sewing endeavors

I've had a sewing machine almost my whole life, but I've never done much with it other than little pillows and repairing things. but this weekend, I made my first skirt, and it went so well that I made another. the one I'm wearing in the picture is actually the second one I made, but I have yet to find a shirt that works with the first. (the other one is knee length and yellow with little ruby slippers all over it)

the fabric was just a couple dollars per yard at walmart, and I still have basically enough to make a second skirt with both fabrics. I just did simple gathered skirts and threw on a waistband, zipper, and button. It took all of 3 hours to finish both. hopefully I'll get back to the store soon so I can get more fabric and start a collection of these.

oh also, if you're wondering why my hair looks so short, it's because it is. it was getting too long to curl, so I got it cut to just above my shoulders. I'm still trying to figure out how to curl it without looking so shirley temple-y. (suggestions are appreciated) :)

with love,

Julia

p.s. last night I went to see the arctic monkeys at staples center in LA and it was amazing

p.p.s. I'm leaving in like an hour for NorCal to go to the ranch and to a ZZ Top concert, so I won't be posting until after the 18th or so.