Thursday 28 April 2011

Me-Made-June '11: Join Me!!!

Here we go people!!!!!!!!!!!!! Time for the latest me-made/self-stitched challenge invented by yours truly and open to anyone who wishes to play along! Many thanks for those who helped me figure out what to call the damn thing. With that decision dealt with, I was able to undertake the most important of tasks: choosing the right font to make the logo. Ta daaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!!:


You like? Good. Honestly though, I don't choose the font: the font chooses me. My role is more dowsing than anything. Anyways, onto the challenge itself...

What is Me-Made-June '11?

In the same vein as Me-Made May (2010), Self-Stitched-September (2010) and Me-Made-March '11 before it, MMJune '11 is an opportunity to pledge to wear your handmade creations more than you usually would during the month of June 2011. By 'handmade creations', I mean anything sewn, knitted, crochetted, refashioned, upcycled, re-made, etc. by your own fair hands.

Why should I take part?

(I cannot improve on my explanation of Me-Made-March '11, so if this paragraph looks familiar, don't worry, you're not going crazy.) The purpose of Me-Made-June '11 is to encourage those of us who make and/or refashion clothes to actually wear them our their everyday lives. Rather than spend hours on projects that then languish unworn and unloved in the bottom of a drawer, I believe we should be proud of our achievements and creations. Let's show ourselves as well as everyyone else, that our efforts are more than just a pastime, that we have been slowly developing valueable skills that we can use to actually clothe ourselves, damn it! Let's learn to love our creations, to look past any flaws we can see in them (that probably no-one else would even notice). Why not take an opportunity to learn about what garments work best for our bodies and lifestyles so we can make more informed choices when sewing/knitting/refashioning etc. in the future? Participating in Me-Made-June '11 can do all of these things and more!

How does MMJune '11 work?

All you have to do is copy the pledge below and post it in the comments section of this post adapted to include your details and the personal specification of your challenge. For example, you could challenge yourself to wearing one self-stitched/refashioned garment a day, or if you have been sewing/knitting/etc. for a long time, you may decide to challenge yourself to two self-stitched/refashioned garment a day, or even more! Maybe you wish to only include refashions in this challenge: no problem! Perhaps you wish to include jewellery and accessories you have made: equally, no problem! This is YOUR challenge, write the script any way you want, just remember: IT IS A CHALLENGE. If you already wear a lot of self-stitched/refashioned items, think how you can up the ante. If you are fairly new to garment creating and/or re-working, make this a challenge, but don't make it impossible for yourself. If you are confused and could do with some pointers, you could check out the pledged in the comments section of MMMar '11 sign-up post to see what others have pledged in the past.

'I, (insert name here and blog address if you have one), sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear
......................................................... each day for the duration of June 2011'

If you have a blog, re-post your pledge so your readers and followers can see what you are up to. Please include a link to this post so other can also sign-up if they are interested. If there's one thing I've learnt from these challenges, the more people involved, the bigger the party!


Closer to the start of June I will create a MMJune '11 Flickr group for those who wish to to post their daily outfits consisting of or including self-stitched/self-refashioned garments. What out for the announcement. Please note: participation in the Flickr group is entirely optional. If you wish to participate in MMJune '11 but don't want to be involved in the Flickr group and/or you don't have a blog, or you don't wish to take daily photos, that's absolutely fine!!! The point of this is to challenge yourself and have fun, hopefully learning something from the process. How you chose to participate is as individual as you are.

Coming very soon will be a blog button/widget of the MMMJune '11 logo that you can add to your blog!

Happy challenging! xxx

154 comments:

Ana Stepalica said...

Sign me in! The MMM '11 experience was so good, I decided not to skip the June challenge (or any future challenge). I enjoyed wearing/showing off my clothes and I especially liked the revelation moments when I paired together some garments for the first time. So, here we go:

I, AnaJan from www.stepalica.blogspot.com, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear at least one self made garment each day for the duration of June 2011.

Anna said...

I, Anna of http://finallywakingup.wordpress.com, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear
something I've made each day for the duration of June 2011.

This is my first Me Made challenge so I'm keeping it simple!

Stevie said...

'I, Stevie of Beebeesvintagedress.blogspot.com, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear one handmade item each day for the duration of June 2011'
Phew. I had better get cracking then! Otherwise June could be a very boring month!
xx

Kestrel said...

I'm in! I've not joined in before so I'm excited about being a part of it. I am also going to use the month as an opportunity to experiment with altering clothing or restyling as I have not previously done this before.

'I, Kerry of www.kestrelfindsandmakes.blogspot.com, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear
1 handmade item each day for the duration of June 2011 and create 2 re-styled garments'

Magpie Mimi said...

Yay! I, Magpie Mimi of http://magpiemimi.blogspot.com/, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear
at least one piece of me made clothing/accessory each day for the duration of June 2011 and try not to have so many repeats as with MMM11

Marie said...

I can't wait. It will be the start of Winter where I live, and it is always a challenge to create interesting layered outfits that suit freezing mornings and somewhat warm days.

'I, (Marie from www.quirkythreads.blogspot.com), sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear
at least 2 self made garments each day for the duration of June 2011'

Claire said...

This will be my first made-me challenge!

I, Claire, of http://sew-something-vintage.blogspot.com/ pledge to wear at least one item that I have made each day for the duration of June.

I best start sewing....

Dibs said...

Here we go. I have never been part of a sewing challenge before, so this should be interesting. I am most definitely in.

I, Dibs,of http://www.missdibs.com/
pledge to wear at least 1 item made by me each day for the month of June 2011. Said items will be either 1 or more of clothing and accessories.

Blimey!! I've gone and done it this time. Quick, where are all my patterns?

pegsewer said...

I enjoyed March so much and can't wait to do this again. I will be on a college campus much of June so can even wear some of my "crazier" creations---in fact I'm going to make a point to!

I, Peg Starbuck of http://deconstructaltercreate.blogspot.com/ sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavor to wear something sewned, refashioned, knit or crocheted each day.

Now to get started---don't want to wear the same stuff as March!

Amy Stanton said...

Looking forward to it!

I, Amy of quixoticpixels.com sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. With the exception of shoes and undergarments, I endeavor to wear me-made outfits during the month of June 2011.

Alyssa said...

I was beginning to wonder when I hadn't seen any post about Me-Made-May '11 at all!

I, Lisette of http://vintageorbust.blogspot.com/, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavor to wear
one handmade garment each day for the duration of June 2011

Sunni said...

I'm up for it!

'I, Sunni Standing, http://www.thecupcakegoddess.com, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear
2 me-made or refashioned articles everyday each day for the duration of June 2011'

Terribly, terribly excited!

[patty the snug bug] said...

I, Patty of The Snug Bug, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear
all handmade, altered or restyled clothes (RTW knits and accessories excluded) each day for the duration of June 2011

Unknown said...

I, Trisha of-- MadeByTrisha --sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavor to wear at least one handmade item each day for the duration of June 2011.

Mary said...

I, Mary of http://maryspearlsandpetticoats.blogspot.com/, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavor to wear self stitched garments and hand made by me jewelry each day for the duration of June 2011!

This is my first challenge. I've been sewing for years so I added jewelry making to my challenge.

My said...

I, My of http://creativeaccomplishments.blogspot.com , sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear
something hand made each day for the duration of June 2011

Farah said...

gonna try my best, and hopefully complete it this time.

'I, Farah Heron, of http://farahmakesstuff.blogspot.com/, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear at least one handmade or refashioned item each day for the duration of June 2011'

Alexandra said...

'I, Alex from www.alexandramason.blogspot.com, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear at least one self made or re-cycled item each day for the duration of June 2011'
I need to get sewing :) xx

Tilly said...

I, Tilly of Tilly and the Buttons, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear at least one handmade or refashioned item each day for the duration of June 2011.

Eek!

Lottchen said...

I, Lotte of sundaycrafternoon.wordpress.com, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear at least one item of me-made clothing each day for the duration of June 2011, and hereby promise to document each and every day.

It will be winter here - I think I'm going to get dress envy from you Northern Hemisphere types!

Aquarijenn said...

I unofficially participated in Me-Made-May 2010, but this year I'm doing it for real. :)
'I, Jennifer of Measure for Measure, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavor to wear a unique outfit each day consisting of at least one garment handmade by me for the duration of June 2011 without repeating an outfit.'

Allison said...

Excellent! I've always preferred making summer clothes!

I, Allison of http://fabricfixation.blogspot.com, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June 2011. I endeavor wear at least one garment I've made r refashioned each day for the duration of June 2011.

Tasia said...

I'm in! Stepping it up to ALL me-made, I hope I can do it without boring you all to tears with the same clothes! :)

I, Tasia from www.sewaholic.net, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear only self-made garments each day for the duration of June 2011.

I'm excited to be part of this movement again! Thanks for leading the challenge!

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Smash Knits said...

So excited for this! (And pretty pumped that it's in June, not May, so I have a little more time to tie up a couple of loose end!)

I, Ashlee from www.smashknits.com, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear at least one self-stitched and or thrifted/selvaged garment each day for the duration of June 2011.

Dalígula said...

Yeees! I was happy in may with my skirts and dresses!

'I, Dalila from www.daligula.blogspot.com, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear at least one me-made garment each day for the duration of June 2011'

Robyn said...

I'm going again - loved MMM.

I, Robyn from http://sewredrobyn.blogspot.com, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear at least one self made item each day for the duration of June 2011.

Sharon said...

At last a month when I am not away for part of it. This is my first made-by-me challenge and I am really looking forward to it.

I, Sharon of http://petiteandsewing.blogspot.com, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear at least one self made garment each day for the duration of June 2011.

Erika said...

I've been so keen on joining one of your challenges, but haven't felt that I've had eunough finished items. I can't sit out one more time, it's still a bit thin in the closet but here we go!

I, Erika of http://swinginvintage.blogspot.com/, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear
one handmade item each day for the duration of June 2011.

Yikes. Keeping it small this first time, but still feel a bit nervous. In a good way! =)

Elly said...

Awesome! I'd participated in Me-Made-May in 2010, but have had to skip the last couple due to big traveling months in September and March...I'm totally in for this one!

I, Elly of http://adventuresinrefashioning.blogspot.com, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear at least one handmade or refashioned item of clothing/accessories each day for the duration of June 2011.

(and now to spend a fair amount of time in May diving into that pile of clothing that needs refashioning into summer pieces...)

Leah Franqui said...

Oh my, I've never done this before, but I'm so excited! And most of what I've made works best for the summer, so....
'I, Leah Franqui, www.strugglesewsastraightseam.wordpress.com, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear
at least one self made garment each day for the duration of June 2011'

Holy. Scaryface.

Anonymous said...

Yay! I'm so excited I have enough garments that I can fully participate the way I want to this time around!!


I, MJ from www.sweetwatercloth.com, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear
at least 1 self-made article each day for the duration of June 2011.

Eileen said...

I'm in! I, Eileen of dissertationunderconstruction.blogspot.com, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I will endeavor to wear at least one self made garment during the month of June 2011.

Jane said...

'I, Jane from http://handmadejane.blogspot.com/, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear at least one handmade item each day for the duration of June 2011'
This is my first me-made challenge. SSooo excited! x

Sølvi said...

'I, Sølvi of delfinelise, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear all handmade or re-fashioned items, with the exclusion of undergarments, each day for the duration of June 2011'.

I am stepping up the game from last time, and include outerwear and swimwear this time around. Looking forward to June! :-)

Becky said...

I, Becky from imakebeautifulthings.blogspot.com, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavor to wear at least one self made garment or accessory each day for the duration of June 2011.

This is my first and I know I'm going to have to work hard through may to make sure I have enough to wear! Maybe make some shorts...

Jodi Wade said...

I am so in this time!! Can't wait.

'I, Jodi Wade of jodiwodes, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear
only garments I have made myself (with the exception of lingerie, hosiery and socks) each day for the duration of June 2011'

magdamagda said...

uuu that's very thrilling! I'll be watching how it goes!

Urban Rustic said...

I Catherine from www.themakingsofanurbanrustic.blogspot.com, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June 11.I endeavour to wear at least one garment or include in my day an item of something or other that I have made each day for the duration of June 2011.
Never done this before so could be tricky and June seems a very long month...

Abendstern said...

Sign me in! This will be my first MMJ...

'I, Constanze of abendsternwelt.blogspot.com, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear one handmade item each day for the duration of June 2011'

Debi said...

I, Debi from fashionsfromthepast.blogspot.com, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to only wear me-made or me-refashioned garments each day for the duration of June 2011.

quietandsmalladventures said...

im in!! yay!!

i, quietandsmall, from quiet and small adventures endeavor to wear at least 1 item of handmade or refashioned clothing every day for the duration of june 2011.

Ellen said...

Just did an inventory of what I've made so far, and it's a go!

'I, Ellen of http://itsasewinglife.blogspot.com, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavor to wear at least one self made or refashioned garment each day for the duration of June 2011'

kms handmade said...

I won't be pledging for this one because June is going to be a seriously stressful month for me, including two weeks away at a training for my work. But after March hand-made is basically a lifestyle! Thanks for challenging us!

Steph said...

I, Steph, will involve myself and wear as many me-made pieces as possible and post the pics this june.

Grace said...

I, Grace of www.gatheritup.blogspot.com, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear at least one handmade or refashioned garment each day for the duration of June 2011.

I'm going to include accessories in the challenge as well. Better get organised!!

Huli said...

I'm in!
I, Huli from Made with love by Hulibug (on facebook) sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear my own original creations, refashions & accessories each day for the duration of June 2011'

Vintage Girl said...

'I, Gina from http://vintagegirl68.blogspot.com/, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear one stitched garment each day for the duration of June 2011'
This is going to be hard because I am going camping in June, so I need to sew so things now! Excited to be here with you all, hoping to learn from this experience. Thanks Zoe

Dilly said...

I, Dilly, of dibulous.blogspot.com, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear
at least one self-made or refashioned garment or accessory each day for the duration of June 2011.

Oooh! How exciting! I was a stalker of everyone taking part in the last two challenges, but just didn't have enough self-made clothes to take part. But the last few months I've been busy sewing so have a chance of doing this now without wearing the same things every day... (Plus I have the whole of May to sew more stuff).

An added bonus is that I'll be having a short holiday in June, so I get to make some extra fun stuff too :)

Rilo Kilee said...
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Rilo Kilee said...

I, Kilee, of http://kileevangundy.wordpress.com/, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear
something handmade by me, whether that be a garment or an accessory, each day for the duration of June 2011

dixie said...

I, Dixie of http://dixiediy.com, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear at least one handmade/restyled garment each day for the duration of June 2011.

This is my first Me-Made challenge, too!

Lily Bean said...

'I, Lily of http://sewingfaerie.blogspot.com/, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear
one handmade garment each day and at least 2 dresses per week for the duration of June 2011'

now i have skirts narrowed down as well as shorts but dresses terrify me so that will be where i up the ante without overwhelming myself

Cecili said...

Hello dear, sorry I'm late signing in but of course I'd love to be part of MMJ! I, Cecili from sewing and so on, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear
at least one item of handmade clothing and one handmade accessory each day for the duration of June 2011'
Can't wait, thanks for putting this up!

Meg the Grand said...

super exciting!

'I, Meg of http://megthegrand.blogspot.com/, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear all me-made/refashioned/altered items with the exception of running/fitness clothes, swimwear and unmentionables each day for the duration of June 2011'

Sara Noemi said...

I, Sara Noemi of little, visible delight..., sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavor to wear one self-made or refashioned garment each day for the duration of June 2011.

Lynneb said...

I, Lynne, from www.iwasknittogetherinmymotherswomb.typepad.com, do hereby sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear at least one me-made garment or accessory
each day for the duration of June 2011, and share it on my blog.

Tanit-Isis said...

I, Tanit-Isis, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear entirely handmade clothing, including outerwear (but excluding underwear and socks), each day for the duration of June 2011, and to document this to the best of my abilities.

Tanit-Isis said...

hmm, the link I tried to embed in my signup didn't work. Pooy. www.tanitisis.wordpress.com

Yeah.

charlotte said...

looking forward to it

Darci said...

'I, Darcidoodle of http://darcidoodle-do.blogspot.com/, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear at least one me-made garment each work day this month. I will also challenge myself to remix if there are repeats for the duration of June 2011.'

niddetissus said...

I, Donna of Nid de Tissus pledge to participate in Me-Made-June 2011 by wearing at least one me-made item every day and at least one me-made outfit (top and bottoms) once a week.

Scruffybadger said...

At last, the hopefully summer version!! Thanks for organising this again Zoe.
I, Scruffy Badger of http://scruffybadgertime.co.uk/wp , sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear
a complete me made (or refashioned) outfit with me made jewellery each day for the duration of June 2011

Valerie said...

someday i want to make my whole YEAR me-made!

I, Valerie of threadsthoughtsthing.blogspot.com, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear only Me-Made garments each day for the duration of June 2011.

The Sew Convert said...

I'm in!

I, Adey from http://sewconvert.wordpress.com, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear a self made outfit (top and bottom) each day for the duration of June 2011.

Minnado said...

'I, debbie, of minnado.blogspot.com
sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear
2 items me mdae or refashioned each day for the duration of June 2011'
And I endeavour to get my computer working again by June to show you all!

Roobeedoo said...

'I, Roobeedoo of http://www.roobeedoo.blogspot.com, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear
only self-made clothing, with the exception of upholstery and underpinnings, each day for the duration of June 2011'

:D

Unknown said...

I haven't participated in a challenge yet, and I'm fairly a novice at sewing. This will be great and I can't wait to see how everyone does.

'I, Katia at http://theboredomexperiment.blogspot.com/ sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear 1 self-made piece of clothing each day for the duration of June 2011'

CarmencitaB said...

'I, CarmencitaB of http://www.carmencitab.com, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear one self-made garment each day for the duration of June 2011'

Amy said...

I, Amy of www.dianaandme.co.uk, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June ’11. I endeavour to wear one handmade or refashioned item each day for the duration of June 2011.

Meghan said...

I have never done this before..let's hop I can succeed! I, Meghan from http://littlebitomeghan.blogspot.com/, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear
at least one self-made or self-modified each day for the duration of June 2011.

Helena said...

Joining you all for my first me-made challenge!

I, Helena of http://eitchy.wordpress.com, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear (at least) one handmade garment each day for the duration of June 2011

Anonymous said...

Signing up for my first challenge! I'm terrified! And a total novice with a very small me-made wardrobe and I have to dress for work in a certain way too. Oh my! But I'm going to give it a go. I will try to wear at least one me-made or handmade garment or accessory every day (but I may cheat and include PJs and nightgowns).

Melisa Hart said...

I, Melisa Hart of Thecordeliafiles.blogspot.com, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear at least one item of me-made or altered clothing each day for the duration of June 2011, and hereby promise to document each and every day.

Debbie said...

I, Debbie of http://debbie-sewdebbie.blogspot.com/ sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear at least one self stitched item for every activity, for each day of June 2011.

To clarify, this means when I go to yoga, golf or go for a run I should be wearing a self stitched item as well. I think I have enough clothes to get me through the work week, so I have upped the ante to include sports clothes too!!

Tabatha Tweedie said...

I, Tabatha Tweedie of wwww.threadcarefully.wordpress.com, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear at least one hand-made item each day for the duration of June 2011.

Looking forward to it!

Shannon said...

I, Shannon Kline of whybuyitwhenicouldmakeit.wordpress.com, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavor to wear one item that I have made or refashioned each day for the duration of June 2011.

Elizabeth said...

'I, Liz of http://eruuska.typepad.com/need_more_yarn/, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear at least one item each day for the duration of June 2011'

This is my first challenge. Can't wait!

Anonymous said...

looking forward to this again!

I, DeniseAngela from *dame*design*studio* sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear at least one self made garment each day for the duration of June 2011.

Carolyn said...

I, Carolyn of "Handmade by Carolyn", sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear as much handmade as possible each day for the duration of June 2011' Although since June is full on winter for us southern hemisphere dwellers I may have to pop on a few RTW thermals or Tshirts once in a while for extra warmth!

Thank you Zoe!

http://handmadebycarolyn.blogspot.com/

Macska said...

I, Kat of http://macskakat.wordpress.com, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear completely me-made or me-refashioned clothes each day for the duration of June 2011, with the exception of exercise gear, winter coats, and socks/tights.

Hillary said...

I Hillary (though still blogless) sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear
solely me-made items excepting underwear/hosiery/shoes each day for the duration of June 2011. Ante upped! and so excited by the list of names so far. Thanks again Zoe, look forward to seeing everybody soon!

Carolyn said...

Please sign me in!

I Carolyn, of Handmade by Carolyn, sign up as a participant of Me-Made June '11. I endeavour to wear as much handmade as possible for the duration of June 2011.

Since it is newly winter for us southern hemisphere dwellers, I might have to pop on a RTW Tshirt or thermal every now and again for extra warmth, but I will try not to! Thank you Zoe!

http://handmadebycarolyn.blogspot.com/

Diana said...

Well, I've been looking at the Made-Me stuff posted on various blogs and fallen in love. Therefore, I will endeavor to join in.

I, Diana, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavor to wear at least one home-made, refashioned, repurposed or upcycled item of clothing each day for the duration of June 2011.

Now off to figure out some more shirts to do...

Anonymous said...

I, Louise of a view into my world sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear only me-made or refashioned clothes each day for the duration of June 2011'
(i'm being a wimp and still excluding underwear, tights & sportswear)

A. Leigh said...
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A. Leigh said...

'I, Amber of frenchknotsandpolkadots.blogspot.com, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear
a handmade garment/accessory each day for the duration of June 2011'

Jennifer said...

i'll sign on to this one!

'i, smartygirl of http://filmcraft.smartygirl.net, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. i endeavour to wear clothing made by me (exceptions: shoes, unders, overcoat on a rainy day) each day for the duration of june 2011.'

it's going to be hard to give up the vintage though!

Erica Penton said...

I'm in!
I, Erica of experimentsandaccidents.wordpress.com/, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear something I've made each day for the duration of June 2011.

Patricia said...

'I, Patricia of Good Day Sunshine , sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear something I've made each night and each day for the duration of June 2011.'

Karine said...

Hello Zoe !

I've been hesitating for a while about participating. I had joined the Me-Made March and showed absolutely everything me-made in my closet ! And the weather in June and March is identical in this part of the world. So, I first thought it would be boring to the others to see again the same clothes. Then, I decided it would be worse not to join !It was such a good moment in March ! No more procrastination, I'll sew and make as much new clothes as I can !

I, Karine from http://www.flickr.com/photos/karamiel/ sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June'11. I will wear at least one self-made garment each day of the month.

shams said...

I also hesitated to do this next me-made, but for different reasons than most. I can pretty easily wear all self made clothing, because I pretty much do all the time anyway. But I have some beautiful clothes in my closet that rarely (or never) get worn. Some of these are handmade (not by me) and some are boutique clothing that are unusual and unique. So, I want to incorporate those into my daily wardrobe so they aren't fashion orphans.

I, Shams of http://communingwithfabric.blogspot.com/, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavor to wear
hand made clothing each day for the duration of June 2011. At least one of the garments will be made by me, but some might be made by others.

Charlotte said...

'I, Charlotte T of www.heartscottage.blogspot.com, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear
one self-made garment each day for the duration of June 2011'

That's my best offer I'm afraid - I will have to wear a few things alot of times! ;0)

Shelly said...

This will be my first challenge. I'm not sure I have enough items to wear but will certainly give it a good try. I better get cracking and make a few more things to ensure my participation is worthwhile.

'I, Shelly of http://shellystorey.blogspot.com, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear
at least one me made item each day for the duration of June 2011'

Elle Roberts said...

YAY YAY YAY!! i have been without the internet for most of the last two months and having only got it back today I thought i suss out all the cool stuff going on in MeMadeMay - only to discover its JUNE! YAY i can play too!!

I, Elle Roberts of http://fiveyearsfromtoday.blogspot.com/, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear
at least one me made item of clothing each day for the duration of June 2011'

It is all a Festival of Yarn month at my work so you can expect some knitting and crochet to make an apperance too!

Unknown said...

'I, Lola of www.lola-makes.blogspot.com, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear at least one but preferably two handmade pieces each day for the duration of June 2011'

This is my first blogging challenge, wish me luck!

SA said...

Me sa from love2sew4me sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear at least one self made garment each day for the duration of June 2011.

Melissa said...

'I, Melissa of www.anthologieeleventeen.blogspot.com, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear
something I've made each day for the duration of June 2011'

Hen said...

'I, Henrike of http://hensweblog.blogspot.com/ sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear
at least one self made or refashioned garment each day for the duration of June 2011'

Mary said...
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erinkate said...

I, erinkate of libeledlady.blogspot.com, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear at least one handmade clothing item each day for the duration of June 2011.

Vicki said...

I, Vicki, of reventuring.blogspot.com, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear one item or clothing or accessory that I've made each day for the duration of June 2011.

It's a little daunting! I send us all best wishes for a job well done!

Andrea said...

'I, Andrea of http://newvintage.wordpress.com/, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear
at least one Me-Made garment each day for the duration of June 2011'

Stacybeads said...

Okay, I have officially decided to take the plunge!

'I, Stacy of http://www.stacyverb.typepad.com and http://www.stacybeadsjewelry.blogspot.com, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear at least one me-made garment or piece of jewelry each day for the duration of June 2011.'

KC said...

OK, here goes:
I, KC of The Sewcratic Method, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear
at least one hand made or refashioned item each day for the duration of June 2011.

Anonymous said...

I, Norma of www.rosyragpatch.wordpress.com sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I will endeavour to wear at least one self made or refashioned item each day for the duration of June 2011.

Picnicfan said...

This is the first time I've taken part in a challenge like this but I'd love to join you.

I, Judy of www.picnicfan.blogspot.com, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear
.one of the dresses, blouses and skirts I've made this year........................................................ each day for the duration of June 2011'

julia said...

I, Julia from http://juliasnotsohautecouture.blogspot.com/), sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear at least 1 self made garment each day for the duration of June 2011'

Anonymous said...

Sign me up! I've waffled on this one, but here's my commitment! I, Tia Dia at mezzocouture.wordpress.com, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear
one Me-Made garment/item each day for the duration of June 2011'

punkychewster said...

hi! i'm afraid i'll have to watch this one first. I'm such a beginner when it comes to making clothes. this challenge will motivate me into actually STARTING to sew and prepare for the next challenge!

meanwhile, have fun fellow stitchers, i'm excited to read about everyone's progress!

earthlytreasures said...

Ok this is totally bonkers of me but I'm going to give it a go!

'I, Zoe, of Giveanearthly.blogspot.com, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear
at least one self-made garment or accessory each day for the duration of June 2011'

Woop!

Hanna said...

I, Hanna from www.hapaeco.blogspot.com, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear
at least on self made garment each day for the duration of June 2011

ODarlin said...

I, Dominique Du Sablon from www.odarlin.com, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavor to wear at least one handmade-by-me piece of clothing or jewelry each day for the duration of June 2011.

I am so excited! Time to get creative!

Maria said...

Wouldn't miss it!

'I, mariasewing.blogspot, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear as many self made and refashioned clothes as possible each day for the duration of June 2011'

robinsnc said...

Eek! At the moment I have four items of clothing I've made, but I desperately need motivation to wear those four. I've also made several pairs of pjs and a few cutesy pairs of underwear, so I think I'll have to tweak mine to be:

I, Nicole, from http://craftylunchbreak.blogspot.com/, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-Jume '11. I endeavour to wear one self-made item per day for the duration of June, counting pjs. BUT more importantly I will wear the four items I've already made at least twice.

Anonymous said...

Okay, I'm signing up! I'll wear one self made item each day for the month of June. Eek!

Leah said...

I'm in!

I, Leah (avintagethread.blogspot.com), sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear at least 1 item made by me each day for the duration of June 2011

Riva said...

I, Riva @ http://unodostreschic.blogspot.com/, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavor to wear at least one handmade garment, accessory, or jewelry each day for the duration of June 2011.

Thanks for inspiring me to do this challenge. I am so excited!!

Alessa said...

I, Alessa of http://farben-freude.blogspot.com sign up as a participant of Me-Made June '11. I endeavor to wear at least one me-made or refashioned piece of clothing every day for the month of June, but preferably a whole outfit, including me-made jewellery and accessories.

Sheeprustler said...

'I, (Judy, also known as Sheeprustler, of http://www.sheeprustling.blogspot.com)), sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear one hand-made-by-me item
each day for the duration of June 2011, and attempt to make at least two new things during that month, and wear them. 'Item' includes clothing, accessories and/or jewellery and repeating items during the month is allowed but I will try to avoid it!'

Sara said...

i haven't been sewing for myself very long, but not being bold enough to wear what I work so hard on is a definite concern. This challenge is perfect.
I, Sara Upshaw of The Pretty Pickle (www.theprettypickle.blogspot.com), sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear
two me-made articles of clothing or accessories each week for the duration of June 2011'

Valerie said...

Sign me up :-)

I, Valerie from www.valliddesigns.blogspot.com , sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear
at least something made by me each day for the duration of June 2011'

Natalie said...

I, Natalie of http://frizzy-dizzy.blogspot.com/, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June'11. I am going to wear more of my handmade clothing, and refashion as much of my current wardrobe as possible, make more clothes, and even start making some cute accessories for the duration of June 2011.

BlueBetty said...

I am super excited to take the plunge and take part in Me Made June '11. Here it goes.

'I, Amanda of bluebettyblog.blogspot.com, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear one
accessory or garment made by me each day for the duration of June 2011'

Angie - SewIThought said...

'I, Angie from SewIThought, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear one handmade or altered item of clothing each day for the duration of June 2011'

Yay I can't wait.

Anonymous said...

I, Sara of An Elemental Life (http://anelementallife.wordpress.com), sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear at least one self-made article of clothing each day for the duration of June 2011'

Justine of SewCountryChick said...

I'm in too. I spend so much time sewing for my girls it's time for some ME TIME. Looking forward to meeting some new bloggy friends too.Nice reading you!

Justine of SewCountryChick said...

Oh I didn't read the fine print. I Justine of sewcountrychick.blogspot endeavor to wear one or more Me made items for the month of June

Anonymous said...

I, Zoe of http://onerainyafternoonbyzoe.blogspot.com, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June. I endeavour to wear at least one self made garment each day for the duration of June 2011.

Just what I need to get my blogging, sewing and photography mojo back! Looking forward to it! thanks Zoe.

Pin Queen said...

'I, PinQueen, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear and use at least one handmade garment/accessory each day for the duration of June 2011'

This is my first challenge and hope I have enough clothes to see me through - we're going on holiday for a week too! I'm hoping PJ's and slippers count?

Meagan said...

'I, Meagan from www.meagylove.blogspot.com,sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear one self sewn garmet or accessory each second day for the duration of June 2011'

ELMO said...
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Joy said...

I, Joy of www.21wale.blogspot.com, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear, with the exception of undergarments, socks, and shoes, only self-made clothing each day for the duration of June 2011'

Alex said...

This is late, but...

I, Alex (ara43 on burdastyle), sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear at least one handmade, refashioned, or altered each day for the duration of June 2011'

I'm including refashions and alterations because I need a push to get them done! My fix/alter/refashion pile is a bit out of control. I am moving at the end of the month and won't be taking that stuff with me unless it's done!

Carolyn said...

I'm in!! This is my first Me Made experience and I'm excited for the challenge!
I, Carolyn from www.fakeitwhileyoumakeit.blogspot.com, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavor to wear at least one self made garment each day for the duration of June 2011.

Anonymous said...

littlemeri said...
I, little meri of http://littlemeri.wordpress.com sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear at least one, but hopefully more, piece of me-made clothing each day for the duration of June 2011, with out breaking anything this time...

Anonymous said...

Ok, I'll give this a go.....
I, Candy Joyce, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear at least one handmade or refashioned garment each day for the duration of June 2011'

It's my birthday mid-June and I'm already worrying that I have nothing to wear!

Anonymous said...

I, Margaret, of Senjiva Studio, (at senjiva.wordpress.com), sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear
.one handmade or refashioned garment/accessory at least 3 days a week for the duration of June, 2011.

All too often, as someone who makes my living sewing, I fall into the "shoemaker's children" category. Maybe this will get me to make for ME too!

Amy Jo of BlueHippoArts.com said...

Although I failed miserable at Me Made March, I'd like to give another go!

'I, Amy Jo of www.BlueHippoArts.com, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear
something I've made or refashioned each day for the duration of June 2011'

Amy said...

I'll see if this is the kick in the pants that I need to get some sewing done everyday. I definitely have some wholes in my summer wardrobe!

I, Amy of Celluloid Scrapbook, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear one handmade or refashioned piece of clothing each day for the duration of June 2011.

Reethi said...

Hey, I'm a returnee. This will be my fourth time playing.

I, Reethi from http://weekendcrafting.blogspot.com sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. With the exception of outerwear, sleepwear, underwear and shoes, I endeavour to wear all handmade or re-fashioned items each day for the duration of June 2011.

Jen said...

I love this challenge. First time I will be going at it. So I'll be trying to keep it simple.

I, Jen of http://jtscloset-jen.blogspot.com/, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear
at least 3 of my self made garments each week for the duration of June 2011'

Jen said...

I love this challenge. First time I will be going at it. So I'll be trying to keep it simple.

I, Jen of http://jtscloset-jen.blogspot.com/, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear
at least 3 of my self made garments each week for the duration of June 2011'

Bootzey said...

'I, Serenity, from http://therefineista.blogspot.com/, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavor to wear at least one item made by me each day for the duration of June 2011'

We Shall See....


Peace!

Susan said...

Sign me up! I will wear at least one item each day, but will try to complete my entire look with homemade items if possible.

ODarlin said...

So I took my pledge last week to participate and I'm so glad that June has begun so I can start sporting my handmade wears!! I have decided to document my daily duds with photographs every day over on my website, www.odarlin.com. I would love it if others in this challenge post pictures of their goodies too! I love seeing what others create, it gets me so inspired!!

owlette said...

I'm going to regret this in the morning:)I'm owlette from http://www.owletteschirps.blogspot.com, I endeavor to wear at least one handmade item every day for the duration of June 2011.

Jessica Freed said...

'I, Jessica Freed, jessicafreed.tumblr.com, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear
my holly hobby home made garments (minus yesterday, even though i did wear a pair of shorts i made but didn't take a pic, each day for the duration of June 2011'

Adele said...

Ooh, this looks brilliant and just the motivation I need to get all of my projects finished!

I, Ellie of www.mammymade.blogspot.com, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear one handmade or refashioned item each day for the duration of June 2011.

House of Pinheiro said...

'I,House of Pinheiro from http://houseofpinheiro.blogspot.comsign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear
as many sew items a week as possible. I know I may not be able to wear it very day but I will do my best.

sylkotwist said...

Ooh, I'm a bit late but am so inspired by this idea!I will try my very best although it may involve the occasional bag!
'I, sylkotwist, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear something I have made each day for the rest of June 2011'

Elisalex said...

Gutted I only just saw this!! When will the next Me Made Month be? Count me IN!

http://stitchmesoftly.blogspot.com/

Barb-Central Texas said...

I only discovered this blog in July. Too late to sign on for Me-Made-June '11. I'm pretty new to sewing, so not many of me-made garments are suitable to wear if I want to make a good impression. But I wear them every day around the house and to work in the garden. I hope to be good enough at sewing to be a full-fledged participant next time!

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