Monthly Archives: July 2016

WEEK 27

Day 183 Friday July 15, 2016
McCall’s Vintage Pattern from the 1980s Dress/Tunic made with black and white geometric print (Completed in 1997)
Simplicity/New Look E6730 knit a-line skirt <> made with Mr. Darcy Black Hemp Organic Cotton Knit from Marcy Tilton. (Made in April 2016)
Chaco Zong in Black

DAY 184 Saturday July 16, 2016
Plantain by Deer & Doe Neckline combined with the Staple Tunic by April Rhodes sleeves and hem made with Italian blue cotton fabric from Marcy Tilton
Simplicity/New Look E6730 knit a-line skirt made with Mr. Darcy Black Hemp Organic Cotton Knit from Marcy Tilton (Made in April 2016)
Chaco Zong in Black

DAY 185 Sunday July 17, 2016
Staple Dress and Tunic by April Rhodes made in grey crinkle cotton fabric
Scout Woven Tee by Grainline Studio in black linen and vintage grey plaid
Sew Easy Pajama Shorts by Taylor Made Designs made with black stretch woven from Marcy Tilton
OlaKai Kulapa Black Leather Flip Flops

DAY 186 Monday July 18, 2016
Scout Woven Tee by Grainline Studio made from polka dot print man’s shirt from the thrift store.
A+ Skirt by Make it Perfect made with denim fabric from Joann’s Fabrics
Chaco Zong in Black

DAY 187 Tuesday July 19, 2016
Rebecca Taylor T-shirt Tunic Vogue V1306 in gray metal ponte from Marcy Tilton
A+ Skirt by Make it Perfect Grey cotton (that looks like linen) Marcy Tilton
Chaco Zong in Black

DAY 188 Wednesday July 20, 2016
Jeggings self-drafted <> with fabulous super stretchy organic black Pickering denim Crafts made by PickNatural 95% Cotton 5% Spandex 12oz. weight
Rebecca Taylor T-shirt Tunic Vogue V1306 made with shiny striped knit from Joanns
Chaco Zong in Black

DAY 189 Thursday July 21, 2016
Linden Sweatshirt by Grainline Studio made with black fleece from Seams Like Home
Plantain by Deer & Doe Neckline combined with the Staple Tunic by April Rhodes sleeves and hem made with Italian blue cotton fabric from Marcy Tilton
Alice Tights by Marilla Walker Black Organic French Terry Cotton/Lycra made in the USA from Marcy Tilton
Xtratuf 16” Rubber Rain Boots

Comments— Well, the rains finally came, and considering we were about to all go up in flames from the numerous fires in our state, it has been a very good thing. Liquid Sunshine. Still, it is so much harder to dress for incremental weather. I better get used to it again, because it looks like the sun is not coming out anytime soon.

WEEK 26

Day 176 Friday July 8, 2016
A+ Skirt by Make it Perfect Grey cotton (that looks like linen) Marcy Tilton
Plantain by Deer & Doe Neckline combined with the Staple Tunic by April Rhodes sleeves and hem made with black linen from Marcy Tilton
OlaKai Kulapa Black Leather Flip Flops

DAY 177 Saturday July 9, 2016
Rebecca Taylor T-shirt Tunic Vogue V1306 made with multi-colored floral jersey knit from Marcy Tilton < > (Made May 2016)
A+ Skirt by Make it Perfect made with denim fabric from Joann’s Fabrics
Dansko Professional Black Clogs

DAY 178 Sunday July 10, 2016
Plantain by Deer & Doe Neckline combined with the Staple Tunic by April Rhodes sleeves and hem made with Italian blue cotton fabric from Marcy Tilton
Linden Sweatshirt by Grainline Studio made with grey fleece from Marcy Tilton
Simplicity/New Look E6730 knit a-line skirt made with Mr. Darcy Black Hemp Organic Cotton Knit from Marcy Tilton. ($20.00 for fabric pattern was free) (Made in April 2016)
OlaKai Kulapa Black Leather Flip Flops

DAY 179 Monday July 11, 2016
Plantain by Deer & Doe Neckline combined with the Staple Tunic by April Rhodes sleeves and hem made with black linen from Marcy Tilton
Alice Tights by Marilla Walker made with camoflage jersey knit fabric from Imagine Gnats
Chaco ZX2 in Black

DAY 180 Tuesday July 12, 2016
Eucalypt tank top pattern by Megan Nielson Vintage mulit-colored plaid cotton shirting fabric
A+ Skirt by Make it Perfect made with denim fabric from Joann’s Fabrics
Chaco Zong in Black

DAY 181 Wednesday July 13, 2016
Rebecca Taylor T-shirt Tunic Vogue V1306 made with Chalk Line Knit (80% Poly/15% Rayon/5% Spandex) purchased from Marcy Tilton (May 2016)
Sew Easy Pajama Shorts by Taylor Made Designs made with stretch denim from Marcy Tilton
Chaco ZX2 in Black

DAY 182 Thursday July 14, 2016
Renfro Top by Sewaholic Patterns made from grey ponte fabric from Marcy Tilton
Eucalypt tank top pattern by Megan Nielson Gingham woven black and white checked fabric from Marcy Tilton
Simplicity/New Look E6730 knit a-line skirt made with Mr. Darcy Black Hemp Organic Cotton Knit from Marcy Tilton (Made in April 2016)
OlaKai Kulapa Black Leather Flip Flops

Comments— Not much to say. The weather has been great and it is super easy to dress for sunshine. I am staying on task and keeping this project under control which makes life way easier on myself. It is a lot easier to document when I am not wearing five layers of clothes!

WEEK 25

Day 169 Friday July 1, 2016
Laurel Dress by Colette Patterns made with black linen from Marcy Tilton and modified with a slit neck and front pockets
Pinot Pants by SBCC Bottom weight/Ponte Knit Black-Grey Herringbone Striped fabric from Marcy Tilton
Dansko Professional Black Clogs

DAY 170 Saturday July 2, 2016
Staple Dress and Tunic by April Rhodes made in grey crinkle cotton fabric
The Lark Tee by Grainline Studio Short Sleeve Jewel Neck made with Blue Steely Dan Hi-Wicking Primo Knit 90% Highwick Micorfiber poly 10% Lycra 62” Wide 1 1/4 Yards on sale $16.00 from Marcy Tilton
Simplicity/New Look E6730 knit a-line skirt made with Mr. Darcy Black Hemp Organic Cotton Knit from Marcy Tilton. ($20.00 for fabric pattern was free) (Made in April 2016)
Dansko Professional Black Clogs

DAY 171 Sunday July 3, 2016
Scout Woven Tee by Grainline Studio in black linen and vintage grey plaid
Staple Dress and Tunic by April Rhodes made in grey crinkle cotton fabric
A+ Skirt by Make it Perfect made with denim fabric from Joann’s Fabrics
Alice Tights by Marilla Walker made with Chalk Line Knit (80% Polyester-5% Spandex-15% Rayon) from Marcy Tilton (Made May 2016)
Dansko Professional Black Clogs

DAY 172 Monday July 4, 2016
Scout Woven Tee by Grainline Studio lengthened and made with Metallic Thai Fabric that I purchased from Craft South while at QuiltCon 2016 (32” x 68” for $40)
A+ Skirt by Make it Perfect made with denim fabric from Joann’s Fabrics
Chaco Zong in Black

DAY 173 Tuesday July 5, 2016
The Lark Tee by Grainline Studio Short Sleeve Crew Neck made with Black Organic French Terry Cotton/Lycra made in the USA from Marcy Tilton
Lara Dress by Style Arc in Blue Yonder Designer Linen regular $20 a yard on sale for 2 Yards @ $28 from Marcy Tilton (April 2016)
Alice Tights by Marilla Walker made with Chalk Line Knit (80% Polyester-5% Spandex-15% Rayon) from Marcy Tilton (Made May 2016)
OlaKai Kulapa Black Leather Flip Flops

DAY 174 Wednesday July 6, 2016
Renfro Top by Sewaholic Patterns made from grey ponte fabric from Marcy Tilton
Lola Tunic by Victory Patterns made with black fleece fabric from Seams Like Home
A+ Skirt by Make it Perfect made with denim fabric from Joann’s Fabrics
Chaco ZX2 in Black

DAY 175 Thursday July 7, 2016
McCall’s Vintage Pattern from the 1980s Dress/Tunic made with black and white geometric print (completed in 1997)
Simplicity/New Look E6730 knit a-line skirt made with Mr. Darcy Black Hemp Organic Cotton Knit from Marcy Tilton. ($20.00 for fabric pattern was free) (Made in April 2016)
Dansko Professional Black Clogs

COMMENTS– I will say that after 25 weeks of this project, I feel like I have a pretty good handle on the thing. Today, I thought about how I should also be documenting the weather. Which I suppose I can try and do. I wish I had time to make new clothes as it is always fun to add something new to my wardrobe. I am struggling to keep up with instagram out in McCarthy. My phone’s internet is not reliable and that makes it difficult. But other than that, I am staying on top of the documentation for this project.

WEEK 24

Day 162 Friday June 24, 2016
Undercover Hood by Papercut Patterns made in blue sweater fleece from Marcy Tilton
Staple Dress and Tunic by April Rhodes made in grey crinkle cotton fabric
Sew Easy Pajama Shorts by Taylor Made Designs made with black stretch woven from Marcy Tilton
Frye Harness 12R in Black

DAY 156 Saturday June 25, 2016
A+ Skirt by Make it Perfect made with denim fabric from Joann’s Fabrics
Kimono Tee free pattern by Maria of Denmark made with jersey tribal black and white knit.
Swedish Hasbeens Lotta style no. 94801

DAY 157 Sunday June 26, 2016
Renfro Top by Sewaholic Patterns made from grey ponte fabric from Marcy Tilton
Lola Tunic by Victory Patterns made with black fleece fabric from Seams Like Home
Sew Easy Pajama Pants by Taylor Made Designs made with Stream Blue Bamboo Knit from Marcy Tilton $22 a yard (Completed March 12, 2016)
Swedish Hasbeens Lotta style no. 94801

DAY 158 Monday June 27, 2016
Washi Dress by Made by Rae Sewing Patterns made with Phosphate Plaid Stretch Woven from Marcy Tilton $18 dollars a yard
Sew Easy Pajama Shorts by Taylor Made Designs made with stretch denim from Marcy Tilton
Swedish Hasbeens Lotta style no. 94801

DAY 166 Tuesday June 28, 2016
Roza Blouse and Dress by Kate & Rose Patterns in a light weight black, grey, and white cotton polka dot cotton lawn fabric from Marcy Tilton
Simplicity/New Look E6730 knit a-line skirt made with Mr. Darcy Black Hemp Organic Cotton Knit from Marcy Tilton. ($20.00 for fabric pattern was free) (Made in April 2016)
Swedish Hasbeens Lotta style no. 94801

DAY 167 Wednesday June 29, 2016
Rebecca Taylor T-shirt Tunic Vogue V1306 made with shiny striped knit from Joanns
A+ Skirt by Make it Perfect made with denim fabric from Joann’s Fabrics
Swedish Hasbeens Lotta style no. 94801
HitchHiker by Martina Behmmade with Madeline Tosh Sock in the color 12 Cousteau (Finished April 2016)

DAY 168 Thursday June 30, 2016
Renfro Top by Sewaholic Patterns <> made from grey ponte fabric from Marcy Tilton
Eucalypt tank top pattern by Megan Nielson Gingham woven black and white checked fabric from Marcy Tilton
Pinot Pants by SBCC <> Bottom weight Black Stretch Woven from Marcy Tilton
Dr. Scholl’s Originality in black leather

COMMENTS—Well, dressing for sunny summer weather is so much easier than selecting garments to wear for icy temperatures or rain and drizzle. I really would like to add a skirt or two to my wardrobe. I only have three and they are getting very boring. I am doing a good job of not falling behind. The pain of going back and documenting weeks and weeks of work in May taught me a very valuable lesson. I am also trying not to be to precious about how I look. Yes. I do select what I consider to be the very best picture for the day, but I am often not happy with it. Documenting your 50th year day in and day out is often painful. I should have done this when I was 30!

Maria Shell

Tales of a Stitcher

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