the clever letter "L"

Earlier this week I was skyping with my friends Lola and Jose from Sevilla, and they were commenting about the blog. When I asked Lola if she knew how to sew, she scoffed and said "Claro." I had forgotten that she sews her own dresses for Feria, a huge celebration in April in Spain. She sent this picture. She's in orange.

I have much to learn. :)

rookie photography, new skirt!

I finished making this second skirt the morning that I actually wore it, so I had to settle for self-portrait photography to get some shots of it. I made some adjustments to the pattern in the previous post to add a ruffle up top and some belt loops. I also used less fabric so it wouldn't be quite so balloon-ey. Next time I think I'll use even less fabric to take out more of the gather. I borrowed the belt from a navy skirt I already have. I don't think it minded sharing.