Why I do what I do

Welcome to a place where sustainability meets practicality. Gone are the days when being sustainable meant wearing the same worn out clothes. Here are the days when sustainability meets taste and sophistication. Shop the latest one of a kind looks here with Made By Maggie Mae.

Simple, Easy to Learn, Ready for Anybody.

See the Patterns I love Making.

Dallas Dress by Styla Patterns and Little Lizard King

  • This dress comes in so many bust and skirt options that it can fit any size completely customizable. You can use old bedsheets or tablecloths. This dress pattern calls for woven materials.

  • The instructions are clear and concise making it easy for anyone who knows their way around a sewing machine.

The Ilford Jacket by Friday Pattern Company

  • This is the perfect Jacket to make from an upcycled quilt, blanket, or other thick material

  • You can make this jacket in a long form or a regular length jacket. It is suitable for someone who understands basic clothing construction and is confident!

  • Click here to see my blog post pattern review!

Rosalie Shirt Dress A Free Pattern by the Mood Fabrics Blog

  • This dress comes in so many bust and skirt options that it can fit any size completely customizable. You can use old bedsheets or tablecloths. This dress pattern calls for woven materials.

  • This is a completely free pattern available to print from Mood Fabrics - all you need is a printer and a great option to get started with! It calls for woven fabrics so old sheets, curtains, or tablecloths would suit it well. It has a beautiful drape and can really highlight a pattern.

  • Click Here to read my blog post about this pattern!

Get to Know The Issue

EPA estimated that the generation of textiles in 2018 was 17 million tons. This figure represents 5.8 percent of total MSW (Municipal Solid Waste) generation that year.
— Environmental Protection Agency