Bridie McLean

Self drafted tunic made from gifted, thrifted fabric. I wasn’t keen on this self stripe linen (looked like a table cloth), but it sewed up beautifully. Buttons are just for decoration.

Pants are half self drafted with no side seam (crotch and rise based on Sonia Phillips The act of sewing trousers in xs ) and made from a thrifted beach wrap. The wrap was too short so I used a tea towel for the yoke section! Great trousers don’t need to be perfect.

I made these clothes when I had mild to moderate ME (myalgic encephalomyelitis) a few years ago.
Now I’m severe (mostly housebound) and need daily care.
I am privileged amongst pwME to be able to access our outdoor space wearing earplugs and sunglasses .
There are so many people around the world with ME who can’t leave their bed and spend their days in darkness not able to tolerate light.

#MeMadeMay2026 #MEAwarenessMonth2026
#MillionsMissing

Image description pic 1 legs and torso of White woman over 50 wearing gingham trousers and leaf green tunic, green and black compression socks, black sandals. She is lying on a sun lounger. There is a Feijoa tree in front of her, pot plants and a fence.

Pic 2 selfie of same woman showing her face with a subdued smile, she is wearing brown sunglasses with her head lying on a grey pillow