Me made May - a week in my handmade wardrobe and reflections on the month

[@sharonrush731]

Your a natural beauty Becs , you always look good ,love all your makes especially the navy , green and blue dress you wore for your friends wedding , love those colours on you

[@whatbecsews]

Thank you so much xx

[@dianewilliams7931]

Sharing your thoughts on the garments you didn't choose during Me Made May was fantastic. Taking an honest look at our disappointing projects helps us all realize nobody has every project turn out just perfect. Well done and thanks for sharing.X

[@whatbecsews]

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[@denisedagnone4115]

Love love your honesty. You are amazing keep doing what you do your vlogs give inspiration and joy . 🇦🇺💗

[@whatbecsews]

Thank you x

[@christinawelton9689]

The westcliff dress is super flattering on your shape

[@whatbecsews]

Thank you x

[@robinsteward9965]

So many beautiful fabrics and makes! Have enjoyed seeing all of your MeMadeMay outfits. Have a wonderful holiday 😎

[@whatbecsews]

Thank you x

[@Bessy_makes]

Ooooo really enjoyed all this in May from you. So interesting and is making me seriously consider my own me made wardrobe. Some items have gone bye bye and some I have gifted to friends and family. Really appreciate all the hard work you put into this. Thanks Becs

[@whatbecsews]

I am pleased it has inspired you. Thanks for watching xx

[@dawnwyda7950]

I am already in love with the British sewing community, and then I heard gobsmacked! 😅

[@whatbecsews]

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[@constancegarcia8053]

Loving all the bright and bold beautiful makes! 💖 Thank you for MeMadeMay! 🌹

[@whatbecsews]

Thank you x

[@LyndaCormack-l3x]

Fantastic vlog thankyou .❤

[@annmarshall9291]

I have enjoyed watching all your MMM vlogs. The black flared trouser pattern you showed us that you would like to make are almost identical to a pair I have. I wore these to a party ( The Gathering in Yorkshire) in April, with a silky Onil top by Pauline Alice and I felt nicely dressed up for the occasion so I think you will be pleasantly surprised how nice this style of trouser is both for looks and for comfort.

[@whatbecsews]

Thank you, that’s really good to know x

[@karolmolpus9536]

The Hope rainbow dress is summery cool!

[@whatbecsews]

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[@yvonneimms9762]

Really enjoyed your ‘Me made May’, you have such a range of styles and colours that you like, I also really like seeing you in plain clothes, the red jumpsuit for instance, but not so much the dungarees. I think the more shapely the garment the better but some of the last dresses you tried on really made your ‘assets’ disappear and then as you say, the gathers on your tummy reminded me of maternity wear and you have such a lovely waist to show off. Basically it’s about what feels comfortable on you which is something I think you are already aware of. Thanks for sharing your wardrobe with us ❤

[@whatbecsews]

Thank you, I agree with everything you have said too x

[@sewsisteranna]

Great vlog. The Indigo is gorgeous - I agree about the structure of the fabric - but its not far off being perfect. I would put some 'gentle' elastic around the waist so the gathering sits a bit flatter and the other thing Id do is remove that narrow frill at the bottom - I think the depth proportion is off. I think it would then look great as the fabric really suits you.

[@Julie_sews_her_own_clothes]

I’ve loved your MMM vlogs this year 😍🤩👌🫶🏻

[@whatbecsews]

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[@buzzi2k]

The t shirt and jeans look great!!

[@whatbecsews]

Thank you - not a look into for often but I liked it x

[@ThatRomyKate]

The Lotte Ladies in the Lake dress is beautiful! I think it’s my favourite of your makes, it really suits you. Well done for completing MMM! 😊

[@whatbecsews]

Thank you lovely x

[@sewsisteranna]

Thx so much for MMM Bec - its a lot of work, and Ive really loved it. Id keep that last baby doll dress - I think it's really cute

[@whatbecsews]

Thank you x

[@michturner179]

Have really enjoyed watching your mmm…love the red dungarees they look so nice…enjoy your holiday. ❤😊

[@whatbecsews]

I’m so pleased and thank you x

[@joannew2040]

Great Makes❤❤❤

[@whatbecsews]

Thank you x

[@wendybingham]

Love the indigo dress. Don’t know why you don’t like it. It’s beautiful

[@whatbecsews]

I love the fabric x

[@lesleysmith7452]

I think you look lovely in the everyday dress gorgeous 😍

[@whatbecsews]

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[@jomoresi3111]

You have put an amazing amount of effort into the MMM videos. I don’t know how you fit so much in your life, however I love seeing what you make& I love your fabric choices. I think my favourite is the last picture of your favourite statement pieces & the jump suit you got from Adele both really shows your figure off beautifully.

[@whatbecsews]

Thank you, she is such an amazing friend passing that over xx

[@SeamStressedRuth]

It's been such fun checking in with you all month, thank you so much for putting in so much effort to share your thoughts with us. My absolute favourite things you wore are the red Zadie, purple Mabel dress and the red and white Marnie blouse. They all looked stunning on you and really brightened you up 🥰🥰 I didn't 'do' MMM myself but I have taken your thoughts on board and had a clear out of the garments I'm not wearing to make space for the ones that make me happier and feel more me. Thank you xx

[@whatbecsews]

Thanks, I agree on some of those favs xx

[@gingerninja_sews]

The westcliff dress is my favourite. Loved watching this series, will miss you Saturday but have an amazing holiday and we'll deserved rest 😊❤

[@whatbecsews]

One of my faves too x

[@wendybingham]

Love the last dress but know you like a fitted dress. You do look lovely in it.

[@whatbecsews]

Thank you x

[@janemorris5762]

Loved your me made May, thanks for sharing. Have a fabulous, well deserved holiday x

[@whatbecsews]

Thanks lovely x

[@wendybingham]

Think the style is getting more fitted so go with that if you’re happy with them. Xx

[@whatbecsews]

Yes it definitely seems to be x

[@michelleblount1336]

Get rid of everything up to the 3 dresses and the jumpsuit after but those dresses you must keep you look absolutely fabulous in those but your assessment on all the other items are spot on.

[@whatbecsews]

Thanks lovely x

[@wendybingham]

Hope dress is beautiful looks great. Think I’ll stand behind you when you get ride of the others.

[@whatbecsews]

Thank you x

[@Catlud12-sx6iw]

Love the last dress!!! Just add ties to it for more definition

[@whatbecsews]

Thank you x

[@antoniaburlingame5921]

Hi Becky. I've been enjoying your entire Me Made May series. On today's grand finale, I'm glad you included a little bigger window into your wardrobe. You have a beautiful collection of me made garments and I can see why you love the signature pieces and many others. There are two outfits that may be slated for moving out of your wardrobe that you might want to try some minor tweaks to save. The first is the beautiful cotton lawn dress. You might not be reaching for it because it looks a tiny bit too tight across the bodice. When I saw the buttons at the back pulling, I thought immediately of moving the buttons over a bit to give you a bit more room. After various injuries, I am super sensitive to pressure, so focus on any areas that are pulling or too tight on the clothes I make (they will have me in pain within minutes otherwise). The second is the Sofia skirt with gathers at the waist. I also have problems with waist gathers -- the stiffer the fabric, the worse it is. I'm a pear shape, so to get an elasticized waist to go over my hips, there is lots of fabric at the waistband that ends up making me look like one of those lumpy dough boys/girls in flour ads. These days I'm a big fan of yoga waistbands. They make a smooth and comfortable band at the waist and the fabric seems to drape better at the bottom than if it is gathered. They end up being a plain color at the top of the skirt or pants, but I mostly wear my tops or tunics un-tucked-in, so you don't see the waistband. I don't know about in England, but here in the US, you can get nylon/spandex fabric that works well for the bands (82% nylon and 18% spandex). I can't wait to see what statement pieces you come up with to meld into your lovely wardrobe, Antonia

[@whatbecsews]

Ahhh thank you for taking the time to consider. I get pressure pain too, so fully understand. I think that dress is going to be transformed, just because there are too many things I’m not keen on. I like what you said about the Sabina skirt, we also have some Of those fabrics here in the UK, it’s given me some thoughts. Thank you for watching xx

[@SewMyTime]

What a fabulous round up - clearly a huge amount of work. The black and white top - suggest you pull the ribbing up to your waist and blouse the top over. I agree with you the Dungarees would look better on you if you change the ties for buttons. The black celestial print is gorgeous on you. I love the pink paisley baby doll!! Comfy for a WFH day? Your me made May has been excellent- thank you. 😊. Happy Sewing.

[@whatbecsews]

Thank you, your right the pink paisley could be a summer wfh dress x

[@bonnieyoung3370]

Great video. ✌️

[@whatbecsews]

Thank you x

[@nancynewman6592]

When it comes so close to keeping or going for an item, the question might have to be "do you LOVE it... " You know you will be making more things, and maybe you need some room for them :) Love this video !

[@whatbecsews]

Ahh thank you x

[@lynnfrench4969]

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[@AudreyDicks-z6l]

Thank you for your vlog, I love all your bright fabrics. I agree with your reasons about your clothes . But I really feel that you should make the most your new shaped body and not swamp it with big baggy skirts. Best wishes , Audrey

[@whatbecsews]

Thank you xx

[@debbiehill2793]

Great Video my favourite is the red Zadie jumpsuit and the red and white floral blouse love that fabric. You definitely suit the bright funky colours. I've made 2 Zadies and love them both so tempted to make a red one after seeing yours. Totally agree with you about the Dungarees I have some shop bought ones love them but I get comments like "oh Huckleberry Finn" 😅 I want to make a pair but need to find the right pattern.

[@whatbecsews]

Lol thank you lovely x

[@annettecowburn-sz8cq]

Well done sticking with MMM Beci. Your reflections on your unworn outfits is such a good idea. I think the marnie top is too pale a colour but the black and white top is lovely and you just need to accessorise it with some colour and let's face it, you make your own jewellery so an easy fix. All the others may look different with exoerimental styling. Love your green naya tee . Enjoy your hold 😊😊

[@whatbecsews]

Thank you x

[@derynporter5287]

This was a really interesting vlog. Thank you for taking the trouble to make it. It was enlightening to see how much small changes can improve the look of a garment. For instance your red Heydays look so much better without the flappy straps. The red really suits you but needs to be coordinated carefully to show it off well, as you pointed out yourself. I agree with you about the shoulders of your indigo too, I like to see sleeves sitting in the right place. I wondered if some of your long sleeve dresses might look even nicer with short sleeves. I recently made 2 Estelle dresses and had to make one with short sleeves and it looked so much better. Anyway, thanks for an instructive video!

[@whatbecsews]

Thank you, shorter sleeves may look better. Xx

[@jooconnor6863]

I have loved your me made may vlogs. I agree with your final thoughts especially in regards to suiting fitted clothes. I wish I suited oversized clothes because then I wouldn’t have to learn to fit them😱. I also need lounging at home clothes that look better as that’s where the people I love most live😍.

[@whatbecsews]

Thank you x

[@lovesredsews]

Well done for completing MMM, I loved your process & how you evaluated your current wardrobe vs gaps. I enjoyed watching your try on & thought processes & may use a similar method with mine at some point x

[@whatbecsews]

Oooo I will look forward to yours x

[@jeanettespracklen5777]

I have been trying on a lot of my makes and unfortunately, they are mostly too big for me now, and I mean really big because I have lost over 2.5 stone, so if I can adjust them to wear I will otherwise, they will have to go. Such a shame. However, my fabric stash is rather large, so I have enough fabric to remake them. I am cutting my patterns down to make them again. You look fabulous, by the way, in everything you wear. I think you are right about the marnie in white with blue flowers, it does make you look washed out. Love the Black and white Billie Sweatshirt. When you wear black trousers with it, you can't see your mum tum. I know I have one too. Keep sewing and have a lovely holiday.

[@whatbecsews]

Amazing weight loss 😊 Perfect excuse for more fabric 😬 Thank you love x

[@dianapower-qo8gy]

Thankyou for yr M. M. M. Im quite envious seeing lovely summer clothes and us down under winter is here, but giving me food for thought what to make for our summer. Thinking your dungarees would be great to wear around the house, why do we always think we can't be reasonably tidy take it from one much older person that ends up giving clothes away because I can't get out of the habit of changing on arrival home, silly really but was the way I was brought up, not many clothes those (good old days 😮) but I am learning and loving it 😅. Even some of yr dresses look great to wear around the house cool and practical. Tights were a great invention but sometimes we wear them far to often, and alas worn 😮 well....... Love yr vlogs watch each one as it comes, you are a beautiful woman enjoy your sewing and I will continue to enjoy your vlogs regards Diana from NZ 🎉❤🎉❤

[@whatbecsews]

Thank you so much lovely. The heydays are definitely something for home. And just think of all the summer planning you can do z

[@jillypops3463]

Love that last dress on you and also your beautiful Lotta Dress!

[@whatbecsews]

Thank you x

[@vansdeeley7000]

Love the Westcliff dress hack and Belle dress. The last dress while not the most flattering shape, will be so cool around the house or food shopping if we do get any hot days ! 😊 Debbie x x

[@whatbecsews]

Some one else suggested it would be a good home dress. I think shape is definitely what I like on my clothes x

[@christinawelton9689]

I find that if I tuck something in if I blouse it over just a bit it is much more flattering

[@whatbecsews]

I am a fan of the tick x

[@christinawelton9689]

I would put a skinny black belt with the (Xmas) dress

[@marywallace5248]

Well done Becky, great makes! Enjoy your holiday now! You might get some sun!

[@whatbecsews]

Planning on it, only 24hours until I jet off x

[@sheilapagliaccio9086]

Watch your makes again and see if you agree with what I see. The dresses/jumpsuits that come slightly more below your chest are the most flattering. Adding a bit of elastic even if not called for in the pattern or another form of synching may be the difference in you loving the outfits more. I also like you with a bigger ruffle on the bottom of items you’ve made with a ruffle instead of the narrower ruffle. For the skirt you were debating about, if you could make the waistband wider and take the ruffle off you make like the look more (maybe sheer the waistband???). I think the black and white jumper would look nice with your pink jeans, try a little tuck and see if that works (even though it has a band). I love your makes and the fabrics are lovely. Enjoy you and your channel very much,

[@whatbecsews]

100% agree x

[@jooconnor6863]

The red hay days. I think it’s partly the bulk of the fabric. Change to a button on the straps to get rid of some bulk. Also the front crotch seam looks a little low? And then it’s just a matter of finding the perfect tee shirt which should be close fitting.

[@whatbecsews]

Thank you x

[@helenenel9212]

Enjoy your holiday

[@whatbecsews]

Thank you x

[@lynneprentice4278]

Looks like a really useful exercise for you again this year! ❤️ I love that Indigo but agree with your comments. I adapted the indigo to add a square neck, and I love that style so much more!

[@whatbecsews]

It has been thank you x

[@lovejohandmade]

The dungarees are a great colour on you and I like the top half. I wonder if they are too long which is making them too much? Try rolling them up to just above your ankle maybe. You could try the stripy black and white top under them too.

[@whatbecsews]

I will try that and see if I feel any different in them. Thank you x

[@katep2382]

Your MMM has been great, thank you for making this series, it's been really interesting, plus inspiring to see so many great makes! 🎉 I agree with your analysis of garments that aren't working. But the red dungarees are gorgeous, if the ties are the prob, can they be changed for buttons? That indigo fabric really suits you, could you make a Remy raglan out of it? ❤

[@whatbecsews]

I agree with you the tiles need changing to buttons and the indigo needs transformation xx

[@katep2382]

@@whatbecsews ❤️ thanks & Have a great holiday!

[@sewkanna5723]

Loving your dresses on you, even if you wear your least favourite "floating round the garden on a summer's day!" 😂 My least favourite item is the dungarees but it's not something I would wear so maybe that's why.

[@whatbecsews]

I know they aren’t everyone’s cup of tea, I have always liked the idea of them and then never actually like them on me 😂

[@sewkanna5723]

Yes the same, I'm still trying to learn how to dress my body 😅 I watch MM Personal Styling on here for tips.

[@suzannepentney-tighe466]

I have really loved this series and you have a beautiful body silhouette! Could the indigo become a lotta?? Also the heydays hide your waist. I made some Helens closet dungarees with a bit of elastic at the back for definition(rileys??) which might bo good. Have a great holiday😊

[@whatbecsews]

Oooo there’s an idea x

[@lovejohandmade]

The westcliff dress is beautiful. I’d have rioted if you ditched that one!

[@whatbecsews]

Haha it’s not going anywhere x

[@SewArtyAnna]

Re-cut the fabrics and make something different. The wrap dress and the one with the moons and stars look lovely. I think the reason why you don’t like the dungarees and the gathered dress are that they don’t give you shape. Everything you love emphasises your figure. X

[@whatbecsews]

Thank you, you are probably right about that, I do like a bit of shape x

[@jeanettespracklen5777]

Hi Becky - as someone who used to get a SHJ luxury box, have you tried the Tyra trousers (Ploen patterns).

[@whatbecsews]

Yes I wasn’t that keen and gave away the Pattern x

[@ganellehansen7288]

It’s the color that’s the issue on that skirt. It doesn’t look like all your other clothes.

[@whatbecsews]

You are probably right xx

[@AvrilBrown-ld6gm]

I just think the indigo dress and the Sabina skirt have the same issue. To me it's the frill at the bottom that somehow changes the proportions. I wish I could explain better and I hope I haven't offended you ❤

[@whatbecsews]

I think a longer frill tends to suit proportionally on me x

[@hannahc661]

I've loved all your recent Me Made videos, except the part where I want to buy all the patterns! You're a very similar size and shape to me, we have different tastes (I don't do animal print!) but a similar style and it's been so useful seeing you analyse everything as I'm still new to sewing and working out what works best for me. I'm interested in your Westcliff dress though, I thought that looked amazing on you and I'd love to make one, but looking at the pattern it looks like it has about 10" of ease across the bust?! Yours definitely didn't, did you size down and if so how did you work that out, or did you make a toile, or...?

[@whatbecsews]

I actually made the B cup not the D cup on that one but I stuck to size, I thought it was negative ease in the pattern? Been a while since I made it but I think it’s a L graded to an XL xx

[@karolmolpus9536]

Have you ever made the Hope dress by Style Arc with original design???

[@whatbecsews]

Yes a few times and love it, I have lost to much weight so they are now out of my wardrobe but there are pics on my Instagram of the ones I made x

[@brenholmes4894]

I think you know your body and style very well and have made an accurate assessment. The first dress you tried on (the Indigo?) with the shoulders not quite right and flappy facing, could benefit from a few tweaks. The shoulders could easily be adjusted and the facing stitched down. Those changes could make enough of a difference. On the other hand, you may, like me, prefer to make a new garment than make alterations. That would be a shame as the colour is good for you. The last dress I don’t feel does you any favours, although that fabric is lovely. I can’t wear the oversized look either, but I would like to be able to. We are what and who we are and it’s good to be honest with ourselves. I have loved your vlogs, thank you. I have tried to make more time to sew during Me Made May, but life has conspired against me. I will try again in June! I wish you a very happy holiday.

[@whatbecsews]

Thank you. I like you much prefer to make a new garment, but I do like this fabric… I might get a scout tee out of the fabric 🤔 I’m glad you have enjoyed this series xx

[@lovejohandmade]

I think the Indigo would work with a wider belt over it. I think it’s the empire waist that isn’t your thing. A wider belt will give you that hourglass that better suits you, so it doesn’t just hang. Dart the shoulder - I saw that Loves Red did that with her Lyra and it worked well.

[@lovejohandmade]

The Everyday dress again is that empire line which you feel less sure about. Again, try a wide belt (in red maybe for that one). The fabric really suits you though.

[@henriettejosephine]

I think the a line dress suits you best. I keep away from all the dresses that have gathers below the bust because they look like maternity dresses. All the baby doll dresses look lovely on children or very slim young girls, do not like them on grown up women. I love the fabrics that you worked with and as you are a very skilled sewist you can and should cut them up and sew someting different with them. The pomona pants are such an easy pattern you could easily take them in. I love you best in bold bright colours, ditzy prints are not you. And I agree the white blouse washes you out. The print would be lovely on a nighty.

[@whatbecsews]

😊 thank you lovely x

[@victoriaconstantine-cort3091]

xXX👍👍👍

[@bevtooth]

If i am truthful i think fitted dresses that nip in at your waist suit you sooooo much, but the looser gathered dresses not so much. I think they swamp you because having a larger bust and the gathers being just after make them look a tad frumpy on you. I am not being nasty before anybody comments. Just you always ask for our thoughts. As for your dungarees with the ties i think maybe having a pattern that as you use the proper fasteners with may be what you are after. I can understand why you arent fussed with the knots. You have made some lovely garments Becky. You look stunning in that blue buttoned dress. The colour and style are amazing on you, as does the ladies in the lake dress 👗 😊

[@whatbecsews]

I know your not being nasty lovely and I appreciate your honesty and completely agree with you, I feel frumpy in them, i enjoy this exercise of sorting through my clothes it helps inspire me for my next set of makes x

[@callitags]

I have to agree that the white/blue floral washes you out, and that's not something I seem to see as easily as some others. The black and white looks great on you, colorwise, but the band at the bottom obviously sits at a place that makes you feel self-conscious, and it doesn't seem to have the shaping that you seem to gravitate towards. I think that's also why the pretty shirt you made last December makes you feel frumpy. It looks fine, but it doesn't have much shape to it. The Sabina skirt looks great on you, and doesn't make you look bigger to me at all, but I understand what you're seeing that you don't like. You look adorable in the dungarees! Though, I share your opinion on the ties, because I think I'd find them distracting if they were sticking out much. The Indigo dress - I hope you can repurpose that beautiful fabric. You're so dissatisfied with the actual dress, you'll just never feel your best in it. The Westclif hack dress is STUNNING on you. Definitely a keeper. I'm glad you decided to let it stay in your wardrobe. The collab dress (I missed the name), is loose, but it still does have a nice shape, but I agree with you about the Christmas association. I'd probably keep that for the winter, too. The jumpsuit fabric does get a bit muddy from the distance, doesn't it? The other four dresses you showed us are fabulous, and you look fantastic in all of them. I know the babydoll is out of your comfort zone, and you're a bit conscious of looking bigger than you are, but I don't think you do in that dress. It's so cute on you. Maybe you can come to enjoy that silhouette, but maybe not. It was really interesting to see what you're not wearing and working through some of the issues that have kept them out of your rotation.

[@whatbecsews]

I think the ties on the dungarees Will be changed to buttons so I get the wear. I’m thinking of making a scout tee with the indigo fabric, just because I do love the fabric. The babydoll style dress is staying but I think it will be a work from home kind of outfit. Thank you so much for taking the time to respond, I loved reading through your thoughts x

[@SueTownson]

On the skirt - The reason you are not wearing it, is you don't wear skirts. I don't think I have ever seen you wear a skirt in over 18 months of following you. The only time is when you've made one and say you don't like it 😂 I think you look fine but it's how you feel. You also gave the answer to the red dungarees - you don't like the ties and you feel a bit like Mrs Christmas. Again I think you look good in the colour but if you don't like the look that's the answer. You possibly have so much me made that you can be picky. Have fun editing 😎❤

[@whatbecsews]

I agree Sue, I try with skirts but always feel frumpy and then they don’t get worn x