Wear Everyday: M 6711

look, it exists! McCalls 6711 turns out to be (i think) the craziest envelope of patterns- blazer, pants, top, dress with cool yoke feature? every now and again i may venture back into big 4 territory. for $1.99, it's tough to resist.

STABILIZE your v neck first!

so here's the thing- i've basically been trying to recreate this old navy (wha? lol) dress ever since I realized it is too tight across the shoulders and a little shorter than i should have bought.  maybe you should size up, you might say? that would make sense...but the M was dumpsville!

so i made this.

i like it!

it's more adult than the inspiration, which i like - let's face it, it's a little embarrassing being twee when you're surrounded by tweens.

This number is super comfy, super easy to rock. it also has all of this potential in contrast yokes and stuff!

twirling? maybe.

just take it in like 3" on each side and shorten the bodice an inch or so, if you prefer a less burlap sack look. (i did, and there's still PLENTY of ease).

pattern matching not in the slightest. with so many gathers how can you tell what will happen? 

 ps you'll never find this fabric cause it's rayon challis and i bought it  from girl charlee, which makes no sense cause girl charlee is all knits all the time. woo! 

okey dokey folksies. what sports dresses did you rock this weekend? and where do you score your fab'lus challis?

xo
bex

i love MMM and me my made wardrobe!

DUDE.

What good timing to be minimizing my clothing consumption, and marveling at the magic I can make in my home with my two little hands.

Quick Recap!

Day 1: Teaching- New Look 6130 eyelet (what anglaise, brits?) peplum top with a new belt...and gap mom jeans then: Anise coat! (San Francisco, you are too cool.)


Day 2: RTW all day long. thank goodness I was realistic about my pledge!

Day 3: unblogged feather print rayon dress I wear constantly. also unphotographed. does it exist? did it happen? yes.

Day 4: Finished Vogue 1247 skirt in salvaged polka dots at 9am for 10am conference. will need to unpick/ press/restitch, dang. with that j crew tee i REALLY need to duplicate.

polka dots, we have been apart too long.  reunited! 

BUT! totally successful for professional conference, apartment interview, afternoon bbq and late night adventures. Rachel Comey for Vogue, you rock. PS this make is also unblogged...busy partying. WHY LIE?

Day 5: i can't really remember...t shirt and jeans, i think, for studying all day....then SNAKESKIN leggings for a jog around the beautiful lake. Some guys asked me to be in their music video, so I feel pretty confident about those leggings. ;)

Day 6: Back to teaching! i wore my fave maxi and a gap sweater tee, then snakeskin leggins for the yogas.

little one rocked her bex-made jams, too.

Day 7: Laurel knit top, some kinda pants.

car selfie!

Day 8: RTW slumpy sweater, tank top, jeans. pencil skirt for evening action. Handed this bex-made number off to Natalie, with love!

like me, it's a Ginger. hahah

Day 9: most popular feather print rayon dress! I PROMISE TO BLOG IT THIS WEEKEND.

Day 10: Today. Colorblocked tiny pocket tee with RTW jean skirt, j.crew cardi. made in china. :( looking down, i realize that this pattern needs a major alteration before I make it again- the darts point about 3 inches higher than they should...how did i not notice that before??

hey look, microscopes. 

YAY. More to Come. Stash murdering weekend, baby.

PS can i borrow your Macaron? I'm going to a wedding and want to do a blue/lace fancy number. holla.
xo
bex

MMM '13 is most lively on INSTAGRAM!

I'm posting daily photos here: http://instagram.com/rebeccaw0w/

The me made month is off to a good start! I'm wearing a RTW slinky tee for most of the day, but i taught in my me-made blue peplum. with a blue belt, so WIN for styling. And two compliments, so BOOM!