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Tres bien ensemble

Month of May. 

5/5/2016

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It's that time of year! It's MAY! Spring is on its way (in theory) and makers from all corners of the internet pledge to flaunt their Me-Made wardrobes throughout the course of the month! 
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This is my third year participating in Me-Made May. Already, this year is a little different for me than it has been in years past. I'm proud to say that I've done great work of building a really wearable wardrobe over the course of the last year! Previously, I found myself scrounging in the back of my closet for makes that never see the light of day and struggling to incorporate those garments into wearable outfits. This year, my biggest obstacle is making sure that I keep up with the laundry, because all of my favorite makes rotate through my wardrobe cycle on a regular basis! 
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I'm also very pleased to say that my efforts to sew more pants are paying off! All of my pants see a lot of love, including the pants in this post. These pants are my second pair of Manhattan Trousers.  I cut and sewed this pair exactly as I sewed my first pair. The fabric I used for this version is a lighter weight wool suiting fabric, and surprise, the fit is different than with my first pair. However, that's not a bad thing in this instance. My first pair fit nicely, but I wish I had allowed for more room in the thigh to accommodate for sitting ease. This pair is much less rigid and doesn't feel at all restrictive when I sit. It's just another instance where I'm learning the subtle differences fabric choice makes in the final product.  I'm curious to see how the fit changes with cottons and other types of wool. I plan to sew a small arsenal of these pants and already have some other basic bottom weight fabrics picked out of the stash. It's easy to build on a good foundation, and these pants serve that purpose. 
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Up top, I'm wearing a Grainline Studios Lark Tee. This pattern is just a really great basic tee pattern. Simple as that. A good tee is probably the most utilitarian garment a person can have. 
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For the duration of May, I've pledged to wear at least two Me-Made Outfit components each day, and I'm posting my daily updates on instagram (tresbienmichelle). Are you participating in MMMay16? What have you challenged yourself to accomplish with your makes this month? 
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Heather link
5/5/2016 09:44:18 am

These are both great pieces and very classic - I imagine you'll get tons of wear out of both and have them for a really long time. I'm really loving those manhattan trousers!! I need to make that pattern!

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crab&bee link
5/5/2016 12:41:19 pm

Seriously classy outfit. I'm revisiting pants now as I've either worn mine out or have become dissatisfied with the fit!

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Meg link
5/5/2016 05:46:55 pm

Great pants- those will be a wardrobe workhorse! Love your necklace, too...

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SC
5/6/2016 01:09:59 pm

Your trousers look really great -- I was eyeing that pattern but I'm not petite...sooo, probably not a good base to start from. I think I've figured out the adjustments I need to make to the Sewaholic Thurlows though. I would love to have a no-frills TNT pants pattern; my pants wardrobe is seriously lacking!

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Renee Anne link
5/6/2016 04:58:27 pm

Get on with your me-made self :) I'm still working on knitting things I can wear other than socks and hats....so far, not much (mostly because things like sweaters take time and it's not like I can always wear them year round). Woo!

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Weaveron Textile link
9/3/2019 05:45:21 am

I am adoring her dress – so simple, yet so elegant! And the summer camp theme has so much character, I love it!
very beautiful your work. nice fabric design dress.........

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