The first day of Me-Made-May as well as the Kentucky Derby! Unfortunately, the husband and I decided not to go since the weather seemed so poor. We live about an hour away from Churchill Downs. It would have been wonderful to go, play dress up, and wear a gorgeous hat, but it has been raining just about all morning here and sprinkling all afternoon.
In spirit of the race, I’ve been watching it on tv and sipping some tea in true Southern style. There is a race next week for Mother’s Day and if it doesn’t work out to visit the mother-in-law on that day, I may try to talk the husband into taking my to the race.
More on Me-Made-May now. The trousers are the 1940′s reproductions Simplicity pattern that I made. The shirt I did not make, I bought this baby for super cheap ($5) at a retail store. (Shhh, it’s actually a shirt for little girls, but is a large) This made me think, I am a grown woman and I can fit in this…how large are girls nowadays?? Anyways, I figured this shirt was cost appropriate and was cheaper than what I could make it for including supplies and time. Plus, it stretches in every which way and I don’t think I want to try my hand at sewing something like this quite yet….
I love these pants. I would like to make another pair soon, maybe in a tan color….Oh, and sorry for the pictures having to be broken apart; had to take the pictures inside since it’s so yucky outside. The husband and I may go out to dinner later tonight and maybe I can sneak my camera along and take some pictures under an umbrella.
Since I opted for Me-Made-May lite, I may only wear one me-made piece each day or do it several times a week. We shall see as May progresses and how much sewing I get completed! How is your Me-Made-May kick-off going if you are participating?
The pants look fantastic! I love that pattern and hope to make another pair myself. I am so glad I did make some trousers in a basic color as well since it will make Me-Made-May so much easier!!
Hi, I found your blog through Me-Made-May. Those pants look like they fit great! Is the pattern Simplicity 3688? I have that one in my stash, but am intimidated by the idea of making pants.
Thank you very much! It is Simplicity 3688, great eye! I was daunted a bit at the thought of pants; and as a beginner, I thought these were fairly easy to do. P.S. These were my first pair of pants I made. You can do it!
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