Looking for a reason to celebrate?

You know what this is? It's going to be a skirt I'm going to be wearing on my graduation day! Yes, I have finally finished my university studies and am now Master of Arts (I studied English and journalism).

Not having enough money to buy a new dress or a skirt for that matter, but still wanting to wear something new, I decided to try making my own. It's going to be long and wide :) I have a red corset-like silk top I can wear it with or then just with a white dress shirt (plain or ruffled).

I have all the materials and today I've been going through my magazines searching for a pattern to use. I didn't find any that would be just right so I'm going to have to draw my own pattern (gasp!). To add to the pressure, the ceremony is on Friday (gasp!) so I don't have a lot of time to doodle... I'm glad I just want a simple skirt and nothing elaborate. Wish me luck :)