Welcome to June, makers!  It is crazy how quickly me-made-may flew by.  I had visions of wearing everything I made in the past year, but of course that didn’t happen.  Not just because wearing a wool coat in this heat is insane, but I really found I was reaching for my favourites and thinking about what makes them work for me.  I know you all were doing the same, and I look forward to reading your me-made-may epiphanies!

News

Fancy Tiger Crafts released their first knit pattern, the wanderlust tee!   

The Monthly Stitch has put together a pretty killer pattern bundle for Sewing Indie Month this year.

Make My Lemonade released the Carlotta shorts, the cutest little shorts you ever did see!

Makes

A super cute yellow skirt from Mahlica Designs.

This stowe bag from Sweet Alchemy is to die for.

I am loving this linen summer coat from Petite Republic.

Michelle’s Wiksten Tank and Morgan Jeans ensemble is perfection.

I love this gingham Upton dress from Sweet Carolanne.

Sara looks stunning in her latest creation, seriously, that fabric!

A glamorous gold skirt from Yes I Like That.

This ‘Big Ol’ Black Dress’ from Bourbon and Bras is a true knockout.

Fa Sew La shows off the perfect summer outfit.

This striped skirt from Vivat Veritas is making me swoon.

Resources

Melly Sews shows us how to make a cute zipper pouch dopp kit.

Diary of a Chainstitcher rounded up all the indie pattern releases from May, 2016.

Anya shows us how make wide-legged Hampshire Trousers.

Gorgeous fabrics shares a tip on getting your fabric to lie flat that I did not know.

Handmade Jane shares step-by-step instruction on inserting underarm stabilizers.

Charlotte Kan shows us how to sew a curved hem.

Inspiration

I’m learning some new songs on the guitar, two of which are by one of my favourite bands, Girlpool.  They have great lyrics and awesome gusto – check them out!

About the author

Helen

Helen Wilkinson is the designer and founder of Helen's Closet Patterns. She also co-hosts the Love to Sew Podcast! Helen is obsessed with all things sewing and strives to share her passion and knowledge with the sewing community.