Welcome to the sign-up post for Me-Made-May'18! This challenge is in it's ninth year, and it's all about improving your relationship with your handmade wardrobe. By setting your own challenge specifics, you can focus on whatever aspect of your 'me-mades' that you want, but by taking part you'll probably take away some great insights about your personal style, preferences and creativity as well.
What is Me-Made-May?
Taking part in #MMMay18 can help you...
- to start integrating your self-made items into your regular wardrobe rotation.
- get out of a wardrobe rut by focusing on your lesser-worn items and creating new outfits that include them.
- find out what the 'holes' in your wardrobe are so that you are able to use your garment-creating time more usefully in the future.
- begin wearing the clothes that you really want to be seen in, rather than the same old things you usually reach for most mornings.
- enjoy the excuse to finish off any lingering UFOs (unfinished objects), or to finally start a project that has been on your mind for ages.
- discover what the rest of this large community of makers has created and is wearing in their day-to-day lives, and enjoy the support, advice and inspiration that they will provide.
What isn't Me-Made-May'18?
- A photo challenge. You might have seen heaps of Me-Made-May related pictures posted on blogs, Instagram etc. during previous challenges showing participants in their awesome handmade creations. Many like to document and share their challenges in this way, which is obviously amazing, but COMPLETING YOUR PLEDGE is the actual challenge; taking and sharing photos of what you wear during it is ENTIRELY OPTIONAL. I cannot emphasise this enough: you do not need to take any photos. At all. But please do if you want to.
- A reason to make lots of new clothes (unless you want to). This challenge is about wearing the items that you have already created more often, not about stock-piling more makes. However, if you want to use taking part in the challenge as the kick in the butt you need to finally hem that half-finished skirt, or rework an ill-fitting garment, then great. Remember, this challenge is meant to be fun, and panic-making isn't fun!
- A competition. It doesn't matter how many self-stitched items you already have or haven't. You can take part even if you just have one solitary self-made item! You just need to set your pledge to make it challenging for YOU, no matter what criteria other participants have set themselves.
How do I sign up?
All you have to do is copy the pledge below and paste it into the comments section of this post, adapted to include your details and the personal specification of your challenge before 1st May:
'I, (insert name here and blog address/instagram handle if you have one), sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to...........................................................................May 2018'
Ideas for your pledge...
Remember, this is meant to be challenging (i.e. NOT what you usually do), so take some time to think about how to get the most from the challenge before writing your pledge.
Many participants pledge to wear 'one self-stitched garment per day', but don't feel that you have to follow suit, particularly if that would be too tricky or not stretch you enough. Try to think up a pledge that will be difficult (AKA challenging!), but not impossible, and most of all USEFUL to you! There are near-infinite ways to tailor the pledge to your own requirements. Here are some ideas:
- pledging to wear things you made a year ago or more, to see if you can bring some of them back into regular rotation, or if it's time to let them go.
- pledging to only wear separates to force yourself to get creative with your mix-and-matching.
- if you'd like to wear dresses (or whatever) more often than you current do, pledging to wear each of your self-stitched dresses at least once during the month.
- pledging to wear each of your self-stitched garments only once during the month, perhaps to see what didn't make the cut and to therefore not make any of that type of garment again!
- pledging to finish all your UFO's by 31st May if the sight of your UFO pile has been weighing you down.
If you would like to advertise your participation on your blog if you have one, why not treat yourself to the addition of the #MMMay18 widget/gadget/button? The code can be found at the top of the right hand column of this blog. The widget/gadget/button not only looks cute, but it shows other participants/potential-participants at a glance that you are taking part this year. Plus when clicked on, it will ping you to this sign-up post so others can read what this whole damn thing is about without you needing to go into too much of an explanation yourself. If you aren't sure how to apply/insert a widget/gadget/button code, check this post for explanations for Blogspot/Blogger and Wordpress blogs.
I've signed up, what do I do now then?
Nothing in particular until 1st May 2018, except let an underlying sense of excitement brew! You may decide to finish up that UFO, but please people, NO PANIC-SEWING/MAKING NECESSARY OR CONDONED!!
If you are concerned or confused about any aspect of this challenge, please email me at sozoblog (at) g mail (dot) com
Let the signing up commence!!!!!
I've signed up, what do I do now then?
Nothing in particular until 1st May 2018, except let an underlying sense of excitement brew! You may decide to finish up that UFO, but please people, NO PANIC-SEWING/MAKING NECESSARY OR CONDONED!!
If you are concerned or confused about any aspect of this challenge, please email me at sozoblog (at) g mail (dot) com
Let the signing up commence!!!!!
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«Oldest ‹Older 801 – 1000 of 1206 Newer› Newest»I, Diane of www.theeverydayhandmade.com/@theeverydayhandmade, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear a handmade garment at least every weekday throughout May 2018.
'I, Lisa of PoorMother.co.uk @flowerdogdesigns, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear each of the garments I have made over the last couple of years at least once during the month, and to write/review as many of the makes as possible on my blog, during May 2018'
'I, Rebecca of Sew Pomona (sewpomona.com/ and @sewpomona), sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavor to wear me made looks (aiming for no repeats in my outfits) every day of May 2018. I'm also going to try for more standard documentation of my outfits this year to help me figure out what looks work best and where the holes are in my closet.'
l, Sukrita of @su.krita, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to make one new thing every week of May 2018. The new things I sew will be in an effort to learn new skills (lined garments, difficult fabrics). I will wear the items I have made at least twice a week.
I, Caitlin of @sparrowsandspools, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to sew some basics to add to my wardrobe in May of 2018. These basics will suit my body as it is now, and not how I wish my body will be.
I, Aimee Kluiber of aimeekluiber.design (@aimeekluiber and Aimee Kluiber on you tube), pledge to wear at least one hand made item at least 5 days a week during May.
I, Ann of www.yarnfolk.com & @yarnfolk, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear at least one me-made item each work day during May 2018. I'll be giving thoughtful consideration to what is missing from my wardrobe.
I, Jean, (jsews3 on Instagram) sign up as a 1st time participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavor to wear at least one me-made garment each weekday. I will also go thru my make do and mend pile to see if I can discover how to get use out of those items.
'I, Diane / mecraftsalot on Instagram, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavor to wear one garment each day that is either me-made or me-refashioned. May 2018'
'I, Renna of @rennadesigns, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavor to wear at least one self-made item every day during May 2018.
I, Antoinette of @Antoinettemcnulty (and archmom.com, sign up as a participant of Me Made May '18. I endeavor to wear three me made items per week. Also, and more importantly, I plan to focus on what items I need to add to my me made wardrobe and make three of those garments this month. Using stash fabrics and stash patterns, if possible.
'I, Margie of @latigercrafts (Instagram) sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear at least one me-made article of clothing for st least 25 days throughout the month of May 2018'
'I, Christina of @tinarystad sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear one self-stitched garment per day and to wear things I made a Year ago or more at least for five days of May 2018'
I, Kate Gehr,@queensprklbutt , sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear a me-made item daily and document what I’m wearing to evaluate my wardrobe for gaps and ill fitting garments in May 2018'
'I, Alison of @sewsheology on Instagram, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear at least one me-made item each day for May 2018'
I, Naomi (@Naomisews on Instagram) ,sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear at least one or two me-made garment each day for the duration of May 2018'
I, Natalia of @craftafterbump , sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear at least 2 me-made clothes each week during May 2018. Sorry for the delay signing up. This is my first time joining MeMadeMay. Hopefuly next year I have enough garments so I could wear one per day. Que
'I, @annmariemake, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to choose me mades first as often as possible. May 2018'
I, Leanne of @minimeekie, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavor to wear at least two me-made item everyday, with as few repeats as possible, throughout May 2018.
'I, Joanna joanna_essentials/instagram.com sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May 'May 2018' I endeavour to wear two to three memade garment s per week and work on filling the gaps in my handmade wardrobe using only existing fabrics and patterns owned for the duration of May 2018
'I, Sally Bullock, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear at least one me-made garment every day of May 2018.
I Marion pledge to slow sew, in an effort to organize my time between sewing for myself, others in my family and using up the offcuts. I will document on Instagram my progress. I am unable to wear me mares to work ( except underwear and socks) but will continue to wear them each weekend. I further pledge to complete four garments for myself to be my summer wardrobe.
I, Joy from sew.with.joy on Instagram, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May ‘18. I endeavor to wear at least one me-made item every single day of May 2018.
I, Hilary of hilarydgordon instagram, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear Me Made Every Day in May 2018 and to Finish or Discard at least 5 items from my Repair Pile.'
I, Christi (christi.made on Instagram) sign up as a participant of Me Made May '18. I endeavour to wear a handmade item for at least two days per week for the duration of May '18. In addition to this, I will sew three new garments by the end of May.
I, Jessica of @hygmalion and brandnewwe.com, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear and share a handmade item every day in May 2018, and fill in the "gaps" in my handmade wardrobe by making basics, including but not limited to a real pair of pants, hopefully without hyperventilating.
I blogged about my commitment here: http://www.brandnewwe.com/2018/04/me-made-may-2018.html
I, @megumakes, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear me made items every time I leave the house in May 2018.
I, Cathie
of (#craftingqueen20 on instagram, sign up a a participant of Me-Made May 2018. I have never signed up for this before. I will endeavor to wear one made by me as often as possible. I know I have more for doing this once a week, but probably not enough for every day. It is only one piece, not the whole outfit.
I, Molly Ryan @mandmsewing,, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavor to let Margaret just potentially wear holes in her handmade wardrobe (as it should be for a toddler) and get myself into more handmade clothes, myself (not quite as easy making clothes to look good on a non-toddler), in May 2018!
I, Rachel of @butcherfibers, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May ‘18. I endeavor to wear at least two me made items a day and wear each of my me mades at least once. I also have a goal of making three new items specifically for wearing to work as I find that to be the area of me mades I am lacking the most.
I, Courtney of @cupcakecourtney9, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear a me-made item at least once a week for the duration of May 2018. I also endeavour to sew two finished items (including hemming!) but the end of May.
I, Brienne Moody (brienne_moody on Instagram), sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear and document the clothing that I’ve made for myself. I also hope to capture my kids in their handmades this May 2018.
I, April of @aprilmade__, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to reach for my handmade wardrobe as often as I can, and to complete two new makes for myself using current stash fabric during May 2018 :)
I, Maggie of @MaggieMayMakes, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavor to wear at least 4 me-made items each week during May 2018. I will also create at least 4 new clothing items and 4 refashions during the month.
I, Katy (picostitch on IG), sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear one memade garment 4x per week for May 2018.
I, Sam of @samanthamaylamb on IG, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear handmade garments to work, especially the skirts and dresses that haven't been getting as much regular wear, throughout the month of May :)
'I, Nora @risemysoul, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavor to wear at least 1 me-made item of clothing each day and to document what I have worn in a journal, sharing photos when so moved, in May 2018'
I, @flamingofansews, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavor to complete at least two sewn garments this month, wear me-made garments twice a week and plan lots more good stuff so I'll have much more to participate with next year for Me Made May...commitment made May 2018.
Kathy @flamingofansews Instagram
'I, Abby aka Abbysee675 of instagram, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear at least three me made items per week, and complete several unfinished projects. I will also try to document my progress on instagram. May 2018'
'I, Lisa Hall, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear me made items 2-3 times per week, every week......May 2018'
Thank you
'I, Lisa Hall, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear me made items 2-3 times per week, every week......May 2018'
Thank you
I caroline, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May 2018, I pledge to wear a me made outfit per week- I wish to work on A pair of pants and adapt a pattern that will fit properly. Also wish to add more day dresses to my collection
I, Beverly @sewingmonsterrr on Instagram, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear one me-made item 5 days a week throughout May 2018.
I intend to document some my challenge photographically on Instagram as this will be a challenge for me as well!
'I, Tara of fightingfortheEs.blogspot.com , sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to make more clothing for myself and wear the stuff I've made inMay 2018'
I, Jessica of sixthcitysewing on IG, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavor to wear 2 me made items per week during the month of May - to help me remember my handmade items are meant to be worn (proudly)!
I, Laura of @darling.sister pledge to wear more than just my favorite 15 me-mades. I wear me made every day, but I have gotten into a rut and have ignored many past makes! I pledge to go as long as I can without repeats, to figure out what I need more of (slacks) and what I can donate (novelty Emery in cat print). Looking forward! L May 2018
I, Angie @alp204, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear Me-Made article of clothing most days of the month of May 2018, and focus my future makes on well-fitting basics that I am excited to choose daily.
'I, Danica, @thesewingsparrow on Instagram, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to build my Me Made wardrobe by making at least one new item per week. These items will come from patterns that I own but have not yet tried, in order to branch out and find styles that best suit me.
I, @sarahjayaz on instagram, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. As a (confident) beginner sewist, I endeavor to make at least two things I can regularly wear to work and to start on at least two projects that scare me, involving either fabrics I've never worked with before (like lawn or challis) or techniques I've never tried (like invisible zippers or lining a dress), during May of 2018.
I, Laura (https://custommadebylaura.blogspot.com/?m=1/https://www.instagram.com/hinze.laura89/), sign up as a participant of Me Made May '18. I endeavour to wear one me-made item every day, and work on filling in gaps of my wardrobe with things I actually love in May of 2018.
I, Sarah Maddux @sarahmaddux79 on Instagram, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear at least one item of me made clothing every day, and make at least 2 new items for my children every week during May 2018'
I, Megan (@stitchersdaughter), sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear Me Made at least four days a week during May 2018'
'I, Tonya of www.madebytonya.com and @made_by_tonya, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear an item of mr-made clothing every day in May,2018, documenting with photos on Instagram.
I, Olga Balasa of www.ageberry.com and @ageberry77 sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear only me-made clothing every day of May. I don't think it will be a problem because practically all my clothes are made by me (well, not underwear though). The problem is that I made too many clothes so I can wear a different outfit every day of the year not only of May. Thank you for the challenge! I am looking to inspire and to be inspired.
I, Lindsay of @momowool, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May. I pledge to wear at least one handmade item each day for the duration of May 2018. In addition, I will stop lurking on Instagram and start posting photos of my handmade wardrobe!
'I, Riesha Simmons, The Sewcial Sewist at www.thesewcialsewist.wordpress.com, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear at least 3 handmade items per week and increase my monthly sewing in May 2018.
'I, Kim of @kimheggins (and cupcakecardsandkim.blogspot.com), sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour use up my fabric stash to create new cloths for the summer and to wear Me Made garments all the days I work for the month of May. May 2018'
I, Caroline (@ecarolinewalters on IG & ecarolinewalters.com), sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavor to take a photo every time I wear a me-made garment, to buy no new fabric, and to finish my Kalle shirt in May 2018. So excited for this challenge!
I, Jessica, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May ‘18. I endeavor to wear one me made garnet a day, and hope to find out where the holes in my wardrobe are and how to full them.
I, Viola Isabelle of @violaisabelle6 (Instagram), sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear me-made items each day for the duration of May 2018. I will work towards adding only needed items into my wardrobe, without purchasing new fabrics. I will upcycle items where I am able. I will weed out items in my wardrobe that are no longer being used.
'I, Allison,@allisonehs, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear a handmade item 3-4 times a week May 2018'
I, Cindy McGuire Thiel (@cmtsews), sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear one self made garment or accessory diring each day and to reduce my UFO pile in May 2018.
I, Sarah(smurphy002 on IG), sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I pledge to wear at least one me-made item each day in May, and also document on IG as much as I can (not a strong suit for me). I would also like to use this challenge as inspiration to sew more garments for myself, including my first dress, and also evaluate what is lacking in my handmade wardrobe. Another goal is to wear sweaters that I knitted awhile back and don't pull out often.
I, Linda of "Nice dress! Thanks, I made it!!" and @nicedressthanksimadeit, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear a me-made item everyday, and go through my closet to see what fits, what's missing, and what do I need to fill in the gaps.
I, Rachel of @snippetsofsweetness, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavor to wear at least one me-made item each day and make one maternity pattern during the month of May 2018.
'I, Stacie Bourke of MummaBMakes sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May ''18. I endeavour to wear every me made item I own through the month of May 2018 and to recycle or repurpose one RTW item out of my wardrobe everyday of May '18.
I Meredith, of @Mummysewist on instagram pledge to wear at least one me-made sewing item every day in May and to assess my wardrobe use and holes for planning future sewing projects.
'I, Vivian Varble of @_stitchesandseams_, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear as many “me mades” that still fit throughout the month. I also pledge to try and alter the pieces that are too big in order to minimize waste, while also ascertaining the holes in my wardrobe so that I can be mindful of the things I intend to sew. May 2018'
I, Rose Brown @rosekyky, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavor to wear at least three handmade or mended garments each week during May 2018. Long time lurker first time participant!
I, Kaara @athomewithkaara, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear older makes more often and fix some ufo’s or ill-fitting makes. I also pledge to make a couple woven projects I’ve been meaning to make this May 2018.
I, Louisa of @frockingloulou sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear 2 me-mades per week, and finish my Works in Progress during May 2018
'I, Just Sew Jenna, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endea we to wear as many me made clothes that still fit me and try to make some time to fill in some gaps during May 2018'
'I, (insert name here and blog address/instagram handle if you have one), sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to seek out my hand made garments and wear them, and to finish at least 2 more wips in May 2018!!
'I, kirsty (76_kirsty instagram), sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear an item of me made clothing each week during May 2018'
'I, Carole of @80redbowa, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear one item of memade clothing each day, to note down the items missing from my wardrobe and to draw up a making plan that is both aspirational & doable.
I, Amy of sewnintheattic.blogspot.co.uk, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear at least one me-made garment (this can include RTW that I have altered) each day of May. I will document this by taking photos & keeping a log of which makes get worn the most to help me identify gaps in my wardrobe (of which I'm sure there will be many!).
I brooke of @desert_seams sign up as a participant of me-made-may ‘18. I commit to wearing at least 1 handmade item through the month of may. Since this is my first time participating I am wanting to start small :)
'I, Kerstin of @Tummelchen, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear one me made garment each day of the month of May 2018'
I, Jessica, @whats.up.tigerlily, sign up as a participant of Me Made May. I pledge to start learning to sew. My grandma passed away last Thanksgiving and I adopted her singer sewing machine. I will learn, fail, learn better, and persist. My first project I will finish in May will be a tote bag. I endeavor to sew slowly and not cut corners. After a tote bag I will make a shirt. I am hopeful, dare I say confident, I can make it through the month wearing my new favorite shirt and a cute bag. Thank you for any encouragement!
I, of @shelovestomake.uk (and shelovestomake.wordpress.com, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May ‘18. I endeavour to wear at least four me-made items each week for the duration of May 2018!
'I, @knit_geek, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear something I have knit or sewn every day of May 2018 not including the beer festival. I will also complete my first pj bottoms and proper dress'.
I, Amy McDonald of @amymathomcd sign up as a participant of Me Made May 2018. I endeavour to up my sewing game by wearing a Me Made item each day for the duration of May.
'I, Alison of @alicatturner, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear something handmade, altered or second hand every day in May 2018'
I, Annabelle Cooke, www.instagram.com/annabelle._.cooke, endeavor to find ways of wearing unworn items in my wardrobe and wear at least one homemade item a day for the duration of May 2018
I, Sam @reluctantmum on instagram , sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear my most favorite makes regardless of Scottish Weather - we get four seasons in a day
so should be able to wear few. I will begin a my journey to my winter coat in May 2018'
I, Gaye Abandon of https://schoolofsewingandupcycling.com.au/ and @gayeabandon on Instagram, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear something I have made, altered or mended every day in May 2018
'I, valeria, coutureneva from https://nevacouture.wordpress.com/blog/, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to. wear at least 1 me-made items each day for the duration of May 2018'
'I, Agnes @sewagnes on Instagram sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear at least 3 days of handmade clothes a week throughout May 2018. Thanks Zoe ��
I, Nathalie, www.atelier292.be / @atelier292.be, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear a handmade me-made item everyday during May 2018.
I, Cecilie of @fragariabergin and http://fragaria.wordpress.com , sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18.
I already wear me made outfits almost every day, so I endeavour to take time to go through all of my me made items, and find out what I should fix, alter og perhaps get rid of.
I have a very busy month planned with other things, so I will set the bar a bit low: at the end of the month I want to have two of my handmade items fixed. In addition I want to finish two of my WIPS (of which I have maaaany).
I will be taking outfit photos on days when I feel like it :) Welcome to follow me at @fragariabergin
May 2018
'I, @sewngrownhome, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavor to wear something I have made every day in the month of May 2018. I tend to make for others rather than myself so this is the challenge.
I, Eowyn (@sewlajupe), sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear at least one memade item everyday during the duration of May 2018. I will, as much as possible, try to document my challenge by taking a picture everyday of my outfit and posting it on IG.
Better late than never I say! I, Jasmine of @sew_jasmine and www.sewjasmine.com, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear at least one item of me-made clothing each day for the duration of May 2018. I hope I do not have to reduce myself to wearing my shrunk-in-the-wash black dress, or start wearing my oven gloves around. At least this might make for some amusing instagram posts.
I, Anniek of @wat_anniek_maakt, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear at least one me-made, me-altered or swapped item of clothing each day for the month of May 2018. I will also try to finish as much UFOs in May as possible, which is at least two.
I, Ellen (@heather.and.gorse on Instagram and heatherandgorse.wordpress.com), sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear one me made article every day and finish two pairs of trousers/skirts (i.e. not tops!) by the end May 2018!! I sew a lot of shirts and have many hand knit sweaters but I still have very few trousers/skirts/jumpsuits etc. that are me made.
I, Linda of @hertigen, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear and post four me-made outfits every week during May 2018 without repeats.
I, Inka Linn (www.inkalinn.com and @inka_linn) sign up as a participant of Me Made May 2018. I agree to do my best to wear one garment I have made every week. Moreover, as I usually sew things for other people, I will see at least one garment for myself, and wear it before May 31st.
I, @tine_schnell, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear at least two me-made items each day, one of which has to be made in 2016 or earlier and the other one in 2017 or 2018. I intend to keep this up for the duration of May 2018.
'I, Claire Mackintosh , sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to have made a complete outfit including underwear, outerwear and accessories by the end of..May 2018'
I, Erin, pledge to mend two things, make two things and wear each one once in May. I also will find a small time every day to sew.
'I, Gemma of @gemmyjamsews, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear at least three items from my handmade wardrobe per week for the duration of May 2018'
'I, Linda, @liwarlin om Instagram, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear at least one me-made item daily, and also to use as many me-made pieces as possible during May 2018. This way I hope to find out which items that I don´t like any more, so that my wardrobe just holds clothes that I like to wear.'
I, Anne Losq, will participate in Me Made May by wearing 4 me-made or refashioned items per week + one second-hand garment each day.
I, fabrikefantastike, (Instagram), sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18, and I endeavor to wear self-sewn outfits (at least one part selfmade) every day. I will sew at least two outfits for work and document them, as I am running out of good work attire. I will also NOT buy any fabric this month. May 2018
I, Jane of janemakes.wordpress.com and @janemakes, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May 2018. I already aim to wear something me-made every day so I endeavour to try and make more effective use of what is already in my wardrobe and only sew what I will actually wear! Not sure I'll post on IG every day this year but I'll aim to do a round up of my efforts on my blog.
I, @catrin_manel, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear at least one me-made piece of clothing every day during May 2018'
'I, Rebekka of @52_crafts_in_a_year, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to try wearing one memade item each day, at least four times a week in May 2018. I like to find new combinations of my garment, so I don't have to repeat to much.'
'I, Limda Thorne, og @perthtutus sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I will endeavour to continue to wear dresses made by me (and maybe make a couple of new ones!) throughout May 2018'
I, sf_inst of intergram, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear one item of my own handmade each week in May 2018.
'I, Kerstin @stitchonista, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear at least one me-made item a day everyday in May 2018'
I, Cheryl Temple from @stitchybeeuk and http://www.stitchybee.co.uk sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear as much of my me made wardrobe as I can during May 2018
I, Rebecca of @rebecca_james_design, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear at least one, but ideally 2+, handmade items each day for the duration of May 2018, and I also endeavour to take a photo of every make that hasn't already been photographed. That second aspect is going to be a challenge!
'I, Cecilie Bakkedal Langnes, @ullergull sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear at least one me-made garment every day in May 2018' OMG this is so Cool!!
I, Paddy of Dragon's Flame Designs (http://dragonsflamedesigns.co.uk/knit/), sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May ’18. I endeavour to wear as many me-made items as possible, and finish some of my clothing UFOs in May 2018!
'I, Lucy of @sonnyandscout , sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to empty my overflowing basket of mending of all me-mades. I will be photographing the repairs and alterations as a way to keep me accountable. May 2018'
I, Revathy Thiagu, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear at least one me-made clothing during work days throughout May 2018'
I, Colleen of @c.sews, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear each of my handmade items once in May 2018, altering any as necessary before/after the wear if I feel they are not 100% right for me/my wardrobe
I, Brooke Ward of @icreatemystyle, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18, I endeavour to start documenting my me-made clothing and wearing at least one piece of me made every day this month to identify my wardrobe gaps so that I may work towards a sewing queue of things I WILL wear, rather than pretty ideas, during May 2018.
'I, Kristina of the instagram account @kkarlander, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear something memade or refashioned at least three times a week during May 2018'
I, Buffy Quinn of @homemadefarm, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May ‘18. I endeavor to wear one me-made item everyday throughout May 2018. I also vow that I will work on the basics that I need to wear me-made all the time.
'I, Elise (seamstome_elisemarie (Instagram), sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to create 3 new garments and finish two previous items in addition to wearing 1 me-made item each week in May 2018'
'I, Jessie of huenmade.com and @jessiehuenmade on instagram, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to finish at least 4 UFOs by 31 May 2018.
I, jo judges @jojudges63, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear more of my me-made clothes, make a toile for my wedding guest outfit (July 14th), finish my Tessuti Audrey shirt by the end of May 2018'
'I, Zoe from @flowers_and_frolics, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear 1 me made item everyday in order to work out the gaps in my wardrobe. I also plan to finish the projects I have on the go and to use some of my left over pieces of fabric. This will be my first time participating in MMMay, May 2018. Thank you for organising it Zoe!
I, Jenny, of https://needleswift.com/blog/ @needleswift , sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to share the me-made love with my daughter by sewing her some confidence-boosting outfits that will make her as happy as my own me-mades make me.
I, Mònica of www.mamemimo.com, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May ‘18. I endeavor to wear at lest one handmade item each week day for the duration of May 2018. I will document daily outfits on Instagram to identify any wardrobe gaps for future makes and rediscover older garments.
I, Kathryn of @oh_sew_kaddis, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear all my handmade items at least once this month (if they still fit at six months post partum!) and complete all my UFOs. May 2018'
I, Wendy Pena @wendy.pena, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear more of my me mades, rework the ones that don't work as well as they should, and suck it up and make some shorts this May 2018'.
'I, Shivani of @tangerine_seams, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear a me made garment at least 6 days a week and wear every me made item at least once during May 2018'
I, Alice (@radiolazyy) sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear at least one me made garment every day of May 2018.
'I, Tessa Aviet @tessaaviet (insta) & @tessa.aviet (FB), sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to get my sewing mo-jo back! It's been a busy few months and I've lost a bit of the passion for something that I really love - I'd like to get stuck into my fabric stash and get back on track - watch this space! by May 2018'
I, Gemma of www.bobbinsandbolts.co.uk and @bobbinsandbolts, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear a hand sewn item every day and make a new item for the coming season during each week in May 2018.
I, Cindy Fenska, CindyFenska on Instagram sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear something made by me every day in May 2018'
I, Jodi (@jodi_sews_things on Instagram), sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear a minimum of at least one me-made each day for the duration of May 2018.
'I, Brooke of @retronovella and retronovella.com, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to:
- wear a me-made outfit everyday (excluding outerwear and undergarments);
-use May 2018 to identify clothing preferences for 3rd trimester dressing and;
-continue with my plan to diversify my maternity wardrobe during May 18’
I, Virginie @avrilsurunfil sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May'18. I endeavour to wear at least one me-made cloth each day for the duration of May 2018
before 1st May:
'I, Miffy of @seemiffsew , sign up as a participant of Me Made May 2018. I endeavour to wear at least one item of me made clutching every day in May and sew at least two more pieces of clothing for myself.May 2018'
I, @KnitandCut, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavor to wear all of my me made garments in the month of May.
I, Jenny of @forthejoyofcraft and www.forthejoyofcraft.com, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I pledge to continue to wear only clothes made by me, except for jeans, bras and socks. I also endeavour to complete my capsule wardrobe and make new underpants and other items as necessary to refresh my wardrobe for the duration of May 2018
I,@missmelodypinup, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18 (first-timer!). I endeavour to wear one made-by-me article of clothing each day for the entire month of May 2018.
'I, X of swimmingblue.wordpress.com, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to sew a garment a week in May 2018'
- beyond this, for summer: finish M's sweater, J's hat, two Archers, make headway for a winter wardrobe (more to come later), sew up a gorgeous Bamboo coat from Waffle Patterns.
hashtag ambitious sewing plans.
I, Lotte @smartbyschmidt, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to create at least 5 pieces of Summer Clothes, where 3 of the pieces should be patterns I have not sewn before, during May 2018'
I, Shaina @shayliv3, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear me made clothing each day during the month of May 2018 as well as repurpose ill-fitting me made garments to rewear or to send on it's way. I also would like to create one garment a week if time allows.
I will wear one me made item each day of me made may
'I, Vanessa from Hilos y Más (@hilosymas), sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear at least one me-made clothing during each day of May, and prepare a list of garments that I need to fill some gaps of my wardrobe. I will post weekly, sometimes daily, photos of my outfits'
I, Soukprida of @soukprida on Instagram, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear one handmade item a day for the duration of May and capture/document this via Instagram daily. The hope is by the end of May, I’ll be able to assess gaps in my wardrobe and make a plan for those in June. I also want to push myself to finish every unfinished project I have by May 31st. Woof, this is going to be tough!
I, Erin VH of @sie.macht.sewing and siemachtsewingblog.com, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear at least one me-made item every day of May 2018.
'I, Claire of @claire_hayton on Instagram, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear at least one me made item per day, to find new outfit combo's and discover holes in my wardrobe, during May 2018'
'I, Sarah (@stitchtacksew on Insta) sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear more of my me made clothes in May 2018 that I don't wear as often as I could. I also want to get back on track with my New Year's Resolution (!) which is to go through my wardrobe and
* upcycle or refashion anything I'm not wearing enough
* mend and make small alterations to those things which need fixing
* give clothes to charity that I won't ever wear '
'I, Christine of @mountain_making, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to be proud of my MeMade items and wear them out and about two times per week and to clean out my closet and weed out the clothes I have not worn in the past year and evaluate the gaps in my wardrobe so that I can be thoughtful and purposeful in selecting what items to make going forward from May 2018.
'I, Alex of IG @1oh6vintage, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May 2018. I endeavor to wear at least one me made thing per day & try to not duplicate. I am also going to use this month to plan my wardrobe thoughtfully.
I, Marta @elpintalabiosrojo on insta, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear as much as possible my hand made clothes made so far (I only started sewing last year) and enjoy the time I have this month to sew the patterns and fabrics I've made plans for in May 2018 :) <3
I, Catarina of @catstitches on Instagram, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear at least 3 me-made garments per week and try to post it on Instagram during the month of May 2018'
I, Rachel from atelier24-journalcreatif.com sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to finally sew (and wear) in May 2018 the cardigans that missed me during the past two Me Made May. I need this pieces for long and I don't want to buy them, I have all the patterns and notions, but I haven't found the motivation to sew them yet !
I, @theaccidentalsewist aka Eran, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May I endeavor to pack more than 50% me makes for my vacation and wear all of my me mates at least once this month '18May 2018'
I, Rakel of @madebyrakel on instagram and www.madebyrakel.blogg.no, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear only me-made clothing (with the exception of bras, socks, tights and footwear) with no outfit/clothing-combination repeats throughout May 2018'.
I, MC Herrera (@mc_sewed_it on instagram)), sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to challenge myself by finishing at least 1 sewing project per week from a pattern I rarely use during the month of May 2018
I rubymurraysmusings sign up as a participant of Memademay 18. I endeavour to wear at least one Me made garment everyday
I, Colleen of rusinurbis.com, sign up as a participant of Me Made May 2018. I endeavour to wear at least one me- made item each day in May and to finish at least four unfinished projects during the month. At the end of the month I will donate to charity any me-made items that are no longer working well for me.
'I, (Jenni of slightly_off_bias), sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear one me-made garment for at least part of each day in May 2018'
I @cjosey14, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear a me made item at least 4 times per week in May 2018'
'I, Liz (@cwLiz), sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavor to sew and wear one dress a week for the duration of May 2018'
'I, Sofie from zijkant.sofie.blogspot.be @zijkant.sofie, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear more of my skirts to find out how I can feel comfortable wearing them. I do wear me-mades almost every day, almost exclusively tops. I want to expand the way I combine them and find out which style of bottems would be a good addition to my me-made wardrobe. I want to sew things I'm really going to wear regularly.
May 2018'
I, Crystal of @crystaljama and http://thesewingunicorn.blogspot.ca/ , sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear a different Me-Made Outfit each day for May 2018'
I, Bodil (@frk.solsikke on Instagram) sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18.
I endeavour to wear each of my self-stitched garments at least once during the month, to test what works for me. I will also finish 3 UFO's by 31st May.
I, Tessa of http://misshendrie.blogspot.com (@misshendrie84 on Instagram), sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear at least one me-made item each day for the duration of May 2018, and focus on wearing more dresses and skirts, because I go for the easy jeans option too often!
'I, Hazel of @aspiringthreads and www.aspiringthreads.com, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear at least one me-made per day, and to complete two garments in May 2018. I also endeavour to make underwear so that I can wear 100% me-made at least once during the challenge.
I, Andy @andyflower sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I plan to wear at least one me made item each day of May, 2018 with the aim of not repeating any outfits during May. I will endeavour to wear every handmade item I have during this month. I will also finish one UFO per week until there are none left and I will try at least two new challenging patterns in May 2018.
'I, Sarah Latimer of Sew Stylish Creations on FB, sign up as a participant of Me- Made-May 2018'. I endeavor to wear a handmade garment every day for the month of May. I want to wear all of my garments at least once in order to develop a better sense of why I reach for certain items over others.
'I, Becka @becka.silvert sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear only handmade and thrifted clothes, with at least one handmade item every day during May 2018'
'I, Bracken of http://brackencrafts.blogspot.co.uk/, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear at least 2 items of me made clothing or jewellery each and every day of May 2018. I am also going to continue to make as many new items of Me made for the entire month as I possibly can and then continue into June with my me-mades since the last two years have been relatively easy and I am inspired by Handmade Carolyn who managed to do a full year of me mades. I do not yet do instagram since my phone will not run it so it will all be recorded on my blog'
For my 9th Me-Made-May, I, Carmen of CarmencitaB.com pledge to show you one dress a day. Some I wear, some I don’t, all I have made. I’ll use the occasion to assess and see what I’m going to do with them. Keep, refashion, donate or bin. Chime in if you have something to say @carmencitablog on IG
'I, Jane aka twisting_fibers on Instagram, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to Make clothing for myself again that isn’t part of a university class. I endeavor to make one article per week in May.
..May 2018'
'I, (Summer, @sewtrini2hearttton Instagram, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to complete my stash of UFO's, and to expand the wardrobe of my girls and myself during May 2018'
'I, Melanie Wise of http://itsmelaniedarling.blogspot.com/and IG: Itsmelaniedarling, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to rebuild my wardrobe, by making atlease two garments a week, one specifically geared toward work and the other leisure,May 2018'
I, Lisa of @lisavice on Instagram, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May ‘18. I endeavour to wear at least one me-made item everyday for the duration of May 2018. I will also take this month to evaluate and maybe alter the makes that I haven‘t been wearing since I made them.
I, Monika of Comicat Creations Sewing Tutorials on YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/comicatcreations) and ComicatCreations on Instagram, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May ‘18. I endeavor to incorporate at least 1 handmade item into each outfit I wear for the duration of May 2018. This will challenge me to incorporate some of my less warn pieces more often too!
I, Melanie/SewMelwyk of FollowingTheThread.ca and @sewmelwyk on Instagram & twitter, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear only me-made clothing (with the exception of undies, footwear, & outerwear) with no outfit/clothing-combination repeats throughout May 2018.
I, Lizzie @seamless_seamstress, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to to wear a me made garment at least 3 times a week and to try some harder patterns I haven't made before. May 2018
I, Sarah Pierce @robertsose, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavor to wear at least one piece of me-made clothing each day, and to thoughtfully create a list of clothing that I need to make to fill in all the holes of my wardrobe.
'I, Ignacia Ibarra Black (@ignacia.ib on insta), sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear Me Mades at least twice a week, and to focus on UFOs and sewing from my stash and substantial queue, instead of buying more fabric and accumulating "future projects" in May 2018. I also endeavour to focus on filling gaps in my Me Made wardrobe, and making note of what I no longer wear (or have never worn...) both Me Made and RTW, to give away and clear space for all the shiny new makes!
This is my first time participating; I was always too nervous to join before because I thought I didn't have enough of a Me Made wardrobe, but I'm really excited, this year, to use this challenge as a way of organizing my wardrobe and sewing practice! Thank you!
"I Sandra of @_tesouras_ sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavor to wear 1 me-made or handmade garment of clothing or accessory each day for the duration of May 2018."
I Zoe F. Of @jefazow, sign up as a participant of Me-made-may. I endeavor to wear at least 1 me-made item each day of May 2018!
'I, Jasene of @simplyjocreations, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear at least 2 of a me-made clothes every week in the month of May 2018. I also pledge to fulfil my promise to my 3 girls to make at least 1 clothing for each of them as they are my main reason for learning to sew clothes. Updates will be updated on my Instagram.
'I, Jackie Barry of @jaxibarry on Instagram, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to make at least four items of clothing that can be worn as part of my everyday wardrobe. I also endeavour to wear all of my makes proudly at least once this month, even my first ‘flawed’ attempts.
I Laurel Shepherd of myheartwillsewon.com sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May 2018. I endeavor to wear at least one me-made item per day each day of the month.
Oh what the heck. The overwhelming enthusiasm in the community has sucked me in yet again!
'I, Barbara of @sewingagain, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to figure out new combinations of my handmades and to cull out the ones that are too sad to go on in their current form. I will wear two me mades everyday but I will definitely not be taking daily pictures though out May 2018'
I, Tanya(karambolageknits on Instagram), sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear at least one me-made item a day during May 2018.
I, Phyllis of Who Gives A Sheet, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to determine the holes in my wardrobe, finish my UFO's, and to discuss this challenge and how it affects my life at my blog during the month of May 2018.
I, Philippa of @fabricateroberttown, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear at least 1 me-made item of clothing every day throughout May 2018 to try and help me see which items I am lacking in my wardrobe so I can fill the missing spots. Which I already know is trousers and jeans, but this might push me into making them!
'I, Paula of @sewsweetpeas, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to make/wear one memade item every week during May 2018'
I, Lucy Regan of @sewessentialuk (and www.sewessential.co.uk/blog), sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear as many handmade items as possible in May 2018 then reflect on how many days I wore handmade. It is increasing each and every year and that feels good!
I, Lawral (@lawralthelibrarian), sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavor to wear one me-stitched or upfashioned article of clothing a day. I also endeavor to wear each of my me-stitched staple skirts each week without repeating any full outfits in May 2018.
'I, Ivana @moja_st_slikovnica, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear dresses (or whatever) more often than you current do, pledging to wear each of your self-stitched dresses at least once during the month. May 2018'
'I, Hazel @hazelgsews, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18.I endeavor to (since this is my first time participating and still fairly new at Sewing) pledge to wear at least one me made item once a week and to find small pockets of time to create more me made items to wear for the duration of May 2018 ☺️ Thank you!
I Ashley Mann of Grey Bird & Co and www.instagram.com/ashkitty6552, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear one me made item every day in the Month of May in order to find which parts of my spring and summer capsule are missing May 2018'
I Louise Horler @sewscrumptious sign up as a participant of Me- Made-May-18. I endeavour to wear the clothes I have made once a week and will make at least one more item of clothing this month for both me and my daughter.
'I, Kathy Wiens (@kathy_w_ on instagram), sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear at least one me-made article of clothing each day of May. I would also like to challenge myself and make a swimsuit.
'I, Mireia from coserycompartir.blogspot.com.es sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear two handmade clothes a weekend during ..May 2018'
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