A WEEK of Pietras? Oh My!

Hi all ~ 

I thought it might be fun to share a week of my handmade outfits. I always enjoy reading/watching when other bloggers/vloggers do them, so I decided to give it a try. I do exercise every day, but I haven't included those outfits in the mix, because they're pretty boring. As it turned out, I wore a different pair of the Closet Core Pietra Pants EVERY day (except for one day)! This wasn't planned.

On Monday, I had a committee meeting in the morning and an afternoon crafting meeting with like-minded crafters. I wore my pink floral seersucker Pietras. On top, I wore my McCall's 7757 (from 1995) in white double gauze to which I added a button placket and hot pink buttons. These were both made last summer.

On Tuesday, I went to a political meeting. It was a very hot day, and since the meeting was to be held outside, I made sure to wear my sunhat. This outfit was just right for my day.  I wore my Pietras in turquoise linen (bought at Stonemountain and Daughter). On top, I wore Simplicity 8752 in an underlined white cotton dobby.  I have blog posts about these pieces, here and here.

Wednesday was a busy day. I had my book club meeting in the morning. After that, I went to a luncheon at a local restaurant, The Twisted Fork, and that afternoon, I had my Creative Connections meeting with a group of other ladies who knit/crochet, sew garments, and/or quilt. I wanted to look put together, but be comfortable and appropriate for these three things. I wore my Closet Core Pietra Pants in a red/white Oscar De La Renta print I had purchased years ago at Mood. With these pants, I wore my Butterick 6848 shell in white ponte, and my Helen's Closet Blackwood Cardigan in a textured white double knit. I have a blog post about this outfit, here.

Thursday was a quiet day. I ran errands, went out to lunch, and I hosted my grandchildren in the afternoon. I wanted to wear clothing that allowed me to be flexible but still put together. I chose to wear the Pietras in fuchsia linen, and on top, I wore New Look 6650 in a rayon jersey from Mood. Put together but very comfortable!

On Friday, I went to a meeting. I re-wore the pink floral seersucker Pietras. On top, I wore my original Simplicity 8752 in pink jersey. I made both these pieces last summer.

On Saturday, I went to an ice cream social and a board game afternoon at the clubhouse. I wore Pietras made in a light coral linen blend, and a hacked version of the Zoey Blouse by Atelier Jupe. The top was made out of a sheer white cotton dobby. I wrote a blog post about this top, here. 

And finally, Sunday! I went to church and then a quilt show. I wore another pair of Pietra Pants in cobalt blue linen from Stonemountain and Daughter. The top is Butterick 6848 in a border print jersey that I bought ages ago from...somewhere--I just don't remember!  I made these pieces last summer.

And that'll do it! A week of my life all in outfits I made. This is the first time I've recorded such an exercise, and I found it quite fun, although I think I usually have more variety in my outfits! Looking at these photos, I realized that I went without my prosthetic breast in each one. Oh well. It's the real me!

I hope you enjoyed seeing how I wear some of the me-mades. I also hope you are doing well and spending some time at the sewing machine!

Happy sewing ~ Peggy