That moment over May long weekend when you realize that it's #MeMadeMay and you need to clear your sewing pile. Though unclear from the perspective, those two wrinkly cushions are actually the same size. Two 2kg yoga weights (sand bags but I used rice) that have been on my to-sew list for restorative yoga props for ages. I left a little space in case I want to add another kg. Very lovely! I am going to make a set of long, thin rectangular ones to go with these. The pillows in the background are also me made. I have a matching meditation cushion in the same fabric. Thrifted fabric and way cheaper than store bought yoga props.

Also, hemmed two curtains, made a camera strap, repaired two bags, repaired two stuffies damaged by the pup, made a lanyard for satellite messenger, ripped and redid the neckline of the studio tunic, made a few metres of bias binding, and started on finishing the studio tunic armholes/hem. Phew. Not too shabby.
#Yoga #Sewing #IMadeThis #StudioTunic #MakeThriftMend

A little progress on the Studio Tunic! Everything is put together, French seams. I just need to hem it and finish the neck and arm holes. I am still undecided about the pockets.

Not too shabby for some thrift store fabric.

#WIP #StudioTunic #Sewing #IMadeThis #MakeThriftMend

The last of the 5$ second hand fabric was used to make a new couch bed for pup. Her previous bed (also homemade with thrift store fabric) was starting to get a little threadbare. This has one snap button that was repurposed from something else at the end of its life. Reuse. Repurpose. Recycle. Now her bed matches the other couch cushions.
#DogsOfMastodon #Sewing #MakeThriftMend

Caught up on a few sewing projects today - a meditation cushion. These retail for 144$ - I paid 5$ for the cotton second hand (this is the second of three projects I've used it for) and 22$ for two cotton pillows. Cheap and cheerful - my ankles are happy!

#Yoga #MakeThriftMend #Meditation #Zabuton #Sewing

Apparently cushion covers are over 20$ now!

I got some fabric at the thrift store for 5$ and made a cushion cover.

I don't often get a chance to sew but it is definitely one of my more economically rewarding hobbies. And look at the pattern matching! So satisfying!

#Sewing #MakeThriftMend #ThriftStoreFind #SecondHand #CheepAndCheerful #Thrifty

#MeMadeMay

Popping into the month of #MeMade with a #DogsOfMastodon make!

Pup's new red collar was whipped up by me this afternoon with material and hardware that had been salvaged from broken items. The clasps and D ring came from a puppy carrier that didn't last and the material was a strap on a reusable bag with a short lifespan. Anything that breaks, if I can't repair it, I salvage whatever I can for future projects.

Quite pleased with this! A quick and satisfying make! The other day I also made a big pillow, hemmed a blanket, and I sewed a headlamp onto my waist pack belt for an upcoming race. I will still wear a headlamp but it's nice to have a backup that lights up the ground right in front of me without looking down.

#Homemade #MakersGonnaMake #RaceGear #Pillows #Sewing #SewYourOwnGear #UltraTrail #Running #Dogs #IMadeThis
#MakeThriftMend

An old friend of mine initiated a repair cafe. It‘s currently scheduled to open once a week during the Christmas season. But there are plans to open it regularly after that as well. I went there for the first time today and started to reinforce the sole of a sock I knitted years ago. I have a couple of pairs that need reinforcing or mending. My friend‘s invitation to come had me motivated to finally do it.
Good thing there‘s a Christmas market right outside the door so we could get a mug of mulled wine. 😋

#RepairCafe #mending #MakeThriftMend #RepairReuseRecycle #RepairYourClothes #LovedClothesLast (< which is a good book on the topic)

I had a few meters of this teal corduroy out on the kitchen table, sizing it up for two cushion covers to replace ones that have been loved to pieces, literally! Then I remembered that I had this meditation cushion cover that I had sewn a few years ago in storage! Too easy! Quickest project ever! Popped both cushions inside and pup promptly tested it!

17 meters of this #ThriftStoreFind fabric! I have made a winter housecoat and a meditation cushion so far and still haven't used it up!

As I had the sewing machine out anyway, I cleared my sewing mending pile! Woot! Yay me! I modified a shirt that had been in "I don't love it but I am not ready to part with it" storage! Solid #Sewing session!
#DogsOfMastodon #MonDog #Puppy #MakeThriftMend #RepairYourClothes #Mending #SewingProject #MendingPile