What am I packing for my cruise? Lots of Me-Mades!

Join me as I pack for an exciting cruise vacation, showcasing all the fabulous me-made items I’ll be bringing along! In this video, I’ll give you a sneak peek into my handcrafted wardrobe, including stylish dresses, versatile tops, and comfy loungewear perfect for a getaway at sea.
PATTERNS MENTIONED:
Betty Woven Tunic - Style Arc - www.stylearc.c...
Charlie Caftan - Closet Core - corefabricstor...
Kalle Shirt - Closet Core - corefabricstor...
Nova Midi Dress - Style Arc - www.stylearc.c...
Lodo Dress - True Bias - truebias.com/p...
Wide Strap Maxi - Peppermint Magazine - peppermintmag....
LINKS :
Items bought on Amazon (*affiliate links)
White Shift Dress with ruffled collar - amzn.to/3Shao7v
White Tank Maxi Dress - amzn.to/3ShaOe5
White Shirt Dress - amzn.to/4cNhmte
White Camp Shirt for hubby - amzn.to/3zPCe4o
70's inspired shirt for hubby - amzn.to/3W87wuV
Tropical Print Swim Coverup - amzn.to/3y4WPRF
Tropical Print Camp Shirt for hubby - amzn.to/3xVxwBI
WAIWT (what am I wearing today?):
RTW Old Navy Tee - ice dyed by me
My current measurements for reference:
B: 48.5”
W: 46”
H: 50”
Height: 5’1”
Sewing Machine: Brother CS5055PRW amzn.to/3D41NLf (affiliate link)
Serger: Husqvarna Viking Amber Air S400 & Janome MOD-8933
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[@debbie845]

Wow! The bell of the ball! Absolutely beautiful each and every one!!!

[@MichelleSewsAgain]

Thank you so much Debbie!

[@pinkysfarm461]

So many beautiful ice died pieces. You havw an enviable show collection that are really gonna be the finishing touches to all your outfits. You look great in all the looks! Have a wonderful time. I am jealous!!!!❤❤

[@MichelleSewsAgain]

Thanks so much Trish!! 💕💕

[@TodayinJensSewingRoom]

Ok, so here's the thing. I want your wardrobe. All those colors and prints, just hand them over and nobody gets hurt. I cannot tell you how beautiful they all are! Great choices and you're gonna have a fabulous time. Also you are looking so good! I know you're feeling good. It shows! xox

[@MichelleSewsAgain]

Haha - I will be happy to share with you my friend 💕 Thanks 🥰

[@Sewmore]

Oh your clothes you are taking are so beautiful. I just live the prints! Have fun.

[@MichelleSewsAgain]

Thank you so much!!

[@annemarieveenink8860]

Love your ice dyes! I would really like to see how you ice dye, because of your vivid colors and great results!

[@MichelleSewsAgain]

Thank you so much! Well, I filmed this "dye along" video a few years ago. I definitely need to do an update! kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3mqfGNuod1rbMUsi=3vx0b9kXK8biUD61 But I also recommend Angie www.youtube.com/@FunEndeavors - I learned most of what I know from her - plus I just like to play and experiment 😊.

[@MichelleSewsAgain]

It doesn't look like my link is hyperlinking - just do a search for "ice dye" on my homepage and it will be the first one that pops up :)

[@DianesFM]

Your stuff... both me made and purchased... is so cute. You always make me want to do more dyeing. Have a fantastic time 😀

[@MichelleSewsAgain]

Thanks so much Diane!!

[@ZeldaSews]

Hi Michelle! I love that your outfits are so beautiful. I love love love the colors!!!

[@MichelleSewsAgain]

Thank you so much Zelda!!

[@2joanier]

Love, love, love your haircut!!

[@MichelleSewsAgain]

Thank you!!

[@cathyswope5174]

You win the best dressed award! Fabulous outfits!

[@MichelleSewsAgain]

Thank you so much 😊💕💕

[@barbarawarner4645]

You did a great job pulling together a comfortable and jazzy cruise wardrobe. I love that, given no time to sew, you bought the white stuff and made it your own. And your husband’s shirt is perfection. Bon Voyage.🎉

[@MichelleSewsAgain]

Thanks Barbara 😍

[@socarole66]

Brilliant wardrobe planning and wow your outfits are going to be the talk of the ship. You are so insanely talented with colour. Have an amazing time xx❤

[@MichelleSewsAgain]

Thank you so much Carole! xo

[@cjhines726]

Yes the fabric for the caftan is so so pretty! Love it❤

[@MichelleSewsAgain]

It finally came in the mail and it's even prettier in person! I was worried that it was going to be cheap polyester but it's actually a nice fabric 😊. Thanks CJ!

[@stephaniecruz8260]

Well Michelle, your outfits are ALL so bright and fun! You will look amazing ❤😊

[@MichelleSewsAgain]

Thank you so much😀❤

[@carolgardiner7983]

I have never been on a cruise. It looks like you have planned out your wardrobe really thoughtfully. You have some really cute outfits in the mix. I would think comfort would be most important and you seemed to have chosen well for that. I hope you enjoy yourself and get to relax a lot. Thanks for sharing.

[@MichelleSewsAgain]

Thanks so much Carol - comfort was definitely the first consideration 😀

[@sibyllolson3237]

What a perfect and colorful wardrobe! You will look fabulous.

[@MichelleSewsAgain]

Thank you so much❤

[@maryellenoneill9061]

Hi Michelle. Love all the colorful tops and dresses you have chosen. I agree with comfort first, style second. I wish I could visit on a weekend or day you do your ice dyeing to try your way of doing it. Your colors and designs are pretty cool. Hope you and your husband and extended family have a fabulous time. I’ve never cruised so I’ll be excited to hear about your experience afterwards. Take care of your knee and hope Hercules doesn’t miss you too much. 😊

[@MichelleSewsAgain]

Thanks MaryEllen! If you watch Angie from www.youtube.com/@FunEndeavors you will see my method because I pretty much learned everything I do from her 😂. I hope I enjoy the cruise as well - I'm sure I will. But I will be worried about Hercules thinking we've abandoned him. He's never been away from one or the other of us for that amount of time. Luckily, we really like the couple that watches him for us. They treat him like their own. So at least we know he'll be loved 😍

[@debracalliss5958]

Wow! Your wardrobe is going to be amazingly colorful. I hope you have a great time being on the cruise and wearing all your lovely garments. You will probably be known around the ship as the woman with the crazy bright clothes, which is not a bad thing 🎉. I hope you take lots of videos and show us your garments of the days and night

[@MichelleSewsAgain]

Thanks so much Debra! I'll do my best to remember to take pics/videos!!

[@marybethpazdernik9672]

Fantastic cruise wardrobe. I think Dress to Impress is my fave 😂, along with the ice dye pieces (including your husbands). Your fellow passengers will be begging you for lessons. Have a blast!!

[@MichelleSewsAgain]

Thanks so much Marybeth!!

[@lorrainesquiltingandsomuch3582]

Live your selections. You're going to be the most colorful person on the boat. Have fun. Color me jealous. 😅

[@MichelleSewsAgain]

Haha thanks Lorraine!!

[@cynthiavirissimo457]

Wow Michelle, what a fabulous travel wardrobe you've put together . Your haircolor and cut suit you also. A little tip i use when i travel (this would not work for cold climates) is to bring a small spray bottle along and after filling with tap water, spray down my outfit, front and back, in the shower, on its hanger (laying it out on the bed works also) . This tip is twofold, one, it relaxes wrinkles and two, it relaxes any areas that might hug us more than we like. Gentle stretching in those areas while wearing before it dries help that process . I am referring to the two white RTW dresses that you said feel a little tight. I hope you have a wonderful trip! 😊

[@MichelleSewsAgain]

Thanks so much for the tip - that's great to know! I'm bringing some Downy Wrinkle Release spray for the wrinkles since we can't bring a travel iron or steamer....but I'll include a small spray bottle as well. Thanks!!

[@ZeldaSews]

I'm with you on "Formal" wear

[@MichelleSewsAgain]

Haha 🤣

[@MaryCunningham-u5j]

I have not been on a cruise but all my friends and relatives love them! I think you have done a great job lining up cute looks appropriate for daily activities and following the "directions" for the theme nights. Hope you have an absolutely wonderful time!

[@MichelleSewsAgain]

This will be my first cruise - I love being on the water, so I expect to love it also! Thanks so much for your kind words about my choices - I think they'll work just fine 😊

[@ChrisandTagMills]

Love all your outfits! Your ice dyed fabric and garment creations are so beautiful. Enjoy your cruise. 😄

[@MichelleSewsAgain]

Thank you so much!

[@sewndebisdream6953]

You're going to look so nice on your cruise. Lots of fun outfits to wear. Happy for you! I've never been on a cruise. Hope you all have a wonderful time!🤗

[@MichelleSewsAgain]

This will be my first cruise - I'm really looking forward to it - I think it'll be lots of fun but also relaxing 😊

[@SewMyTime]

So lovely to see you back on You Tube. I have never been on a cruise but would love to!! Your wardrobe looks perfect to me and very “ you” which is fantastic. Your colours are jaw droppingly gorgeous . Hope you have an amazing time. 😊. Lynne

[@MichelleSewsAgain]

Thanks so much Lynne!

[@kacoa532]

I absolutely love a cruise, I have been on a few. I think your choices are great, for formal night I always just wear a dress. Also in the past we carried our luggage off ourselves so that we didn’t have to wait for the whole ship to be unloaded. I hope the weather is perfect for your trip. Have fun😊

[@MichelleSewsAgain]

Thanks so much! I am worried a smidge about taking a trip in the middle of hurricane season but I've been told it's no problem for a ship to go "around" the storm...so we'll see!

[@lavadajenkins2955]

Cuz!! You're going to look great every day and night! I've been on two cruises and had a blast each time. You are going to love it.

[@MichelleSewsAgain]

Thanks so much - I'm sure I will!!

[@thegreenpincushion510]

Your outfits are lovely! You did an amazing job creating and pairing your garments. Enjoy the cruise!!

[@MichelleSewsAgain]

Thank you so much!

[@debbies6192]

Have fun! God bless your journey! When I went on my cruise, I found that the best time, was spent on the ship. ❤

[@MichelleSewsAgain]

I'm a little sad I won't be able to see too many ports but on the other hand, really looking forward to just relaxing!!

[@margaretgorski7947]

Have fun! Royal Caribbean is a great choice for a 1sr cruise, and you have a great itinerary. Love your outfits. Have alot of fun. (70's night is the best!)

[@MichelleSewsAgain]

I'm really looking forward to 70's night! My ice dyed dresses are in the wash now - I'll be sharing them soon so we can see which one I'll wear that night!!

[@gehanghobrial2449]

I just want to say that I LOVE YOU 💕 I wish you have a lovely and safe vacation ❤

[@MichelleSewsAgain]

Thank you 😊

[@ernestineromero4374]

Been on two, Caribbean cruise and Disney. Both fun ,excellent food and lots to see when to port. Enjoy and relax.

[@MichelleSewsAgain]

Thank you !

[@AndraMakes]

Fab selections, Michelle! You’re going to be the best-dressed gal on the ship! Have a wonderful time! 💗

[@MichelleSewsAgain]

Aww thanks Andra! ❤❤❤

[@andreayucis2008]

I love your outfits!!! Love the colors!! You will look fantastic!!

[@MichelleSewsAgain]

Thank you so much!!

[@aribella6913]

Lots of good pieces!

[@MichelleSewsAgain]

Thank you!

[@shirls2417]

I simply love everything you are packing. I’m taking that same trip in December. You gave me some great ideas for packing. Hope you have a great time.

[@MichelleSewsAgain]

Thank you and I hope you love your trip! I'll let you know how it goes 😊

[@robynlaszlo6128]

I love it all have a happy and relaxing cruise I have been on a couple of cruises is a blast enjoy🎉🎉🛳😊😊

[@MichelleSewsAgain]

Thanks so much Robyn! I'm sure I'll love it ❤

[@dsego1183]

Sounds like a fun time 👏🏻🥳enjoy yourselves, stay safe.

[@MichelleSewsAgain]

Thank you!

[@SewCraftyGal]

Fantastic options for your cruise! Have a great holiday 😊

[@MichelleSewsAgain]

Thanks so much!

[@tobielurie4582]

Have a wonderful time!

[@MichelleSewsAgain]

Thank you so much!

[@jacquihooper158]

Beautiful outfits you will look spectacular. Have fun❤

[@MichelleSewsAgain]

Thank you! 🤗

[@ChristineSewsALot]

Can’t wait to hear about your trip!

[@MichelleSewsAgain]

I hope there is something worth telling LOL!!

[@valclements7092]

Hi Michelle, you are going to look fantastic with your beautiful wardrobe. That’s a lot of work altering your Charlie Caftan. I personally am not a belt person,but I did add the ties to my Charlie. Try it on with a belt or scrap of fabric to see what you think. If you go that route then make a thread chain at your side seams for the belt to go through. Whatever you decide to do it will look gorgeous. Have a fantastic time on your cruise. Also have a great weekend. Val ❤️🇨🇦🇬🇧

[@MichelleSewsAgain]

Hi Val - I am also not a belt person. But I appreciate the recommendation! I don't think the alterations on the Charlie will be that much work. It's really just taking in the side seams and adding the pockets back in. I think it'll be quick and worth it 😊. Thanks so much!!

[@faithmathingsdal79]

Fabulous cruise-worthy choices, Michelle! You'll be so comfortable and super stylish the entire time. I think the two white dresses are both lovely and the short one will definitely relax with wearing but in my opinion, the longer one feels more 70's to me and totally glamorous...especially once you add your ice-dyed touch to it. I hope you'll take pics on the cruise, but totally understandable that you'll likely be too busy enjoying yourself! I totally hear you about enjoying skipping the day trips. I've been on one cruise and it was very relaxing and my introverted self enjoyed finding a beach chair in a hidden corner of a deck somewhere and just reading in quiet...heavenly. Enjoy!

[@MichelleSewsAgain]

Good point on the long dress for 70's night - thanks for the input!! I hope I take pics too haha! I always mean to and then usually forget when I'm in the midst of things 😝. Thanks so much Faith ❤

[@granjan252]

I love your love of color, and you look fantastic is everything you’ve chosen for the trip. Have a great time! And again, I’m so glad you’ve returned to KZbin.

[@MichelleSewsAgain]

Thank you so much Jan 😍

[@rosemarybravo5348]

Enjoy your trip 👏

[@MichelleSewsAgain]

Thanks! 😃

[@cindy7702]

Your cruise wear looks amazing.. Good Job Michelle..

[@MichelleSewsAgain]

Thank you! 🤗

[@dizzyquiltsandsews]

Amazing travel wardrobe! Hope you have a fantastic time!

[@MichelleSewsAgain]

Thank you!! 😊

[@elainemariesews2683]

You’re going to have a great time☀️😍

[@MichelleSewsAgain]

I hope so! 😊💕

[@annekelman6856]

You look amazing in everything you have for your cruise. Have a brilliant time, I'm sure you will ❤

[@MichelleSewsAgain]

Thank you so much!! ❤

[@dotschischloh9767]

Hi Michelle, great wardrobe. The A/C on the ship can be 🥶. Take a sweater/wrap unless you run hot. The joys of being female. I recently lost weight and took in my Charlie caftan. I did it in the back, so no pockets to unpick. 👏🏻👏🏻 Created a center back seem but like yours my dress had a pattern and no one could tell. Bon Voyage. Dotschi

[@MichelleSewsAgain]

Dang - I wish I would have read this before I started unpicking 😂. Oh well, it's good practice, right? Congrats on the weight loss! Thanks for the tip about the a/c. My body temp is so unregulated - I never know when I'm going to be hot or cold - so a wrap is definitely a good plan!

[@thelittlewalkingfoot]

Have a great trip!

[@MichelleSewsAgain]

Thank you!

[@michellestmarentette.antoi5904]

Love the bright colours. More shoes than I expected. I can’t wear all those materials anymore ( too warm ) 👍🏻🇨🇦

[@MichelleSewsAgain]

Thanks! Luckily I have a big suitcase - so the shoe count is not a problem 🤣

[@dotschischloh9767]

Me again. If you can during your stop in Roatan, see if you can find a Mola. Fantastic fabric art from the San Blas Islands. The colors are right up your alley.

[@MichelleSewsAgain]

Oh that sounds wonderful - thank you for the tip!

[@maureenleclair8773]

Enjoy your cruise. I have never been on a cruise, so I would have no idea what to bring. I hope you and your husband have a great time. ❤

[@MichelleSewsAgain]

I've never been on one either Maureen! I watched a lot of YT videos 😂

[@Lorij83]

You are going to look good!

[@MichelleSewsAgain]

Oh thank you!

[@RunningWithScissors-th8jo]

I’m going on a cruise in November and plan on making a lot of my clothes! We’re flying into Honolulu and the ship will be going to all the islands! Have fun on your cruise! You have some great outfits picked out! ~Nancy

[@MichelleSewsAgain]

Ooh a Hawaiian cruise sounds fabulous! Enjoy yourself!!

[@lisaa4454]

We love cruising! We leave on July 27th for a cruise as well I hope you have the best time!

[@MichelleSewsAgain]

Oh have fun on your cruise! Where are you going?

[@lisaa4454]

We are doing the Eastern Caribbean on Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas.

[@sweetcharlotte2286]

I love all of the clothes. I only make bright clothes as well.

[@MichelleSewsAgain]

A fellow color lover - how exciting! I always feel like I'm on an island by myself 🤣. It's good to know there are others like me out there!!!

[@glorialafollette61]

Your dress will be perfect for formal night. Now a days it’s “dress your best” instead of formal night. I’ve been on 40+ and I still enjoy them. I’m going out of Tampa in October. Last November I did a 15 day Transatlantic from Rome to Ft Lauderdale. Now that’s hard to pack for 😊

[@MichelleSewsAgain]

Thanks for confirming my dress will be good for formal night! Wowsa 40+ cruises?? That transatlantic one sounds amazing! But yes, packing must have been fun 😂

[@pamyriv5058]

Wow. Beautiful dying/cloth! Is all good. I know you did a tutorial for ice dying years ago, but please can you do a new one? You have become a master!

[@MichelleSewsAgain]

I will work on a new one when I get back from my trip 😊

[@Vonnee-jo5vd]

I have just been on my first cruise in June from Southampton to the Norwegian fjiords and I loved it, hope you do too.

[@MichelleSewsAgain]

I hope so too! Glad to hear you enjoyed yours 💕

[@dianemontavon5670]

I've been on 21 cruises all on Carnival Cruise Line. One thing I will tell you don't call it a boat, it's a ship. They will tell you boats sink ships sail...LOL...When I pack now I only take 3 pairs of shoes. I take one pair of nice black pants for the dress up nights and two different tops. I also will do laundry around day 5 of a 7 or 8 day cruise. I hate taking home a ton of laundry. I take soap pods and dryer sheets. Roatan is a great place to get off the ship just to look around. Tons of shops. Tourist stuff, but fun anyway. Have a great time. My next cruise is in October. Can't wait to hear what you think of the cruise. Oh, I get up at 7am grab a deck chair, grab a quick breakfast on Lido deck and sit in the sun until noon or 1pm. Then I go in for the rest of the day. I usually read one or two books while cruising.

[@MichelleSewsAgain]

Wow - 21 cruises?!?! That's amazing! Our ship doesn't have a DIY laundry, you have to use their service. But that's good to know if we ever take a Carnival cruise! Where are you going in October?? I'll definitely be getting a lot of reading in while I'm on the cruise! I'm really looking forward to relaxing!

[@dianemontavon5670]

@@MichelleSewsAgain Well it's going to be crazy because my friend and I are taking 3 cruises back to back to back. Same ship different rooms. Going to Amber Cove, St. Maarten, San Juan and St. Thomas on the first 8 days. 6 day cruise going to Half Moon Cay, Grand Turk and Amber Cove again. 3rd cruise 8 days going to Aruba, Curacao, and Grand Turk. A few repeats, but good ports. You'll either love it or hate it. I only know one person who didn't like cruising after hearing me talk about it. Have fun and don't forget the sun screen that sun is hot.

[@patriciaclark-ch4br]

Have you ever done a video on ice dying or can you recommend one

[@MichelleSewsAgain]

Yes, here is one I did a few years ago - kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3mqfGNuod1rbMUsi=fOZVJHnupW1vE4e_ I also recommend following Angie from Fun Endeavors Tie Dye - I learned most of what I do from her, the rest I learned by playing and experimenting :).

[@sew_So_beautiful]

I don't think the little bit of tightness across the belly on the first white dress you held up for 70s night will really show at all if you use some of your deeper purple and blues on it with thd other colours you like. It would break up any body lines you might have due to the business and colour. It would only be a problem if it was uncomfortable. Alternatively, you could open the side seams and insert some rib knit, lycra, or something else stretchy in a strip to give yourself some room. It would look like a feature in one of your nice bright colours, and as a bonus, seems to be on trend right now. I've seen it several times in shops lately.

[@MichelleSewsAgain]

I was kind of thinking the same thing about the dye "hiding" the snugness...I also love your suggestion for adding in a side panel - thanks!!

[@bethperrine6431]

Love it all! Do you have any ice-dying videos… or recommendations for how-to?

[@MichelleSewsAgain]

I learned most of what I do from the fabulous Angie @ www.youtube.com/@FunEndeavors. I hope you find it as much fun as I do!!

[@BOOKKAT74]

Now I need to google ICE DYING.

[@MichelleSewsAgain]

Fair warning - you'll go down a rabbit hole and become addicted! If you're anything like me 🤣

[@nancynewman6592]

Wow What a great wardrobe! You are making me rethink some possibilities for myself Thank you. These look so good on you!

[@MichelleSewsAgain]

Thank you so much Nancy!