Asymmetrical Rayon Skirt

When I came across this pattern:

McCall's Pattern 7725

I fell in love! I needed it, and I had the perfect fabric for it. 

I used a black floral rayon fabric from Joann Fabrics. The drape is so beautiful and it gives the skirt the perfect sophistication I was hoping to achieve. 

DRAMATIC asymmetrical hem

Another one of my Me Made May makes. 

I was pleasantly surprised by how easy it was to hem this skirt, even though it is a curved hem.

I also really loved the side closure. I used an invisible zipper and a button.

Button because
a.) I love sewing them on with my sewing machine and
b.) didn't have skirt hooks and eyes. 

One of my goals recently has been to become more efficient with making a project, specifically with following a pattern. I've gotten so used to making my own patterns, that I sometimes struggle with store-bought patterns. I want to get better at reading and following patterns.

I've had many chances to wear this skirt over the last month:

Wore it to the beach over Memorial Day weekend!

Wore it casually running errands

Dressed it up and wore it to church!

I claim this about most things I've made recently, but this might be my favorite item I've ever made! 

My mom has also requested I make her one, and I think this skirt in a pink rayon would be so cute! 

Me Made May 2018

I survived my first Me Made May! 

I thought it would be a breeze because 99% of what I make is for myself. 

I quickly realized, however, that I only had about 15 items that would work. Some of my me-made items only work in the fall and winter due to material or color. I was much more limited than I thought, so first thing I did the night before May 1st was make a new top. 

Here are the photos I got each day of my me-made items, from the 1st to the 31st: 

I had a lot of repeats, and five of the items were made during the month of May. 

My goal for the month was to wear one me-made item each day.

Im really glad I followed through with it because it pushed me to get creative some days and it motivated me to make more.

I've come away from this experience with a new goal (one I've never considered before): I want to have a 100% handmade wardrobe someday soon.

Bell Sleeve Blouse

I was so excited to use this fabric. It is the softest rayon challis fabric that I have never worked with before. I usually stick with solids (in purchased clothing and handmade clothing) so this pattern is a little funky for me, but I love the colors and I'm excited to have something different.

I was inspired by a handmade top I saw another seamstress wearing one night out. My sister in law suggested we get the same pattern and make it for ourselves, but my wheels were already turning thinking about what the pattern would look like! 

The next day I drafted a pattern.

My pattern resulted in a bodice that was way too short. I had to improvise and add a strip at the bottom for length. Luckily, it is hardly noticeable with the business of the print. 

The hem, sleeves, and neckline all have wide facings.

If I remake this top, which I certainly will, I would add more fullness to the sleeves and add an inch or two in length to the bodice. I would probably shorten the sleeves by one or two inches as well.

Other than that, I'm so happy with the outcome! 

The shape if the sleeve is so perfect for the drape of this fabric. It flows so perfectly. Plus, the loosens makes it so comfortable and easy to move in.

Photos by hello.littlefish

SaveSave