Molly Cardigan--Liola Patterns

This month I sewed something new for ME! I rarely sew for myself. I actually think there a couple reasons for that:

1. There are always more fun and interesting projects demanding my time and attention.

• Sewing for kids is always much more fun and interesting--at least to me.
• Plus I don't really like to see myself in photographs. Even though I have lost a considerable amount of weight, I'm still not 100% comfortable in front of the camera.

2. It takes more thought and adjustments to make a pattern to fit my size.

• I'm short--barely 5'1" and so I almost always have to chop several inches off the length of skirts or pants.
• I also have short arms--thus I have to chop off a couple inches in the sleeve area.
• I have never done a full bust adjustment so that pretty much rules out tops for me to sew--cardigans are a different story.

Maxi-Skirt Madness

I'm participating in Selfish Sewing Week this week hosted by imagine gnats. 

I decided to make myself a maxi-skirt. Well...I ended up with three! This is a self-drafted pattern. I adore maxi-skirts, and I'm not sure why I've never made one before!

So far, this one with ruffles at the bottom, is my favorite. Can't wait to make more...I'm on the hunt for the perfect fabric!