Wednesday Weekly #39

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! Wednesday Weekly Helen's Closet 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!

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