Me Made May 2024 - Plans and Personal Pledge

[@diutu]

Looking forward to your video series! I'm also trying to become more mindful with my sewing and personal style. It's funny, as sewists we have the freedom to make and wear what we like, regardless of what's available in the stores. But sometimes we need to pay a little attention, otherwise we may just end up restricting ourselves to current sewing pattern trends, or recreating what we see in the stores... Nothing wrong with that, of course. But I wish we could all wear what we feel most comfortable and glamorous in. ☺️

[@LostMyThread]

I also feel like it's really easy to just get stuck in a rut of making the same old kinds of things. When you go shopping, you're more likely to try on different things. When I'm sewing, I tend to try and go with what I know works, what feels safe... It'll be interesting to see what comes from this!

[@Kakkydidit]

I always appreciate hearing your self-reflection, Theresa. I'm no longer working and don't have any needs, but desire a wardrobe with pieces that fit me and don't make me feel sad.I never had to work so hard and have found the process makes sewing less fun for me. I am going to set small goals for myself and remember that I have NO production schedule. Thanks for your content! -Kelly

[@LostMyThread]

I feel like it can be easy to get into a rut with our wardrobe as much as with anything else. I hope you can light a spark and figure out what it is that is missing for you. Particularly for those of us who sew, clothing has such potential to bring us joy. Good luck finding it!

[@vicki9298]

PS....I cannot cut a straight line EVER!! 100 percent the binding covering the interfacing is a spot on idea. You know, part of our SUPER POWER is problem solving!!! I think it could be the major part for me!!!!!❤

[@LostMyThread]

Thank you! Good to know it isn't just me! 😉

[@jackief7849]

Theresa, thank you for this video, I like the way you are approaching what you are sewing and trying something different. Looking forward to watching your next videos. Happy sewing xxx

[@LostMyThread]

Thanks! It's definitely a different approach, and I'm ready for the challenge.

[@KnitStitchGrow]

Working out your dream wardrobe sounds super-interesting, will look forward to seeing your process as you always have really good insights and reflections. Thanks for sharing your resources too. I'm hoping this will inspire me to take a look at my own wardrobe.

[@LostMyThread]

That's so nice to hear! I think we could all probably understand our own style a bit better. It should be a fun journey!

[@amandarichardson1169]

Great video. Love your style and really look forward to your videos in May. Thanks Theresa

[@LostMyThread]

Thank you, Amanda! It'll be different, but I think it will be an interesting insight.

[@KTquiltsandsews]

Hi Theresa..Have you heard about Jen from Everyday Style. She has a free podcast you might enjoy.I just borrowed The Curated Closet from my online library..I use the app Libby. I'm a quilter who loves creating beautiful quilts from scraps and have been learning to sew my own garments as time allows for a year or so. Will LOVE to see what you do with your garment scraps, That I have only played with a couple of times, usually out of frustration of not getting the garment fit right on myself and just inserting different color fabrics. 🤣 My nightgown is the comfiest ever but eventually I will make a prettier one. The Cashmerette Kineton and Donny shirt I used this technique on have already been donated. I'm hoping to keep improving and make things that fit me and that I love. xx Karen

[@LostMyThread]

I'll be sharing scrap plans soon. I just hope that I can get through a decent amount of them in May! I'm not familiar with that podcast, but I'll definitely check it out. Thanks for the recommendation!

[@KTquiltsandsews]

@@LostMyThread 😎Jen has been talking and running a business around your wardrobe topic for 20 years.

[@lizsheridan5357]

Colourful, boho, personalised

[@LostMyThread]

Loving these words! I'm firming up my choices today. Thanks for the suggestions!

[@DianesFM]

I loved your ideas... and promptly got "The Curated Closet" out of the library. There are so many good ideas in there. I was able to go through my closet again and remove several items I don't wear... and don't ever see myself wearing again. One thing that I found extra helpful was the advice that if you liked something a lot, but not all the way... find a way to do so. Three of the items in my closet were ones I really liked, but never wore. I'd put them on and decide against them... but I still liked them. So - I thought about it (a little bit of duh here and I'm old enough to have thought of this earlier)... they were all long and draggy (on me) tunic length. I've shortened all three now and I will be wearing them happily. Thanks for giving me much to think about.

[@LostMyThread]

So awesome to hear that you've found the book helpful! It's amazing how making such a small change can completely transform a garment. Wishing you luck on the rest of your style journey!

[@Northandsouthsewing]

Will you also be looking at what you DID NOT choose to wear? Why you didn't pick those things, etc.?

[@LostMyThread]

Absolutely! That's part of the third week, where I see how my current clothes compare to my ideal wardrobe.

[@nancyhilborn885]

Love this idea and I can see how useful it would be for sewing, buying and day to day wearing my clothes. I think I will get the planner as a more structured way to approach what I have already been doing. I miss seeing how this worked for Alex Judge since she stopped vlogging. Looking forward to following along with you.

[@LostMyThread]

Thanks, Nancy! There's definitely no right and wrong way to approach improving our wardrobe, but it's always interesting to try something different. I completely forgot about Alex's videos on this subject. I somehow never watched them, even though I used to watch her channel very regularly! 🙈 Sometimes life gets in the way.... I'm very interested to go check them out now!

[@nancyhilborn885]

@@LostMyThread gotta say I miss her. You will have your own take on reviewing your wardrobe and defining your personal style. It's going to be interesting to follow along with your process

[@chlomo2618]

Ooh, I love these pledges and can't wait to follow along as you work through it! Like you, I reflect on, and alter, my me mades throughout the year, but I find MMM a great time to really focus on that, and on how I feel about my clothing and my style. Forcing myself to take, and post, the daily photo and write down my thoughts on my outfit is a crucial part of that process. I haven't hashed out the wording of my pledge yet, but the concept is similar to your second one, about getting my actual wardrobe to be more aligned with my ideal one.

[@LostMyThread]

Awesome! I'd love to hear what you figure out about your own style in the process. It's a different approach for me this year with Me Made May, but I want to make sure to pledge something meaningful and a little challenging. 🤞🤞

[@theclotheserinsews]

Yay! I’m really looking forward to this series! So thoughtful! Some words I would use to describe your style: playful, romantic, radiant and earthy.

[@LostMyThread]

Thank you so much, Erin! I love the words you've got for me. I'm still trying to figure it out for myself, but these are definitely hitting on something... What about your style? You definitely got some playful elements in there, too!

[@theclotheserinsews]

@@LostMyThread I can never really settle on 3 style words, but playful is definitely part of my style. I have found that remembering my best silhouettes (semi fitted and fitted), always having color contrast (black and white and a pop of color), and having a noticeably handmade/crafty element to every outfit makes me feel the most like me. Always evolving though! ❤️

[@LostMyThread]

@@theclotheserinsews I totally agree that those all sound very much like your style aesthetic. It fascinates me to spot overlap with people's styles but find different ways to describe them. We might be doing similar things but for different reasons. No wonder there are so many approaches/guides to analyse it!

[@ChristineSewsALot]

Love your pledge. A very thoughtful way to manage your wardrobe.

[@LostMyThread]

Thanks, Christine! I didn't want to get stuck in the rut of the same old thing I do for Me Made May.

[@ZeldaSews]

Hi Theresa. Thank you so much for explaining the Me Made May challenge! I definitely will be taking part in this. I love your pledge with using up your scrap fabric.

[@LostMyThread]

Awesome! I look forward to seeing what you do this month. Happy 1k!!

[@theresaanndiaz3179]

This is a really ambitious project, it's doable though. It sounds great. I have a style mantra that I am working on, mine is " creative not crazy". I am not interested in dressing like Iris Apfel or having a Magnolia Pearl style wardrobe, but I want interesting garments, with creative tweaks.

[@LostMyThread]

I think that having a personal mantra for your style sounds awesome. You can keep that in mind with every sewing project and even every time you get dressed!

[@helganeufeld230]

Your clothes are Cohesive,Understated,Timeless,Exclusive.

[@LostMyThread]

Ooh, some good ones in there! It will be fun to decide which I go with. How about your own wardrobe? How would you describe yours?

[@Marina-ct6tv]

My goal is tnew o sew clothes with a very deliberate style, which will take into account 1) fabric potential styles 2) how I will combine the garment-to-be with other parts of my wardrobe 3) the occasion I will wear my garment-to-be

[@LostMyThread]

That sounds really thoughtful and will hopefully give you a really cohesive and wearable wardrobe. Good luck on your journey!

[@antoniaburlingame5921]

Hi Theresa. What a great pair of pledges! I think of your style as Elegant Earthy and will be very interested to see what name you settle upon and the rest of this great series. Thanks for doing it! I've been floundering around with what, if anything, I want to do for Me Made May this year. Right now my machine is in the shop and my motivation seems to have left the house with it. The estimate was for three weeks and that will be up just after this weekend. Fingers crossed it will be ready to come home soon, Antonia

[@LostMyThread]

Wishing your machine a speedy recovery!! And I think elegant and earthy are right on the money for me. I'm trying to narrow my words down today!

[@fionajohnson5842]

Another great video Theresa. I'll also try to follow along with you. My wardrobe cohesion has improved over the past few years but it could still be better, and I like your thoughtful and practical approach.

[@LostMyThread]

Thanks, I hope you have some fun with it!

[@sewingseamswithdeb]

Hi, thanks for the explanation and rundown of your plans and how me made may works. I love the approach of exploring all the wearable aspects of your life. A great approach! Im really looking forward to following along with your process. ❤

[@LostMyThread]

Thanks! It's hard to find a pledge that feels challenging and compelling to me, after years of taking part. It should be a fun one!

[@wendythomson8382]

Looking forward to following your process next month! We’re heading into winter in South Africa so perfect timing to re-evaluate my wardrobe too

[@LostMyThread]

Awesome! I think the change of seasons is such a perfect opportunity for it.

[@christaboudreaux6687]

“Bohemian casual”

[@LostMyThread]

I like the sound of that! Loving the descriptors that people are coming up with for me. It's a fun challenge, to try and name it.

[@karendiesner5008]

Hey Theresa, how did you know where I am currently at with my wardrobe? 😂 I’m so happy you’re tackling this in such a structured way, I think it’s the way forward and I will download the Create your dream wardrobe thingy as you suggest. I’d say your style (and I’ve only subscribed for a short while) is practical, slightly romantic, comfortable, smart/casual. I’m looking forward to your upcoming videos! Thanks! Karen

[@LostMyThread]

Haha, maybe we're all there? I hope you can have some fun with it. And I think you have some pretty good descriptors for my style. I think I'm going to have a hard time narrowing it down!

[@dianewilliams7931]

Hi, Theresa! I kind of worked through the Seamwork program just before I retired. I agree it seemed pretty basic. It did get me thinking about my approach to my wardrobe. I've also read "The Curated Closet". That was a lot! I didn't get very far with that one because it is so detailed. I have the Love to Sew booklet and I might just join in. This is a great approach to Me Made May. X

[@LostMyThread]

Thanks! Is something that's been on my mind for a while, and it seemed like the right time for me. I don't think any approach to improving your wardrobe is going to be perfect, but it's always fun to try a different perspective.

[@janevellenderartist]

I am currently reading big dress energy about the psychology of dressing, really fascinating, thought you might find it interesting

[@LostMyThread]

Oh cool, I'll check it out. Love the title! 😁

[@shelleywhetter379]

I'm really looking forward to seeing how you plan to deal with your fabric scraps and to get some ideas for dealing with mine! Also looking forward to your approach to creating your dream wardrobe. From your previous makes and videos I would say that your style is comfortable and practicle items that are also cute with a romantic/boho vibe. Can't wait to see what you call your style!

[@LostMyThread]

So many scrappy ideas in my mind! I just hope I can make them all happen. Thanks for following along!

[@marygreen7225]

That all sounds very interesting Theresa, thank you. I love the Curated Closet book. I look forward to your next video.

[@LostMyThread]

That's cool to hear! I think it has a good overall approach.

[@millysews5646]

I am very intetested to see how you tackle this process. I have been trying to create a more cohesive wardrobe the past few years and shopping (either retail or for fabric) in a color palatte. I can get overwhelmed by the process. Thanks for sharing the Love to Sew workbook. Looks like a good one..

[@LostMyThread]

I definitely think that following any set of rules can become a bit too rigid and unrealistic. I would take this as a light-hearted fun way to get a different perspective on your wardrobe. I hope you have fun along the way!

[@janevellenderartist]

Very interesting, looking forward to following

[@LostMyThread]

Thanks! At the very least, I feel like it will give me a different perspective.

[@abe5849]

Thank you for these resources and I’m excited to follow along!

[@LostMyThread]

You're so welcome! I'm excited to see where it leads.

[@GoingGreenMom]

This sounds awesome!

[@LostMyThread]

Thank you! I felt like I needed something deeper and more meaningful this May. I look forward to spending some time thinking about my wardrobe choices.

[@ruthwilson6524]

A great approach to that question - how to achieve the perfect wardrobe for myself! I’ve been using the three word approach to understand how I want to feel in my clothes. Really looking forward to seeing what you achieve over the next few weeks

[@LostMyThread]

Ooh, what are your three words? I'm not sure I would be 100% committed to the idea, but I am interested to see what the process shows me.

[@ruthwilson6524]

@@LostMyThread my three words are relaxed elegant and surprising. I guess they are quite generic words and my definitions may vary from others - but it’s working for me!

[@LostMyThread]

@@ruthwilson6524 good words! I think any word can be interpreted in different ways but that also makes it more flexible. You can interpret it whichever way works for you.

[@Northandsouthsewing]

I am curious to see what you label your wardrobe. I don't know for sure, but I think it is as a consistent grouping. I know right away what you'll pick and like based on previous items. It is a lot different than me, probably opposite, lol, but always looks beautifully done and love how reflective and informative your choices are. It will be a helpful and informative video month.

[@LostMyThread]

I think that's a pretty fun part of the process. Out of curiosity, how would you describe your wardrobe?

[@Northandsouthsewing]

@@LostMyThread You know I have not gotten my "labels" figured out yet. I have not taken the time to analyze my wardrobe and likes and dislikes. I am still in the process. I really NEED to do that though because I know it will help eliminate some of the misspending I do. When I got my colors do a few years ago, that helped me SO VERY MUCH with fabric shopping and I know the style labels will help so much with the new pattern shopping.

[@riittatammi1149]

Thanks Theresa! I’ve been going through my wardrobe with the help of the sources you mentioned, especially the Curated Closet. One KZbin content that also was helpful for me was Hannah Louise Poston’s episode on matching your wardrobe with your current lifestyle. This was also a nice workbook-kind-of-activity to identify your life “situations” (whether it’s dressing for work or home) and the needs for the wardrobe. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6O5h6WAo5ylqdUsi=VOcoOJ9Q4r6ELKaT

[@LostMyThread]

Oh, cool! I will definitely add it to my list of considerations. I'm trying to combine the ideas that I like out of each of these. Thanks for the recommendation!

[@ZeldaSews]

Hi Theresa! I started my channel around last May and I heard of Me Made May. Is that on Instagram or on KZbin?

[@LostMyThread]

Me Made May is pretty much anywhere you want it to be! Zoe started it on her blog and just encouraged people to join in and comment on the blog about how it was going for them. It did seem to migrate over to Instagram around 5 years ago. I've seen lots of KZbinrs making videos about it for the last few years as well, though. There are no rules. It's all about what is going to help you hit your own personal pledge!