  I used a shorts pattern from McCall's, but basically altered everything about it - made it several inches wider so they would be baggy, changed the pockets, added several inches to the bottom so I could cuff them, and then added inches to the top so I could fold it over and add the elastic casing.  Plus a fun little wooden button!  It will still be a few months before it will be warm enough to wear these in NY, but a little wishful thinking never hurt anybody, right?

MMM - Day 2

The outfit:  Roses T + red scarf + altered Old Navy pants
The occasion:  Leaving on a jet plane!
The result:

The reflection:  Yep, I'm catching a flight in just a few hours!  Comfy pants, comfy T, a warm scarf - everything you need for an 8-hour travel day.  Thank you all for all your get well wishes yesterday - I do feel a little better; not 100%, but well enough to get on a plane.  I'm off for a weekend trip with my best girlfriends from college!

We interrupt this Me-Made-March...

to have a sick day!

Yes, I am home from work and in bed with a Miley Cyrus fever (it can't be tamed), a really sore, really raw throat, and what feels like the makings of an ear infection.  It should come as no surprise that I am not getting dressed today.  I'll tack on an extra day at the end of the month, though, to make sure I get in my full 31 days!

The weird thing about this is that 6 months ago when I did Self-Stitched September, I also missed a day due to sickness!  History is really repeating itself.

MMM - Day 1

The outfit:  A sweater from Scott, taken in and made 3/4 length sleeves + Black pencil skirt

The occasion: Work

The result:

The reflection:  I made this skirt last year to be a staple for my wardrobe - and it has been just that!  Everybody needs a black pencil skirt.  You do.  Go get one.  Or just go admire yours hanging in your closet and thank it for its stability, loyalty, and versatility.   As for my top half, I occasionally like the look of wearing a cardigan as your actual shirt rather than as another layer, so I'll thumbs-up myself on that one too.  Thanks, Scott, for donating this one to me!  All in all, I would say a good start to Me-Made-March!